@article{ajap2020813,
author={{Alasmee, Nofaa and Hasan, Abd Alhadi},
title={Evaluation the Effectiveness of Family Intervention Targeted at People Diagnosed with Schizophrenia versus People Diagnosed with Schizophrenia and Family Caregivers: Findings from Integrated Systematic Review},
journal={American Journal of Applied Psychology},
volume={8},
number={1},
pages={16--37},
year={2020},
url={http://pubs.sciepub.com/ajap/8/1/3},
issn={2333-4738},
abstract={<b>Aims</b>: This literature review examines the effectiveness of the family interventions (FIs) targeted at people diagnosed with schizophrenia and/or family caregivers on improving knowledge level of schizophrenia and health related outcomes. <b>Methods</b>: A total of 18 studies were reviewed from December 1999 to May 2015. The methods described by Centre for Reviews and Dissemination were used to guide this review. <b>Results</b>: The FIs showed consistently improvement in the knowledge level of schizophrenia among participants for various follow-up intervals. In addition, FIs were found to be superior to treatment as usual in influencing health related outcomes. <b>Conclusions</b>: Implications of the findings for mental health care practice to include primary caregivers with patient in treatment process.},
doi={10.12691/ajap-8-1-3}
publisher={Science and Education Publishing}
}