Family Interv. MA
Meta-Analysis of Family Interventions in Schizophrenia
Patient / Population Intervention / Exposure Comparison Outcome
Across 25 RCTs of family interventions in schizophrenia, family-based programmes added to usual care reduced relapse compared with usual care alone.
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Design
Meta-analysis
Endpoint
Relapse rate
Relevance
2
ResultAbsolute relapse reduction ~20%; effect stronger when therapy lasted >3 months.
Pitschel-Walz G, et al. Schizophr Bull. 2001;27(1):73-92. 10.1093/oxfordjournals.schbul.a006861
Discussion & critique
Cornerstone evidence for family-based interventions in routine schizophrenia care.