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Psychosocial rehabilitation in developing countries.

Thara Rangaswamy¹, John Sujit

¹Schizophrenia Research Foundation, Chennai, India. scarf@vsnl.com

International Review of Psychiatry (Abingdon, England)

|October 13, 2012

Summary

Psychosocial rehabilitation (PSR) improves functioning and quality of life for individuals with schizophrenia. This paper highlights PSR initiatives in low and middle-income countries, addressing resource limitations.

Area of Science:

Psychiatry
Global Mental Health
Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

Psychosocial rehabilitation (PSR) is crucial for managing schizophrenia, enhancing patient functioning and quality of life.
Low and middle-income countries (LAMIC) face challenges in PSR delivery due to limited mental health personnel and training.
PSR often receives low priority in resource-constrained settings.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe existing psychosocial rehabilitation (PSR) initiatives in low and middle-income countries (LAMIC).
To highlight PSR programs implemented in LAMIC, particularly post-disaster, home-based, and community-based settings.

Main Methods:

Review and description of selected psychosocial rehabilitation (PSR) initiatives.
Focus on programs implemented in low and middle-income countries (LAMIC).

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Categorization of initiatives into post-disaster, home-based, and community-based models.

Main Results:

Various PSR initiatives are being implemented in LAMIC despite resource constraints.
Examples include interventions adapted for post-disaster situations, home-based care, and community-based programs.
These initiatives demonstrate adaptability and potential for improving schizophrenia management in diverse settings.

Conclusions:

Psychosocial rehabilitation (PSR) is vital for schizophrenia management, even in resource-limited environments.
Innovative PSR approaches in LAMIC, including home-based and community-based models, show promise.
Addressing personnel shortages and training gaps is essential for scaling up effective PSR in LAMIC.