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| Author(s): |
Fulone, Izabela
[1]
;
Barreto, Jorge Otavio Maia
[2]
;
Barberato-Filho, Silvio
[1]
;
Bergamaschi, Cristiane de Cassia
[1]
;
Silva, Marcus Tolentino
[1]
;
Lopes, Luciane Cruz
[1]
Total Authors: 6
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| Affiliation: | [1] Univ Sorocaba, Pharmaceut Sci Grad Course, Sorocaba - Brazil
[2] Fundacao Oswaldo Cruz, Fiocruz Brasilia, Fiocruz Sch Govt, Brasilia, DF - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 2
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| Document type: | Journal article |
| Source: | FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY; v. 12, APR 26 2021. |
| Web of Science Citations: | 0 |
| Abstract | |
Background: The deinstitutionalization process is complex, long-term and many countries fail to achieve progress and consolidation. Informing decision-makers about appropriate strategies and changes in mental health policies can be a key factor for it. This study aimed to develop an evidence brief to summarize the best available evidence to improve care for deinstitutionalized patients with severe mental disorders in the community. Methods: We used the SUPPORT (Supporting Policy Relevant Reviews and Trials) tools to elaborate the evidence brief and to organize a policy dialogue with 24 stakeholders. A systematic search was performed in 10 electronic databases and the methodological quality of systematic reviews (SRs) was assessed by AMSTAR 2. Results: Fifteen SRs were included (comprising 378 studies and 69,736 participants), of varying methodological quality (3 high-quality SRs, 2 moderate-quality SRs, 7 low-quality SRs, 3 critically low SRs). Six strategies were identified: (i). Psychoeducation; (ii). Anti-stigma programs, (iii). Intensive case management; (iv). Community mental health teams; (v). Assisted living; and (vi). Interventions for acute psychiatric episodes. They were associated with improvements on a global status, satisfaction with the service, reduction on relapse, and hospitalization. Challenges to implementation of any of them included: stigma, the shortage of specialized human resources, limited political and budgetary support. Conclusions: These strategies could guide future actions and policymaking to improve mental health outcomes. (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 17/20668-7 - Actions and strategies for the follow-up of patients with deinstitutionalized mental disorders |
| Grantee: | Izabela Fulone |
| Support Opportunities: | Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate |