Illness Management and Recovery (IMR) in Danish Community Mental Health Centres
Author Information
Author(s): Dalim Helle Stentoft, Korsbek Lisa, Mikkelsen John Hagel, Thomsen Karin, Kistrup Kristen, Olander Mette, Hansen Jane Lindschou, Nordentoft Merete, Eplov Lene Falgaard
Primary Institution: Competence Center Rehabilitation, Recovery & Shared Care, Mental Health Centre Ballerup
Hypothesis
Patients in the IMR program will have improved at least 6 points on the Global Assessment of Function scale (GAF-F) compared with patients receiving treatment as usual at follow-up 9 months after baseline.
Conclusion
The trial aims to demonstrate that the IMR program is an effective psychosocial intervention for people with severe mental illness.
Supporting Evidence
- IMR is designed to help people with severe mental illnesses manage their conditions.
- Previous trials have shown IMR can be effective.
- The study will assess various outcomes including symptoms and functioning.
- Participants will be followed for 21 months after the intervention.
Takeaway
This study is testing a program to help people with serious mental illnesses like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder learn to manage their conditions better and improve their lives.
Methodology
A randomised, assessor-blinded, multi-centre clinical trial comparing the IMR program with treatment as usual.
Potential Biases
The assessor is blinded, but participants and staff cannot be blinded to allocation, which may affect outcomes.
Limitations
Some staff members are both IMR facilitators and primary care providers, which may introduce bias.
Participant Demographics
Adults (age 18+) diagnosed with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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