Journal of advanced nursing
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effectiveness of a peer-led self-management programme for people with schizophrenia: protocol for a randomized controlled trial.
To determine the effectiveness of a peer-led self-management programme for people with schizophrenia in reducing psychotic symptom severity, hospital readmission and psychiatric consultation and in enhancing cognition, empowerment, functioning level, medication adherence, perceived recovery, quality of life and social support. ⋯ This study will provide evidence on the effectiveness of a peer-led self-management programme for patient recovery. It will identify a clinically useful and potentially effective intervention that incorporates empowerment concept.