RISE (Rehabilitation Intervention for People With Schizophrenia in Ethiopia) (RISE)
Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorder, Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder
About this trial
This is an interventional supportive care trial for Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorder focused on measuring Schizophrenia, Psychotic disorders, Schizophrenia spectrum disorder (schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder or schizophreniform disorder) using DSM-IV criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age ≥18 years
- Diagnosis of schizophrenia spectrum disorder (schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder or schizophreniform disorder) using (DSM-IV) criteria
- Evidence of severe, enduring or disabling illness
- Resident in kebele for >6 months and no immediate plans to leave the kebele
- Has a primary caregiver who is willing to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
- No specific criteria
Sites / Locations
- Department of Psychiatry, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Community-based rehabilitation and facility based care
Facility-based care
Community-based rehabilitation is delivered to participants and their caregivers at their home by a specialist CBR worker. It comprises psychoeducation, adherence support, rehabilitation (including self-care and social skills), family support groups and accessing existing community organisations. It also involves community awareness raising and education and mobilisation of community leaders. Facility based care (usual care) consists of anti-psychotic medication prescribed by a nurse or clinical officer in a health centre and basic psycho-education.
Facility based care (usual care) consists of anti-psychotic medication prescribed by a nurse or clinical officer in a health centre and basic psycho-education.