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{"title":"Antipsychotics and chronic dystonia at a Botulinum Toxin clinic.","authors":"Mahlatse Thosago, Laila Asmal","doi":"10.4102/sajpsychiatry.v30i0.2270","DOIUrl":"10.4102/sajpsychiatry.v30i0.2270","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Chronic dystonia, characterised by sustained muscle contractions and abnormal postures, poses clinical challenges, especially when associated with antipsychotic medication use.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To delineate the demographic and clinical profiles of adults with dystonia and examine the association with antipsychotic medication.</p><p><strong>Setting: </strong>Botulinum Toxin Clinic at Tygerberg Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We conducted a retrospective cohort study of adult patients seen at the Botulinum Toxin Clinic between January 2018 and June 2022.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of the 119 patients studied, those assessed with antipsychotic-induced dystonia (32.69%) presented at a younger age (<i>p</i> < 0.001), were more likely female (<i>p</i> = 0.04), received higher average dose of Botulinum toxin (<i>p</i> < 0.001), and incurred a higher estimated Botulinum toxin treatment cost (<i>p</i> = 0.01) compared to those with primary dystonia. Logistic regression identified age and Botulinum toxin dose as factors associated with psychotropic-related dystonia (<i>p</i> = 0.005 and <i>p</i> = 0.012, respectively).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Clinical and demographic factors are associated with dystonia in adults taking antipsychotic medication. These patients generally manifested symptoms at an earlier age, had a higher male prevalence, and required prolonged treatment with Botulinum toxin, leading to increased costs. In those assessed with antipsychotic-induced dystonia, a comorbid diagnosis of a mood disorder was more common than that of a psychotic disorder.</p><p><strong>Contribution: </strong>By identifying the demographic and clinical profile of individuals with dystonia because of antipsychotic medication, this study provides a basis for preventative strategies and enhanced patient care.</p>","PeriodicalId":51156,"journal":{"name":"South African Journal of Psychiatry","volume":"30 ","pages":"2270"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11447561/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142373532","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluating counselling skills of community health workers for pregnant adolescents in Limpopo province.","authors":"Rakgadi G Malapela, Sheillah H Mboweni, Patrone R Risenga","doi":"10.4102/sajpsychiatry.v30i0.2217","DOIUrl":"10.4102/sajpsychiatry.v30i0.2217","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Adolescent pregnancy carries significant global ramifications. Community health workers (CHWs) play a role in empowering adolescents through counselling skills, thereby promoting informed decision-making for better outcomes.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>The study aims to evaluate the counselling skills of CHWs in their efforts to support pregnant adolescents (PA) in Limpopo province.</p><p><strong>Setting: </strong>The research was carried out with CHWs in the Mopani and Vhembe districts of the Limpopo province.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A quantitative descriptive approach was used to evaluate CHWs' counselling skills for PAs in Limpopo. A sample of 81 respondents was selected using simple random sampling. Ethical approval was obtained. Data were collected using a questionnaire guided by the Theory of Reasoned Action. Descriptive statistics were analysed using Statistical Package for Social Scientists version 24. The questionnaire's validity was assessed using Cronbach's alpha, resulting in a correlation coefficient of 0.710.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The study identified significant variations in counselling recommendations. <i>Preparation</i>: Using private space with fewer distractions showed considerable variability (standard deviation = 0.218). <i>Introduction</i>: High variability was observed in using the SOLER method (standard deviation = 0.316). <i>Working phase</i>: Suggesting rather than advising had notable variability (standard deviation = 0.396). <i>Termination</i>: Avoiding abrupt endings and informing clients about the session's conclusion demonstrated variability (standard deviation = 0.283). Additionally, the majority (64%) of the participants found record-keeping unnecessary, which demonstrated the highest variability (standard deviation = 0.482).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study revealed CHWs' proficiency in counselling techniques and emphasised the importance of following the counselling stages.</p><p><strong>Contribution: </strong>The research highlights the importance of evaluating the counselling skills of CHWs and identifying areas for improvement to develop targeted interventions and enhancing health outcomes for PAs.</p>","PeriodicalId":51156,"journal":{"name":"South African Journal of Psychiatry","volume":"30 ","pages":"2217"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11304368/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141903480","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Demographic and clinical correlates of depression among older adults with arthritis in Nigeria.","authors":"Yesiru A Kareem, Placidus N Ogualili, Kehinde A Alatishe, Ismail O Adesina, Fatima A Ali, Taiwo A Alatishe, Richard Uwakwe","doi":"10.4102/sajpsychiatry.v30i0.2264","DOIUrl":"10.4102/sajpsychiatry.v30i0.2264","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Older adults have a high prevalence of chronic conditions like arthritis with morbidities, especially depression ranging up to 40% - 70%. Therefore, it is important to explore depression in older adults with arthritis.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>This study aimed to determine if any demographic and clinical factors are associated with depression in older adults aged ≥ 60 years with arthritis attending a rheumatology clinic.</p><p><strong>Setting: </strong>This is a cross-sectional study conducted over 6 months among 127 older adults on follow-up care in a university teaching hospital in the North-Eastern region of Nigeria.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A clinical proforma with information about the type of arthritis, duration of illness, hospitalisation, use of medications, co-morbidity was utilised for the data collection. The Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-30), sociodemographic questionnaire and clinical proforma were administered. Data were analysed using Statistical Product and Service Solutions (SPSS) version 26.0 with the level of significance set as 0.05.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean age (± standard deviation [s.d.]) was 66.6 (± 5.5) years, with males constituting 57.5%. The prevalence of depression was 57.8%. Osteoarthritis 30.2%, while 69.8% had rheumatoid arthritis. Sociodemographic factors associated with depression include age (<i>p</i> = 0.049), marital status (<i>p</i> = 0.001), and level of education (<i>p</i> = 0.001). Duration of illness (<i>p</i> = 0.02), hospitalisation (<i>p</i> = 0.03), and number of medications (<i>p</i> = 0.01) were clinical factors associated with depression score.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The prevalence of depression in older people with arthritis is high and was associated with females, the widowed, no formal education; and those with long duration of illness, those using multiple medications, and those with repeated hospitalisation.</p><p><strong>Contribution: </strong>This finding can enhance the suspicion index for depression to establish standard operating procedures, which will help to improve therapeutic practice for caring for the older adult age group.</p>","PeriodicalId":51156,"journal":{"name":"South African Journal of Psychiatry","volume":"30 ","pages":"2264"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11219545/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141499604","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Caregiver burden and its sociodemographic determinants in family caregivers of patients with schizophrenia attending a psychiatric tertiary hospital in South Africa.","authors":"Chioma O Onyia, Julia S Lethole, Gbenga Olorunfemi, Nnabuike C Ngene","doi":"10.4102/sajpsychiatry.v30i0.2252","DOIUrl":"10.4102/sajpsychiatry.v30i0.2252","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Chronic mental illnesses such as schizophrenia affect patients' functioning, making caregiving necessary although burdensome.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>This study aimed to determine caregiver burden and its sociodemographic determinants in family caregivers of patients with schizophrenia attending a Psychiatric Outpatient Department (POD).</p><p><strong>Setting: </strong>Tertiary hospital in Northern Pretoria, South Africa.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In this cross-sectional study conducted over 3 months, 300 consecutive family caregivers who attended the POD were administered a 22-item Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI-22), which has a score of 0-88, with higher values indicating more burden. Their sociodemographic characteristics were ascertained. Linear and ordinal logistic regression analyses were performed to identify determinants or predictors of total and severe burdens, respectively.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Most caregivers were aged 46.0 ± 14 years, females (62%), parents (39%), of low-income status (93.7%), had secondary education (70%), resided with the patient (87%), and helped with all troublesome activities (95.3%). The median ZBI-22 score was 19.0 (interquartile range: 13.0-30.5). The determinants of both total and severe burdens were: caregiver age ≥ 50 years adjusted odds ratio (aOR): 2.55, confidence interval (CI): 1.49-4.36; residential area farther away from the hospital aOR: 1.76, CI: 1.3-2.99; increasing months of caregiving aOR: 1.0, CI: 1.001-1.009, <i>p</i> = 0.006; and not having another family member that needs care aOR: 0.43, CI: 0.24-0.78.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Having mental healthcare facilities close to residential areas and assisting caregivers aged ≥ 50 years who have multiple family members who need care may alleviate the burden.</p><p><strong>Contribution: </strong>Predicting total and severe caregiver burdens contemporaneously is effective for identifying potential burden interventions.</p>","PeriodicalId":51156,"journal":{"name":"South African Journal of Psychiatry","volume":"30 ","pages":"2252"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11219544/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141499576","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Lived experience narrative: My journey with schizophrenia.","authors":"","doi":"10.4102/sajpsychiatry.v30i0.2259","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4102/sajpsychiatry.v30i0.2259","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51156,"journal":{"name":"South African Journal of Psychiatry","volume":"30 ","pages":"2259"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11079424/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140900318","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"South African mental healthcare providers' views about exercise for people with mental illness.","authors":"Belinda S Marais","doi":"10.4102/sajpsychiatry.v30i0.2227","DOIUrl":"10.4102/sajpsychiatry.v30i0.2227","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>People living with mental illness (PWMI) have significantly reduced life expectancy compared to the general population, yet mental healthcare providers (MHCPs) do not regularly prescribe exercise, despite its proven health benefits.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>This study aimed to evaluate South African MHCPs' views regarding exercise for PWMI.</p><p><strong>Setting: </strong>A cross-sectional descriptive study conducted across five public sector specialised psychiatric units in Gauteng.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Mental healthcare providers were surveyed using the Exercise in Mental Illness Questionnaire - Health Professionals Version.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Most participants were nurses (49.1%) and doctors (26.2%) and reported no prior formal training in exercise prescription (79.4%). The vast majority (up to 89.7%) agreed regarding the physical benefits of exercise, particularly cardiometabolic benefits. The most common barriers, as perceived by MHCPs, to exercise participation for PWMI were: stigma (56.5%) and medication side effects (56.5%). The majority (76.2%) reported prescribing exercise for PWMI at least 'occasionally'. The method most frequently used was personal discussion (77.3%) and aerobic exercise was most frequently recommended (81.0%). Specific instructions regarding physical activity recommendations however were often not provided. Regarding MHCPs personal exercise habits, only a third (34%) met physical activity guidelines. Most MHCPs (92.1%) indicated an interest in further training regarding exercise for PWMI.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Mental healthcare providers were supportive of exercise for PWMI. Strategies to address the stigma around mental illness and medication side-effects, to improve training regarding exercise prescription, as well as the exercise habits of MHCPs themselves, and collaboration with exercise professionals and organisations are recommended.</p><p><strong>Contribution: </strong>This study provides insight into the views of South African MHCPs regarding exercise for PWMI.</p>","PeriodicalId":51156,"journal":{"name":"South African Journal of Psychiatry","volume":"30 ","pages":"2227"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11079334/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140900330","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Introducing the 'Lived Experience' section of the <i>South African Journal of Psychiatry</i>.","authors":"Laila Asmal, Mehita Iqani","doi":"10.4102/sajpsychiatry.v30i0.2268","DOIUrl":"10.4102/sajpsychiatry.v30i0.2268","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51156,"journal":{"name":"South African Journal of Psychiatry","volume":"30 ","pages":"2268"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11079359/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140900315","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Ketamine for depressive symptoms: A retrospective chart review of a private ketamine clinic.","authors":"Vidette M Juby, Saaeda Paruk, Mitsuaki Tomita, Bonga Chiliza","doi":"10.4102/sajpsychiatry.v30i0.2176","DOIUrl":"10.4102/sajpsychiatry.v30i0.2176","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>There is currently no published evidence demonstrating the effectiveness and safety of subanaesthetic doses of ketamine, when administered intravenously as an adjunct treatment for depressive symptoms, in a real world setting in South Africa.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>This retrospective chart review reports the clinical response (change in Patient Health Questionnaire - 7 score) to an initial infusion series of ketamine added to usual treatment, and the pattern of its subsequent maintenance use, for depressive symptoms.</p><p><strong>Setting: </strong>A private ketamine clinic in Hilton, KwaZulu-Natal.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The medical records of all patients who attended a private ketamine clinic between August 2019 and 31 May 2021 were retrospectively analysed. Depression symptoms were evaluated using the Patient Health Questionaire-9 (PHQ-9) administered immediately before and 24 h after each treatment. Response was defined as a score decrease of more than 50%.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among the 154 patients who received ketamine infusions for depression, 67 completed a six infusion initial series, with a response rate of 60.6% and remission rate of 32.4%. Of the 154, 50% no longer experienced any suicidal ideation after treatment and adverse events were uncommon, with 6.2% of infusions requiring intervention for adverse events, mostly nausea. In addition, 48.5% of those who completed the initial series continued to receive maintenance infusions, with no evidence of escalating use or abuse.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Incorporating intravenous ketamine into the existing treatment regimens at a private clinic was associated with reduced acuteness of depression severity and suicidal ideation. This approach appeared safe and tolerable, showing no signs of abuse or dependence.</p><p><strong>Contribution: </strong>This is the first known naturalistic study reporting on ketamine use for depressive symptoms in South Africa.</p>","PeriodicalId":51156,"journal":{"name":"South African Journal of Psychiatry","volume":"30 ","pages":"2176"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10913177/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140040806","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Substance use patterns in an adolescent psychiatric unit in Johannesburg, South Africa.","authors":"Vuyani W Nxumalo, Yvette M Nel","doi":"10.4102/sajpsychiatry.v30i0.2198","DOIUrl":"10.4102/sajpsychiatry.v30i0.2198","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Substance use among adolescents carries a significant public health and socioeconomic burden with potential long-term consequences for the adolescent substance user (SU). Adolescents with mental health challenges are vulnerable to substance use and substance use worsens outcomes in this population.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>This study aimed to describe the substance use patterns among inpatients admitted to a specialised tertiary adolescent inpatient unit in Johannesburg over a 4-year period.</p><p><strong>Setting: </strong>This study was conducted at the Tara H. Moross Centre (Tara Hospital), in Johannesburg in the Gauteng province of South Africa.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This was a retrospective comparative record review of all patients admitted to the adolescent unit over the 4 years.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A lifetime history of substance use was documented in 44.1% (<i>n</i> = 52) of the 118 patient's records included in the final analysis. Cannabis was the most frequently used substance (<i>n</i> = 36, 69.2%). There were significant differences between the SU and substance nonuser groups regarding family structure (<i>p</i> = 0.012), family history of substance abuse (<i>p</i> = 0.046) and conflict within the family (<i>p</i> < 0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The high prevalence of substance use in this sample demonstrates the dual burden of mental health disorders and substance use in an adolescent treatment programme in Johannesburg. Primary caregiver burden and relational difficulties within the family unit should be observed for planned multidisciplinary interventions.</p><p><strong>Contribution: </strong>The findings of this review provide an update on the pattern and prevalence of substance use among this adolescent mental healthcare user group, highlighting potential therapeutic targets.</p>","PeriodicalId":51156,"journal":{"name":"South African Journal of Psychiatry","volume":"30 ","pages":"2198"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10839199/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139698908","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Family Psycho-Social Involvement Intervention for severe mental illness in Uganda.","authors":"Racheal Alinaitwe, Musisi Seggane, Andrew Turiho, Victoria Bird, Stefan Priebe, Nelson Sewankambo","doi":"10.4102/sajpsychiatry.v30i0.2138","DOIUrl":"10.4102/sajpsychiatry.v30i0.2138","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Treatment rates for severe mental illness (SMI) are low in low- and middle-income countries because of limited resources. Enlisting family support could be effective and low cost in improving patient outcomes.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>The article assess the feasibility, acceptability and estimates of efficacy of Family Psychosocial Involvement Intervention (FAPII) for patients with SMI.</p><p><strong>Setting: </strong>Masaka Regional Referral Hospital and Mityana District Hospital in Uganda.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This was a controlled pilot study with two sites randomly assigned as intervention and control. Thirty patients each with one or two family members and six mental health professionals were recruited at the intervention site. Five patients, their family members and two mental health professionals met monthly for 6 months to discuss pre-agreed mental health topics. Patient outcomes were assessed at baseline, 6- and 12-months and analysed using paired t-tests. The trial was prospectively registered (ISRCTN25146122).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>At 6 and 12 months, there was significant improvement in the QoL in the intervention group compared to the control (<i>p</i> = 0.001). There was significant symptom reduction in the intervention group at 6 and 12 months (<i>p</i> < 0.001). Family Psychosocial Involvement Intervention affected better treatment adherence at 6 and 12 months (<i>p</i> = 0.035 and <i>p</i> < 0.001, respectively) compared to the control arm.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Family Psychosocial Involvement Intervention improved QoL, medication adherence, reduced stigma and symptoms among patients with SMI. The authors recommend involving families in the care of patients with SMI in Uganda, with FAPII employing culturally sensitive psychotherapy.</p><p><strong>Contribution: </strong>The results support involvement of family in the care of patients with SMI.</p>","PeriodicalId":51156,"journal":{"name":"South African Journal of Psychiatry","volume":"30 ","pages":"2138"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10839168/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139699265","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}