A study to assess the efficacy of the multi-modal intervention on the severity of psychotic symptoms, medication adherence, and quality of life among schizophrenic patients admitted to a tertiary care hospital in Central India: A randomized Controlled trial

Schizophrenia is linked to psychosis and significant challenges in personal, family, social, educational, and professional aspects of life. Individuals affected by schizophrenia often face stigma, discrimination, and human rights abuses. Unfortunately, despite the existence of appropriate care, a majority of people with psychosis worldwide—over two-thirds—lack access to specialized mental health services. On a positive note, with adequate treatment, about one-third of those diagnosed with schizophrenia can fully recover.

Given the significant challenges associated with schizophrenia, the researcher aims to develop a multi-model intervention. This strategy will evaluate the effectiveness of combining pharmacological therapy with non-pharmacological approaches to reduce psychotic symptoms, improve medication adherence, and enhance patients’ quality of life in tertiary care hospitals in India.