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A Patient-Centered Approach to Improve Screening for Side Effects of SGAs
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Patient-centered computerized tool and Written educational materials for Schizophrenia and Psychotic Disorders. Completed, enrolled 239 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if individuals with serious mental illnesses exposed to a patient-centered computerized tool versus printed educational materials have higher rates of screening for the metabolic side effects of second-generation antipsychotic medications and different patterns of communication with their prescribers about screening.
Study Details
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Interventions
A brief computer program that provides personalized health information to patients prescribed second-generation antipsychotic medications on adherence to guidelines for screening of metabolic side effects
Printed information on the metabolic side effects of second-generation antipsychotic medications and general recommendations for screening