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DECIDE Study: Antipsychotic treatment profile. Comparison of antipsychotic polytherapy in patients discharged after acute episode of UHSM, taking decisions shared vs. usual care strategies

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  23 March 2020

J. Pérez Revuelta*
Affiliation:
San Fernando, SpainSan Fernando, Spain
M. Ayerbe de Celis
Affiliation:
Servicio Andaluz Salud, Clinical Management Unit of Mental Health, Jerez de la Frontera, Spain
J.M. Mongil San Juan
Affiliation:
Servicio Andaluz Salud, Clinical Management Unit of Mental Health, Jerez de la Frontera, Spain
C. Rodriguez Gomez
Affiliation:
Servicio Andaluz Salud, Clinical Management Unit of Mental Health, Jerez de la Frontera, Spain
J.M. Villagran Moreno
Affiliation:
Servicio Andaluz Salud, Clinical Management Unit of Mental Health, Jerez de la Frontera, Spain
*
* Corresponding author.

Abstract

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Introduction

Shared decision-making denotes a structured process that encourages full participation by patient and provider in making complex medical decisions. Although the main justification for shared decision-making is ethical, several randomized controlled trials support its effectiveness in improving the quality of decisions, but robust evidence in objective health outcomes is needed.

Aims

Analyze the degree of antipsychotic politherapy or monotherapy in patients discharged after their inclusion in the study and randomized to Share Decision-Making or Treat as Usual. Present preliminary conclusions after 20 months of follow-up.

Methods

Randomized controlled trial, prospective, two parallel groups, not masked, comparing two interventions (shared decision making and treatment as usual). Previous antipsychotic treatment is collected by interviewing patient and family and as included in digital history and health card, discharge and reviews conducted at 3, 6 and 12 months.

Results

Interim analysis shows there are no differences between groups (SDM and TaU) before intervention, we note the following results:

  • – the degree of antipsychotic politherapy prior to admission for the entire sample decreased at discharge;

  • – at discharge, there is a difference between SDM and TaU. Antipsychotic polytherapy in SDM decreases in a higher level.

Disclosure of interest

The authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

Type
EV1323
Copyright
Copyright © European Psychiatric Association 2016
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