Long-term outcome of early community psychosocial intervention in schizophrenia. 20-year follow-up

Background/Objectives: The „Cracow Study on the Course of Schizophrenia“ is a prospective incidence study with follow-up time points at 1, 3, 7, 12, and 20 years. Aim of the study is to assess the effects of an early intervention (community treatment programme, CTP) over 20 years. In contrast to the individual treatment programme (ITP), CTP included integrated treatment in day treatment centres, psychoeducation for families, and a community group programme. After three years, ITP participants could also take advantage of the services provided in CTP. Methods: 64 patients diagnosed with schizophrenia according to…