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Development and evaluation effectiveness of interprofessional service package for promoting social participation of patients with Severe Mental Disorders (BARAMA): A protocol for mixed methods study

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Background Mental Disorders are the leading cause of disability, worldwide. This disability is more important in patients with Severe Mental Disorders due to the gradual onset and progression, tendency to relapse and reduced functioning. Considering these factors affect reentry of these patients into society, social participation is an important issue in most countries. For this purpose, this study will be carried out with the aim of development and evaluation effectiveness of interprofessional service package for promoting social participation of patients with Severe Mental Disorders (SMD). Methods This mixed-methods sequential exploratory study will be conducted in three phases. In the first phase, analysis the situation will be done through literature review and interviews with patients, family caregivers and mental health professionals. At the end of this phase components the initial draft of the service package will be designed. In the second phase, the final version of the service package will be determined through Delphi method. In the third phase, effectiveness of implementing the service package for promoting social participation of SMD patients will be evaluated, by conducting a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) study (42 patients in each group). Data gathering tools will be ICF-APP and (WHOQOL-BREF) instruments in the time intervals of before applying service package and 8 weeks, three and six months after discharging from psychiatric wards. Data will be analyzed by using t-test and ANOVA thorough SPSS V.19. Discussion The results of this Mixed Methods study are expected to response the needs of social participation of SMD patients after discharging from psychiatric wards. Trial registration : IRCT20150127020833N4. Registered on 2 October 2024.

Source: Journal of Education and Health Promotion

DOI: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_972_25

Authors: Samira Abbasi, Alireza Irajpour, Fatemeh Ghaedi-Heidari, Seyed Ghafur Mousavi

Institution: Isfahan University of Medical Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Psychiatric care and mental health services

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $150