Research
Mixed
Most other interventions for medical conditions and health-risk behaviors in SMI populations have low or insufficient strength of evidence.
While metformin, behavioral interventions, bupropion, and varenicline have strong evidence, most other interventions for medical conditions and health-risk behaviors in SMI populations lack sufficient evidence. Future research should focus on long-term interventions and implementation strategies.
StrongRefutesHIGH confidence
The strength of the evidence was low for most other interventions reviewed.
Why this rating
Rated 'low' strength of evidence by the authors for most interventions.
Source
Interventions to Address Medical Conditions and Health-Risk Behaviors Among Persons With Serious Mental Illness: A Comprehensive Review
Emma E. McGinty et al. · Schizophrenia Bulletin · 2015
DOI 10.1093/schbul/sbv101
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