Abstract

Improving mental health policy in the case of schizophrenia in Thailand: evidence-based information for efficient solutions

Highlights

  • This study aimed to provide policy makers with important information with regard to care of schizophrenia patients in Thailand

  • The prevalence of schizophrenia at ages 15-59 in the Thai population was 8.8 per 1,000 with a male to female ratio of 1.1

  • The annual cost of schizophrenia was estimated to be THB 87,000 per person with indirect costs (73%) as the main cost contributed

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Summary

Background

It aimed to (a) estimate the economic burden of schizophrenia; (b) identify prioritized and effective schizophrenia treatments; and c) explore patients’ and clinicians’ perspective of schizophrenia outcomes

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