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  Acta Psychiatrica ScandinavicaVolume 108 Issue 5, Pages 324 - 332 Published Online: 6 Oct 2003 © 2010 John Wiley & Sons A/S
Abstract | References | Full Text: HTML, PDF (Size: 134K) | Related Articles | Citation Tracking  Review article Schizophrenia and weight management: a systematic review of interventions to control weight Copyright 2003 Blackwell Munksgaard KEYWORDS weight loss • schizophrenia • review Faulkner G, Soundy AA, Lloyd K. Schizophrenia and weight management: a systematic review of interventions to control weight.
Acta Psychiatr Scand 2003: 108: 324–332. © Blackwell Munksgaard 2003. ABSTRACTObjective: Weight gain is a frequent side effect of antipsychotic medication which has serious implications for a patient's health and well being. This study systematically reviews the literature on the effectiveness of interventions designed to control weight gain in schizophrenia. Method: A systematic search strategy was conducted of major databases in addition to citation searches. Study quality was rated. Results: Sixteen studies met the inclusion criteria. Five of eight pharmacological intervention studies reported small reductions in weight (<5% baseline body weight). All behavioural (including diet and/or exercise) interventions reported small reductions in, or maintenance of, weight. Conclusion: Weight loss may be difficult but it is not impossible. Given the inconsistent results, the widespread use of pharmacological interventions cannot be recommended. Both dietary and exercise counselling set within a behavioural modification programme is necessary for sustained weight control. Accepted for publication June 30, 2003 | 
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