Competence and Confidence of Healthcare Professionals in Using Clozapine: A Qualitative Systematic Review and Thematic Synthesis
Aims: Clozapine is the only licensed medication for treatment-resistant schizophrenia although it is underused. Healthcare providers’ (HCP) competence and confidence appear to have an effect on clozapine underutilisation. This review aims to synthesize the most pertinent literature examining the fac...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Cambridge University Press
2025-06-01
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| Series: | BJPsych Open |
| Online Access: | https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2056472425102226/type/journal_article |
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| Summary: | Aims: Clozapine is the only licensed medication for treatment-resistant schizophrenia although it is underused. Healthcare providers’ (HCP) competence and confidence appear to have an effect on clozapine underutilisation. This review aims to synthesize the most pertinent literature examining the factors influencing HCP competence and confidence in the management of clozapine and how these factors influence variation in prescribing practice. |
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| ISSN: | 2056-4724 |