Effects of oral versus long-acting antipsychotics on social functioning: A psychiatrists' survey in India.

Background: Schizophrenia is associated with functional challenges for patients; relapses in schizophrenia may lead to increased treatment costs and poor quality of life.

Objective: This SUSTAIN-I study was conducted to establish psychiatrists' perspective on impact of long-acting injectables (LAIs) antipsychotics on the socio-economic and functional burden of schizophrenia.

Methods: This cross-sectional, survey-based study was conducted in 5 cities in India.