Publications by authors named "Samvel Sukiasyan"
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to assess the use and monitoring of clozapine in Eastern European countries, excluding Russia, by examining data collected from various countries' guidelines and pharmacovigilance reports.
- In 2021, clozapine prescriptions varied significantly across these countries, with usage highest in Montenegro and lowest in the Czech Republic, while overall antipsychotic use increased from 2016 to 2021.
- Findings revealed substantial underreporting of clozapine adverse drug reactions (ADRs) in Eastern Europe compared to the UK, highlighting a need for better reporting practices and potential improvements through personalized treatment protocols.
Background: Although the World Health Organization has called for mental health services to be integrated into primary care, mental health remains in most countries, and especially in low- and middle-income countries, one of the most neglected topics in the training curriculum of frontline health workers. As a result, primary healthcare professionals leave medical and nursing schools with insufficient knowledge, and often with negative attitudes towards mental disorders.
Aim: We investigated the effect of a brief training intervention on schizophrenia and depression conducted among general practitioners and nurses in Armenia.