Effectiveness of lifestyle interventions for improving the physical health of children and adolescents taking antipsychotic medications: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis

Introduction Children and adolescents are increasingly prescribed antipsychotic medications off-label in the treatment of behavioural disorders. While antipsychotic medications are effective in managing behavioural issues, they carry a significant risk of adverse events that compromise ongoing physi...

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Main Authors: Katrina Williams, Vicki Anderson, Tim Silk, Emma Sciberras, Valsamma Eapen, Amanda Wood, Mark A Bellgrove, Catherine McHugh, Patrick Hawker, Jessica Bellamy, Tsz Ying Wong, Bruce J Tonge, Philip Ward, Ping-I Lin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2023-10-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/13/10/e073893.full