Ethnographic, treatment, and policy responses to patients presenting for care with chronic medically unexplained symptoms in Viet Nam: A randomised control trial of cognitive behaviour therapy, structured care and treatment as usual [ 2011 - 2014 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Zachary Steel (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Athula Sumathipala ,  Dr Belinda Liddell ,  Prof Anthony Zwi ,  Prof Daniel Tarantola

Brief description The current research will undertake a clinical trial of psychological treatments for medically unexplained symptoms (MUS) in Viet Nam. MUS have been identified as highly prevalent in Viet Nam and place a substantial burden on an under resourced health care sector. The research will help to advance international understandings of the MUS and their treatment and provide assistance to a country identified by the World Health Organisation mhGAP initiative for intensive mental health assistance.

Funding Amount $AUD 485,417.33

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant