Cost-effectiveness of a victim improvement package: randomised controlled trial for reduction of continued symptoms of depression or anxiety in older victims of community crime.
Panca M; Serfaty M; Satchell J; Hunter RM · 2026 · BJPsych open
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Abstract (excerpt)
Background Crime has significant impact on older victims. High rates of anxiety and depression may be associated with crimes. Aims This paper aims to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of a victim improvement package (VIP) for the reduction…
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Metadata source: Europe PMC · DOI 10.1192/bjo.2025.10937