Study designs of evaluations included in the review
Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) or quasi-randomised trials were included.
Specific interventions included in the review
Community mental health nursing interventions including behavioural psychotherapy, cognitive group therapy, problem-solving therapy, counselling, 'supportive' interventions, and assertive outreach or case-management strategies.
Participants included in the review
Individuals with mental health problems including phobia, obsessional problems, depression, self-harmers, problem drinkers, chronic neurotic disorders and serious mental illness.
Outcomes assessed in the review
A number of different outcomes were assessed including depression, anxiety, fear, general health, hopelessness, social adjustment, and process measures such as service use and consumer views and satisfaction.
How were decisions on the relevance of primary studies made?
The authors do not state how the papers were selected for the review, or how many of the authors performed the selection.