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Early intervention program for psychosis: Experience and results in a mental health center

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 April 2020

M.C. Campos Mangas
Affiliation:
Csm Amara - Osakidetza, San Sebastian D, Spain
M.A. Ruiz Feliu
Affiliation:
Clinica de Rehabilitacion Psiquiatrica - Osasunbidea, Pamplona, Spain

Abstract

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Introduction

This program aims to assist young people aged 16 to 35 years at risk for or who have a severe mental disorder, a psychosis both affected and unaffected, according to the principles of early intervention and assertive community treatment.

Objectives

Assisting young people with psychosis in order to achieve symptomatic and functional recovery, return to provide standardized environment and prevent deterioration.

Methods

Initial assessment is made and individualized plan of work.

Inclusion criteria

  1. 1. Diagnosis: substance-induced psychotic disorder, schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, bipolar disorder and mood disorders with psychotic symptoms

  2. 2. age: 16–35 years

  3. 3. Informed consent

Evaluation Tools

PANSS, SCIP, CDS, CGI-S, PAS, CAN, EU, SFS, GAF, WHOQUOL-BREF, IEQ-EU, UKU, HoNOS, CGI-IP, CGI-IC

Results

The sample consisted of 22 patients. 45.5% men and 54.5% women. Mean age 24 (SD = 4.74). Diagnosis: schizophrenia 54.5%, 27.3% acute psychotic disorder, 4.5% and 13.6% schizoaffective disorder manic episode with psychotic symptoms. Clinical stage at the beginning of the program: 45.5% stage 2, 4.5% stage 3a; 22.7% stage 3b, 3c stage 22.7% and 4.5% stage 4.

Conclusions

It is necessary to implement such programs to establish the treatment as soon as possible to the onset of the disease and improve prognosis.

Type
P02-567
Copyright
Copyright © European Psychiatric Association 2011
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