Mobile health in the specific management of first-episode psychosis: a systematic literature review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The purpose of this systematic literature review is to assess the therapeutic efficacy of mobile health methods in the management of patients with first-episode psychosis (FEP).

Method

The participants are patients with FEP. The interventions are smartphone applications. The studies assess the preliminary efficacy of various types of application.

Results

One study found that monitoring symptoms minimized relapses, visits to A&E and hospital admissions, while one study showed a decrease in positive psychotic symptoms. One study found an improvement in anxiety symptoms and two studies noted an improvement in psychotic symptoms. One study demonstrated its efficacy in helping participants return to studying and employment and one study reported improved motivation

SUBMITTER: Maechling C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10291100 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature