Healthcare professionals' knowledge, confidence and attitudes in relation to psychosis care: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Psychosis is a mental disorder that, despite its low prevalence, causes high disease and economic burden. Inadequate knowledge, lack of confidence and stigmatising attitudes of healthcare professionals (HCPs) may lead to suboptimal care.

Aim

To review the literature exploring HCPs' knowledge, confidence and attitudes in relation to psychosis care.

Method

A systematic search was undertaken across three databases (MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO) using a search strategy encompassing the concepts: 'healthcare professionals', 'knowledge, attitude, and confidence in care' and 'psychotic illnesses and symptoms' to identify relevant records published from 1st January 2002 to 18th March 2022. Results were screened against predetermined inclusion and exclusion criteria by

SUBMITTER: Chen J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10685701 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature