Early intervention in psychosis services: A systematic review and narrative synthesis of barriers and facilitators to seeking access.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The duration of untreated psychosis (DUP) continues to be a global priority. Early intervention services were established to reduce treatment delays but have had limited impact. This systematic review examines barriers and facilitators to seeking access to these services, to identify targets for service level change.

Methods

We conducted a systematic review of relevant databases (PsychINFO, MEDLINE, CINAHL, and PsychARTICLES) using pre-defined search terms for psychosis, early intervention, and barriers and facilitators. Given the majority of qualitative studies, a thematic synthesis rather than meta-analysis was indicated.

Results

The search yielded 10 studies. Mental health stigma and discrimination predict DUP, compounded by structural barr

SUBMITTER: Tiller J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10755576 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature