Measures of Social and Occupational Function in Early Psychosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: Deficits in social and occupational function are widely reported in psychosis, yet no one measure of function is currently agreed upon as a gold standard in psychosis research. The aim of this study was to carry out a systematic review and meta-analysis of functioning measures to determine what measures were associated with largest effect sizes when measuring between-group differences, changes over time, or response to treatment. Literature searches were conducted based on PsycINFO and PubMed to identify studies for inclusion. Cross-sectional and longitudinal observational and intervention studies of early psychosis (≤5 years since diagnosis) that included social and occupational functioning as an outcome measure were considered. A series of meta-analyses were conducted to determine effect

SUBMITTER: Cowman M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10919778 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature