Identifying individuals at risk of developing psychosis: A systematic review of the literature in primary care services.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

Psychosis and related disorders are a major public health issue. Early identification and prevention for those at high risk (at-risk-mental-state, ARMS) is important. General practitioners (GPs) are often the first point of contact for health services. In this review we aim to identify (1) the most common methods for identifying individuals with an ARMS in primary care, (2) the methods for improving identification of individuals with an ARMS in primary care, and (3) the most common barriers that prevent GPs from screening for individuals with an ARMS.

Methods

We conducted a systematic review (PROSPERO 42021245095) of quantitative and qualitative studies with no date restriction. Searches were performed in September 2021. Studies' quality was appraised using Mixed Methods

SUBMITTER: Radez J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10946574 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature