What Is the Prevalence of Visual Hallucinations in a First-Episode Psychosis Population? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of the Literature.

ABSTRACT:

Background and hypothesis

This systematic review and meta-analysis review the literature regarding the prevalence of visual hallucinations in patients with first-episode psychosis. Previous reviews have focused on the prevalence of visual hallucinations in a general psychosis population, highlighting a weighted prevalence of 27%. However, no reviews have focused specifically on the experiences of those with a first episode of psychosis. Understanding "first-episode" experiences is crucial, as intervention during this "critical period" is thought to define long-term outcome. Therefore, it is important that the prevalence of different symptoms during this period is accurately represented.

Study design

Systematic searches yielded 15 studies to be meta-analyzed. Information to c

SUBMITTER: Allen S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11207659 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature