A Cross-Sectional Study of Unstable Housing and Housing-Related Symptom Content in People With Psychosis Admitted for Inpatient Treatment: A Clinical Record Interactive Search Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Rates of psychosis in the homeless population are markedly higher compared to the general population. Understanding potential psychological mechanisms underpinning links between psychosis and homelessness is important for the development of effective care pathways for this highly marginalised group. This study aimed to examine the housing status of a sample of people with psychosis admitted to psychiatric inpatient hospital in one UK mental health trust. We further aimed to examine the presence and relevance of symptoms which were directly related to housing (e.g., persecutory beliefs about neighbours).

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted using an electronic healthcare database, containing anonymised patient records (Clinical Record Interactive

SUBMITTER: Teale AL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11540838 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature