Reduction in incidence of hospitalizations for psychotic episodes through early identification and intervention.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study examined whether the incidence of hospitalization for psychosis was reduced by a communitywide system of early identification and intervention to prevent onset of psychosis.

Methods

The Portland Identification and Early Referral program (PIER) was initiated in 2001. Youths and young adults ages 12-35 were identified by professionals in a wide variety of educational, health, and mental health settings. PIER program staff assessed, confirmed risk of psychosis, and provided treatment for 24 months to eligible and consenting young people (N=148). The monthly rate of first hospital admission for psychosis was the outcome measure for efficacy of identification and intervention. Admission rates before and after the program began accepting referrals were compare

SUBMITTER: McFarlane WR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4167168 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature