Psychosis risk research versus daily prognosis uncertainties: A qualitative study of French youth psychiatrists' attitudes toward predictive practices.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Over the last twenty years, predicting psychosis has become a priority of both research and policies. Those approaches include the use of the At Risk Mental State category (ARMS) and of standardized predictive tools. In comparison to most developed countries, early interventions programs are only little developed in France. However, cases of young patients presenting unclear symptoms that might be a beginning psychosis or might as well reflect some adolescent unease are commonplace in psychiatry. Yet little is known about the routine practices of youth psychiatrists regarding psychosis risk management. Do they anticipate mental disorders?

Method

The Grounded Theory is an agreed-upon qualitative method in social science field that links subjective experiences (indi

SUBMITTER: Benoit L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5516970 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature