Comparing early signs and basic symptoms as methods for predicting psychotic relapse in clinical practice.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Early signs interventions show promise but could be further developed. A recent review suggested that 'basic symptoms' should be added to conventional early signs to improve relapse prediction. This study builds on preliminary evidence that basic symptoms predict relapse and aimed to: 1. examine which phenomena participants report prior to relapse and how they describe them; 2. determine the best way of identifying pre-relapse basic symptoms; 3. assess current practice by comparing self- and casenote-reported pre-relapse experiences.

Methods

Participants with non-affective psychosis were recruited from UK mental health services. In-depth interviews (n=23), verbal checklists of basic symptoms (n=23) and casenote extracts (n=208) were analysed using directed content

SUBMITTER: Eisner E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5821684 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature