Evaluation of a Physical health plan for people with psychosis: a protocol for a quality improvement study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

People with serious mental illness (SMI) have poorer physical health and reduced lifespans compared to the general population. Reasons for this are complex, but one important area is the identification and treatment of physical health conditions. In England, services are structured into primary and secondary care; physical and mental secondary health services are separate. This often leads to a lack of co-ordination of care, with people missing the screening and treatment they need. People with SMI may find accessing physical health services more difficult due to the impact of their symptoms and/or a lack of social support. When they do access physical care, there may be 'diagnostic overshadowing' where physical health concerns are put down to a mental health diagnosis.

SUBMITTER: Williams J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6334447 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature