Perspectives of Young Adults on Receiving Telepsychiatry Services in an Urban Early Intervention Program for First-Episode Psychosis: A Cross-Sectional, Descriptive Survey Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Limited knowledge exists on telepsychiatry in specialized services for first-episode psychosis (FEP), despite its potential for improving service access and engagement.

Objective

To explore access and use of technology, obstacles to attending clinic appointments, and perspectives of young adults with FEP on using telepsychiatry as part of outpatient services.

Methods

A cross-sectional, descriptive survey study was conducted between July and October 2017 with young adults between the ages of 18 and 38 recruited from a specialized program for FEP in an urban Canadian setting. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and content analysis.

Results

Among 51 participants (mean age = 26.1, SD = 4.2; 59% male; 20% experiencing housing instability), mo

SUBMITTER: Lal S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7065530 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature