Detecting signs of deterioration in young patients with serious mental illness: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Serious mental illnesses (SMI) such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder first develop between ages 14 and 25. Once diagnosed, young peoples' health can deteriorate, and it is therefore vital to detect this early to prevent severe outcomes including hospitalisations and deaths by suicide. The main study aim is to describe and discuss observational studies that examine signs of deterioration in young patients with SMI.

Methods

A systematic review guided by the published protocol was conducted. Cumulative Index to Nursing and allied Health Literature (CINAHL), MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO, Health Management Information Consortium (HMIC) and Web of Science were searched against pre-defined criteria until 1 March 2021. Observational studies were extracted according to d

SUBMITTER: Dewa LH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8447694 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature