Understanding Components of Duration of Untreated Psychosis and Relevance for Early Intervention Services in the Canadian Context: Comprendre les Composantes de la Duree de la Psychose Non Traitee et la Pertinence de Services D'intervention Precoce Dans le Contexte Canadien.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Clinical, functional, and cost-effectiveness outcomes from early intervention services (EIS) for psychosis are significantly associated with the duration of untreated psychosis (DUP) for the patients they serve. However, most EIS patients continue to report long DUP, while a reduction of DUP may improve outcomes. An understanding of different components of DUP and the factors associated with them may assist in targeting interventions toward specific sources of DUP.

Objectives

To examine the components of DUP and their respective determinants in order to inform strategies for reducing delay in treatment in the context of an EIS.

Methods

Help-seeking (DUP-H), Referral (DUP-R), and Administrative (DUP-A) components of DUP, pathways to care, and patient charact

SUBMITTER: Malla A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8573684 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature