Proportion and predictors of remission and recovery in first-episode psychosis: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To determine the proportion of patients in symptomatic remission and recovery following a first-episode of psychosis (FEP).

Methods

A multistep literature search using the Web of Science database, Cochrane Central Register of Reviews, Ovid/PsychINFO, and trial registries from database inception to November 5, 2020, was performed. Cohort studies and randomized control trials (RCT) investigating the proportion of remission and recovery following a FEP were included. Two independent researchers searched, following PRISMA and MOOSE guidelines and using a PROSPERO protocol. We performed meta-analyses regarding the proportion of remission/recovery (symptomatic plus functional outcomes). Heterogeneity was measured employing Q statistics and I2 test. To identify potential

SUBMITTER: Catalan A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8668449 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature