Duration of untreated psychosis and pathways to care in Suriname: a qualitative study among patients, relatives and general practitioners.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Psychosis is a severe mental health problem and is responsible for poor health outcomes, premature mortality and morbidity, especially in low- and middle-income countries. The duration of untreated psychosis (DUP), that is the time period between onset of symptoms until initiation of appropriate treatment by a healthcare professional, is one of the main determinants for successful treatment in western settings. This study aims to explore the factors related to the DUP among Surinamese patients using the perspectives from patients, their families and first-line healthcare professionals in Suriname.

Methods

Semi-structured interviews were conducted with patients having a history of psychosis, family members and general practitioners between February 2019 and April 2019

SUBMITTER: van Beek A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8811554 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature