A Serious Game for Young People With First Episode Psychosis (OnTrack>The Game): Qualitative Findings of a Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Several studies have shown the benefits of coordinated specialty care (CSC) for individuals with first episode psychosis; however, pathways to care are marred by lack of knowledge, stigma, and difficulties with treatment engagement. Serious games or video interventions may provide a way to address these factors.

Objective

This study focuses on qualitative results of a randomized controlled trial comparing OnTrack>The Game (OTG) with recovery videos (RVs) on engagement, stigma, empowerment, hope, recovery, and understanding of psychosis in clients receiving CSC. Clinicians are also interviewed regarding their perceptions of the interventions and suggestions for improvement.

Methods

A total of 16 clients aged 16-30 years, with first episode psychosis attendin

SUBMITTER: Jankowski S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9021940 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature