Abstract
Aims and MethodThis study provides an overview of the development of early intervention services for psychosis across England in February 2005. A bespoke self-report audit tool was completed by key informants across the eight regional development centres of the National Institute for Mental Health in England.ResultsOut of 117 teams identified, 86 have funding, of which 63 are operational with case-managed patients (as of February 2005). Only 3 teams meet all 10 audited early intervention fidelity requirements and there are variations in service model, delivery setting and resources across teams.Clinical ImplicationsCurrent inequity of access and the early, fragile nature of service development means that early intervention in England has reached a critical phase requiring consolidation.
Highlights
This study provides an overview of the development of early intervention services for psychosis across England in February 2005
In London, the Lambeth Early Onset (LEO) study found that a team delivering specialised care for patients with early psychosis was superior to standard care for maintaining contact with services and reducing readmissions to hospital (Craig et al, 2004)
Consensus was agreed by the eight National Institute for Mental Health in England (NIMHE) regional development early intervention leads on the core features to be explored and question wording
Summary
This study provides an overview of the development of early intervention services for psychosis across England in February 2005.
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