Clinical Trial: Evaluation of a Brief Intervention to Improve Engagement in Early Intervention Services for Psychosis
Study Status: COMPLETED
Recruit Status: COMPLETED
Condition:
Psychotic Disorders
Psychiatric Hospitalization
Engagement, Patient
Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
Official Title: Evaluation of a Brief Intervention to Improve Engagement and Recovery for At-risk Youth Enrolled in Early Intervention Services for Psychosis .
Brief Summary:
Negative experiences with healthcare prior to referral to early intervention services for psychosis (EIS) have been linked to poor engagement and clinical outcomes. Recent research indicates that young adults who come to EIS services thru emergency departments, urgent care, or inpatient services have significantly greater rates of future use of these services as well as more negative perceptions of EIS and diminished engagement in treatment compared to young adults referred to EIS by other pathways. These findings…
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