EARLY INTERVENTION IN PSYCHOSIS: CLIENT AND CARER PERSPECTIVES

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Naik, Vandana N. PsychD, MSc, MA, BA
Bowden, Stacie BSc

Vandana N. Naik, PsychD, MSc, MA, BA, is consultant counselling psychologist;
Stacie Bowden, BSc, is assistant psychologist; both at Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Trust.

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Nursing Times 104(18):p 33-34, May 6, 2008.

ABSTRACT

Naik, V.N., Bowden, S. (2008) Early intervention in psychosis: client and carer perspectives. Nursing Times; 104: 18, 32-33.

This study aimed to evaluate service users' and carers' views on the early intervention in psychosis service in relation to best-practice guidelines. Both groups were sent a questionnaire on their experiences of care. The majority responded positively to many items, indicating they thought the team met best-practice guidance. Areas where guidelines were most closely adhered to were identified, as well as those needing improvement. Raising awareness, early detection and accessing help quickly remain the greatest challenges.