Young Adult Perspectives on Treatment Engagement and Family Communication During Psychosis.

IF 2.1 4区医学 Q3 PSYCHIATRY

Early Intervention in Psychiatry Pub Date : 2025-02-01 DOI:10.1111/eip.70006

Bediha Ipekci, Heather Thibeau, Jada Gibbs, Emily Barnard, Emily R Kline

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Abstract

Background: Fostering positive relationships with mental health professionals and involving family in treatment can reduce untreated psychosis duration and prevent dropout.

Aims: The present study explores the experiences of young adults with psychosis as they engage in mental health treatment and communicate with family caregivers. Describing their lived experiences would inform the clinical engagement process and pathways to clinical outcomes.

Methods: We conducted qualitative interviews with 12 individuals who have been diagnosed with a psychotic disorder within the past 5 years.

Results: Major themes include (1) Facilitators and barriers to robust treatment engagement, (2) Family involvement with treatment and communication about psychosis, and (3) Determinants of family communication quality.

Discussion: These themes highlight the pivotal role of the therapeutic alliance, measured family involvement, and positive family communication in facilitating treatment engagement. We discuss these qualitative findings in the context of patient-centered care and family interventions.

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Early Intervention in Psychiatry 医学-精神病学

CiteScore

4.80

自引率

5.00%

发文量

112

审稿时长

6-12 weeks

期刊介绍： Early Intervention in Psychiatry publishes original research articles and reviews dealing with the early recognition, diagnosis and treatment across the full range of mental and substance use disorders, as well as the underlying epidemiological, biological, psychological and social mechanisms that influence the onset and early course of these disorders. The journal provides comprehensive coverage of early intervention for the full range of psychiatric disorders and mental health problems, including schizophrenia and other psychoses, mood and anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, eating disorders and personality disorders. Papers in any of the following fields are considered: diagnostic issues, psychopathology, clinical epidemiology, biological mechanisms, treatments and other forms of intervention, clinical trials, health services and economic research and mental health policy. Special features are also published, including hypotheses, controversies and snapshots of innovative service models.