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- Title
Outreach and support in south London (OASIS): implementation of a clinical service for prodromal psychosis and the at risk mental state
- Authors
Broome, Matthew R.; Woolley, James B.; Johns, Louise C.; Valmaggia, Lucia R.; Tabraham, Paul; Gafoor, Rafael; Bramon, Elvira; McGuire, Philip K.
- Abstract
Abstract: Background. – While recent research points to the potential benefits of clinical intervention before the first episode of psychosis, the logistical feasibility of this is unclear. Aims. – To assess the feasibility of providing a clinical service for people with prodromal symptoms in an inner city area where engagement with mental health services is generally poor. Method. – Following a period of liaison with local agencies to promote the service, referrals were assessed and managed in a primary care setting. Activity of the service was audited over 30 months. Results. – People with prodromal symptoms were referred by a range of community agencies and seen at their local primary care physician practice. Over 30 months, 180 clients were referred; 58 (32.2%) met criteria for an at risk mental state, most of whom (67.2%) had attenuated psychotic symptoms. Almost 30% were excluded due to current or previous psychotic illness, of which two-thirds were in the first episode of psychosis. The socio-demographic composition of the ''at risk'' group reflected that of the local population, with an over-representation of clients from an ethnic minority. Over 90% of suitable clients remained engaged with the service after 1 year. Conclusion. – It is feasible to provide a clinical service for people with prodromal symptoms in a deprived inner city area with a large ethnic minority population.
- Subjects
PSYCHOSES; MENTAL health; PATHOLOGICAL psychology; MENTAL health services
- Publication
European Psychiatry, 2005, Vol 20, Issue 5/6, p372
- ISSN
0924-9338
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1016/j.eurpsy.2005.03.001