Ethnic variations in pathways into early intervention services for psychosis.
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Authors
Ghali, Sharif
Fisher, Helen L
Joyce, John
Major, Barnaby
Hobbs, Lorna
Soni, Sujata
Chisholm, Brock
Rahaman, Nikola
Papada, Peggy
Lawrence, Jo
Issue Date
2012-09-06
Type
Journal Article
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Language
en
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Abstract
Ethnic variations have previously been identified in the duration of untreated psychosis (DUP) and pathways into psychiatric services. These have not been examined in the context of early intervention services, which may alter these trajectories.
To explore ethnic differences in the nature and duration of pathways into early intervention services.
In a naturalistic cohort study, data were collected for 1024 individuals with psychotic disorders accepted for case management by eight London early intervention services.
Duration of untreated psychosis was prolonged in the White British group compared with most other ethnic groups. White British individuals were more likely to make contact with their general practitioner and less likely to be seen within emergency medical services. All Black patient groups were more likely than their White British counterparts to experience involvement of criminal justice agencies.
Variations continue to exist in how and when individuals from different ethnic groups access early intervention services. These may account for disparities in DUP.
To explore ethnic differences in the nature and duration of pathways into early intervention services.
In a naturalistic cohort study, data were collected for 1024 individuals with psychotic disorders accepted for case management by eight London early intervention services.
Duration of untreated psychosis was prolonged in the White British group compared with most other ethnic groups. White British individuals were more likely to make contact with their general practitioner and less likely to be seen within emergency medical services. All Black patient groups were more likely than their White British counterparts to experience involvement of criminal justice agencies.
Variations continue to exist in how and when individuals from different ethnic groups access early intervention services. These may account for disparities in DUP.
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Ghali, S., Fisher, H. L., Joyce, J., Major, B., Hobbs, L., Soni, S., Chisholm, B., Rahaman, N., Papada, P., Lawrence, J., Bloy, S., Marlowe, K., Aitchison, K. J., Power, P., & Johnson, S. (2013). Ethnic variations in pathways into early intervention services for psychosis. The British journal of psychiatry : the journal of mental science, 202(4), 277–283. https://doi.org/10.1192/bjp.bp.111.097865
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The British journal of psychiatry : the journal of mental science
Volume
202
Issue
4
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ISSN
1472-1465