A staff perspective of early warning signs intervention for individuals with psychosis: clinical and service implications.
Research has established the benefits of early warnings signs monitoring in the prevention of relapse for individuals with psychosis. This study explored staff views (n = 8) of the implementation of an early warning signs clinic within a day hospital of an adult mental health service. A qualitative methodology using focus groups was adopted and content analysis was used to discover themes arising from the data. Overall, the data indicated a positive view of the early warning signs clinic, with benefits for clients, staff and their relationship; and for service delivery and resources. The clinical and service implications are discussed.
Scott
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Worcestershire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust, Mental Health Services, St Anne's Orchard Day Hospital, Malvern, Worcester, UK.
Reid
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Smith
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Natynczuk
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Robson-Ward
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Vaughan
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D000328:Adult; D000739:Anecdotes as Topic; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D004739:England; D005260:Female; D017144:Focus Groups; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008505:Medical Staff, Hospital / Q000592:standards*; D008605:Mental Health Services / Q000592:standards*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D015403:Nursing Evaluation Research; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D011568:Psychiatric Nursing / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000451:nursing* / Q000628:therapy; D012107:Research Design; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013997:Time Factors