The graduated recovery intervention program for first episode psychosis: treatment development and preliminary data.
The Graduated Recovery Intervention Program (GRIP) is a novel cognitive-behavioral therapy program designed to facilitate functional recovery in people who have experienced an initial episode of psychosis. In this paper, the treatment development process of GRIP is described and data from an open feasibility trial are presented. Findings suggest clinical and psychosocial benefits associated with GRIP, and the treatment was well-received by clients and therapists. The retention rate of 67%, however, suggests the need for protocol modifications to improve engagement. Initial data on the efficacy of GRIP are encouraging, although the study design precludes more robust conclusions at this time.
Department of Psychology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3270, USA.
Evan J
EJ
Waldheter
David L
DL
Penn
Diana O
DO
Perkins
Kim T
KT
Mueser
Leanne Whaley
LW
Owens
Elizabeth
E
Cook
D000328:Adult; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008370:Manuals as Topic; D010865:Pilot Projects; D016730:Program Development; D011584:Psychology; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D019145:Rehabilitation Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders; D055815:Young Adult