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.
Waldheter
Evan J
EJ
Department of Psychology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3270, USA.
Penn
David L
DL
Perkins
Diana O
DO
Mueser
Kim T
KT
Owens
Leanne Whaley
LW
Cook
Elizabeth
E
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