title: Early intervention program for psychotic disorders at the psychiatric hospital "Sveti Ivan".
abstract: The Early intervention program for the first episodes of psychotic disorders (RIPEPP) at the Psychiatric Hospital "Sveti Ivan" in Zagreb encompasses patients hospitalized due to various psychoses (acute psychotic disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective and delusional disorder, bipolar affective disorder with psychotic symptoms) in the "critical period" of illness, i.e. within five years after the occurrence of the first symptoms. The RIPEPP Program consists of an in- and out-patient part, and includes psychotherapeutic and psychoeducative components as well as the administration of antipsychotics. The Psychotherapeutic part, conducted by psychotherapists - group analysts, comprises psychodynamic group psychotherapy for patients and for family members. The Psychoeducative part, led by cognitive-behavioral therapists, is carried out through educative interactive workshops for both patients and their family members. The paper describes the theoretical framework, as well as the professional, personnel, educative and organizational basis of the Program, the principles of evaluation and some experiences after five years of implementation.
authors.affiliation: Psychiatric Hospital Sveti Ivan, Zagreb, Croatia. branka.restek-petrovic@pbsvi.hr
authors.forename: Branka
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Restek-Petrović
authors.forename: Mate
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mihanović
authors.forename: Majda
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Grah
authors.forename: Sven
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Molnar
authors.forename: Anamarija
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bogović
authors.forename: Mark
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Agius
authors.forename: Slobodanka
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kezić
authors.forename: Vladimir
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Grošić
authors.forename: Nina
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Mayer
authors.forename: Pero
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Svrdlin
authors.forename: Vesna
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Dominis
authors.forename: Lada
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Goršić
authors.forename: Nenad
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Kamerman
authors.forename: Irena
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Pavlović
authors.forename: Ana
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Svagelj
authors.forename: Petra
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Vrbek
mesh_terms: D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000628:therapy; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; D061345:Early Medical Intervention / Q000379:methods* / Q000458:organization & administration; D006778:Hospitals, Psychiatric / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D010045:Outpatients; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods / Q000458:organization & administration; D011613:Psychotherapy / Q000379:methods* / Q000458:organization & administration; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group / Q000379:methods / Q000458:organization & administration; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D014150:Antipsychotic Agents