Journal article
Early Intervention in Psychosis: Health of the Nation Outcome Scales (HoNOS) Outcomes From a Five-Year Prospective Study
SJ Penno, B Hamilton, M Petrakis
Archives of Psychiatric Nursing | W B SAUNDERS CO-ELSEVIER INC | Published : 2017
Abstract
Introduction Over the last two decades, mental health services internationally have shifted towards intervening early in psychosis. The critical period for intervention is estimated to be five-years and many specialised programs target early psychosis. Aim/question This prospective cohort study aimed to evaluate five-year outcomes from an early psychosis program (EPP) that adopted an integrated model, providing nursing and multidisciplinary community mental healthcare to clients aged 16–65 years, beyond the typical age range of 16–25 years. Method We examined one routine outcome measure, the Health of the Nation Outcome Scales (HoNOS) across episodes of care for clients receiving EPP over a ..
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Funding Acknowledgements
The completion of this work has been supported by an award from the Nursing and Allied Health Scholarship and Support Scheme, a scholarship from the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing (DoHA) and administered through the Australian College of Nursing. The views expressed in this work do not necessarily represent those of the Nursing and Allied Health Scholarship Support Scheme, DoHA or the Australian College of Nursing.