Journal article

The Australian Early Psychosis Collaborative Consortium (AEPCC): Improving Clinical Care in Early Psychosis

A Thompson, J Fitzsimons, E Killackey, S Ahern, P Amminger, M Alvarez-Jimenez, M Berk, S Cotton, J McNeil, P McGorry, B Nelson, B O'Donoghue, A Ratheesh, D Rickwood, A Yung, S Wood

Australasian Psychiatry | SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD | Published : 2023

Abstract

Objectives: The field of early psychosis has undergone considerable expansion over the last few decades and has a strong evidence base of effectiveness. Like all areas of healthcare, however, early psychosis services need to more consistently deliver higher quality care to achieve better outcomes for patients and families. A national clinical research infrastructure is urgently required to enable the sector to deliver the highest quality care and expand and translate evidence more quickly and efficiently. This paper describes the establishment of the Australian Early Psychosis Collaborative Consortium (AEPCC) that aims to achieve this. Conclusion: AEPCC is the first of its kind in Australia ..

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