Prevalence and predictors of admission at the time of presentation in first episode psychosis

Abstract

Background: Individuals presenting with first episode psychosis (FEP) constitute a population with high admission rates. Across psychiatric services, community based treatment is aimed for where appropriate. Therefore, further knowledge on predictors of admission is required. Purpose: The objectives were to: (i) determine the proportion of individuals with FEP admitted at time of presentation (voluntarily and involuntarily) (ii) identify associated demographic and clinical factors. Methods: This study included all young people (aged 15–24) who presented with FEP to the Early Psychosis Prevention and Intervention Centre, Melbourne, Australia from 01.01.11 to 31.12.16. Binary logistic regressi..