Journal article
Is Early Intervention in Psychosis Cost-Effective Over the Long Term?
Cathrine Mihalopoulos, Meredith Harris, Lisa Henry, Susy Harrigan, Patrick McGorry
SCHIZOPHRENIA BULLETIN | OXFORD UNIV PRESS | Published : 2009
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: This study assesses the long-term cost-effectiveness of a comprehensive model of mental health care for first-episode psychosis. The study is an extension of a previous economic evaluation of the Early Psychosis Prevention and Intervention Centre (EPPIC) that assessed the first-year costs and outcomes of treatment. METHOD: The current study used a matched, historical control group design with a follow-up of approximately 8 years. Complete follow-up data were available for 65 of the original 102 participants. Direct public mental health service costs incurred subsequent to the first year of treatment and symptomatic and functional outcomes of 32 participants initially treated for u..
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