SynthesisEarly intervention in psychiatry2023
Identifying individuals at risk of developing psychosis: A systematic review of the literature in primary care services.
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- Early interventions for first onset of symptoms of mental health conditions: an umbrella review of systematic reviews.BMC medicine · 2026Pooled it
- Identifying individuals at risk of developing psychosis: A systematic review of the literature in primary care services.Early intervention in psychiatry · 2023Pooled it
- Heterogeneous trajectories of suicidal ideation and depressive symptoms during an indicated school-based CBT intervention: a group-based trajectory modeling study.BMC psychology · 2026Trial
- Development and validation of a machine learning model to identify individuals at high risk for psychotic disorders using medical record data.BMC psychiatry · 2026Article
- Predicting risk of psychosis in primary care: a qualitative study.The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners · 2026Article
- Impacts of risk thresholds and age on clinical high risk for psychosis: a comparative network analysis.European archives of psychiatry and clinical neuroscience · 2025Article
- Psychological and social difficulties in young non-help-seeking adolescents at risk for psychosis: insights from a large cohort study.Frontiers in psychology · 2024Article
- Management of Psychosis and Schizophrenia by Primary Care GPs: A Cross-Sectional Study in Spain.Journal of primary care & community healthArticle
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Abstract
aimPsychosis and related disorders are a major public health issue. Early identification and prevention for those at high risk (at-risk-mental-state, ARMS) is important. General practitioners (GPs) are often the first point of contact for health services. In this review we aim to identify (1) the most common methods for identifying individuals with an ARMS in primary care, (2) the methods for improving identification of individuals with an ARMS in primary care, and (3) the most common barriers that prevent GPs from screening for individuals with an ARMS.
methodsWe conducted a systematic review (PROSPERO 42021245095) of quantitative and qualitative studies with no date restriction. Searches were performed in September 2021. Studies' quality was appraised using Mixed Methods Appraisal tool (MMAT).
resultsWe identified 16 eligible studies, and all but one provided quantitative data. Nearly two-thirds of studies were classified as 'medium' quality. Employing narrative synthesis, we identified three themes relating to (1) improving GP knowledge and confidence in identifying individuals with an ARMS, (2) balancing the over- and under-identification of individuals with an ARMS in primary care, and (3) supporting GPs as significant stakeholders in early diagnosis and treatment of individuals with an ARMS.
conclusionsImproved identification of individuals with an ARMS is needed. We identified various strategies, including development and implementation of identification methods (e.g., screening measures), educational interventions for GPs (e.g., workshops), and systemic interventions (e.g., simplifying referrals to secondary care, developing integrated services). When implemented successfully, these interventions may help facilitate the access to appropriate care for individuals with an ARMS.
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