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ArticleDiscover mental health2024

Hospitalization and help-seeking among first episode psychosis patients.

Anna Yee, Sarah Greene, Ashley Weiss, Serena Chaudhry, Spencer Steadman

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Anna YeeSchool of Medicine, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, USA. ayee@tulane.edu.
Sarah GreeneSchool of Medicine, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, USA.
Ashley WeissSchool of Medicine, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, USA.
Serena ChaudhrySchool of Medicine, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, USA.
Spencer SteadmanProvidence Sacred Heart Medical Center, Spokane, WA, USA.

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Abstract

purposeTo examine hospitalization as part of a complex pathway to care in first episode psychosis (FEP), exploring help-seeking episodes (HSE) and their relationship to hospitalization.

methodsData from 66 patients at the Early Psychosis Intervention Clinic New Orleans (EPIC-NOLA), a coordinated specialty care (CSC) clinic, was obtained from Pathways to Care (PTC) assessments, which documents elements of help seeking. A chart review was performed identifying hospitalizations.

resultsMost patients were hospitalized multiple times (n = 37, M = 2.98, SD = 2.14). On average, patients had more hospitalizations prior to starting treatment at EPIC-NOLA (M = 1.72, SD = 1.35) than after (M = 1.27, SD = 1.79). Patients whose first HSE resulted in intake at EPIC-NOLA were significantly less likely to be hospitalized after intake than patients with multiple HSE (F(1,52.3) = 12.9, p < .001). There was a significant correlation (N = 42) between HSE and hospitalizations after intake (τb = .327 p < .05); patients seeking help more often were more likely to be hospitalized after intake. No significant correlations were found between duration of untreated psychosis (DUP) and hospitalization.

conclusionWhile results are correlational, several key relationships were noted. Fewer hospitalizations occurred after intake into EPIC-NOLA. Starting treatment after the first HSE was related to fewer future hospitalizations, compared to intake after multiple HSEs. Intake into a CSC clinic after a single HSE may reduce hospitalization. Additionally, increased HSE, not DUP, impacted patients' likelihood of hospitalization. This prompts treatment engagement during a first HSE to reduce hospitalization.

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Coordinated specialty careDuration of untreated psychosisFirst-episode psychosisHelp-seeking episodesHospitalization

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PMID38568391
PMCPMC10992493

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