Collaboration across the primary/specialist interface in early intervention in psychosis services: a qualitative study
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Journal Article
Abstract
Background People with new psychotic symptoms may be managed within an Early Intervention in Psychosis service (EIP). They may be discharged back to primary care at the end of their time in an EIP service. Aim To explore the role of primary care in supporting people with psychosis in an EIP service. Design and Setting Qualitative study, within a programme of work to explore the optimum duration of management within an EIP service. Methods Semi-structured interviews with people in EIP services, carers, general practitioners (GPs) and EIP practitioners. Findings GPs report difficulties in referring people into EIP services, have little contact with people who are supported by EIP services and are not included in planning discharge from EIP service to primary care. Conclusions This study suggests that GPs should have a role in the support of people within EIP services (in particular monitoring and managing physical health) and their carers. Inclusion of GPs in managing discharge from EIP services is vital. We suggest that a joint consultation with the service user, their carer (if they wish) along with EIP care co-ordinator and GP would make this transition smoother.
Date Issued
2024-10-01
Date Acceptance
2024-03-11
Citation
British Journal of General Practice, 2024, 74 (747), pp.e709-e716
ISSN
0960-1643
Publisher
Royal College of General Practitioners
Start Page
e709
End Page
e716
Journal / Book Title
British Journal of General Practice
Volume
74
Issue
747
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Commons Attribution 4.0 License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Published by
British Journal of General Practice. For editorial process and policies, see:
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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/38499296
Publication Status
Published
Coverage Spatial
England
Article Number
BJGP.2023.0558
Date Publish Online
2024-03-18