Early intervention for schizophrenic disorders. Implementing optimal treatment strategies in routine clinical services. OTP Collaborative Group |
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Authors: | IR Falloon JH Coverdale TM Laidlaw S Merry RR Kydd P Morosini |
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Affiliation: | Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Science, University of Auckland, New Zealand. |
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Abstract: | BACKGROUND: Early detection and intervention in schizophrenic disorders is an important challenge for psychiatry. METHOD: Review of literature on effective biomedical and psychosocial intervention strategies. RESULTS: Comprehensive programmes of drug and psychosocial interventions with adults who show early signs and symptoms of schizophrenic disorders may contribute to a lower incidence and prevalence of major episodes of schizophrenia. These programmes combine early detection of psychotic features by primary care services, with close liaison with mental health professionals. Long-term monitoring of signs of recurrence, with further intervention, appears essential to maintain these benefits. CONCLUSIONS: Field trials demonstrate that effective early treatment strategies can be routinely applied in clinical practice. |
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