Reduction In Incidence Of Hospitalizations For Psychotic Episodes Through Early Identification & Intervention
Key Messages
Early intervention has been recognized as a promising approach for preventing initial episodes and reducing associated disability, with a recent meta-analysis estimating a 66% risk reduction associated with early intervention. Despite these findings, no large study has examined whether a community-wide effort to enhance early identification and treatment can impact incidence of psychotic disorders at the community level.
A study evaluating the effect of the Portland Identification and Early Referral (PIER) program on the rate of first hospitalizations for psychosis …