Family work in first-onset psychosis: a literature review

Authors: ASKEY, R.; GAMBLE, C.¹; GRAY, R.²

Source: Journal of Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing, Volume 14, Number 4, June 2007 , pp. 356-365(10)

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

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Abstract:

ASKEY R., GAMBLE C. & GRAY R. (2007) Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing14, 356-365

Family work in first-onset psychosis: a literature review

Family intervention may be helpful for people with psychosis. We reviewed the literature for family intervention for people with a first-onset psychosis. There is limited and conflicting evidence of the efficacy of family intervention for this population. Definitive randomized controlled trials are required to establish the efficacy. At this time, evidence suggests that in High Expressed Emotion (EE) families, family intervention is a possible effective intervention. We suggest caution in families with Low EE as one study suggests that in Low EE families, family intervention can increase the levels of EE.

Keywords: early intervention; family work; service development

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2850.2007.01093.x

Affiliations: 1: Consultant Nurse, South West London and St Georges Mental Health Care Trust, Main Building, Springfield University Hospital, and 2: Senior Lecturer and Head of Section, King's College London, Institute of Psychiatry, De Crespigny Park, London, UK

Publication date: 2007-06-01