Patient predictors of symptom and functional outcome following cognitive behaviour therapy or befriending in first-episode psychosis

2011 ◽  
Vol 132 (2-3) ◽  
pp. 125-130 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kelly Allott ◽  
Mario Alvarez-Jimenez ◽  
Eoin J. Killackey ◽  
Sarah Bendall ◽  
Patrick D. McGorry ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Functional Outcome ◽  
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy ◽  
First Episode Psychosis ◽  
First Episode ◽  
Behaviour Therapy ◽  
Episode Psychosis ◽  
Cognitive Behaviour

Preventing Episode II: Relapse Prevention in First-Episode Psychosis

2005 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 384-387 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Gleeson ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Relapse Prevention ◽  
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy ◽  
First Episode Psychosis ◽  
First Episode ◽  
Psychological Processes ◽  
Behaviour Therapy ◽  
Episode Psychosis ◽  
Cognitive Behaviour ◽  
Prevention Of Relapse ◽  
Therapy Intervention

Objective: This paper outlines a rationale for expanding research and clinical innovations focused upon relapse prevention following a first episode of psychosis. Some general principles for further progress are extracted from an overview of the first-episode psychosis (FEP) relapse literature. A cognitive behaviour therapy intervention for relapse prevention for FEP, that has been developed at the Early Psychosis Prevention and Intervention Centre, is described to illustrate these principles. Conclusions: Further progress is needed in refining interventions specific to the prevention of relapse following FEP. Future progress is dependent upon improved understanding of the interaction of biological, interpersonal and psychological processes underpinning relapse.

The Credibility and Acceptability of Befriending as a Control Therapy in a Randomized Controlled Trial of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Acute First Episode Psychosis

2006 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 277-291 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Bendall ◽  
Henry J. Jackson ◽  
Eoin Killackey ◽  
Kelly Allott ◽  
Tracy Johnson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Controlled Trial ◽  
First Episode Psychosis ◽  
Drop Out ◽  
Control Treatment ◽  
First Episode ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Behaviour Therapy ◽  
Episode Psychosis ◽  
Cognitive Behaviour ◽  
Control Therapy

There is increasing evidence that cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is efficacious in treating psychosis. However, very little attention has been paid to the nature of the control treatments used in studies of this. Befriending has been used as a control treatment in several randomized control trials (RCTs) of CBT for psychosis as it is simple to learn and administer. The aim of the present study was to examine whether Befriending controlled for important non-specific aspects of therapy when compared to CBT in a RCT for acute first episode psychosis (FEP). These non-specific factors included time in, expectancy created by, and acceptability of therapy. Expectations and enjoyment of therapy were measured by questionnaire. Time in therapy and the number of drop-outs were also recorded. Results showed that Befriending was comparable to CBT on measures of expectancy, enjoyment of therapy and drop-out rate, but significantly different with regard to time in therapy. This suggests that Befriending is a credible and acceptable control therapy for FEP with modification to increase time in therapy sessions. Methodological issues are raised, and suggestions for future research are made regarding control treatments.

Working memory as a predictor of negative symptoms and functional outcome in first episode psychosis

2013 ◽  
Vol 206 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Itxaso González-Ortega ◽  
Vanesa de los Mozos ◽  
Enrique Echeburúa ◽  
Maria Mezo ◽  
Ariadna Besga ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Working Memory ◽  
Functional Outcome ◽  
Negative Symptoms ◽  
First Episode Psychosis ◽  
First Episode ◽  
Episode Psychosis

Poster #40 LONGITUDINAL HEMODYNAMIC CHANGES AND PREDICTION OF FUNCTIONAL OUTCOME IN AT-RISK MENTAL STATE AND FIRST-EPISODE PSYCHOSIS

2012 ◽  
Vol 136 ◽  
pp. S199-S200
Author(s):  
Shinsuke Koike ◽  
Yoshihiro Satomura ◽  
Yukika Nishimura ◽  
Yosuke Takano ◽  
Norichika Iwashiro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Functional Outcome ◽  
Mental State ◽  
First Episode Psychosis ◽  
First Episode ◽  
Hemodynamic Changes ◽  
Episode Psychosis ◽  
At Risk Mental State

Predictors of short-term functional outcome following first episode psychosis

2000 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 297
Author(s):  
E.Y.H. Chen ◽  
E.L.W. Dunn ◽  
R.Y.L. Chen ◽  
K.F. Chung ◽  
W.N. Tang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Functional Outcome ◽  
First Episode Psychosis ◽  
First Episode ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Episode Psychosis
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