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Saunders H, Osuch E, Anderson K, Martin J, Kunnilathu A, John-Baptiste A. Factors associated with initiation of community-based therapy for emerging adults with mood and anxiety disorders. Early Interv Psychiatry 2021; 15:123-132. [PMID: 31975541 DOI: 10.1111/eip.12920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2018] [Revised: 11/05/2019] [Accepted: 12/14/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIM The First Episode Mood and Anxiety Program (FEMAP) is a community-based early intervention program that has been shown to improve health outcomes for emerging adults (EAs) with mood and anxiety disorders. However, not all EAs who are admitted to the program initiate treatment. Our aim was to identify factors that distinguish those who initiated treatment from those who did not. METHODS FEMAP administered questionnaires to EAs upon first contact with the program, collecting information on a range of socioeconomic, patient and condition-related factors. We compared EAs who initiated treatment in the program (n = 318, 87.4%) to those who did not (n = 46, 12.6%). To examine factors associated with treatment initiation, we specified a parsimonious logistic regression model, using the method of purposeful selection to choose from a range of candidate variables. RESULTS Anxiety Sensitivity Index - Revised (ASI-R), binge drinking and cannabis use were included in the final logistic regression model. Each one-point increment in the ASI-R score was associated with a 1% increase in the odds of treatment initiation (OR = 1.014; 95% CI [1.003, 1.026]). No other variable was significantly associated with treatment initiation. CONCLUSIONS Our study provides insight on the differences between EAs with mood and anxiety disorders who initiated targeted treatment services and those who did not. Anxiety sensitivity was significantly associated with treatment initiation at FEMAP. Our findings suggest that it may be anxiety sensitivity, rather than depression or functional impairment per se that drive treatment initiation among EAs.
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- Hailey Saunders
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, First Episode Mood and Anxiety Program (FEMAP), London Health Sciences Centre, Lawson Health Research Institute, London, ON, Canada
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Department of Psychiatry, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Lawson Health Research Institute, London, ON, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Centre for Medical Evidence, Decision Integrity and Clinical Impact (MEDICI Centre), London, ON, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine,Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Schulich Interfaculty Program in Public Health, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, Centre for Medical Evidence, Decision Integrity and Clinical Impact (MEDICI Centre), Lawson Health Research Institute, London, ON, Canada
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Trankle SA, Reath J. Partners in Recovery: an early phase evaluation of an Australian mental health initiative using program logic and thematic analysis. BMC Health Serv Res 2019; 19:524. [PMID: 31349841 PMCID: PMC6660922 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-019-4360-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2018] [Accepted: 07/19/2019] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Background Mental illness is a leading cause of illness and disability and around 75% of people suffering mental illness do not have access to adequate care. In Australia, nearly half the population experiences mental illness at some point in their life. The Australian Government developed a National program called Partners in Recovery (PIR) to support those with severe and persistent mental illness. The program was implemented through 48 consortia across Australia. One of these was led by the Nepean Blue Mountains Medicare Local who adapted the program according to its specific local needs. Methods We conducted an early evaluation of the PIR program in Nepean Blue Mountains (NBMPIR) using a program logic model (PLM) to frame the evaluation and complemented this with an additional thematic analysis. Participants (n = 73) included clients and carers, program management and staff of the Consortium and other partners and agencies, and clinical, allied health, and other service providers. Our PLM utilised multiple data sources that included document review, open and closed survey questions, and semi-structured interviews. Quantitative data received a descriptive analysis and qualitative data was analysed both in alignment with the PLM framework and inductively. Results We aligned our results to PLM domains of inputs, activities, outputs, outcomes and impacts. The NBMPIR consortium implemented a recovery approach and provided greater access to services by enhancing healthcare provider partnerships. Our thematic analysis further described five key themes of collaboration; communication; functioning of PIR; structural/organisational challenges; and understanding of PIR approaches. Facilitators and barriers to the NBMPIR program centred on the alignment of vision and purpose; building an efficient system; getting the message out and sharing information; understanding roles and support and training of staff; building capacity and systems change; addressing service gaps; and engaging peers. Conclusions Our study provided helpful insights into the coordinated management of complex mental illness. The NBMPIR’s focus on partnerships and governance, service coordination, and systems change has relevance for others engaged in this work. This PLM effectively mapped the program, including its processes and resources, and is a useful framework providing a baseline for future evaluations. Full report available at https://researchdirect.westernsydney.edu.au/islandora/object/uws:33977/ Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12913-019-4360-2) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Steven A Trankle
- School of Medicine, Department of General Practice, Western Sydney University, Campbelltown Campus, Building 30.3.18, Locked Bag 1797, Penrith, NSW, 2751, Australia.
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- School of Medicine, Department of General Practice, Western Sydney University, Campbelltown Campus, Building 30.3.18, Locked Bag 1797, Penrith, NSW, 2751, Australia
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Anderson KK, John-Baptiste A, MacDougall AG, Li L, Kurdyak P, Osuch EA. Access and Health System Impact of an Early Intervention Treatment Program for Emerging Adults with Mood and Anxiety Disorders. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY. REVUE CANADIENNE DE PSYCHIATRIE 2019; 64:492-500. [PMID: 30419759 PMCID: PMC6610567 DOI: 10.1177/0706743718809347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Early intervention programs are effective for improving outcomes in first-episode psychosis; however, less is known about their effectiveness for mood and anxiety disorders. We sought to evaluate the impact of an early intervention program for emerging adults with mood and anxiety disorders in the larger health system context, relative to standard care. METHODS Using health administrative data, we constructed a retrospective cohort of cases of mood and anxiety disorders among emerging adults aged 16 to 25 years in the catchment of the First Episode Mood and Anxiety Program (FEMAP) in London, Ontario, between 2009 and 2014. This cohort was linked to primary data from FEMAP to identify service users. We used proportional hazards models to compare indicators of service use between FEMAP users and a propensity score-matched group of nonusers receiving care elsewhere in the health system. RESULTS FEMAP users (n = 490) had more rapid access to a psychiatrist relative to nonusers (hazard ratio [HR], 2.82; 95% confidence interval, 2.45 to 3.26; median time, 16 vs. 71 days). In the year following admission, FEMAP users also had lower rates of emergency department use for mental health reasons (HR, 0.73; 95% CI, 0.53 to 0.99). We did not observe differences in psychiatric hospitalization rates. CONCLUSIONS An early intervention model of care for mood and anxiety disorders is associated with better access to psychiatric care and lower use of the emergency department. Our findings suggest that early intervention services for mood and anxiety disorders may be beneficial from a health systems perspective, and further research on the effectiveness of this model of care is warranted.
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- Kelly K Anderson
- 1 Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, The University of Western Ontario, Toronto, Ontario.,2 Department of Psychiatry, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, The University of Western Ontario, Toronto, Ontario.,3 Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences, Toronto, Ontario.,4 Lawson Health Research Institute, Toronto, Ontario
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- 1 Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, The University of Western Ontario, Toronto, Ontario.,5 Department of Anesthesia & Perioperative Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, The University of Western Ontario, Toronto, Ontario.,6 Interfaculty Program in Public Health, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, The University of Western Ontario, Toronto, Ontario
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- 1 Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, The University of Western Ontario, Toronto, Ontario.,2 Department of Psychiatry, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, The University of Western Ontario, Toronto, Ontario.,4 Lawson Health Research Institute, Toronto, Ontario
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- 3 Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences, Toronto, Ontario
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- 3 Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences, Toronto, Ontario.,7 Health Outcomes and Performance Evaluation, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, Ontario
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- 2 Department of Psychiatry, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, The University of Western Ontario, Toronto, Ontario.,4 Lawson Health Research Institute, Toronto, Ontario
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Anagnostopoulou N, Kyriakopoulos M, Alba A. Psychological interventions in psychosis in children and adolescents: a systematic review. Eur Child Adolesc Psychiatry 2019; 28:735-746. [PMID: 29728871 DOI: 10.1007/s00787-018-1159-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2017] [Accepted: 04/20/2018] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Early onset psychosis (EOP), referring to psychosis with onset before the age of 18 years, is a more severe form of psychosis associated with worse prognosis. While medication is the treatment of choice, psychological interventions are also considered to have an important role in the management of symptoms and disability associated with this condition. The present review aimed to explore the effectiveness of such interventions. METHOD An electronic search was conducted on the Embase, Medline, and PsychInfo databases for papers of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) referring to psychological interventions in EOP. References of identified papers were hand searched for additional studies. Identified studies were quality assessed. RESULTS Eight studies were included in the present review evaluating cognitive remediation therapy (CRT), cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), a family intervention and psychoeducation. CRT was associated with improvement in cognitive function and CBT and CRT seem to also have a positive effect in psychosocial functioning. Symptom reduction appears to not be significantly affected by the proposed treatments. CONCLUSIONS There is some evidence supporting the effectiveness of psychological interventions in EOP. However, most research on adolescents is focused on CRT and its effects on cognitive deficits. More studies on the effects of psychological interventions in EOP are needed.
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- Nefeli Anagnostopoulou
- National and Specialist Bethlem Adolescent Unit, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, P066, De Crespigny Park, London, SE5 8AF, UK.,National and Specialist Acorn Lodge Inpatient Children's Unit, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- National and Specialist Acorn Lodge Inpatient Children's Unit, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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Summerhurst C, Wammes M, Wrath A, Osuch E. Youth Perspectives on the Mental Health Treatment Process: What Helps, What Hinders? Community Ment Health J 2017; 53:72-78. [PMID: 27146307 DOI: 10.1007/s10597-016-0014-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2015] [Accepted: 04/29/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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In this study we explored adolescent perceptions of what was most helpful and most challenging about mental health treatment for mood and/or anxiety disorders. Youth seeking treatment at the First Episode Mood and Anxiety Program were recruited to participate in a follow-up survey about their experiences of mental health care services. Responses to two open-ended questions were analyzed for emerging themes and differences between age groups and gender. Males were more likely to report therapy as being helpful than females, 16-18 year olds were more likely to report medication as a challenge to treatment and 19-26 year olds were more likely to report accessing services as a challenge to treatment. Understanding what helps and what hinders treatment-seeking youth can guide both clinical treatment and service delivery models for this population.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Western Ontario, 860 Richmond St., London, ON, N6A 3H8, Canada
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- Lawson Health Research Institute, London, ON, Canada
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- Lawson Health Research Institute, London, ON, Canada. .,Department of Psychiatry, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Western Ontario, 860 Richmond St., London, ON, N6A 3H8, Canada. .,London Health Sciences Centre, London, ON, Canada.
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