Abstract There is no consensus on the defnition of recovery of people with psychosis. This may be attributed to the broad concept including clinical, functional and personal recovery domains and the diverse interests of stakeholders involved. We hypoth esized that service users, informal caregivers and …

A first episode of psychosis (FEP) is a stressful, often life-changing experience. Scarce information is available about personal preferences regarding their care needs during and after a FEP. Whereas a more thorough understanding of these preferences is essential to aid shared decision-making during …

This study aims to explore the experiences and needs of individuals after a first episode of psychosis with regard to the way in which information about diagnosis, treatment options and prognosis is communicated with them. psychosis, communicating, stigma, needs, individual’s perception

Deteriorated functioning is a part of the clinical-high risk (CHR) criteria for psychosis. Diminished social, educational and occupational functioning in the phase of late adolescence and early adulthood are associated with long-term social, economic and health consequences, which stresses the importance …

Abstract Background: Approximately one-third of all patients with schizophrenia are treatment resistant. Worldwide, undertreatment with clozapine and other effective treatment options exist for people with treatment-resistant schizophrenia (TRS). In this respect, it appears that regular health care …

What does this paper add to existing knowledge? • This study provides insight into the severity of the problem. It demonstrates the differences in risk factors and OHRQoL between patients diagnosed with a psychotic disorder (first-episode) and the general population. • A negative impact on OHRQoL …

Verpleegkundig specialisten (VS) hebben in Nederland, net als in andere landen, sinds enige tijd hun plaats veroverd in de gezondheidszorg. In de ggz komt de VS onder meer in aanraking met cliënten met een eerste psychose. In dit literatuuronderzoek is gekeken naar het effect van de interventies tijdens …

Patients who suffer with schizophrenia haven’t got enough skills to deal with stress. The change on a psychosis increases by stress. Within the forensic psychiatry there hasn’t been much research to stress management training for patients with psychotic problems. Hence came the question for effect measurement …

Bespreking academisch proefschrift N. Boonstra (RU Groningen). Dit proefschrift heeft als centraal thema de vroegtijdige onderkenning van de eerste psychotische symptomen bij psychiatrische patiënten. Een centrale behandeldoelstelling hierbij is om de duur van de onbehandelde psychose (Duration of …