OBJECTIVE: To examine social support at initiation of treatment of psychosis and after one year of treatment as predictors of functioning at five year follow-up. METHODS: Early social support was assessed for 132 patients. Follow-up assessments included number of weeks of full-time occupation, number of weeks on a disability pension and global assessment of functioning. RESULTS: One year ratings of social support better predicted occupational activity at follow-up than initial social support. Social support predicted functional outcomes independently of other early characteristics. CONCLUSIONS: Findings support the importance of interventions to improve the level of support of individuals with psychotic disorders.
OBJECTIVE: To examine social support at initiation of treatment of psychosis and after one year of treatment as predictors of functioning at five year follow-up. METHODS: Early social support was assessed for 132 patients. Follow-up assessments included number of weeks of full-time occupation, number of weeks on a disability pension and global assessment of functioning. RESULTS: One year ratings of social support better predicted occupational activity at follow-up than initial social support. Social support predicted functional outcomes independently of other early characteristics. CONCLUSIONS: Findings support the importance of interventions to improve the level of support of individuals with psychotic disorders.
Authors: Barnaby Nelson; G Paul Amminger; Hok Pan Yuen; Nicky Wallis; Melissa J Kerr; Lisa Dixon; Cameron Carter; Rachel Loewy; Tara A Niendam; Martha Shumway; Sarah Morris; Julie Blasioli; Patrick D McGorry Journal: Early Interv Psychiatry Date: 2017-07-18 Impact factor: 2.732
Authors: S Jolley; H Ferner; P Bebbington; P Garety; G Dunn; D Freeman; D Fowler; E Kuipers Journal: Epidemiol Psychiatr Sci Date: 2013-10-25 Impact factor: 6.892