Predictors of change in social networks, support and satisfaction following a first episode psychosis: a cohort study

Diminished social networks are common in psychosis but few studies have measured these comprehensively and prospectively to determine how networks and support evolve during the early phase. There is little information regarding perceived support in the early phase of illness. The aim of this study was to describe social support, networks and perceived satisfaction, explore the clinical correlates of these outcomes and examine whether phases of untreated psychosis are linked with social network variables to determine potential opportunities for intervention.

Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies - August 28, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Laoise Renwick, Liz Owens, John Lyne, Brian O. Donoghue, Eric Roche, Jonathan Drennan, Ann Sheridan, Mark Pilling, Eadbhard O ’Callaghan, Mary Clarke Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research