DCLIN Project - Diagnostic process, early intervention for psychosis

• Research type

  Research Study

• Full title

  Patient perspectives on the process of diagnosis in early intervention services for psychosis

• IRAS ID

  314311

• Contact name

  Tristan Neaves

• Contact email

  t.neaves@nhs.net

• Sponsor organisation

  University of Hertfordshire

• Duration of Study in the UK

  0 years, 10 months, 26 days

• Research summary

  The proposed study aims to improve understanding of how the process of being diagnosed with a psychosis or associated condition, influences patients experience in an early intervention for psychosis service. It is important as the process of diagnosis in mental health settings is under researched, particularly when compared to physical health or neurological conditions like cancer or dementia.
  Individuals currently open to an early intervention for psychosis service (but not within the first or last 6 months of the 3 year pathway) who have been given a diagnosis would be eligible to take part.
  The study will involve interviewing participants about their experiences of being diagnosed, the interviews will last up to an hour and take place either remotely using video call or on site at a community clinical they are familiar with, depending on participant preference.

• REC name

  London - Camden & Kings Cross Research Ethics Committee

• REC reference

  22/LO/0725

• Date of REC Opinion

  25 Oct 2022

• REC opinion

  Favourable Opinion