Designing Youth Early Intervention in Psychosis Services: A Secondary Framework Synthesis of Organisational Recommendations.
Pasquale Scognamiglio, Anna Longobardi, Raffaele Rea et al.
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In 30 seconds
This systematic review synthesized organizational recommendations from 26 international guidelines on early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for youth. It identified strong consensus on specialized service structures, with 16 out of 17 documents endorsing multidisciplinary CHR-P services and 20 out of 22 supporting specialized outpatient EIP teams for first-episode psychosis. The study highlights inconsistencies in service design specifications.
Key findings
- 16 out of 17 documents endorsed multidisciplinary CHR-P services.
- 20 out of 22 documents supported specialized outpatient EIP teams for first-episode psychosis.
- Coordination and continuity components were frequently mentioned, especially for FEP.
- Access arrangements and youth-friendly delivery contexts were less consistently operationalized.
Why it matters
Understanding the organizational recommendations for early intervention in psychosis can help clinicians and policymakers design effective services that improve access and care continuity for youth at risk of psychosis.