This study is testing a new approach to help people with first episode psychosis transition successfully from the hospital to outpatient mental health care. Many patients lose contact with services after they leave the hospital, which can lead to worse outcomes. The investigators have developed a Transition Care Team (TCT) that works with patients while they are in the hospital and continues to support them after discharge. The team provides therapy, case management, and coordination with community programs that offer ongoing care. The main goal of the study is to find out if this new program increases the number of patients who successfully begin outpatient treatment after hospitalization, compared to usual care. The investigators will also look at whether the program improves symptoms, functioning, and overall well-being.
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Adults ages 18-40 admitted o an inpatient psychiatric unit with a first episode of psychosis (onset within prior 2 years) who received the Transition Care Team (TCT-FEP) intervention from hospitalization through to 6 weeks post-discharge
Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
Improving Transitional Care Experiences in Mental Health
Specialized Treatment Early in Psychosis (STEP)
Optimizing Engagement in Services for First-Episode Psychosis
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Individual Therapy for First Episode Psychosis
Adapting Critical Time Intervention to Support Inpatient Medical Care Transition
Effectiveness of mHealth Post-discharge Intervention for Patients With Severe Mental Illness
Trial to Increase FEP Attendance
IMPaCT (Individualized Management Towards Patient-Centered Targets)