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SUBMITTER: Savill M
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6453756 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
The journal of behavioral health services & research 20190701 3
Reducing the duration of untreated psychosis (DUP) is a key aim of early psychosis (EP) care. However, substantial variability in how the start and end points of DUP are defined impact its utility in clinical decision-making, and as an outcome measure. In this study, qualitative interviews were conducted with providers to assess how EP services and providers define, operationalize, and measure DUP. Twenty-five providers across 14 clinics were interviewed. Participants emphasized symptom frequenc ...[more]