Outcomes in EI in psychosis

Question 1

What is PANSS

Answer 1

Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale

Rating scale of 30 items
* A comprehensive evaluation of different syndromes that are relevant to the current definition of psychosis:
✓ Positive syndrome (7 items) e.g. hallucinations, delusions
✓ Negative syndrome (7 items) e.g. blunted affect, social withdrawal
✓ General Psychopathology (16 items) e.g. depression, disorientation, anxiety

Interview + observation during the interview + information form informants
Rating based on last week only

Question 2

why are outcome measures needed?

Answer 2

To monitor progress
To test effectiveness of treatment
To assess the needs of the client and service
Research (using the same outcome measure allows comparison)

Question 3

Challanges of rutiently administering outcome measures

Answer 3

1. Would be ideal for reserach but irl there is not enought time
2. The assessments can be long and mundane = would decrease engagement
3. EIS have good tract record of routine data but they are limited to the necessary minimum
4. Requires training to ensure the inter-rate reliability