The association between community and service level factors and rates of disengagement in individuals with first episode psychosis

摘要

Introduction: Individuals who experience a first episode of psychosis require early intervention and regular follow-up in order to improve their prognosis and avoid long-termnegative outcomes. However, approximately 30% of individuals accessing support will end up disengaging from early intervention (EI) services. Although we know that individual factors can impact rates of disengagement, less is known about potential service and community level factors.