Early Intervention in Psychiatry
Volume 11, Issue 6, 2017, Pages 522-525

Occupation and first episode psychosis in Northern Italy: better outcomes for migrants (Article)

Tarricone I.* , Morgan C. , Boydell J. , Panigada S. , Morigi R. , Braca M. , Sutti E. , Boldri P. , Di Forti M. , Murray R.M. , Berardi D.
  • a Bologna Transcultural Psychosomatic Team (BoTPT), Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum-University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy, Department of Mental Health and Pathological Addictions, Local Health Trust, Bologna, Italy, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience King's College, London, United Kingdom
  • b Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience King's College, London, United Kingdom
  • c Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience King's College, London, United Kingdom
  • d Bologna Transcultural Psychosomatic Team (BoTPT), Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum-University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
  • e Bologna Transcultural Psychosomatic Team (BoTPT), Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum-University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
  • f Bologna Transcultural Psychosomatic Team (BoTPT), Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum-University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy, Department of Mental Health and Pathological Addictions, Local Health Trust, Bologna, Italy
  • g Bologna Transcultural Psychosomatic Team (BoTPT), Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum-University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
  • h Department of Mental Health and Pathological Addictions, Local Health Trust, Bologna, Italy
  • i Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience King's College, London, United Kingdom
  • j Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience King's College, London, United Kingdom
  • k Bologna Transcultural Psychosomatic Team (BoTPT), Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum-University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy, Department of Mental Health and Pathological Addictions, Local Health Trust, Bologna, Italy

Abstract

Aims: Many studies show that migrants have a higher incidence of psychosis compared to natives, but the influence of migration on psychosis outcomes is little investigated. We aimed to evaluate the occupational outcomes of a first episode psychosis (FEP) sample in Bologna (Northern Italy). Methods: An incidence cohort of FEP patients presenting at the Bologna West Community Mental Health Centers between 2002 and 2009 was assessed at the baseline and at 12th month follow-up. Return to school or work was used as occupational outcome. Results: Most of the patients (82.8%) were still in contact at 12 months. Migrants showed significantly higher rate of return to work compared to natives (adjusted OR 4.45, 95% CI 1.55-12.76). Conclusions: First generation migrants had better occupational outcomes. Further cross-cultural studies are needed to further explain these findings. © 2016 John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd

Author Keywords

psychosis course occupational outcomes Migrants First episode psychosis

Index Keywords

indigenous people human psychosis statistics and numerical data controlled study priority journal Young Adult Humans Occupations migrant psychology male occupation female Psychotic Disorders school Outcome Assessment (Health Care) Article employment status adult major clinical study migration outcome assessment cohort analysis Italy return to work Transients and Migrants onset age community mental health center
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https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84962530328&doi=10.1111%2feip.12325&partnerID=40&md5=7f7eeca3bd0a126b23993c14c6caa813
DOI: 10.1111/eip.12325
ISSN: 17517885
Cited by: 1
Original Language: English