Family experiences of first episode psychosis

Thornhill, Emily

Abstract

This portfolio thesis consists of: a systematic literature review, an empirical paper and appendices. The thesis considers the influence of early psychosis on relationships within families.
Part one is a systematic literature review exploring how family relationships are influenced by first episode psychosis (FEP). The review utilised the NICE quality checklist to evaluate research papers, determining the final included papers which were ultimately subjected to a narrative synthesis. Findings demonstrated the influence of psychosis and identified themes of progressive changes as well as the difficulties encountered within family relationships. Potential future research and clinical implications of findings are discussed.
Part two is an empirical study of care coordinators’ perceptions of family growth associated with a FEP. Eleven care-coordinators participated in semi-structured interviews and transcripts were analysed using social constructivist grounded theory. Findings described key aspects of growth and how it may be inhibited within some families. The findings are discussed thoroughly alongside previous literature and implications and avenues for future studies are described.Part three contains appendices that are relevant to both the systematic literature review and empirical paper. It includes a reflective statement of the process of completing the research and review, and an epistemological statement that describes the position of the researcher.

Citation

Thornhill, E. (2020). Family experiences of first episode psychosis. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222853

• Thesis Type: Thesis
• Deposit Date: Feb 25, 2021
• Publicly Available Date: Feb 23, 2023
• Keywords: Clinical psychology
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222853
• Additional Information: The University of Hull
• Award Date: Jul 1, 2020