Author:
Becker Thomas,Thornicroft Graham,Leese Morven,McCrone Paul,Johnson Sonia,Albert Maya,Turner David
Abstract
BackgroundLarge social networks in patients with severe mental illness have been reported to be associated with a low rate of hospitalisation. We aim to determine whether social network size is related to the likelihood of hospitalisation and the amount of service use.MethodAs part of a prospective controlled study, baseline interview data for a random sample of one-year prevalent cases with non-organic psychosis were analysed with respect to social network characteristics and service use during a six-month period.ResultsThe likelihood of hospitalisation decreased with an increase in network size, while the number of services used by patients grew as the social network size increased.ConclusionsWhile larger social networks may be associated with a lower likelihood of hospitalisation, they may also be related to wider use of non-hospital services.
Publisher
Royal College of Psychiatrists
Subject
Psychiatry and Mental health
Cited by
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