Author:
Sanatinia Rahil,Cowan Violet,Barnicot Kirsten,Zalewska Krysia,Shiers David,Cooper Stephen J.,Crawford Mike J.
Abstract
BackgroundUsers of mental health service are concerned about changes in clinicians providing their care, but little is known about their impact.AimsTo examine associations between changes in staff, and patient satisfaction and quality of care.MethodA national cross-sectional survey of 3379 people aged 18 or over treated in secondary care for schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder.ResultsNearly 41.9% reported at least one change in their key worker during the previous 12 months and 10.5% reported multiple changes. Those reporting multiple changes were less satisfied with their treatment and less likely to report having a care plan, knowing how to obtain help when in a crisis or to have had recommended physical health assessments.ConclusionsFrequent changes in staff providing care for people with psychosis are associated with poorer quality of care. Greater efforts need to be made to protect relational continuity of care for such patients.
Publisher
Royal College of Psychiatrists
Subject
Psychiatry and Mental health
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