Applying the cultural adaption framework to the Early Youth Engagement (EYE-2) approach to early intervention in psychosis

Shanaya Rathod; Peter Phiri; Richard de Visser; Sophie Moore; Karmen Au-Yeung; Olivia Collier; Jenny Gu; Gergely Bartl; Kathryn Greenwood

doi:10.1111/bjc.12423

Applying the cultural adaption framework to the Early Youth Engagement (EYE-2) approach to early intervention in psychosis

Br J Clin Psychol. 2023 Sep;62(3):537-555. doi: 10.1111/bjc.12423. Epub 2023 Apr 25.

Authors

Shanaya Rathod¹, Peter Phiri¹, Richard de Visser^{2

3}, Sophie Moore¹, Karmen Au-Yeung⁴, Olivia Collier⁵, Jenny Gu², Gergely Bartl², Kathryn Greenwood^{2

6}

Affiliations

¹ Tom Rudd Unit, Research Department, Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, Moorgreen Hospital, Southampton, UK.
² School of Psychology, University of Sussex, Brighton, UK.
³ Department of Primary Care & Public Health, Brighton and Sussex Medical School, University of Sussex, Brighton, UK.
⁴ Research and Development, Psychology Department, Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK.
⁵ Maudsley Psychology Centre, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.
⁶ Research and Development, Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Sussex Education Centre, Hove, UK.

PMID: 37096744
DOI: 10.1111/bjc.12423

Abstract

Objectives: Disengagement from Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) services is pronounced in individuals from racially minoritized or diverse ethnic backgrounds, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer or questioning individuals, and individuals from some religious or spiritual backgrounds. The Early Youth Engagement in first episode psychosis study (EYE-2) is a cluster randomized controlled trial that tests a new engagement intervention. The current study aimed to (i) explore perspectives of service users from diverse backgrounds in relation to spirituality, ethnicity, culture and sexuality on engagement and the EYE-2 approach and (ii) use an evidence-based adaptation framework to incorporate their needs and perspectives into the EYE-2 resources and training.

Methods: This qualitative study used semi-structured interviews to explore service users' experiences and perspectives on EYE-2 approaches and resources. The study was conducted within EIP teams across three inner-city sites in England chosen to reflect diverse urban populations. Topic guides covered participant's identity, perceptions of EYE-2 resources, and experience of using mental health services. Transcribed interviews underwent thematic analysis.

Results: In this study, 21 service users aged 18 to 35 (M = 25.4; SD = 5.5) participated in semi-structured interviews. Seven key themes were identified across the four domains of the cultural adaptation framework: Differing cognitions and beliefs; multiple facets of culture; language as a barrier to engagement; stigma and discrimination; adaptations to EYE-2 resources; trust in therapeutic alliance; and individual differences in therapeutic preferences.

Conclusions: The emergent themes highlighted a need to cater to various aspects of cultural diversity when developing EIP materials and services.

Keywords: adaptation; diversity; early intervention; engagement; psychosis.

Publication types

Randomized Controlled Trial

MeSH terms

Adolescent
England
Female
Humans
Mental Health Services*
Psychotic Disorders* / psychology
Psychotic Disorders* / therapy
Qualitative Research

Grants and funding

16/31/87/Health and Social Care Delivery Research