Predicting patient engagement in IAPT services: a statistical analysis of electronic health records.

Background: Across England, 12% of all improving access to psychological therapy (IAPT) appointments are missed, and on average around 40% of first appointments are not attended, varying significantly around the country. In order to intervene effectively, it is important to target the patients who are most likely to miss their appointments.

Objective: This research aims to develop and test a model to predict whether an IAPT patient will attend their first appointment.