Publications by authors named "Marielle Demarais"
BMC Psychiatry
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Coordinated specialty care (CSC) programs in the U.S. focus on treating first episodes of psychosis and involve engaging the patient's family in the treatment process, though the effects of this engagement are not well-studied.
- The study compared two groups of clients—those with family engagement and those without—examining their demographics, treatment visits, and self-reported intentions regarding treatment continuity and medication adherence over the first six months.
- Findings indicated that family-engaged clients were generally younger and had different racial demographics; engagement led to more treatment visits and increased intent to attend but did not significantly impact medication adherence. Both groups showed high rates of adherence.
