Guideline Development for Early Psychosis Detection in Residential Care

Psychosis causes significant suffering and often signals a profound human crisis. In residential care centres, between 17.5% and 22% of residents experience psychosis at some point. Research shows that these residents do not always receive the necessary or appropriate care, which negatively affects their quality of life.
This interdisciplinary research project investigates the lack of essential care and the extent of inappropriate medication use. Based on the findings, a practical guideline will be developed for the early recognition and identification of psychotic symptoms in residential care residents. This guideline will support caregivers—such as nursing assistants, nurses, psychologists, and general practitioners in primary care—in making well-informed clinical decisions when caring for residents experiencing delusions and/or hallucinations.