Aims: To study the feasibility of the first Norwegian version of the Psychiatric Research Interview for Substance and Mental Disorders (PRISM) in an acute psychiatric ward.
Methods: 61 consecutively admitted substance abusing patients, presenting with mood symptoms, psychotic symptoms, or both, were interviewed. Assessments included variables concerning the way the interviews were carried out.
Results: 51% of eligible patients were interviewed. The main reason for non-inclusion was short stay on the ward. Median interview time was 155 minutes and median number of interview sessions was three.
Conclusion: It was possible to use the PRISM in a busy acute psychiatric ward. Patients mainly had positive reactions to this extensive interview.
- Forfattere: Helseth, Vaalborg; Johnsen, Jon; Samet, Sharon; Bramness, Jørgen Gustav; Waal, Helge
- Publisert: Journal of Psychiatric Intensive Care / Volume 8 / Issue 02 / August 2012, pp 96-104. FHI UiO