Young people at risk of psychosis: Their subjective experiences of monitoring and cognitive behaviour therapy in the early detection and intervention evaluation 2 trial
Rory E. Byrne and Anthony P. Morrison Full Article Abstract Objectives To explore participants' experiences of ‘enhanced monitoring’ and cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) within a randomized controlled trial evaluating early detection and prevention of psychosis (‘early detection and intervention evaluation [EDIE] 2’). Design Semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted with a sample of participants at the end of their involvement with the trial. Methods Ten young people were interviewed; six males and four females, with a mean age of 27.5. Nine participants identified themselves as White British and one Black British. All participants had received ‘enhanced monitoring’ during the trial, and 8 of 10 also received CBT. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and analysed using thematic analysis to identify central themes within and among participants' accounts. Results Three super-ordinate thematic areas were...