THE CHALLENGE
Managing
Psychosis
Relapse – defined as the return of psychotic level symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions occurs in 80% of individuals in community settings within 3 years of psychosis onset. Even with specialized early intervention programs 28-54% relapse within 1-3 years of their first psychotic episode – certainly an improvement, but still a pretty bad indictment of a system ostensibly designed to keep people well. Relapse contributes to deteriorating course of illness, increased disability, and ever increasing costs of care.
80% of individuals with psychosis in community care settings relapse within 3 years
Even with specialty early intervention programs, 28 – 54% individuals relapse within 1 – 3 years of first psychotic episode
Relapse contributes to deteriorating course of illness, increased disability, and high costs of care (~US $23 billion annually)
Regular monitoring for relapse predictors via mHealth platforms could alert provider & client to impending relapse and facilitate early intervention. Providers need the right tools, training, and support to implement measurement-based care and inform treatment decisions. Measurement-base care leads to better client outcomes, provider growth, and program improvement.
MOBI is a smartphone app that lets clients complete a survey regarding their health experiences and symptoms 24/7—all on a secure web dashboard. Its algorithms predict symptom worsening before it happens, transforming crisis management to preventative care.
