What Do Service Users with Psychosis Want from Psychological Interventions Regarding Outcome Priorities and Delivery Mode? A Systematic Review

Abstract

Despite previous investigations of service user preferences for the overall mental health service treatment of psychosis, there is uncertainty surrounding the specific psychological intervention preferences of service users with psychosis. We conducted a systematic review of 10 studies outlining the psychological intervention preferences of service users with psychosis, organising the findings into outcome priorities and delivery mode preferences. Service users generally prioritised various psychosocial outcomes—more specifically emotional, behavioural, self-reflective, and quality of life outcomes—with outcomes related to psychosis symptoms considered less important. Regarding delivery mode, there were indicated preferences for some level of individualised care over the sole provision of group interventions. There were also some indicated preferences for collaborative formulation within psychological interventions and remote delivery options. Notwithstanding various methodological limitations, the findings could be considered as a progressive preliminary step towards the increased accommodation of the psychological intervention preferences of service users with psychosis.