A comparison of neurocognition and functioning in first episode psychosis populations: do research samples reflect the real world?

Emily R KlineVictoria HendelMichelle Friedman-YakoobianRaquelle I Mesholam-GatelyAnn FindeisenSuzanna ZimmetJoanne D WojcikTracey L Petryshen Tsung-Ung W Woo Jill M Goldstein Martha E Shenton Matcheri S Keshavan Robert W McCarley Larry J Seidman

Published in: Social psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology (2018)

Researchers should be aware of how study design and recruitment practices may impact the representativeness of samples, with particular concern for equal representation of racial minorities and patients with more severe illness. Studies should be designed to minimize burden to promote a wider range of participation.

Keyphrases

primary care
healthcare
early onset
risk factors
african american