Developing better models of outcome for psychotic disorders

对精神病的研究一直专注于开发幻觉和妄想的治疗方法。然而，“结果”是多方面的，必须包括功能和生活质量。A/Cotton教授将开发模型，全面捕捉经历过精神病的人的“全人”结果。了解疾病如何影响个人将使更好的服务规划，并完善和发展精神病患者的治疗。

Research on psychosis has been focused on developing treatments for hallucinations and delusions. However, ‘outcome’ is multifaceted and must embrace functioning, and quality of life. A/Prof Cotton will develop models will comprehensively capture ‘whole person’ outcomes for people who have experienced psychosis. Understanding how the disease impacts on the individual will enable better service planning, and refinement and development of treatments for patients with psychosis.