Early intervention in psychosis

The Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) Outcome Measures module is an online training resource designed to help EIP services use patient-reported outcome tools. It supports clinicians to understand the outcome measures used in EIP and how to use them in practice. The module includes a single elearning session with team-based activities. 

 

Intended audience 

This module is for all staff working in Early Intervention in Psychosis services, including: 

• Clinicians in EIP teams 

• Mental health professionals supporting people with psychosis 

• Team leaders and service managers 

• Staff responsible for collecting and reporting outcome measures 

• Practitioners interested in improving the use of outcome tools 

 

Key areas covered 

The module explores: 

• What the three recommended EIP outcome tools are: HoNOS, QPR and DIALOG 

• Why outcome measures matter for service quality and improvement 

• Barriers to collecting outcome data and ways to overcome them 

• How outcome measures support the national access and waiting time standard 

• Tips and resources for using the tools in day-to-day practice 

• Team-based activities that align with the values and ethos of EIP services 

 

Learning objectives 

By the end of the module, learners will be able to: 

• Describe the purpose of patient-reported outcome measures in EIP 

• Recognise the three recommended tools (HoNOS, QPR and DIALOG) 

• Identify common barriers to collecting outcome data 

• Apply strategies to improve the use and reporting of outcome measures 

• Understand how outcome tools support national EIP standards 

• Work with their team to build shared confidence and consistency in using the measures