Dudley, Robert orcid.org/0000-0002-3765-9998, Denton, Sophie, Mathewson, Jennifer et al. (4 more authors) (2023) Prevalence of multisensory hallucinations in people at risk of transition to psychosis. Psychiatry research. 115091. ISSN 0165-1781
Abstract
Hallucinations can occur in single or multiple sensory modalities. Greater attention has been paid to single sensory experiences with a comparative neglect of hallucinations that occur across two or more sensory modalities (multisensory hallucinations). This study explored how common these experiences were in people at risk of transition to psychosis (n=105) and considered whether a greater number of hallucinatory experiences increased delusional ideation and reduced functioning, both of which are associated with a greater risk of transition to psychosis. Participants reported a range of unusual sensory experiences, with two or three being common. However, when a strict definition of hallucinations was applied, in which the experience has the quality of a real perception and in which the person believes them to be real experiences, then multisensory experiences were rare and when reported, single sensory hallucinations in the auditory domain were most common. The number of unusual sensory experiences or hallucinations was not significantly associated with greater delusional ideation or poorer functioning. Theoretical and clinical implications are discussed.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | Funding Information: There was no funding for this service evaluation. It was undertaken as part of NHS routine care. We would like to acknowledge the contribution of Lynn Orr, Mike Rudd and Hollie Hutton who contributed to collection of the CAARMS assessments. Publisher Copyright: © 2023 The Authors |
Keywords: | At risk mental state,Delusions,Hallucinations,Visions,Voices |
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Institution: | The University of York |
Academic Units: | The University of York > Faculty of Sciences (York) > Psychology (York) |
Depositing User: | Pure (York) |
Date Deposited: | 07 Dec 2023 11:20 |
Last Modified: | 06 Nov 2024 01:53 |
Published Version: | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychres.2023.115091 |
Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1016/j.psychres.2023.115091 |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:206322 |
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