The predictability of relapses in schizophrenic patients
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1433-8491
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Predictability ; Relapses ; Schizophrenics patients prognosis
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Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
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Medicine
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Summary The objective of this study was to identify clinically relevant predictors of short-term (2 years) outcome in schizophrenic patients and to gather these predictors into one simple prognosis model for the course of the disease. Ninety-nine schizophrenic outpatients classified according to DSM-III criteria were observed for 3 years with regard to their relapse (rehospitalization) frequency. Predictors of both a high and a low relapse risk permitting a prognostic assessment of the individual case were based on various sources: case history data, especially those relating to the previous course of the disease; cocial and therapeutic situation; psychopathological findings; emotional family atmosphere; and prognosis scales.
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Electronic Resource
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