Year: 2007
Type: review
Study design: Systematic Review
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Reviewing the available literature regarding prognosis for first psychotic episode for developing schizophrenia. METHOD: A systematic review of studies which have evaluated prognostic determinants for the first psychotic episode and its relationship to schizophrenia was made. RESULTS: 161 articles were reviewed which fulfilled the search criteria and which were adjusted to the purpose of the study. CONCLUSIONS: Duration of untreated psychosis (DUP), pre-morbid functioning level, the presence or predominance of negative symptoms, co-morbid consumption of psychoactive substances and psychosocial state were the most influential characteristics for developing schizophrenia in patients presenting a first psychotic episode.
Source: Revista de Salud Pública
Authors: Juan F. Cano, Marco Fierro-Urresta, Claudia R. Vanegas, Marcela Alzate, Ana Olarte, Ricardo Cendales, Rodrigo N. Córdoba
Language: Spanish
Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W1494793199