Clinical implications of autistic features in the psychosis spectrum: a cross-sectional study using path analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite the fact that there have been many studies on the connection between autism and psychosis, there are still many things that are unknown about the significance of this connection. Recent studies have highlighted the significant overlap between autistic traits and psychotic disorders, yet the clinical implications of these associations are not well understood. This study aims to address this knowledge gap by investigating the links between autistic features and various clinical, functional and behavioural outcomes in individuals with psychosis spectrum.

Methods

The study included 125 patients who had at least one psychotic episode and who had used antipsychotic medication for most of the treatment period. The clinician conducted face-to-face interviews to ev

SUBMITTER: Ahi Ustun ES 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12486996 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature