Schizophrenia outcomes in the 21st century: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

We report a review of outcomes in schizophrenia in the twenty-first century, replicating and extending work undertaken by the late Richard Warner in his seminal book, "Recovery from Schizophrenia: Psychiatry and Political Economy" (1985;2004).

Method

Warner's methods were followed as closely as possible. Only observational/naturalistic studies were included. Six scientific databases were searched from 2000 to 2020. 6,640 records were retrieved. 47 met inclusion criteria.

Results

Overall, complete recovery is higher in this study than in Warner's (37.75% cf 20.4%), especially for first episode psychosis (FEP) (57.1% cf 20.7%). Clinical recovery, annualized remission rate (ARR), and employment outcomes were significantly superior for first episode psychosis co

SUBMITTER: Huxley P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8213926 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature