Multi-dimensional recording of long-term treatment of patients with schizophrenic disorders compared to patients with major depression measured with the ASSESS battery.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The aim of the study was to validate the course and outcome of treatment in patients with schizophrenic disorders and to compare it with those of patients with depression using a multidimensional assessing approach measuring psychopathological, social and cognitive levels of functioning.

Methods

We recruited N = 86 chronically ill patients, n = 41 with schizophrenic disorders and n = 45 with depression and examined them by means of the ASSESS battery with 5 measuring points within one year.

Results

Psychopathological symptoms and cognitive functioning changed over time, but still remained. Furthermore, changes in functional ability in the psychosocial area were observed in the overall collective. The course of the patients with schizoph

SUBMITTER: Szyszko Vel Chorazy K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9719010 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature