Patterns of outcome in schizophrenia in Hong Kong.
A total of 153 schizophrenic subjects were included for outcome assessment in different aspects of their life functions. The same group of subjects was followed-up 1 year later to assess the consistency of their outcome pattern. A factor analysis on the outcome measures was conducted, and 5 independent factors were noted. Outcome on symptomatic control was most favourable but less consistent over time. Psychosocial deficits, on the other hand, were more enduring and noted in a significant proportion of the subjects.
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Department of Psychiatry, University of Hong Kong.
Lieh-Mak
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Yu
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Spinks
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D000203:Activities of Daily Living / Q000523:psychology*; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003431:Cross-Cultural Comparison; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006723:Hong Kong; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D011788:Quality of Life; D012050:Rehabilitation, Vocational; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D012565:Schizophrenic Psychology; D012917:Social Adjustment