Mania ratings at discharge from hospital: a follow-up.
Seventeen patients hospitalized for acute mania were followed up 1 month after discharge. Ratings of psychopathology at discharge using a new Mania Rating Scale differentiated the 12 patients who maintained outpatient status for 1 month from the five who did not. Total scores greater than 14.0 predicted being rehospitalized or jailed. Significantly higher item ratings for speech (rate and amount), language-thought disorder, irritability, and disruptive-aggressive behavior were noted in the poorer compared to the better outcome group.
D000328:Adult; D000341:Affective Disorders, Psychotic / Q000523:psychology*; D000553:Ambulatory Care; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010343:Patient Admission; D010351:Patient Discharge; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales