title: Predictive validity of the Level of Expressed Emotion (LEE) Scale: readmission follow-up data for 1, 2, and 5-year periods.
abstract: The predictive validity of the Level of Expressed Emotion (LEE) Scale in a group of schizophrenic patients was examined. Forty-six patients with DSM-III diagnoses of schizophrenic disorders were administered the perceived expressed emotion measure (LEE) and followed up for a 5-year period. Patients' ratings of their social environments were related to rehospitalization 1 year, 2 years (p < .02) and 5 years (p < .01) after initial assessment. These results supported the utility of the LEE in identifying schizophrenic patients at high risk for rehospitalization.
authors.affiliation: Psychology Department, London Psychiatric Hospital, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Cole
authors.forename: S S
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Kazarian
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003692:Delayed-Action Preparations; D004644:Emotions; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010359:Patient Readmission; D010555:Personality Inventory / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011594:Psychometrics; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D012565:Schizophrenic Psychology; D012931:Social Environment
chemical_list: D014150:Antipsychotic Agents; D003692:Delayed-Action Preparations