DSM-III-R schizophreniform disorder with good prognostic features: a six-year follow-up.
OBJECTIVE
To determine the outcome of DSM-III-R schizophreniform disorder with good prognostic features.


METHODS
A 6-year follow-up of 20 cases was conducted with structured interviews (comprehensive assessment of symptoms and history) and assessments of functioning scales (global assessment of functioning, Strauss-Carpenter Scale).


RESULTS
Thirty-five percent of the cases had major affective disorders, 35% had schizophreniform episodes and major affective disorders, 5% had schizophreniform episodes only, 10% developed schizophrenia, and 15% had no disorders.


CONCLUSIONS
The findings suggest an association between schizophreniform disorder with good prognostic features and affective illness.
Benazzi
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Department of Psychiatry, Public Hospital Morgagni, Forli, Italy.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000341:Affective Disorders, Psychotic / Q000175:diagnosis*; D018450:Disease Progression; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011379:Prognosis; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000175:diagnosis*