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[Obsessive phenomena in schizophrenic adolescents].

H Braun-Scharm1

  • 1Klinik Rottmannshöhe--Jugendpsychiatrische Abteilung der Heckscher Klinik München, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München.

Praxis Der Kinderpsychologie Und Kinderpsychiatrie
|May 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Obsessive-compulsive symptoms are common in adolescent and adult schizophrenia patients, appearing in early and late stages but rarely during acute phases. Their presence doesn't predict a specific outcome.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Neuroscience

Background:

  • Schizophrenia is a severe mental disorder.
  • Obsessive-compulsive symptoms (OCS) are characterized by intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors.
  • The co-occurrence of OCS and schizophrenia requires further investigation.

Observation:

  • Adolescent schizophrenic patients exhibit obsessive-compulsive symptoms with similar frequency to adult patients.
  • OCS are observed in both premorbid and post-acute phases of schizophrenia.
  • OCS are infrequently present during acute schizophrenic states.

Findings:

  • No specific schizophrenic subgroup shows a preference for developing OCS.
  • Obsessive-compulsive phenomena in schizophrenia are distinct from coping mechanisms or defense strategies.
  • The presence of OCS does not reliably predict a distinct clinical outcome in schizophrenia.

Implications:

  • Understanding the relationship between OCS and schizophrenia is crucial for comprehensive patient care.
  • Differentiating OCS from other symptoms in schizophrenia may inform treatment strategies.
  • Further research is needed to elucidate the complex and variable relationship between these conditions.

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