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[Early recognition centres for patients at risk of developing schizophrenia in Germany]
M M Sahlmann1, A B Vieten, A J Sheldrick
1Klinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie, Universitätsklinikum Aachen.
Aim Of The Study:
This survey gives a review over the development of early diagnosis and treatment of patients being at risk of developing psychoses in Germany.
Methods:
A survey was carried out at 34 psychiatric departments at university hospitals in Germany from January until June 2008.
Results:
So far, 12 early detection centres have been set up in Germany offering outpatient diagnostic and intervention services.
Conclusions:
Early recognition and intervention of psychoses has greatly improved in Germany in the last ten years. Therefore more research is imperative.
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