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DSM-III-R schizophreniform disorder with good prognostic features: a six-year follow-up
1Department of Psychiatry, Public Hospital Morgagni, Forli, Italy.
Objective:
To determine the outcome of DSM-III-R schizophreniform disorder with good prognostic features.
Method:
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.
Conclusion:
The findings suggest an association between schizophreniform disorder with good prognostic features and affective illness.