Abstract
Objective: Reviewing the available literature regarding prognosis for first psychotic episode for developing schizophrenia. Method: A systematic review of studies which have evaluated prognostic determinants for the first psychotic episode and its relationship to schizophrenia was made. Results: 161 articles were reviewed which fulfilled the search criteria and which were adjusted to the purpose of the study. Conclusions: Duration of untreated psychosis (DUP), pre-morbid functioning level, the presence or predominance of negative symptoms, co-morbid consumption of psychoactive substances and psychosocial state were the most influential characteristics for developing schizophrenia in patients presenting a first psychotic episode.
| Translated title of the contribution | Prognostic factors for schizophrenia during first psychotic episode |
|---|---|
| Original language | Spanish |
| Pages (from-to) | 455-464 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | Revista de Salud Publica |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2007 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
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