Cognitive symptoms in persons with schizophrenia assessed by PANSS in the acute phase and 9
months later
Engelsk titel: Cognitive symptoms in persons with schizophrenia assessed by PANSS in the acute phase and 9
months later
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Författare:
Bjoerge H
Email: heidi.bjorge@su.hio.no
Språk: Eng
Antal referenser: 29
Dokumenttyp:
Artikel
UI-nummer: 05043377
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Introduction: Cognitive impairment is a relatively frequent aspect of schizophrenia and it impedes psychosocial performance and ability to reintegrate into society.
Problem statement: Test if there is a significant change in cognitive symptoms from the acute phase to nine months follow up and to identify patterns of change in cognitive symptoms.
Method: The sample comprised 36 patients with schizophrenia, admitted to psychiatric units for an acute psychotic episode.
Measurements: Cognitive symptoms were assessed by PANSS at baseline and follow-up.
Results: Four out of six symptoms are significantly reduced from baseline to follow-up. At follow-up, nearly half of the patient group had residual symptoms. About one third was at a stable level.
Discussion: Results from the current study suggests that the cognitive symptoms in patients with schizophrenia significantly changes from the acute psychotic phase to nine months later, but there is a wide variety within symptoms and patients. The results are discussed in relation to the patients and to his/relationship with family. Assessing cognitive symptoms in patients would be an easier way of measuring change when planning for and trying out interventions for the purpose of maintaining or changing the cognitive dysfunction that is embedded in a group of patients suffering from schizophrenia.