Abstract
Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine what variables predict a 'combined treatment outcome' (COMBOUT) in patients with chronic schizophrenia. Methods: This analysis (n=522) was based on a randomized, double-blind, flexible-dose, 12-week study that enrolled chronically-ill patients diagnosed with schizophrenia or a related disorder. COMBOUT was assessed using the PANSS for symptoms, CGI-S for overall clinical status, MADRS for depressive symptoms, QLS for functioning/QOL, and SWN-K for subjective well-being. Possible predictors included demographics as well as baseline scores (Model I), and early change (week 2) scores (Model II). Results: Model I: significantly better outcome (higher COMBOUT score) was observed in patients with lower MADRS (T= - 6.36; p
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 114-119 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Pharmacopsychiatry |
Volume | 46 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2013 |
Keywords
- antipsychotics
- olanzapine
- prediction
- risperidone
- schizophrenia