The concepts of remission and recovery in schizophrenia.

摘要: Purpose of review Until recently outcome studies in schizophrenia lacked standardized measures, and expectations were generally pessimistic. The Remission Schizophrenia Working Group (RSWG) published operationalized criteria for symptomatic remission 2005. These have been extensively applied research settings stimulated into other components outcome, particularly functional quality life. Attention has also shifted beyond to the more difficult attain complex concept recovery. purpose this is examine recent on these topics assess whether progress made towards a broader definition Recent findings Reported rates vary widely across (17-88%). Patients do better than their nonremitted counterparts several domains. Predictors include early treatment response, baseline symptom severity subjective well being. move out over time. At present, there no consensus methods measuring domains, status Summary RSWG are easy apply define an achievable desirable goal. Measures social occupational life cognitive need be further developed before recovery can broadly defined.