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The Prognostic Value of Thought Disorder in Psychotic Depression

The Prognostic Value of Thought Disorder in Psychotic Depression Thirty-eight patients with psychotic depression were compared to 40 patients with severe, nonpsychotic depression. Psychiatric variables, along with demographic data, were used to predict relapse over a 7-year period in a multiple regression model. Initial formal thought disorder was a strong predictor of relapse during the follow-up (F = 43, p < .001). The predictive value of this symptom in psychotic depression was not enhanced by the addition of other symptomatic or demographic variables. It appears that individuals with psychotic depression who experienced formal thought disorder are much more likely to have a relapse within a 7-year period than other people with depression. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Annals of Clinical Psychiatry Springer Journals

The Prognostic Value of Thought Disorder in Psychotic Depression

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Springer Journals
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Copyright © 2000 by American Academy of Clinical Psychiatrists
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Medicine & Public Health; Neurology; Psychiatry; Psychopharmacology
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1040-1237
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Abstract

Thirty-eight patients with psychotic depression were compared to 40 patients with severe, nonpsychotic depression. Psychiatric variables, along with demographic data, were used to predict relapse over a 7-year period in a multiple regression model. Initial formal thought disorder was a strong predictor of relapse during the follow-up (F = 43, p < .001). The predictive value of this symptom in psychotic depression was not enhanced by the addition of other symptomatic or demographic variables. It appears that individuals with psychotic depression who experienced formal thought disorder are much more likely to have a relapse within a 7-year period than other people with depression.

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Annals of Clinical Psychiatry – Springer Journals

Published: Sep 30, 2004

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