Research article summary (published 30 Dec 1988):

Unipolar and bipolar schizoaffective disorders: a comparative study. III. Long-term outcome.

Full Abstract

Seventy-two schizoaffective patients were investigated longitudinally (mean follow-up period 25.6 years). Long-term outcome of unipolar (N = 37) and bipolar (N = 35) schizoaffectives was compared. Different aspects of outcome were investigated separately using standardized instruments of evaluation. No differences were found between unipolar and bipolar schizoaffective patients with regard to global functioning (GAS), disability (WHO/DAS) or psychopathological symptomatology at follow-up. There were also no differences in social consequences of the illness, i.e. downward occupational and downward social drift, premature retirement and achievement of the expected social development.

Author information

Author/s: Marneros, A (A); Deister, A (A); Rohde, A (A); Jünemann, H (H);

Affiliation: Psychiatric Department, University of Bonn, Federal Republic of Germany.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

Journal: European archives of psychiatry and neurological sciences (Eur Arch Psychiatry Neurol Sci), published in GERMANY, WEST. (Language: eng)

Reference: 1989-; vol 239 (issue 3) : pp 171-6

Dates: Created 1990/02/07; Completed 1990/02/07; Revised 2006/11/15;

PMID: 2598963, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 2/18/2009, IMS Date: )

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Adult Bipolar Disorder - psychology; rehabilitation Depressive Disorder - psychology; rehabilitation Disability Evaluation Female Follow-Up Studies Humans

Humans Male Middle Aged Psychiatric Status Rating Scales Psychotic Disorders - psychology; rehabilitation Rehabilitation, Vocational - psychology Social Adjustment

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