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Depressive Symptoms during an Acute Schizophrenic Episode: Frequency and Clinical Correlates
Author
Source
Depression Research and Treatment
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-11-18
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
Depressive symptoms are common in schizophrenia and are associated with poorer functioning, lower quality of life, and an elevated risk of suicidal behaviour.
There are few studies on the occurrence and correlates of these symptoms in acutely ill patients with schizophrenia.
Method.
72 acutely ill patients with schizophrenia were assessed for depression using the Calgary Depression Scale for Schizophrenia (CDSS).
A cut-off score of ≥6 on the CDSS was used to identify clinically significant depressive symptoms.
The relationship between depression and illness variables, including psychotic symptom dimensions as measured by the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale for Schizophrenia (PANSS), was examined.
Results.
Eleven (15.3%) patients had clinically significant depressive symptoms.
These patients scored higher on the positive and general psychopathology scales of the PANSS and had higher rates of suicidal behavior and poorer functioning.
The severity of depressive symptoms was positively correlated with the PANSS positive subscale and negatively correlated with the PANSS negative subscale.
Discussion.
These findings confirm previous reports that depressive symptoms in active schizophrenia is related to the severity of positive psychotic symptoms and is a risk factor for suicidal behaviour in these patients.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Rajkumar, Ravi Philip. 2015. Depressive Symptoms during an Acute Schizophrenic Episode: Frequency and Clinical Correlates. Depression Research and Treatment،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1061128
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Rajkumar, Ravi Philip. Depressive Symptoms during an Acute Schizophrenic Episode: Frequency and Clinical Correlates. Depression Research and Treatment No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1061128
American Medical Association (AMA)
Rajkumar, Ravi Philip. Depressive Symptoms during an Acute Schizophrenic Episode: Frequency and Clinical Correlates. Depression Research and Treatment. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1061128
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1061128