DSM-III-R SCHIZOPHRENIFORM DISORDER WITH GOOD PROGNOSTIC FEATURES - A6-YEAR FOLLOW-UP

Objective: To determine the outcome of DSM-III-R schizophreniform diso rder with good prognostic features. Method: A 6-year follow-up of 20 c ases was conducted with structured interviews (comprehensive assessmen t of symptoms and history) and assessments of functioning scales (glob al assessment of functioning, Strauss-Carpenter Scale). Results: Thirt y-five percent of the cases had major affective disorders, 35% had sch izophreniform episodes and major affective disorders, 5% had schizophr eniform episodes only, 10% developed schizophrenia, and 15% had no dis orders. Conclusion: The findings suggest an association between schizo phreniform disorder with good prognostic features and affective illnes s.