Statistical validation of the criteria for symptom remission in schizophrenia: Preliminary findings
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Statistical validation of the criteria for symptom remission in schizophrenia: Preliminary findings
BACKGROUND Published methods for assessing remission in schizophrenia are variable and none have been definitively validated or standardized. Andreasen et al (2005) suggest systematic operational criteria using eight PANSS items for which patients must score < or = 3 (mild) for at least six months. METHODS Using data from a one year, multi-site clinical trial (n = 675) remission criteria were...
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عنوان ژورنال: BMC Psychiatry
سال: 2007
ISSN: 1471-244X
DOI: 10.1186/1471-244x-7-35