DSM-III-R schizophreniform disorder with good prognostic features: a six-year follow-up.

OBJECTIVE

To determine the outcome of DSM-III-R schizophreniform disorder with good prognostic features.

METHOD

A 6-year follow-up of 20 cases was conducted with structured interviews (comprehensive assessment of symptoms and history) and assessments of functioning scales (global assessment of functioning, Strauss-Carpenter Scale).

RESULTS

Thirty-five percent of the cases had major affective disorders, 35% had schizophreniform episodes and major affective disorders, 5% had schizophreniform episodes only, 10% developed schizophrenia, and 15% had no disorders.

CONCLUSION

The findings suggest an association between schizophreniform disorder with good prognostic features and affective illness.