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THE SEOUL YOUTH CLINIC

연구 및 치료성과

Factors contributing to the duration of untreated prodromal positive symptoms in individuals at ultra-high risk for psychosis
Journal
Schizophrenia research
Vol
162: 1-3.
Page
64-66
Author
Myong-Wuk Chon, Tae Young Lee, Sung Nyun Kim, Min Jung Huh, Hye Youn Park, Cho Rong Lee, Na Young Shin, Jun Soo Kwon
Year
2015

Abstract

Individuals at ultra-high risk (UHR) for psychosis experience a considerable delay before appropriate clinical attention is provided. Therefore, we investigated the correlates of this delay by examining clinical, socio-demographic and neuropsychological contributors to the duration of untreated prodromal positive symptoms (DUPP) in them (n=73). The slowly progressive mode of functional decline, defined as a small percentage drop in the Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) score within the past year, and male gender, explained a considerable portion of the DUPP in the multivariate regression model (F=9.269, p<0.001). Slower functional decline may be correlated with delayed care during the UHR period. 

Keywords: Delayed care; Duration of untreated prodromal positive symptoms; Functional decline; Psychosis; Ultra-high risk for psychosis.