Treatment Response, Remission and Recovery in Schizophrenia: Definition and Criteria.
- Author:
Young Chul CHUNG
1
;
Gwang Hyun CHO
;
Tae Won PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Psychiatry, Medical School and Research Institute of Clinical Medicine, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Korea. chungyc@chonbuk.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Treatment response;
Remission;
Recovery;
Schizophrenia
- MeSH:
Schizophrenia*
- From:Korean Journal of Psychopharmacology
2006;17(1):5-12
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Understanding the definition of treatment response, remission and recovery is very critical in terms of investigating the course of schizophrenia and planning treatment strategies accordingly. In this article, we reviewed various definitions and criteria used in previous studies. Based on this, several limitations and new proposals are discussed. Clear establishment of the criteria for treatment response, remission and recovery for schizophrenia would help clinicians to make a time-appropriate decision for medication plan and to set up the long-term treatment goal in people with schizophrenia.
