Abstract
The authors studied 28 patients hospitalized for functional psychiatric disorder in an attempt to explore systematically the course of psychiatric disorder. Data collected over the 2-year period following discharge suggested the existence of eight longitudinal principles for understanding the course of psychiatric disorder. These principles reflect identifiable phases and some of the factors involved in a patient's remaining in one phase or moving on to a new phase. The clinical and research implications of these principles are described.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Adaptation, Psychological
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Adult
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Attitude to Health
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Bipolar Disorder / diagnosis
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Bipolar Disorder / psychology
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Bipolar Disorder / therapy
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Feedback
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Female
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Hospitalization
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Humans
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Life Change Events
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Longitudinal Studies
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Male
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Mental Disorders / diagnosis*
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Mental Disorders / psychology
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Mental Disorders / therapy
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Middle Aged
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Models, Psychological
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Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care
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Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
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Research Design
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Social Adjustment
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Social Environment
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Time Factors