Citation

Bronisch T. Acta Psychiatr. Scand. 1991; 84(1): 86-93.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1991, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1111/j.1600-0447.1991.tb01426.x

PMID

1927570

Abstract

The results of a 5-year follow-up study of 76 patients in a crisis intervention ward who were suffering from an adjustment reaction (brief or prolonged depressive reaction) according to ICD-9 criteria indicate a rather favorable course and outcome using standardized instruments. Only 17% developed a chronic or severe course of primarily depressive symptoms and only 1 (2%) patient committed suicide after discharge, whereas 64% had a very favorable and 18% a favorable course and outcome. This result is reflected in a rather low use of psychiatric and psychotherapeutic outpatient services during the follow-up period.

Language: en

Keywords

Adjustment Disorders; Adult; Ambulatory Care; Cluster Analysis; Crisis Intervention; Depressive Disorder; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Hospitalization; Humans; Male; Prospective Studies; Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; Retrospective Studies; Social Adjustment; Suicide