Abstract
Background: This study explores factors that can influence other psychotic diagnoses in the first episode of a DSM-III-R bipolar disorder. Methods: It includes all 163 bipolar in-patients and out-patients in the state of Alava, North of Spain (Basque country) from February 1994 to May 1996. Patients were divided into two non-overlapping groups: unstable diagnoses, bipolars with an initial diagnosis of schizophrenia (or other psychosis), and stable diagnoses of bipolar disorder. Results: A logistic regression analysis using marital status, age at onset and mood incongruent psychotic symptoms found that the latter was the only independent factor significantly associated with an unstable diagnosis.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 41-44 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Journal of Affective Disorders |
| Volume | 50 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jul 1 1998 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:The study of bipolar patients was supported by two Spanish Grants: one from the Spanish Government (Fondo de Investigaciones Sanitarias) and one from the Basque Government.
Funding
The study of bipolar patients was supported by two Spanish Grants: one from the Spanish Government (Fondo de Investigaciones Sanitarias) and one from the Basque Government.
| Funders | Funder number |
|---|---|
| Eusko Jaurlaritza |
Keywords
- Age at onset
- Bipolar disorder
- Psychotic symptoms
- Stability of diagnosis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Clinical Psychology
- Psychiatry and Mental health
