Guidelines for Neuroleptic Relapse Prevention in Schizophrenia: Proceedings of a Consensus Conference Held April 19-20, 1989, in Bruges, Belgium

ISBN-13: 9783540539858 / Angielski / Miękka / 1991 / 166 str.

Werner Kissling

Opis

A product of the Consensus Workshop held in Bruges, 1989, this text is a compilation of expert views regarding neuroleptic relapse prevention in schizophrenic patients. It provides guidelines concerning indications, treatment duration and dosage.

Spis treści

I Relapse Prevention in Different Countries: The Current Situation.- United States.- Austria.- United Kingdom.- Sweden.- Sweden.- Federal Republic of Germany.- Federal Republic of Germany.- United States.- United Kingdom.- Switzerland.- Federal Republic of Germany.- II Reviews of the Literature.- The Interaction of Drug and Family Therapy in the Prevention of Relapse in Schizophrenia.- Predictors of Risk of Relapse in Schizophrenia.- Who Should Be Treated?.- Dosage and Route of Administration of Neuroleptic Drugs During Different Phases of a Schizophrenic Illness.- Duration of Neuroleptic Maintenance Treatment.- III General Discussion.- General Discussion.- IV Guidelines for Neuroleptic Relapse Prevention in Schizophrenia.- Towards a Consensus View.

O autorze

Leading experts discuss the most up-to-date information on neuroleptic relapse prevention in schizophrenic patients and provide guidelines concerning indications, treatment duration and dosage. This book will benefit all psychiatrists and interested general practitioners.