The Danish National Schizophrenia project: Treatment as usual (TAU) in FEP with focus on continuity of treatment

Abstract

Background

Very few research projects describe the clinical routines and every day treatment procedures, and correlate these to the outcome.

Objectives

To determine the possible correlation between continuity of treatment and compliance leading to a possitive impact on level of psychopathology and better social functioning.

Methods and Material

Patients with FEP of F2-diagnosis in The Danish National Schizophrenia Project (N=269) were consecutively included during a two years period to be followed up for five years. Data were collected concerning continuity of relationship in treatment, treatment conditions, medication, psychotherapy and social support and training.

Results

We will present data from the TAU-registration for the patients concerning continuity of relationship in treatment and the correspondance with level of psychopathology, compliance, social functioning, treatment and abuse at baseline, year 1 and year 2.