PsiLogos (Dec 2004)

O Insight nos Doentes Esquizofrénicos - Instrumentos de Avaliação

  • Sandra Almeida,
  • António Gamito,
  • Teresa Maia

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 1, no. 2

Abstract

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It is frequently reported that schizophrenic patients have poor insight into their illness. Previous research has suggested that poor insight has a neuropsychological aetiology and it may be predictive of the patient's compliance with treatment plans and long-term outcome. The authors present the portuguese adaptation of two scales for inisght assessment: SMUD and ITAQ.

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