Long-term outcomes of childhood dissociative disorder
Author Information
Author(s): Jans Thomas, Schneck-Seif Stefanie, Weigand Tobias, Schneider Wolfgang, Ellgring Heiner, Wewetzer Christoph, Warnke Andreas
Primary Institution: University of Wuerzburg
Conclusion
The long-term course of juvenile dissociative disorder is often less favorable, with many patients experiencing ongoing psychiatric issues into adulthood.
Supporting Evidence
- 82.6% of patients met criteria for some psychiatric disorder at follow-up.
- 26.1% were still suffering from dissociative disorder.
- 56.5% presented with an Axis I disorder, especially anxiety and dissociative disorders.
- 47.8% had personality disorders, with borderline and obsessive-compulsive being the most common.
Takeaway
Kids with dissociative disorder might feel better at first, but many still have problems when they grow up.
Methodology
The study followed 62 patients treated for dissociative disorder, assessing their long-term outcomes through structured interviews and comparisons with a control group.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to the low rate of participation in the follow-up study.
Limitations
The study had a small sample size and a low participation rate for follow-up.
Participant Demographics
63% female, mean age at onset 11.7 years, mean follow-up age 24.8 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.01
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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