NURSING 3PA2 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Extrapyramidal Symptoms, Neurotrophic Factors, Positron Emission Tomography
7 Mar 2018
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Schiz has been described as a disconnection bw thought & language. There is an interference with the filtering of stimuli from the environment which affects a person"s thoughts, feelings, perceptions & overall behaviors. Complex disorder which occurs in about 1. 3% of the population of canada. Occurs in all countries & cultures and is equally distributed amongst men and women, although there is a later onset in women bc estrogen is believed to be a protective factor & delays the onset of symptoms. 10% of persons with schiz will commit suicide. Two (or more) of the following, each present for significant portion of time during 1-month period (or less if successfully treated) but with continuous signs of disturbance for at least 6 months. At least one of these must be 1, 2, or 3: delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, grossly disorganized or catatonic behavior, negative symptoms. Exists, but should not; excess or distortion of normal functions.
