RT Journal
A1 Hansell N
T1 APproaching long-term neuroleptic treatment of schizophrenia
JF JAMA
JO JAMA
YR 1979
FD September 21
VO 242
IS 12
SP 1293
OP 1294
DO 10.1001/jama.1979.03300120047027
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.1979.03300120047027
AB Neuroleptic therapy can prevent some acute episodes and may improve the level of function in some cases of chronic schizophrenia. The hazards of tardive dyskinesia require a rigorous design for any long-term use of neuroleptics. The protocol includes narrow indications, demonstrations of efficacy and necessity, and arrangements for surveillance, cooperation, and emergency. Patient instruction improves the precision of medication use and may increase adaptive efforts during episodes.(JAMA 242:1293-1294, 1979)