Diagnostic Stability in the Follow-up of Acute and Transient Psychotic Disorder: A Preliminary Study

Introduction: Acute and transient psychotic disorder differentiates from other psychotic disorders with acute onset, occurrence after stressful life events and ending with full remission. It is suggested to have good prognosis and response to treatment. In some of the patients, the diagnosis is switched to schizophrenia or mood disorders in the follow-up. This study aimed to determine sociodemographic and clinical features of patients diagnosed with acute and transient psychotic disorder, as well as changes in the diagnosis in a 5 year the follow-up.