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Schizoaffective disorder: Nosological controversies and absence of specific treatment guidelines

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  13 August 2021

M. Valtueña García*
Affiliation:
Psiquiatría, Hospital Vital Álvarez Buylla, Mieres, Asturias, Spain
R. Combina Fescina
Affiliation:
Psiquiatría, Hospital Vital Álvarez Buylla, Mieres, Asturias, Spain
A. Vázquez González
Affiliation:
Psiquiatría, Hospital Vital Álvarez Buylla, Mieres, Asturias, Spain
C. Ludwig
Affiliation:
Psiquiatría, Hospital Vital Álvarez Buylla, Mieres, Asturias, Spain
A. González Suarez
Affiliation:
Psiquiatría, Área VIII, Asturias, Spain
J. López Fernández
Affiliation:
Primary Care, Área VIII, Asturias, Spain
C. Huergo Lora
Affiliation:
Psiquiatría, Hospital Vital Álvarez Buylla, Mieres, Asturias, Spain
S. Ocio León
Affiliation:
Psiquiatría, Hospital Vital Álvarez Buylla, Asturias, Spain
L. Lago García
Affiliation:
Psiquiatría, Hospital Vital Álvarez Buylla, Asturias, Spain
*
*Corresponding author.

Abstract

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Introduction

Schizoaffective disorder is a psychotic disorder of controversial nosological entity. Affective symptomatology and psychotic features of varying intensity coexist simultaneously in him throughout evolution. The lack of consensus on the existence of this entity determines its diagnostic delay and the absence of specific treatment guidelines.

Objectives

To review the diagnostic criteria for schizoaffective disorder and the published scientific evidence on the efficacy and safety of the different therapeutic options available. To analyze the efficacy of a multidisciplinary treatment plan implemented in an intensive follow-up program, presenting the evolution of a clinical case.

Methods

To review the psychiatric history and psychopathological evolution of a patient diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder from the beginning of an intensive follow-up program in a day center to the present. Review the existing scientific evidence on the usefulness of the treatments used in this nosological entity.

Results

This is a longitudinal and retrospective study of a clinical case in which the areas for improvement are analyzed before implementing a multidisciplinary therapeutic program and the favorable results obtained today. Currently, the patient is euthymic and attenuated and chronic positive and negative symptoms persist that do not interfere with his functionality.

Conclusions

From the implementation of an individualized, personalized and multidisciplinary maintenance treatment plan, an overall improvement in psychopathological stability and functional recovery is observed. Among the psychopharmacological options in this patient, Paliperidone Long Acting Injection (PLAI) stands out for its long-term efficacy and safety.

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© The Author(s), 2021. Published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of the European Psychiatric Association
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