Clinical characteristics of the patients
| Characteristics of patients | N (%) | Mean±SD | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| History of self-injuring behaviour | No=27 (18.5) | ||
| Yes=119 (81.5) | |||
| Side effects of medication | No=60 (41.1) | ||
| Yes=86 (58.9) | |||
| Positive PANSS scale score | 25.31±9.77 | ||
| Negative PANSS scale score | 15.45±8.54 | ||
| General PANSS scale score | 32.41±14.87 | ||
| Total PANSS score | 73.18±22.56 | ||
| Length of illness* | 6 | ||
| Number of the previous hospitalisation | 3 |
*Length of illness was measured in terms of year.
PANSS, Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale.