Revisiting the incidence of schizophrenia: learning about the other half

Author(s):
Hogerzeil, S.J.
Published
2022
Publication type
Doctoral Thesis

Abstract

A direct comparison of two methods for estimating the treated incidence of schizophrenia: the first-contact design (current standard) vs. an electronic psychiatric case-register (new method). The assumptions underlying the first-contact design are tested. The causes of 2 to 4-fold difference in estimates are conceptualized in a 3-dimensional model. The model is tested on the Norther European incidence literature.

PsychiatryEpidemiologyIncidenceMethodologySchizophreniaPsychosisFirst-contact designPsychiatric case-registerNorthern EuropeAdults
Defense date
2022-03-10
Language
English
Supervisor(s)
Hemert, A.M. van; Hoek, H.W.
Committee member(s)
Dekkers, O.M.; Blom, J.D.; Marcelis, M.C.; Veling, W.
Qualification
Ph.D.
Degree granting institution
Faculty of Medicine, Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), Leiden University, Leiden
hdl
1887/3278776
ISBN(s)
9789077877258

Funding

Sponsorship
This study was financially supported by the Netherlands Organization for Health Research and Development (ZonMw Agiko stipend # 92003444) and the Parnassia Psychiatric Institute.