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KMID : 0371620010160010069
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Journal of Wonkwang Medical Science
2001 Volume.16 No. 1 p.69 ~ p.81
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MMPI Response of Patients with Schizophrenia
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Yi Geum-Dan
Oh Sang-Woo
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Abstract
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Background : The MMPI has known one of the most powerful diagnostic tools in clinical setting. This study was to identify the distinct MMPI profile, the cut-off score and chief complaints in inpatients with schizophrenia.
Methods : 61 patients with schizophrenia (male 37, female 24) administered the MMPI and Symptom Check Lists were collected by the authors.
Results : The MMPI profile of patients with schizophrenia showed F-6-8 profile and 65 T was identified as the cut-off score. K-mean cluster analysis showed three sub-clusters, which were latent schizophrenia profile, paranoid schizophrenia profile and normal profile. And only a few chief complaints were found the differences among sub-clusters.
Conclusion : This study concluded that elevations above 65 T in F-6-8 profile could be diagnosed as schizophrenia. However, patients with schizophrenia are not homogeneous but heterogeneous. Thus, it is suggested that their individual psychopathology and psychological characteristics should be examined prior to therapy or rehabilitation.
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KEYWORD
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MMPI, schizophrenia, cut-off score, Symptom Check List
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