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The aim of this study is to investigate diagnostic changes in inpatient adolescents with psychotic disorder not otherwise specified (nos) subtype. Methods: 40 inpatients discharged from Bakırköy Profs. Dr Mazhar Osman Hospital Of Mental Health And Neurology between 2006-2010 with the diagnosis of psychotic disorder nos subtype were enrolled in the study. Sociodemographic form, SCID-I, BPRS,SAPS, SANS and CGI scales were applied to the study group. Findings: The mean age of patients was 20.55±1.89, mean duration of education was 8.10±2.50 years. 9 (%22.5) patients were female 31(%77.5) patients were male. Schizophrenia was the last diagnosis in %72.5 of the patients. Diagnostic stability of psychotic disorder nos type was %12.5. Results: Diagnostic stability of psychotic disorder nos type in adolescence is low. Early and correct differential diagnosis of psychotic disorders might be achieved with repeated structured diagnostic interviews.

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