Factor analysis of symptom dimensions in patients with treatment-resistant schizophrenia
Objective To explore the symptom dimension of refractory schizophrenia patients in the Han Chinese population.Methods A factor analysis was conducted on the psychological symptoms of 414 patients with refractory schizophrenia using a self-made schizophrenia symptom list.Results The results showed that through symptom fac-tor analysis of patients with refractory schizophrenia,six main factors(and their contribution rates)were identified:delusions,depression,decline,insight,hallucinations,and self-awareness.Conclusion The symptoms of refrac-tory schizophrenia patients have multidimensional characteristics.The six symptom dimensions identified in this study,including delusions,depression,decline,insight,hallucinations,and self-awareness,can provide scientific basis for early identification of refractory schizophrenia.