Community transition at younger ages contributes to good cognitive function outcomes in long‐term hospitalized patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorder: A 15‐year follow‐up study with group‐based trajectory modeling

Aim Cognitive dysfunction is a core symptom of schizophrenia spectrum disorder, but the reported long‐term cognitive outcomes are heterogeneous. This study aimed to elucidate the long‐term trajectories of patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorder who transitioned to community dwelling with integrated care, and to identify predictors of successful community reintegration. Methods After the closure of a psychiatric hospital, 78 patients with...