Psychopathology distinguishing secondary (“organic”) psychoses: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Key Points

• Secondary psychoses show unique psychopathological features compared to primary types, enhancing diagnostic accuracy.
• Meta-analysis includes data from multiple studies, focusing on distinguishing characteristics across various conditions.
• This systematic review evaluates diverse data sets to uncover patterns in symptoms and biomarkers associated with secondary psychoses.
• Findings highlight the need for updated diagnostic criteria, which may improve patient management and treatment outcomes.