Schizophrenia is a heterogeneous disease with multiple dimensions which can impact functioning

Schizophrenia is a progressive and recurrent disease with multiple dimensions which can impact the overall course of the disease as well as response to treatment.  

Schizophrenia is characterized by multiple relapses, and following a relapse patients may not return to their previous level of function which can affect both the short and long-term prognosis for patients living with the disease.