"Relapse rates" refers to the likelihood or frequency of a person or group returning to a previous negative behavior or condition after a period of improvement or recovery. Full definition
Good evidence has shown that cognitive therapy reduces relapse rates in patients with depression, and some evidence has shown that cognitive therapy is effective for adolescents with depression. (aafp.org)
The study found that patients living by themselves or with siblings had the lowest relapse rate of 17 %. (personalityresearch.org)
The major disadvantages of these techniques are the drugs» negative side effects, coupled with the high relapse rate for patients once they go off their medication. (yogauonline.com)