THE IMPACT OF COMORBID MEDICAL CONDITIONS ON PSYCHIATRIC DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT.
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.51168/sjhrafrica.v4i9.692Keywords:
Psychiatry, , Diagnosis, , Treatment, , Comorbidities, , Outcomes, Integrated CareAbstract
Objectives:
This study aimed to analyze the effect of comorbid scientific situations on the accuracy of psychiatric prognosis and the effectiveness of psychiatric remedies. Specifically, this study aimed to evaluate how comorbid scientific conditions impact the diagnostic process and treatment effects for patients with psychiatric issues.
Materials and Methods:
The study retrospectively analyzed electronic medical data from a large psychiatric sanatorium over five years. We identified 200 patients with various psychiatric disorders and divided them into two agencies: those with comorbid scientific situations (n=100) and those without comorbid clinical conditions (n=100). We collected data on demographic traits, psychiatric diagnoses, medical comorbidities, prescribed medicines, and treatment results. Statistical analyses protected chi-square tests, logistic regression, and evaluation of variance (ANOVA) to examine the two corporations.
Results:
Comorbid medical situations considerably impacted psychiatric prognosis and treatment. Patients with comorbid clinical conditions were more likely to not acquire on-time psychiatric diagnoses than those without scientific comorbidities (p<0.05). Additionally, patients with comorbidities had been prescribed a more excellent range of medications. They had a better rate of polypharmacy, which improved the chance of destructive drug interactions and facet consequences (p<0.01). Treatment effects, such as symptom reduction and exceptional life development, were less favourable for patients with comorbid clinical conditions (p<0.001).
Conclusion:
Comorbid medical conditions significantly affect the accuracy of psychiatric diagnoses and the effectiveness of psychiatric remedies. Healthcare vendors must be vigilant in assessing and dealing with comorbid medical conditions while diagnosing and treating psychiatric disorders to improve affected person results. This study highlights the want for a multidisciplinary technique that considers each psychiatric and clinical aspect of care to optimize the well-being of patients with comorbid psychiatric and medical conditions. Further research is warranted to discover specific strategies for incorporated care and increase pointers for managing comorbidities in psychiatric settings.
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