A Clinical Audit of Referrals to the Psychiatry Department From Other Specialties : a Study From Central India
Year: 2014
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: INTRODUCTION:The rate of psychiatric referrals is reported to be high in hospitalized patients in different studies in developing countries.A high prevalence rate of psychiatric disorders is reported among many outpatient departments.For the quality and effectiveness of the various healthcare services, the active role of the psychiatric services in a general hospital cannot be neglected.OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the pattern of psychiatric referrals from various specialities and to study different psychological conditions affecting physical disorders. MATERIAL AND METHODS:The study was conducted at Chirayu medical college and hospital over a period of one year.It was a retrospective evaluation based study.There were 215 referrals recorded, inclusive of inpatient referrals only and diagnosis was made based on ICD-10 classification.RESULTS: Among the 215 referrals, age range of the subjects was 5-75 years with a mean age of 47±12 years.The most common reasons for referral were disorientation and altered sensorium (34%) followed by irrelevant talks (32%).The most common psychiatric diagnosis made was delirium (30.6%) followed by psychotic spectrum disorders (11.6%).Department wise referrals were mostly from medical units (40%) followed by surgical units (11%).No psychiatric diagnosis was made in 42 cases (20%). CONCLUSION:Early diagnosis and intervention of psychiatric disorders in those having physical illnesses definitely hastens recovery and reduces morbidity and the period of stay at a hospital.
Authors: Ajagallay R K, Das S, Salankar H, Chanchlani R
Language: English
Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W2328304597