A Study on Prevalence of Psychiatric Illness in Geriatric Population At A Teritiary Care Hospital.
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2018, Vol 17, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction: Elderly constitute rapidly growing proportion of our population. About 10-15% elderly have mental health problems Aim: To study the prevalence of psychiatric disorders in elderly persons attending the outpatients department in GHMC Method: Study was conducted in Out-Patients in GHMC over 6 months and total of 180 patients aged 60-years and above was enrolled. Based on analysis prevalence rates were obtained. Results: Among the 180 patients, female patients [50.55%] the male patients (49.37%) A majority of our patients were from the 60-70 years age group [82.00%] prevalence of illness was: Dementia – 56.11%psychosis – 16.66% mood disorders– 12.77%,GAD [1.66] others– 7.2% Conclusion: The study showed a high prevalence of dementia followed by psychosis, mood disorders in the elderly persons who attended GHMC
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. B. J. P. Mallika, Dr. K. Sarad, Dr. B. Pushyamisatya
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