Psychiatric Referrals in a Multidisciplinary Teaching Hospital
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 2
Abstract
Background:There is a dearth of studies which have focused on consultation-liaison psychiatry in India.. Data from the previous studies have suggested that the referral rates in India are very low considering the higher psychiatric morbidity rates. Objectives:The aim of the study is to assess the magnitude and the pattern of Psychiatric referrals and to find out the scope and difficulties of Consultation Liaisons. Materials and Methods: All inpatient referred to Psychiatry department over a period of one year (i.e. April 2014-March 2015). The data were taken and analysed in terms of socio-demographic characters, referring unit, reasons for referral and psychiatric diagnosis. Results:A total of 191 inpatients were referred for psychiatric opinion comprising 0.40% of total indoor admission. 102 (53.4%) referrals were from Medicine and related specialities followed by Surgery and related Specialities (19.89%). The commonest reason for referrals was irrelevant talks and other Psychotic features (29.84%), followed by Deliberate Self Harm and attempted suicide (20.41%), however the most common final diagnosis was Substance Use Disorder (30.36%) followed by Mood Disorder (20.41%). Male consist of 58.11% and majority of the referred patient belongs to Middle socio-economic status.
Authors and Affiliations
Senilo Magh, Lalhriatpuia . , Sahana N, Laishram Chingkheileima, N Heramani Singh
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