STUDY OF ADJUSTMENT IN PATIENTS WITH INVOLUNTARY MOVEMENT DISORDERS
Journal Title: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 87
Abstract
BACKGROUND Adjustment disorder is a short-term maladaptive reaction to a psychosocial stressor. The reaction is more severe than would normally be expected and can result in significant impairment in social, occupational or academic functioning. MATERIALS AND METHODS This descriptive comparative study was conducted on patients with involuntary movements, categorised on basis of aetiology into involuntary movements due to psychotropic medication and involuntary movements due to neurological disorders. After consent, socio-demographic data was obtained. Instrumental daily activity living scale, work and social adjustment scale, general health questionnaire and abnormal involuntary movement scale were administered for all the patients to find out other related factors. RESULTS Patients with involuntary movements developed due to psychotropic medication has mean score of 2.70 on IADL and 28 on WSAS. Patients with involuntary movements developed due to neurological disorders, not due to psychotropic medication usage has mean score of 2.60 on IADL and 26 on WSAS. CONCLUSION The patients with involuntary movements were dependent. Their functioning was less and they had problems in adjusting to work and social situations, and had psychological disturbances. Both groups have adjustment problems and are strongly correlated with severity of involuntary movements than aetiology.
Authors and Affiliations
Rajendhar Soorineedu, Manoj Kumar P, Krishna Sahithi J, Dasika Sreekeerthi
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