scholarly journals Epidemiology of mental disorders in the North Banat region

2003 ◽  
Vol 56 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 22-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jaroslava Hovan-Somborac ◽  
Branislav Hacko
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Care Program ◽  
Medical Problem ◽  
The North ◽  
Care Approach ◽  
Organic Psychoses ◽  
Neural Disorders ◽  
Comprehensive Measurement

Introduction Mental disorders are recognized as a significant socio-medical problem within WHO European Region with prevalence of 5%. They constantly have an increasing rate and comprise series of pathologies including neuroses and psychosocial pathologies, organic psychoses and neural disorders. Over the past decade, as a result of crisis, enhancement of mental disorders has been established in our population. The objective of this paper was to analyze occurrence and epidemiology of mental disorders in adult population of the North Banat region in the period from 1997 to 2000. Methodology We performed a comprehensive measurement and analysis of registered morbidity using official statistics issued by departments of general practitioners Results and discussion We analyzed registered morbidity in 6 health centers and established that neural-, stress- and somatotropic disorders make 3-7% of general morbidity in regard to 10 most frequent groups of illnesses Prevalence of mental disorders differs in the examined region, but not significantly. We assume that this is the result of different approaches to this problem by physicians who establish the diagnosis. Conclusion As our current research shows, mental disorders had a slight increasing during the last five years. Difference regarding health care approach is apparent, as well. We propose a health care program for mental health of the entire population as well aw appropriate education of health professionals.

scholarly journals Multiple Sclerosis and Pregnancy: A Comparison Study

2013 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. 590-596 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sura Alwan ◽  
Magdalena Dybalski ◽  
Irene M. Yee ◽  
Talitha M. Greenwood ◽  
Elaine Roger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Health Care Systems ◽  
Care Program ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Research Committee ◽  
The North ◽  
Reproductive Decision Making ◽  
Care Systems

Abstract:Objective:To determine whether different health care systems may affect reproductive decision-making among patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), we describe the reproductive practices and attitudes of Canadian MS patients ascertained from the multidisciplinary MS Clinic at Hôpital Notre-Dame in Montreal, Quebec (NDMSC), in comparison to those of matched American selfregistrants from the database of the North American Research Committee on Multiple Sclerosis (NARCOMS).Methods:A total of 665 self-administered questionnaires on reproductive practices were sent out to eligible attendees attending the NDMSC. The short questionnaires were completed and returned to the authors in an anonymous format for analysis.Results:A total of 459 completed questionnaires were returned. The majority of NDMSC respondents (72.5%) and NARCOMS subset (75.2% females), did not encounter a pregnancy following diagnosis of MS. The most common MS-related reason for this decision was “symptoms interfering with parenting” (75.0% for the NDMSC, 72.6% for the NARCOMS). The most commonly reported non-MS-related reason was “a completed family” by the time of diagnosis in both the NDMSC and NARCOMS subset (58.0%, 40.4%, respectively). Concerns about financial issues both related and unrelated to MS were also commonly reported by males and females in both cohorts but significantly more so among the NARCOMS participants.Conclusion:These results indicate that reproductive decisions of MS patients are highly affected by their illness and its associated disability, regardless of the available health care program. Health care providers should discuss their patients' reproductive needs and perceptions to help them make more informed decisions.

scholarly journals Religiosity and mental health as aspects of comprehensiveness in care

2022 ◽  
Vol 75 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dalila de Alcântara Martins ◽  
Prisca Dara Lunieres Pêgas Coêlho ◽  
Sandra Greice Becker ◽  
Alaidistania Aparecida Ferreira ◽  
Maria Luiza Carvalho de Oliveira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Critical Analysis ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Comprehensive Care ◽  
Health It ◽  
Qualitative Synthesis ◽  
Care Approach

ABSTRACT Objective: to understand how religiosity can influence the health of individuals diagnosed with mental disorders, based on comprehensive care. Methods: this is an integrative literature review, with the inclusion of articles in Portuguese, English and Spanish, between 2010 and 2018. Results: the critical analysis and qualitative synthesis of the 24 selected studies were categorized into two subtopics: The influence of religiosity in promoting comprehensive mental health care; Mental health versus religiosity: influencing conditions for effective access to comprehensive care. Final considerations: a positive influence of religiosity was identified in the lives of individuals diagnosed with mental disorders; however, evidence shows that health teams do not feel comfortable and prepared to work with religiosity as an expression of spirituality. This being one of the dimensional aspects of health, it can be inferred, on the results, the existence of this gap in the comprehensive care approach.

Primary Health Care and the ICD-11

2013 ◽  
Vol 10 (01) ◽  
pp. 33-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Klinkman ◽  
D. Goldberg
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Medical Care ◽  
Special Needs ◽  
Field Trials ◽  
Primary Medical Care ◽  
Dsm 5 ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Icd 10

SummaryThis paper describes the necessity of adapting the major classifications of mental disorders exemplified by the ICD-11 and the DSM-5 for the special needs of primary medical care. An earlier version of the classification – the ICD-10-PHC – is described, and the process of adapting it is described in detail. The new 28 item version of the classification is described, and the procedures to be adopted in the Field Trials to be held during 2013 are set out, together with the specific problems these field trials will address.

Clinical and epidemiological characteristics of chickenpox in the adult population at the present stage

2020 ◽  
pp. 17-24
Author(s):  
Ekaterina Peredelskaya ◽  
Tatyana Safyanova ◽  
Mikhail Druchanov
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Final Diagnosis ◽  
Health Care Institution ◽  
Federal State ◽  
Economic Damage ◽  
Clinical Hospital ◽  
Care Institution ◽  
High Level ◽  
Epidemiological Characteristics

Chickenpox is an urgent problem, as it is widely spread with a high level of morbidity and an increasing share in the structure of the General infectious pathology with significant economic damage. The aim of the study is to study the epidemiological and clinical features of chickenpox in adults hospitalized in Krai government-owned publicy funded health care institution «City clinical hospital No. 5, Barnaul» for the period 2008‑2018. Content analysis included statistical reporting forms No. 2 of Federal state statistical supervision «Data on infectious and parasitic diseases» in the city of Barnaul during the period 2008‑2018 of medical archival documents adult infectious Department Krai government-owned publicy funded health care institution «City clinical hospital №5, Barnaul» for the same period. Data processing was performed using calculation of intensive and extensive indicators, calculation of the arithmetic mean (X) and standard error of the average (m). Calculations were made using the STATISTICA-10 program. Consistently high rates were recorded, with an average of 64.32 ± 3.46 per 100,000 population. The percentage of hospitalized adults averaged 18.5% during the study period. Adults aged 18‑30 were more likely to be admitted to the hospital (90.3%); 41.6% were students. Adults with moderate severity were hospitalized more often (70.6%); 7 patients (1.3%) had complications: aphthous stomatitis (3 cases), pustulosis (2 cases), and pneumonia (2 cases). Patients with severe severity of the disease accounted for 2.4%, the premorbid background was burdened in 48% (HIV infection, tuberculosis). In 35% of patients with severe severity, the final diagnosis of Herpes zoster was made, all patients older than 40 years, stayed in the hospital for 20‑25 days.

The economic burden of vertigo and dizziness in the United States

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Jeremy S. Ruthberg ◽  
Chandruganesh Rasendran ◽  
Armine Kocharyan ◽  
Sarah E. Mowry ◽  
Todd D. Otteson
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Economic Burden ◽  
Clinical Characteristics ◽  
Care Service ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Health Care Service ◽  
The United States ◽  
Medical Expenditures ◽  
Limited Information

BACKGROUND: Vertigo and dizziness are extremely common conditions in the adult population and therefore place a significant social and economic burden on both patients and the healthcare system. However, limited information is available for the economic burden of vertigo and dizziness across various health care settings. OBJECTIVE: Estimate the economic burden of vertigo and dizziness, controlling for demographic, socioeconomic, and clinical comorbidities. METHODS: A retrospective analysis of data from the Medical Expenditures Panel Survey (2007–2015) was performed to analyze individuals with vertigo or dizziness from a nationally representative sample of the United States. Participants were included via self-reported data and International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision Clinical Modification codes. A cross-validated 2-component generalized linear model was utilized to assess vertigo and dizziness expenditures across demographic, socioeconomic and clinical characteristics while controlling for covariates. Costs and utilization across various health care service sectors, including inpatient, outpatient, emergency department, home health, and prescription medications were evaluated. RESULTS: Of 221,273 patients over 18 years, 5,275 (66% female, 34% male) reported either vertigo or dizziness during 2007–2015. More patients with vertigo or dizziness were female, older, non-Hispanic Caucasian, publicly insured, and had significant clinical comorbidities compared to patients without either condition. Furthermore, each of these demographic, socioeconomic, and clinical characteristics lead to significantly elevated costs due to having these conditions for patients. Significantly higher medical expenditures and utilization across various healthcare sectors were associated with vertigo or dizziness (p <  0.001). The mean incremental annual healthcare expenditure directly associated with vertigo or dizziness was $2,658.73 (95% CI: 1868.79, 3385.66) after controlling for socioeconomic and demographic characteristics. Total annual medical expenditures for patients with dizziness or vertigo was $48.1 billion. CONCLUSION: Vertigo and dizziness lead to substantial expenses for patients across various healthcare settings. Determining how to limit costs and improve the delivery of care for these patients is of the utmost importance given the severe morbidity, disruption to daily living, and major socioeconomic burden associated with these conditions.

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