Psychiatric assessment of leg fracture patients: a pilot study.
Int J Psychiatry Med
; 19(2): 145-54, 1989.
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| ID: mdl-2807737
ABSTRACT
Of 200 consecutively admitted leg fracture patients, 101 consented to be screened for psychopathology using the BSI and SMAST questionnaires. Probable cases of psychopathology were referred for diagnostic psychiatric evaluation. Of the participants, 80.2 percent were identified as possible psychiatric cases. Diagnostic evaluation revealed high prevalence of substance abuse (66.0%), depression (46.8%), and personality pathology (38.3%). Accident victims tended to be single young males. Accidents occurred mostly during leisure hours, and were often associated with alcohol use. Psychiatric assistance appears essential in the management of such patients. Psychiatrists need to be especially knowledgeable about chemical dependency, interpersonal issues and psychotherapy.
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Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Fracturas Óseas
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Traumatismos de la Pierna
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Risk_factors_studies
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int J Psychiatry Med
Año:
1989
Tipo del documento:
Article