Evaluación clínica y social de pacientes depresivos en un programa de Hospital de Día Psicogeriátrico / Clinical and social evaluation of depressed patients in a Psychogeriatric Day Hospital program

Fundamento. El objetivo de este estudio fue identificar los problemas de los pacientes con sintomatología depresiva grave (GDS >9) mediante la escala HoNOS65+, evaluar la efectividad de un programa de hospitalización parcial para reducir los síntomas depresivos graves a GDS ≤ 9, e identificar los predictores de respuesta. Material y métodos. Estudio pre-post de pacientes con sintomatología depresiva grave tratados en el Hospital de Día Psicogeriátrico (HDPG) de Pamplona (España) entre 2013 y 2020. Se compararon las puntuaciones obtenidas en las escalas HoNOS65+, MMSE, GDS, BARTHEL, ALSAR y COTE al ingreso y al alta, y se determinaron los factores pronósticos de no mejora. Resultados. El 75,3% de los 81 pacientes fueron mujeres, con edad media 69,9 años (rango: 57-88). Al alta, la sintomatología depresiva grave se mantuvo en el 25,9% de los pacientes, los cuales mejoraron significativamente en las escalas HoNOS65+ total y COTE, pero mantuvieron los problemas de deterioro físico e incrementaron los cognitivos. Los pacientes con GDS ≤ 9 al alta redujeron significativamente los problemas presentados al ingreso, excepto el nivel de dependencia (Barthel). Al ingreso, los pacientes que no mejorarán mostraron mayores puntuaciones en sintomatología depresiva (GDS) y en problemas conductuales y sociales (HoNOS65+); las tres variables fueron predictores independientes de no mejora de la sintomatología depresiva grave. Conclusiones. El programa del HDPG impactó positivamente en los pacientes mayores con sintomatología depresiva grave. La mejoría clínica y social alcanzada apoya el formato de HDPG como una alternativa adecuada para la atención de estos pacientes.(AU)

Background. The aim of this study was to identify the problems of patients with severe depressive symptoms (GDS>9) according to the HoNOS+65 scale, to evaluate the effectiveness of a partial hospitalization program to reduce severe depressive symptoms, and to identify independent predictors. Methods. Pre-post study of patients with depression treated at the psychogeriatric Day Hospital (HDPG) of Pamplona (Spain). The scores obtained on the HoNOS+65, MMSE, GDS, BARTHEL, ALSAR, and COTE scales were compared at admission and discharge, and the prognostic factors for no improvement of severe depressive symptoms were determined. Results. The 75.3% of the 81 patients were women, with a mean age of 69.9 years (range: 57-88). At discharge, severe depressive symptoms only remained for 25.9%, who significantly improved on the HoNOS+65 total and COTE scales while problems of physical deterioration were maintained and cognitive ones increased. Patients with GDS <9 at discharge showed significant reductions in all the problems presented at admisión, except for the level of dependency (Barthel). On admission, the patiens who did not improve showed more severe despressive symptoms and greater behavioral and social problems: the three variables were independent predictors for no improvement of severe depressive symptoms. Conclusions. The HDPG program had a positive impact on patients with severe depressive symptoms. The clinical and social improvement achieved supports the HDPG format as an adequate alternative for the care of elderly patients with severe depressive symptoms.(AU)

Diferencias en la efectividad clínica y funcional, entre trastornos psiquiátricos, de un hospital de día psiquiátrico de agudos para pacientes con enfermedad mental aguda / Differences between psychiatric disorders in the clinical and functional effectiveness of an acute psychiatric day hospital, for acutely ill psychiatric patients

Introducción: El tratamiento intensivo y agudo en unidades psiquiátricas de ingreso a tiempo parcial puede representar una alternativa eficaz a los ingresos hospitalarios a tiempo completo. Sin embargo, existe evidencia que indica que estos dispositivos podrían no ser igualmente eficaces para todos los trastornos psiquiátricos.El objetivo primario del estudio fue explorar las diferencias entre los principales grupos de diagnóstico psiquiátrico en la efectividad de un programa de hospitalización parcial aguda, así como identificar predictores de respuesta al tratamiento.Material y métodosEl estudio se realizó en un hospital psiquiátrico de día. La gravedad clínica se evaluó mediante las escalas BPRS, CGI y HoNOS. También se recogieron variables sociodemográficas. Los pacientes se agruparon en 4grupos diagnósticos amplios (psicosis no afectiva, bipolar, depresión, trastornos de la personalidad).ResultadosSe seleccionó a 331 participantes, 115 de los cuales (34,7%) fueron diagnosticados de psicosis no afectiva, 97 (28,3%) de trastorno bipolar, 92 (27,8%) de trastorno afectivo y 27 (8,2%) de trastorno de personalidad. Los pacientes con trastorno bipolar mostraron una mayor mejoría BPRS (F = 5,30; p = 0,001) y CGI (F = 8,78; p < 0,001) que aquellos que presentaban psicosis o trastorno depresivo. Estancias más prolongadas en el hospital de día y una mayor gravedad inicial (BPRS) fueron factores predictores de buena respuesta. La tasa de reingreso en unidad psiquiátrica a los 30 días del alta fue del 3% y del 11,8% en los siguientes 6 meses.ConclusionesEl cuidado intensivo en una unidad psiquiátrica de día es factible y eficaz para los pacientes con un trastorno mental agudo. Sin embargo, esta eficacia difiere entre los grupos de diagnóstico. (AU)

Introduction: Intensive treatment in acute day-care psychiatric units may represent an efficient alternative to inpatient care. However, there is evidence suggesting that this clinical resource may not be equally effective for every psychiatric disorder.The primary aim of this study was to explore differences between main psychiatric diagnostic groups, in the effectiveness of an acute partial hospitalization program. And, to identify predictors of treatment response.Material and methodsThe study was conducted at an acute psychiatric day hospital. Clinical severity was assessed using BPRS, CGI, and the HoNOS scales. Main socio-demographic variables were also recorded. Patients were clustered into 4wide diagnostic groups (i.e.: non-affective psychosis; bipolar; depressive; and personality disorders) to facilitate statistical analyses.ResultsA total of 331 participants were recruited, 115 of whom (34.7%) were diagnosed with non-affective psychosis, 97 (28.3%) with bipolar disorder, 92 (27.8%) with affective disorder, and 27 (8.2%) with personality disorder. Patients with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder showed greater improvement in BPRS (F=5.30; P=0.001) and CGI (F=8.78; P<0.001) than those suffering from psychosis or depressive disorder. Longer length of stay in the day-hospital, and greater baseline BPRS severity, were identified as predictors of good clinical response. Thirty-day readmission rate was 3%; at long-term (6 months after discharge) only 11.8% (N=39) of patients were re-admitted to a psychiatric hospitalization unit, and no differences were observed between diagnostic groups.ConclusionsIntensive care in an acute psychiatric day hospital is feasible and effective for patients suffering from an acute mental disorder. However, this effectiveness differs between diagnostic groups. (AU)

Differences between psychiatric disorders in the clinical and functional effectiveness of an acute psychiatric day hospital, for acutely ill psychiatric patients. / Diferencias en la efectividad clínica y funcional, entre trastornos psiquiátricos, de un hospital de día psiquiátrico de agudos para pacientes con enfermedad mental aguda.

INTRODUCTION: Intensive treatment in acute day-care psychiatric units may represent an efficient alternative to inpatient care. However, there is evidence suggesting that this clinical resource may not be equally effective for every psychiatric disorder. The primary aim of this study was to explore differences between main psychiatric diagnostic groups, in the effectiveness of an acute partial hospitalization program. And, to identify predictors of treatment response. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The study was conducted at an acute psychiatric day hospital. Clinical severity was assessed using BPRS, CGI, and the HoNOS scales. Main socio-demographic variables were also recorded. Patients were clustered into 4wide diagnostic groups (i.e.: non-affective psychosis; bipolar; depressive; and personality disorders) to facilitate statistical analyses. RESULTS: A total of 331 participants were recruited, 115 of whom (34.7%) were diagnosed with non-affective psychosis, 97 (28.3%) with bipolar disorder, 92 (27.8%) with affective disorder, and 27 (8.2%) with personality disorder. Patients with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder showed greater improvement in BPRS (F=5.30; P=0.001) and CGI (F=8.78; P<0.001) than those suffering from psychosis or depressive disorder. Longer length of stay in the day-hospital, and greater baseline BPRS severity, were identified as predictors of good clinical response. Thirty-day readmission rate was 3%; at long-term (6 months after discharge) only 11.8% (N=39) of patients were re-admitted to a psychiatric hospitalization unit, and no differences were observed between diagnostic groups. CONCLUSIONS: Intensive care in an acute psychiatric day hospital is feasible and effective for patients suffering from an acute mental disorder. However, this effectiveness differs between diagnostic groups.