Psychological Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Associated Lockdown on Outpatients With Psychiatric Illness: A Cross-Sectional Study.
Prim Care Companion CNS Disord
; 24(5)2022 Sep 15.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-36126919
ABSTRACT
Objective:
To explore the psychological impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and associated lockdown on patients with psychiatric illness.Methods:
An online survey-based cross-sectional study was conducted among patients receiving follow-up treatment at a tertiary care center from January to March 2020. The data were collected using a questionnaire about the possible challenges in 3 broad areas treatment-related challenges, psychosocial difficulties, and concerns related to COVID-19.Results:
The majority of patients (72.6%) reported a positive impact due to the increased availability of family support. Patients with depression and anxiety disorders (39.0%) experienced a more negative impact compared to those with psychotic disorders. Many of the psychiatric patients (22.6%) stopped medications and had difficulties accessing health services. Patients also experienced increased interpersonal conflict, sleep difficulties, and a surge in screen time.Conclusions:
The findings highlight the difficulties faced by patients with psychiatric illnesses and emphasize the importance of family cohesion during times of crisis.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
COVID-19
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Transtornos Mentais
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Prim Care Companion CNS Disord
Ano de publicação:
2022
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Índia
País de publicação:
EEUU
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ESTADOS UNIDOS
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ESTADOS UNIDOS DA AMERICA
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EUA
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UNITED STATES
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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US
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USA