A Multicentric Study on the Pattern and Clinical Profile of Inpatient Consultation- Liaison Psychiatry Referrals in Tertiary Care Hospitals in Ahmedabad
Observational study estimates psychiatric morbidity and diagnoses in hospital referrals, indicating areas for intervention.
Key Points
The study aims to assess the prevalence and types of psychiatric illnesses among patients referred for psychiatry consultation in tertiary care hospitals.
Observational cross-sectional study involving 750 patients from three institutes.
Data collection from May 20 to December 30, 2024, using clinical interviews and diagnostic criteria.
Assessment of sociodemographic details and psychiatric symptoms using a clinical questionnaire.
Psychiatric morbidity was high at 84.13%, with 15.87% having no psychopathology.
Delirium was the most common diagnosis at 22.4%, and low mood was the most frequent reason for referral at 29%.
Pharmacotherapy was provided to 85.7% of patients, while 17.6% received psychotherapy.