Key result
Among patients treated for endocrine disease who were cured or in remission, 81% presented with at least one psychiatric or psychological diagnosis.
Population
146 endocrine patients, who were cured or in remission, evaluated in a university endocrine outpatient clinic.
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Persistent psychiatric burden after endocrine remission warrants clinical attention; leaves open whether screening or interventions improve outcomes.
Cross-Sectional (n=146)
No
A high prevalence of psychological distress (81%) persists in endocrine patients even after adequate treatment and remission, highlighting the need for biopsychosocial care.
Sonino et al. (2004) conducted a cross-sectional in Endocrine disease (n=146). Treated endocrine disease (cured or in remission) was evaluated on At least 1 psychiatric (DSM-IV) or psychological (DCPR) diagnosis. Among patients treated for endocrine disease who were cured or in remission, 81% presented with at least one psychiatric or psychological diagnosis.
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