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Rev. chil. neuro-psiquiatr ; 55(1): 26-35, abr. 2017. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-844479

ABSTRACT

Introduction: The study aimed to characterize a sample of depressive patients who attend to Community Mental Health Centres (COSAM) in Santiago, regarding their sociodemographic and clinical characteristics and the associations among these variables. Method: 88 patients treated at 5 different COSAM in Santiago were assessed with self-report questionnaires regarding sociodemographic variables, severity of depressive symptoms (BDI), general and social functioning (OQ-45) and health-related quality of life (SF-36). Descriptive and correlational analyses were performed to describe sociodemographic and clinical features of the participants, and to address the associations between depressive symptomatology, general functioning and quality of life. Results: Participants were mostly women, with chronic and severe depressive symptoms and high frequency of comorbid physical illnesses, they presented reduced quality of life and impairments in general and social functioning. Female gender and a history of physical illness were significant predictors of the severity of depressive symptoms. The latter, in turn, showed moderate to high correlations with the different dimensions of general functioning and quality of life, especially with lack of vitality, impact of health and emotional problems in social life, work and daily activities and, the perception of an impaired mental health. Conclusion: Depressive disorders in patients treated at COSAM are highly limiting and are associated with low quality of life. The observed profile describes mainly women patients with severe chronic symptoms, in whom physical, emotional and personality vulnerabilities are intertwined, suggesting the need for an articulated approach to physical and mental health and therapeutic resources considering these characteristics.


Este estudio describe características sociodemográficas y clínicas en una muestra de pacientes depresivos atendidos en Centros Comunitarios de Salud Mental (COSAM) en Santiago, y explora asociaciones entre estas variables. 88 pacientes consultantes en 5 COSAM fueron evaluados mediante cuestionarios de auto-reporte, respecto a variables sociodemográficas, severidad de los síntomas depresivos (BDI), funcionamiento general y social (OQ-45) y calidad de vida (SF-36). Se realizaron análisis descriptivos y correlacionales para describir características sociodemográficas y clínicas, y estudiar las asociaciones entre variables sociodemográficas y gravedad de la sintomatología depresiva, y entre esta última y el funcionamiento general y calidad de vida. Los participantes fueron mayoritariamente mujeres, con síntomas depresivos crónicos y severos, y alta frecuencia de comorbilidad médica. Presentaron disminución de su calidad de vida y alteraciones en el funcionamiento general y social. Sexo femenino e historia de enfermedad física fueron predictores significativos de gravedad de los síntomas depresivos. Estos, a su vez, mostraron correlaciones significativas con diferentes dimensiones del funcionamiento general y la calidad de vida, especialmente con la falta de vitalidad, impacto de la salud y problemas emocionales en la vida social, trabajo y actividades cotidianas, y percepción de una salud mental deteriorada. Los trastornos depresivos en pacientes atendidos en COSAM son altamente limitantes y están asociados a una baja calidad de vida. El perfil observado describe principalmente mujeres, con sintomatología severa y crónica, en la que se entrelazan vulnerabilidades físicas, emocionales y de personalidad, lo que sugiere la necesidad de un enfoque articulado de la salud física y mental y recursos terapéuticos que consideren estas características.


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Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Young Adult , Community Mental Health Centers/statistics & numerical data , Depressive Disorder/epidemiology , Chile/epidemiology , Cross-Sectional Studies , Depressive Disorder/etiology , Educational Status , Marital Status , Quality of Life , Regression Analysis , Self Report , Severity of Illness Index , Surveys and Questionnaires
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Rev. ANACEM (Impresa) ; 4(2): 68-72, dic. 2010. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-618832

ABSTRACT

Objetivo: Describir las deserciones (DS) de pacientes infantiles y adolescentes en un centro comunitario de salud mental. Pacientes y Método: Estudio descriptivo y retrospectivo realizado en el Centro Comunitario de Salud Mental de la Comuna de Quinta Normal (COSAM). Se revisaron un total de 816 fichas clínicas (FC entre Enero del 2006 y Diciembre del 2007, de éstas, 222 fichas corresponden a menores de 18 años, de los cuales 27,2 por ciento son niños y 13,5 por ciento adolescentes. Se registraron aspectos demográficos generales, diagnóstico y acciones realizadas, seleccionando aquellas de pacientes con DS. Resultados: De la totalidad DS, un 35,5 por ciento son infantiles y 13,9 por ciento adolescentes. La mayor cantidad de consultas se presentó en la población masculina siendo un 58 por ciento. El lugar de procedencia más frecuente correspondió a atención primaria (51,4 por ciento) y el principal motivo de consulta a los problemas conductuales con 44,8 por ciento. Se encontraron casos sin registro en el motivo de derivación en un 48 por ciento, diagnóstico de referencia en un 28,8 por ciento y en los diagnósticos por COSAM un 11 por ciento. Discusión: Es importante recalcar el alto porcentaje de pacientes que poseen un “no registrado” en el motivo de derivación, diagnóstico de referencia y diagnóstico COSAM. Además, considerando que la mayoría de los pacientes son derivados de la atención primaria, se concluye que las políticas de intervención se deben basar en un correcto manejo de ésta, primer eslabón en la atención de salud.


Objective: Describe infantile and teen patient drop outs (DS) at a community mental health center. Patients and Methods: Descriptive and retrospective study made at the Community Mental Health Center of Quinta Normal (COSAM). 816 medical records were reviewed between january, 2006 and December, 2007, 222 of these med records belonged to under age patients, 27,2 percent were children and 13,5 percent teenagers. General demographic aspects, diagnosis and therapeutic actions were registered, choosing those patients with DS. Results: 35,5 percent of DS were infants and 13,9 percent were teenagers. The male population had the major rate of consultation with a 58 percent. Primary care was the most frequent place of origin (51,4 percent) and the main reason of consultation was because of behavioral problems with 44,8 percent. Out of all the main reason of derivation 48 percent of patients had a non registered diagnosis, 28,8 percent of patients had a non registered reference diagnosis and 11 percent of patients that came from COSAM had a non registered diagnosis. Discussion: It’s important to highlight that number of patients that had a “non registered”diagnosis in their reason of referral, reference diagnosis and COSAM´s diagnose. Considering that most patients are referred from primary care, the policies of intervention must be basedon a correct management from primary care, the first link at the health’s attention.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Adolescent , Female , Child , Community Mental Health Centers/statistics & numerical data , Patient Dropouts/statistics & numerical data , Mental Disorders/epidemiology , Attitude to Health , Chile , Comorbidity , Psychiatry , Retrospective Studies , Referral and Consultation
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P. R. health sci. j ; 22(1): 89-91, Mar. 2003.
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-356198

ABSTRACT

Youth violence is a serious public health problem, described by the Surgeon General's Report on Youth Violence (2001). Homicide is the second cause of death for the 15-24 age population in the USA and Puerto Rico; intentional injuries also result in significant morbidity. Youth are at greater risk of being victims than perpetrators of violence. African American and Hispanic youth are at particular risk. Effective, community-based initiatives to prevent youth violence are necessary to interrupt the cycle of violence. In 2000, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the Department of Health and Human Services awarded grants to establish ten Academic Centers of Excellence for Youth Violence Prevention. This article describes the development of the Center for Hispanic Youth Violence Prevention, of the FILIUS Institute of the University of Puerto Rico.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Adolescent Behavior , Community Mental Health Centers/organization & administration , Hispanic or Latino , Universities/organization & administration , Firearms/statistics & numerical data , Program Evaluation , Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. , Curriculum , Community Mental Health Centers/statistics & numerical data , Community Mental Health Centers , Data Collection , Depression/epidemiology , United States/epidemiology , Hispanic or Latino/psychology , Homicide/statistics & numerical data , Puerto Rico/epidemiology , Suicide, Attempted/statistics & numerical data
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Cuad. méd.-soc. (Santiago de Chile) ; 39(3/4): 48-55, sept.-dic. 1998. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-243952

ABSTRACT

El presente artículo describe la experiencia de trabajo del Centro Comunitario de Salud Mental Familiar de Melipilla a partir de 1996, a través de la descripción del contexto de la experiencia, su modelo operativo y los programas en funcionamiento. Finalmente se comenta la normativa técnica actual de servicios de salud mental y psiquiatría en relación a los Centros Comunitario de Salud Mental Familiar


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Community Mental Health Centers/statistics & numerical data , Family Therapy , Alcoholism/therapy , Community Mental Health Centers , Community Mental Health Centers/organization & administration , Community Mental Health Centers/standards , Disabled Persons , Domestic Violence , Child Abuse/therapy , Patient Care Team , Preventive Health Services , Risk Groups , Affective Symptoms/therapy
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