A study of disability in psychiatric patients
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| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-183833
ABSTRACT
Background:
Disability associated with mental illness is a major contributor to the global burden of diseases, accountingfor 25% of total disability and 16% of total burden as reported by World Health Organisation (WHO).Aim:
To assess and compare the level of disability in various psychiatric disorders.Methods:
A semi structured interview consisting of socio demographic details, and the Indian Disability Evaluationand Assessment Scale (IDEAS) were used to assess the level of disability among patients attending the psychiatricout- patient department.Results:
Majority of the sample had mild and moderate disability.Conclusion:
Appropriate intervention programmes of management and rehabilitation can improve the outcome.
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Index:
IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Type of study:
Qualitative research
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
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