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Psychological Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Associated Lockdown on Outpatients With Psychiatric Illness: A Cross-Sectional Study.
Gupta, Tanu; Swami, Mukesh Kumar; Choudhary, Swati; Khivsara, Archish; Suthar, Navratan; Nebhinani, Naresh; Gehlawat, Pratibha.
  • Gupta T; Department of Psychiatry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, India.
  • Swami MK; Corresponding author: Tanu Gupta, MPhil, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, India (drtanugupta2015@gmail.com).
  • Choudhary S; Department of Psychiatry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, India.
  • Khivsara A; Department of Psychiatry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, India.
  • Suthar N; Department of Psychiatry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, India.
  • Nebhinani N; Department of Psychiatry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, India.
  • Gehlawat P; Department of Psychiatry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, India.
Prim Care Companion CNS Disord ; 24(5)2022 Sep 15.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2040080
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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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 / Mental Disorders Type of study: Cohort study / Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Humans Language: English Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: PCC.22m03311

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 / Mental Disorders Type of study: Cohort study / Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Humans Language: English Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: PCC.22m03311