[Implementation of a protocol for neuropsychiatric disease surveillance in a general hospital]. / Implementación de un sistema protocolizado de pesquisa temprana de patología psiquiátrica en un hospital general. Protocolo de Vigilancia Neuropsiquiátrica (VNP): avanzando hacia un modelo de psiquiatría de enlace proactivo.
Rev Med Chil
; 150(4): 415-423, 2022 Apr.
Article
in Spanish
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2055645
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The COVID-19 pandemic increased the incidence of neuropsychiatric diseases. Proactive models of consultation-liaison psychiatry (CLP-p) could play a key role in the prevention and management of these diseases in a general hospital.AIM:
To develop a protocol for implementing screening tools for neuropsychiatric symptoms in routine clinical practice. MATERIAL ANDMETHODS:
Elements of the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) model were used to modify the Neuropsychiatric Surveillance protocol implemented at a clinical hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic by members of the hospital's CLP team.RESULTS:
A flowchart for active follow-up of neuropsychiatric symptoms during hospitalization is presented, with sequential management and referral flows, accompanied by suggestions for pre-discharge evaluation to define continuity of care actions. The COSMOS tool is also presented, designed for the detection of risk factors and actions for the prevention of neuropsychiatric diseases in general hospitals.CONCLUSIONS:
The neuropsychiatric surveillance protocol facilitates early and timely interventions and establishes criteria for the continuity of post-discharge care. These changes could improve the quality of care in general hospitals and reduce the gap between mental and physical health.
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Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
COVID-19
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Hospitals, General
Type of study:
Cohort study
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Diagnostic study
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Experimental Studies
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
Topics:
Long Covid
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Spanish
Journal:
Rev Med Chil
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
S0034-98872022000400415
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