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Introducción. El síndrome de Rapunzel es una entidad infrecuente, que se presenta como un tricobezoar a causa de una aglomeración de cabello acumulado dentro del tracto gastrointestinal, por lo que simula otras patologías quirúrgicas. Caso clínico. Paciente femenina de 10 años de edad, con tricotilomanía y tricofagia, dolor abdominal y síntomas inespecíficos de obstrucción intestinal de ocho meses de evolución. Al examen físico se encontró abdomen con distensión y masa palpable en epigastrio y mesogastrio. La ecografía permitió hacer el diagnóstico de tricobezoar gástrico extendido hasta el intestino delgado, por lo que se llevó a cirugía para gastrotomía y se extrajo el tricobezoar, con evolución satisfactoria de la paciente. El abordaje integral permitió conocer la atadura sicológica por posible maltrato infantil. Resultado. La paciente tuvo una evolución satisfactoria y se dio egreso al quinto día de hospitalización. Actualmente se encuentra en seguimiento por sicología, siquiatría infantil y pediatría. Discusión. El caso clínico denota la importancia en reconocer situaciones de presentación infrecuente en pediatría, que puedan estar asociadas a alteraciones sicológicas o presunción de maltrato infantil y que se presenten como una condición orgánica recurrente que simule otras patologías abdominales frecuentes en la infancia. El retraso diagnóstico puede conducir a un desenlace no deseado con complicaciones. Conclusión. Se hace mandatorio el manejo integral del paciente pediátrico y aumentar la sensibilidad para reconocer situaciones de presunción de maltrato infantil, sobre todo en pacientes con una condición orgánica quirúrgica recurrente.
Introduction. Rapunzel syndrome is an uncommon condition that manifests as trichobezoars, which are hair bundles in the stomach or small intestine that can mimics other surgical illnesses. Multiple complications can arise from delayed diagnosis and treatment. Clinical case. A 10-year-old female patient with trichotillomania and trichophagia, with abdominal pain and nonspecific symptoms of intestinal obstruction of eight months of evolution. Physical examination revealed epigastric tenderness and a solid mass was palpable in the mesogastric and epigastric region. An abdominal ultrasound showed gastric trichobezoar that extended into the small intestine. A gastrotomy was performed and the trichobezoar was extracted with satisfactory evolution of the patient. The comprehensive approach allowed knowing the psychological bond due to possible child abuse. Results. The patient had a satisfactory evolution and was discharged on the fifth day of hospitalization. He is currently being monitored by psychology, child psychiatry and pediatrics. Discussion. This clinical case highlights the importance of recognizing situations that seldom present in pediatrics, which may have a psychological aspect due to the presumption of child abuse, and which present as a recurrent organic condition simulating other frequent abdominal pathologies in childhood; all of which may lead to an unwanted outcome due to diagnostic delay. Conclusion. The comprehensive management of the pediatric patient is mandatory to recognize situations of presumed child abuse, in the face of a recurrent surgical conditions.
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Humans , Trichotillomania , Bezoars , Duodenal Obstruction , Stomach , Child Psychiatry , Diagnosis, DifferentialABSTRACT
En este trabajo se realizó una revisión narrativa de los principales hallazgos en la literatura médica sobre las manifestaciones clínicas de la encefalitis autoinmune pediátrica (EAP) no mediada por anticuerpos anti receptor del ácido N-metil-D-aspartato (NMDAR). Las EAP que se destacaron se asocian con anticuerpos específicos como el complejo de canales de potasio dependiente de voltaje, la decarboxilasa del ácido glutámico, el receptor del ácido alfa-amino-3-hidroxi-5-metil-4-isoxazolpropiónico y el receptor ácido-gamma-aminobutírico. El diagnóstico de esta patología es un desafío en pediatría debido a la complejidad de las manifestaciones psiquiátricas y neurológicas generadas por la afectación de la corteza, el sistema límbico, el tallo cerebral, los ganglios basales y el cerebelo. A su vez, la comprensión de sus síntomas permite identificar la superposición en las presentaciones clínicas entre los diferentes tipos de EAP y el diagnóstico diferencial con otras enfermedades inflamatorias del cerebro, infecciones, enfermedades metabólicas y trastornos psiquiátricos. El conocimiento biomédico y la sospecha clínica de las EAP no NMDAR establece un campo de investigación que crece en neuropsiquiatría y favorece el diagnóstico y tratamiento de las encefalitis subdiagnosticadas.
This work presents a narrative review of the main findings in the medical literature on the clinical manifestations of pediatric autoimmune encephalitis (PAE) not mediated by anti-N-methyl-Daspartate acid receptor (NMDAR) antibodies. Prominent PAEs are associated with specific antibodies, such as the voltage-gated potassium channel complex, glutamic acid decarboxylase, alpha-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic acid receptor, and alpha-amino -3-hydroxy-5. -methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic acid receptor. -gamma-aminobutyric. Diagnosis of this pathology is a challenge in pediatrics due to the complexity of psychiatric and neurological manifestations generated by involvement of cortex, limbic system, brainstem, basal ganglia and cerebellum. In turn, understanding its symptoms allows identifying the overlap in clinical presentations between the different types of PAE and the differential diagnosis with other inflammatory diseases of the brain, infections, metabolic diseases and psychiatric disorders. Biomedical knowledge and clinical suspicion of non-NMDAR PAE establishes a growing field of research in neuropsychiatry and favors the diagnosis and treatment of underdiagnosed encephalitides.
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Introducción: Las urgencias psiquiátricas en la edad pediátrica constituyen un problema de salud pública. Objetivo: Describir las urgencias psiquiátricas y la conducta seguida, en el momento de su evaluación, en pacientes atendidos en consulta de urgencia. Métodos: Estudio observacional, descriptivo y transversal, en 340 pacientes examinados en el Hospital Pediátrico "Juan Manuel Márquez", de enero a abril de 2019. Se utilizó un instrumento validado en estudios anteriores y se realizó entrevista a pacientes y familiares. El procesamiento y análisis de los datos se realizó con el SPSS 21 y estadígrafos descriptivos. Para la comparación de frecuencias observadas y esperadas de una variable se empleó la prueba binomial, y la Ji-cuadrada, con una probabilidad de 0,5 por ciento. Resultados: El 53,8 por ciento de los pacientes declararon entre 15 y 19 años; 50,3 por ciento varones. El 61,2 por ciento presentaban antecedentes patológicos psiquiátricos y 40,3 por ciento procedía de medios familiares problemáticos. Entre los principales motivos de consulta destacaron la conducta suicida y el consumo de sustancias psicoactivas. El 25 por ciento de los pacientes requirió hospitalización, el resto se derivó a la atención ambulatoria. En más de 60 por ciento se utilizaron psicofármacos. Conclusiones: Predominaron en el estudio los adolescentes, masculinos, con antecedentes patológicos personales de enfermedad psiquiátrica, procedentes de medios familiares conflictivos, con diagnóstico de trastornos del comportamiento, conducta suicida, trastornos afectivos, psicosis y trastornos adictivos; entre estos últimos, se diagnosticó la patología dual. Solo la cuarta parte requirió hospitalización y en la mayoría se usaron psicofármacos (AU)
Introduction: Psychiatric emergencies in pediatric age constitute a public health problem. Objective: To describe the psychiatric emergencies and the behavior followed, at the time of their evaluation, in patients attended in an emergency consultation. Methods: Observational, descriptive and cross-sectional study in 340 patients examined at Juan Manuel Márquez Pediatric Hospital, from January to April 2019. An instrument validated in previous studies was used and interviews were conducted with patients and relatives. Data processing and analysis was performed with SPSS 21 and descriptive statistics were used. For the comparison of observed and expected frequencies of a variable, the binomial test and the Chi-square, with a probability of 0.5 percent were used. Results: 53.8 percent of patients were between 15 and 19 years old, and 50.3 percent were male. 61.2 percent had a psychiatric pathological history and 40.3 percent came from problematic family environments. Among the main reasons for consultation were suicidal behaviour and the consumption of psychoactive substances. 25 pecent of patients required hospitalization, the rest were referred to outpatient care. Psychotropic drugs were used in more than 60 percent. Conclusions: In the study predominated adolescents, males, with a personal pathological history of psychiatric illness, from conflictive family environments, diagnosed with behavioral disorders, suicidal behavior, affective disorders, psychosis and addictive disorders; among the latter, dual pathology was diagnosed. Only a quarter required hospitalization and most used psychotropic drugs(AU)
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Humans , Male , Female , Child , Adolescent , Emergencies/epidemiology , Psychotropic Drugs/therapeutic use , Epidemiology, Descriptive , Cross-Sectional Studies , Depressive Disorder/epidemiology , Suicidal Ideation , Observational Study , Ambulatory Care/methods , HospitalizationABSTRACT
Introdução: A prevalência de transtornos mentais na população pediátrica é presumida em 13,4%. Porém, apenas um em cada seis recebe tratamento apropriado, evidenciando a lacuna entre necessidade e acesso à assistência. Isso resulta em maior risco para situações de crise psicossocial, especialmente entre aqueles em situações de vulnerabilidade com acesso limitado a recursos de tratamento. Diante da diversidade de temas no cenário de urgência em psiquiatria da infância e adolescência (PIA), nosso estudo escolhe tópicos menos explorados, visando compreender fatores sociodemográficos que levam essa população ao serviço de urgência de PIA. Objetivos: Caracterização epidemiológica de queixa (irritabilidade e uso de substâncias), diagnóstico (Autismo) e população (adolescentes em medidas socioeducativas) pouco explorados num serviço de urgência de PIA. Métodos: Estudo transversal retrospectivo realizado pela análise de prontuários dos pacientes, de até 18 anos, atendidos no período de 01 de junho de 2017 a 31 de maio de 2018 na urgência de PIA de um serviço de Belo Horizonte. Resultados: Agressividade, agitação e irritabilidade foram as queixas mais comuns no atendimento de urgência. A irritabilidade esteve associada ao diagnóstico de transtorno de humor sem especificação no atendimento de urgência. Transtorno do Espectro Autista foi o único diagnóstico associado à busca de atendimento por irritabilidade, com taxa de primodiagnóstico de 23% e em idade tardia. O uso de maconha, cocaína e álcool foi comum entre os pacientes atendidos na urgência, e a depressão foi o diagnóstico mais relacionado ao uso de substâncias (SPA). 24,8% dos atendimentos com relato de uso de SPA envolviam adolescentes em medidas socioeducativas (SE). Estes, frequentemente relataram vivências traumáticas e maior chance de quadros de transtornos relacionados ao estresse, de conduta e por uso de SPA. Conclusões: Os achados reforçam a hipótese de que as unidades de urgência podem servir como ponto inicial de diagnóstico e acesso de crianças e adolescentes com transtornos mentais, destacando possíveis lacunas na atenção básica. As unidades de SE parecem precisar aprimorar a abordagem de questões ligadas ao uso de SPA. Compreender as características da população que frequenta a urgência de PIA permite debater estratégias para prevenção e tratamento de transtornos com impacto na rede de cuidados da infância e adolescência.
Introduction: The prevalence of mental disorders in the pediatric population is estimated at 13.4%. However, only one in every six individuals receives adequate treatment, highlighting the gap between necessity and access to care. This disparity results in an elevated risk for psychosocial crisis situations, particularly among those in vulnerable circumstances with limited access to treatment resources. Given the diversity of issues in the context of child and adolescent psychiatry (CAP) emergencies, our study focuses on less explored topics, aiming to comprehend the sociodemographic factors that lead this population to seek urgent care in CAP settings. Objectives: Epidemiological characterization of underexplored complaints (Irritability and Substance Use), diagnosis (Autism) and population (Adolescents imprisoned) in a CAP emergency service. Methods: Retrospective cross-sectional study conducted through the analysis of medical records of patients, up to 18 years, attended at the CAP emergency department of a facility in Belo Horizonte, during the period from June 1, 2017, to May 31, 2018. Results: Aggressiveness, agitation and irritability were the most frequent complaints in emergency care. Irritability was associated with the diagnosis of unspecified mood disorder in the clinical setting. Autism Spectrum Disorder was the only pre-existing diagnosis associated with seeking care due to irritability, with a first-diagnosis rate of 23%, occurring later in age. The use of marijuana, cocaine, and alcohol was prevalent among patients attending the emergency department, with depression being the diagnosis most closely linked to the substance use (SU). Among cases involving reported of SU, 24.8% involved adolescents within socio-educational measures (SE), who often reported traumatic experiences. This group also exhibited higher likelihood of stress-related disorders, conduct disorders, and SU-related conditions. Conclusions: The findings reinforce the hypothesis that emergency units can serve as an initial point of contact for children and adolescents with mental disorders, highlighting potential gaps in primary care. SE units demonstrated a need for improvement in addressing issues related to SU. By comprehending the population frequenting the CAP emergency department, it becomes possible to discuss strategies for the prevention and treatment of disorders with impacts on the childhood and adolescence care network.
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Autistic Disorder , Retrospective Studies , Adolescent , Emergency Services, Psychiatric , Health Vulnerability , Academic Dissertation , Recreational Drug UseABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Objective To investigate the clinical epidemiological characteristics of a large data set of visits to outpatient children mental health services in Brazil, as well as to identify relevant relationships between age, sex and three common mental disorders in childhood: pervasive developmental disorders, ADHD, and mild depressive disorders. Methods We extracted data from the Ambulatorial Information System (SIA) part of a public repository, Datasus, regarding child outpatient mental health services in Brazil, from 2008 to 2012. We performed an analysis of the number of visits per one hundred thousand inhabitants and further analyses with logistic regressions for ADHD (F90.0), Pervasive Developmental Disorders (F84.0-F84.9), and Mild Depressive Episode (F32.0) as outcomes, controlling for age, year of the visit, number of new CAPSI stratified by region. Results Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was the most common condition identified across the country. The analyses by region showed a high number of visits due to mental retardation in the Northeast and depressive episodes in the South. Regressions showed that older children are less likely to visit outpatient services with a diagnosis of ADHD (F90.0). Conclusions Our analysis shows the conditions which cause the most burden to the child psychiatry outpatient centers in Brazil and relevant differences between regions. This information has immediate use for the training of staff and allocation of resources in each region.
RESUMO Objetivo Investigar as características clínico-epidemiológicas, em uma grande base de dados, dos atendimentos ambulatoriais em saúde mental de crianças no Brasil e identificar relações relevantes entre idade, sexo e três transtornos mentais comuns na infância: transtorno invasivo do desenvolvimento, distúrbio da atividade e da atenção e transtorno depressivo leve. Métodos Extraímos dados públicos de atendimento ambulatorial de crianças no Brasil, oriundos do Sistema de Informação Ambulatorial (SIA), parte do sistema Datasus, de 2008 a 2012. Realizamos análises das taxas de atendimento por 100 mil habitantes e análises posteriores, com regressões logísticas, para transtorno de atenção e hiperatividade (F90.0), transtorno pervasivo do desenvolvimento (F84.0-F84.9) e transtorno depressivo leve (F32.0), controlando por idade e ano da consulta, e estratificando por região. Resultados Transtorno de atenção e hiperatividade foi a condição que mais gerou consultas em todo o país. Analisando por região, encontramos uma taxa elevada de visitas por retardo mental na região Nordeste e episódios depressivos leves na região Sul. As regressões mostraram que crianças mais velhas tinham menos probabilidade de ser consultadas por transtorno da atividade e da atenção (F90.0). Conclusões Nossas análises mostram os padrões das condições psiquiátricas que geram maior demanda nos serviços ambulatoriais de atendimento em psiquiatria infantil e as significativas diferenças regionais. Essas informações podem subsidiar agentes administrativos na tomada de decisão sobre alocação de recursos e treino de equipes em cada região.
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Introducción: a finales del año 2019 el mundo se enfrentó al SARS-CoV-2, coronavirus causante de la COVID-19 y declarada pandemia en marzo del 2020. En este contexto, los servicios de salud han necesitado reorganizar, diseñar estrategias o interrumpir sus servicios de rutina, y muchos dejaron de brindar atención a las personas en tratamiento contra enfermedades de salud mental y condiciones crónicas. Asimismo, muchos trabajadores de la salud que suelen brindar esta atención fueron redirigidos a la respuesta de COVID-19. Material y Métodos: se realizó un estudio observacional, descriptivo y transversal, con el objetivo de estudiar la percepción de los usuarios sobre el acompañamiento del Servicio de Salud Mental del Hospital Infantil Dr. Robert Reid Cabral durante la pandemia de la COVID-19, entre diciembre 2020 y marzo 2021. La población estuvo conformada por un total de 237 pacientes, de la cual un 19 % fue incluido en la investigación final. Discusión: más de la mitad de los usuarios del servicio de Salud Mental de nuestro Hospital percibió el acompañamiento recibido como bueno. Esto coincide con otros estudios internacionales que igualmente han utilizado herramientas como telesalud para mantener el contacto y la atención con los pacientes. No encontramos diferencias significativas en la cantidad de pacientes con contactos positivos confirmados entre sus convivientes y las alteraciones en los patrones de sueño, alimentación y conducta, en comparación con aquellos que no tuvieron un contacto positivo confirmado entre sus convivientes. Conclusiones: la oferta de acceso a servicios de salud a distancia resulta ser una buena alternativa para ofrecer a los pacientes y a sus familias, brindar una atención oportuna a los conflictos presentados, y, cuando es implementada apropiadamente, las familias beneficiadas perciben como bueno el servicio ofrecido.
Introduction: At the end of 2019, the world faced SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, declared a pandemic in March 2020. In this context, health services have needed to reorganize, design strategies or interrupt their services routine, and many stopped providing care to people being treated for mental health illnesses and chronic conditions. Additionally, many healthcare workers who typically provide this care were redirected to the COVID-19 response. Material and methods: An observational, descriptive and cross-sectional study was carried out, with the aim of studying the perception of users about the follow-up of the Mental Health Service of the Dr. Robert Reid Cabral Children's Hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic, between December 2020 and March 2021. The population consisted of a total of 237 patients, of which 19% were included in the final investigation. Discussion: More than half of the users of the Mental Health service of our Hospital perceived the accompaniment received as good. This coincides with other international studies that have also used tools such as telehealth to maintain contact and care with patients. A single review study recorded the perception of the users interviewed towards the remote mental health care service, where they qualify it, in general terms, as good, which coincides with our results. We found no significant differences in the number of patients with confirmed positive contacts between their partners and alterations in sleep, eating and behavior patterns, compared to those who did not have a confirmed positive contact between their partners. A single review study recorded the perception of the users interviewed towards the remote mental health care service, where they qualify it, in general terms, as good, which coincides with our results. Conclusions: The offer of access to remote health services turns out to be a good alternative to offer patients and their families, provide timely attention to the conflicts presented, and, when properly implemented, the beneficiary families perceive the offered service as good.
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Humans , Child , Child Psychiatry , COVID-19 , Telemedicine , Dominican Republic , Patient CareABSTRACT
Introdução: A pandemia causou modificações na organização do trabalho, onde os trabalhadores tiveram que buscar maneiras de se adaptarem a essa nova realidade, a qual pode ser desencadeadora de sofrimento perante a realização do cuidado a crianças e adolescentes que frequentam Centros de Atenção Psicossocial Infantojuvenis (CAPSi). Além disso, ainda há poucos estudos sobre os efeitos do trabalho na saúde mental dos profissionais que atuam nos CAPSi durante o atual cenário. Frente ao exposto questiona-se: "Quais são os fatores geradores de prazer e sofrimento no trabalho nos CAPSi frente à pandemia de COVID-19?" Objetivo: Analisar os fatores geradores de prazer e sofrimento de trabalhadores de um CAPSi de Porto Alegre no cuidado prestado a crianças e adolescentes frente à pandemia da COVID-19. Metodologia: Foi desenvolvida uma pesquisa do tipo estudo de caso de cunho qualitativo, com caráter exploratório-descritivo, utilizando-se o referencial da psicodinâmica do trabalho. O estudo foi realizado com 16 trabalhadores que atuam em um CAPSi do município de Porto Alegre. A coleta de dados ocorreu entre os meses de fevereiro à março de 2022 através de observação participante e entrevista semiestruturada. Resultados: Após análises dos dados emergiram três categorias: Fatores geradores de prazer no trabalho durante a pandemia, fatores geradores de sofrimento no trabalho durante a pandemia e estratégias defensivas utilizadas pelos trabalhadores: individuais e coletivas. Considerações finais: Acredita-se que esta pesquisa possa servir como subsídio para a elaboração e implementação de medidas preventivas para reduzir os agravos relacionados ao trabalho nos CAPSi, bem como para aperfeiçoar as condições laborais e promover melhoria na assistência prestada ao usuário durante a pandemia. O estudo pode contribuir ainda para a discussão sobre questões relacionadas à saúde do trabalhador dos CAPSi, na medida em que dá visibilidade ao sofrimento dessa categoria, contribuindo para o desencadeamento de um processo de reflexão sobre o tema.
Introduction: The pandemic caused changes in the organization of work, the workers had to look for ways to adapt to this new reality, that can trigger suffering in the face of the care provided to children and teenagers who are treated at the Psychosocial Care Center for Children and Adolescents (CAPSi). In addition, there are still few studies on the effects of work on the mental health of professionals working at CAPSi during the current scenario. In view of the above, the following question are posed: "What are the factors that generate pleasure and suffering at work in CAPSi in face of the COVID-19 pandemic?". Objective: Analyze the factors that generate pleasure and suffering of workers at CAPSi in Porto Alegre in the care provided to children and adolescents in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Methodology: A qualitative case study research was developed, with an exploratory- descriptive character, based on the work psychodynamics. The study was carried out with 16 workers who work in a CAPSi in Porto Alegre. Data collection was carried out by semi-structured interviews and participant observation between February and March 2022. Results: Three categories met: pleasure at work during the pandemic, suffering at work during the pandemic and defensive strategies category: individual and collective. Final considerations: It is believed that this research can serve as a subsidy for the elaboration and implementation of preventive measures to reduce work-related injuries in CAPSi, as well as to improve working conditions and promote improvement in the assistance provided for the users during the pandemic. The study can be used for discussion on issues related to the health of CAPSi workers, as it gives visibility to the suffering category, also triggering a process of reflection on the subject.
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NursingABSTRACT
RESUMEN La condición neurológica definida por la aparición de alteraciones en la percepción, usualmente interpretada como fenómenos extraños de metamorfosis y despersonalización, se reconoce como síndrome de Alicia en el país de las maravillas. Se presenta el caso de una paciente femenina de 9 años de edad, con el diagnóstico de síndrome de Alicia en el país de las maravillas secundario a medicación crónica con montelukast. El diagnóstico del síndrome psiquiátrico se realizó teniendo en consideración los antecedentes patológicos personales y el examen físico. El síndrome de Alicia en el país de las maravillas tiene un carácter benigno, sumamente infrecuente, y aunque su etiología no es del todo conocida, su aparición como reacción adversa a medicamentos es una opción que debe ser siempre considerada por el médico actuante (AU).
ABSTRACT The neurological condition defined by the appearance of alterations in perception usually interpreted as strange phenomena of metamorphosis and depersonalization is recognized as Alice in wonderland syndrome. The case of a 9-year-old female patient is presented, with the diagnosis of Alice in Wonderland syndrome secondary to chronic medication with montelukast. The diagnosis of the psychiatric syndrome was made taking into account personal pathological history and physical examination. Alice in Wonderland syndrome has a benign, extremely rare character and although its etiology is not fully known, its appearance, as an adverse reaction to medications, is an option that should always be considered by the acting physician (AU).
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Humans , Male , Female , Child , Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions/complications , Alice in Wonderland Syndrome/chemically induced , Asthma/drug therapy , Case Reports , Child , Child Psychiatry/methods , Child Psychiatry/standards , Alice in Wonderland Syndrome/diagnosis , Alice in Wonderland Syndrome/etiology , Alice in Wonderland Syndrome/pathology , Alice in Wonderland Syndrome/psychologyABSTRACT
Introducción:Ante la pandemia de COVID-19, los profesionales dedicados a la atención de la salud mental de la población pediátrica han visto aumentado el número de consultas a estos pacientes.Objetivo:Examinar el perfil clínico y epidemiológico de niños con manifestaciones psiquiátricas durante la pandemia de COVID-19.Métodos:Estudio observacional, descriptivo y transversal de 87 niños atendidos en el Servicio de Salud Mental del Hospital Pediátrico Provincial Docente José Martí de Sancti Spíritus entre marzo-mayo de 2020. Todos los pacientes se caracterizaron según edad, sexo, antecedentes de salud mental y situación familiar. Se analizaron, además, las manifestaciones psicopatológicas y los trastornos psiquiátricos presentes.Resultados:El mayor número de pacientes atendidos fue el grupo de 11 a 15 años con predominio del sexo femenino. Hubo mayor porcentaje de niños con historia de buena salud mental anterior que aquellos que tenían seguimiento por psiquiatría o psicología. Provenían de hogares con situaciones familiares inadecuadas el 75,86Porciento de los niños estudiados. Los trastornos de ansiedad, adaptativos, de personalidad descompensada estuvieron presentes en gran parte de la muestra y muchos requirieron tratamiento farmacológico.Conclusiones:Dentro del grupo estudiado son los adolescentes los más afectados. El estado de buena salud mental anterior no es determinante para la presencia o no de manifestaciones psicopatológicas, entre ellas, la ansiedad, el insomnio y alteraciones del sueño, entre las más frecuentes y en correspondencia con los principales trastornos psiquiátricos dados por estados de ansiedad, adaptativos y de personalidad descompensada, de ahí que la mayoría requirió tratamiento psicofarmacológico.[AU]
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Coronavirus , Pandemics , Child Psychiatry , DisastersABSTRACT
Objetivo: Identificar e analisar características comportamentais e emocionais de crianças escolares do ensino público. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo descritivo de delineamento transversal. Para a coleta dos dados aplicou-se o Questionário de Capacidades e Dificuldades (Strenghts and Difficulties Questionnaire), que permite aos pais e professores a identificação das características do desenvolvimento socioemocional das crianças. Resultados: Entre os 387 alunos avaliados, a média de idade encontrada foi de 3,7 anos, com discreto predomínio masculino de 51,7%. A porcentagem de crianças na categoria de desenvolvimento anormal foi de 7,8%. Os cinco eixos mensurados pelo instrumento apresentaram desenvolvimento normal. Conclusão: Evidenciou-se que as crianças possuem desenvolvimento satisfatório e possivelmente uma boa saúde mental. (AU)
Objective: To identify and to analyze behavioral and emotional characteristics of public school children. Methods: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study. For data collection we applied the Strenghts and Difficulties Questionnaire of Capacities and Difficulties, which allows parents and teachers to identify the characteristics of their children's social and emotional development. Results: Among the 387 students evaluated, the average age found was 3.7 years, with a slight male predominance of 51.7%. The percentage of children in the abnormal development category was 7.8%. The five axes measured by the instrument showed normal development. Conclusion: It was evidenced that children have satisfactory development and possibly good mental health. (AU)
Objetivo: Analizar las características conductuales y emocionales de los niños de escuelas públicas. Métodos: Este es un estudio descriptivo de corte transversal. Para la recolección de datos, aplicamos el Cuestionario de Fortalezas y Dificultades de Capacidades y Dificultades, que permite a los padres y maestros identificar las características del desarrollo social y emocional de sus hijos. Resultados: Entre los 387 estudiantes evaluados, la edad promedio fue de 3.7 años, con un ligero predominio masculino del 51.7%. El porcentaje de niños en la categoría de desarrollo anormal fue del 7,8%. Los cinco ejes medidos por el instrumento mostraron un desarrollo normal. Conclusion: Se evidenció que los niños tienen un desarrollo satisfactorio y posiblemente una buena salud mental. (AU)
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Child Psychiatry , School Health Services , Child Behavior , Child HealthABSTRACT
A psiquiatria infantil é um ramo de especialidade médica bastante recente desenvolvida entre o final do século XIX e o início do século XX. No Brasil esta disciplina desenvolveu-se a partir de meados do século XX inicialmente vinculada a pediatria e a psicanálise. Assim este artigo tem por finalidade demonstrar a constituição da psiquiatria infantil, a partir de um vértice histórico, e seus reflexos no Brasil. Para tal foram analisados os marcos que delimitaram descobertas e ampliações conceituais constitutivos da psiquiatria infantil durante os séculos XIX e XX. Na sequência, apresenta-se os acontecimentos mais relevantes que delimitam o surgimento da psiquiatria infantil no Brasil, para finalmente destacar que esta disciplina sofreu direta influência da educação, da pediatria e da psicanálise durante seu processo de constituição no país, influência que perdurou até o início da década de 1980.
Child Psychiatry is a very recent branch of medical specialty forged between the late nineteenth andearly twentieth centuries.In Brazil this discipline developed from the middle of the twentieth century initially linked to Pediatrics and Psychoanalysis.Thus, this article aims to demonstrate the constitution of Child Psychiatry, from a historical point of view, and its reflexes in Brazil.To this end, the frameworks that delimited the discoveries and conceptual expansions that constituted Child Psychiatry during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries were analyzed.Afterwards, we present the most relevant events that determine the emergence of child psychiatry in Brazil, to finally point out that this discipline was directly influenced by Education, Pediatrics and Psychoanalysis during its constitution process in the country, an influence that lasted until the early 1980s.
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Psychology , Child Psychiatry , History , BrazilABSTRACT
A psiquiatria infantil é um ramo de especialidade médica bastante recente desenvolvida entre o final do século XIX e o início do século XX. No Brasil esta disciplina desenvolveu-se a partir de meados do século XX inicialmente vinculada a pediatria e a psicanálise. Assim este artigo tem por finalidade demonstrar a constituição da psiquiatria infantil, a partir de um vértice histórico, e seus reflexos no Brasil. Para tal foram analisados os marcos que delimitaram descobertas e ampliações conceituais constitutivos da psiquiatria infantil durante os séculos XIX e XX. Na sequência, apresenta-se os acontecimentos mais relevantes que delimitam o surgimento da psiquiatria infantil no Brasil, para finalmente destacar que esta disciplina sofreu direta influência da educação, da pediatria e da psicanálise durante seu processo de constituição no país, influência que perdurou até o início da década de 1980.
Child Psychiatry is a very recent branch of medical specialty forged between the late nineteenth andearly twentieth centuries.In Brazil this discipline developed from the middle of the twentieth century initially linked to Pediatrics and Psychoanalysis.Thus, this article aims to demonstrate the constitution of Child Psychiatry, from a historical pointof view, and its reflexes in Brazil.To this end, the frameworks that delimited the discoveries and conceptual expansions that constituted Child Psychiatry during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries were analyzed.Afterwards, we present the most relevant events that determine the emergence of child psychiatry in Brazil, to finally point out that this discipline was directly influenced by Education, Pediatrics and Psychoanalysis during its constitution process in the country, an influence that lasted until the early 1980s.
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Child Psychiatry , Brazil , HistoryABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Objective: to identify the knowledge of professionals of mental health services and social work on Behavior Disorders (BD) in childhood and adolescence, and to analyze their actions in care for children and adolescents with such disorders. Method: a qualitative, descriptive-exploratory study with 13 professionals from two mental health services and two tutorial councils. The data were collected in interviews and submitted to thematic content analysis. Results: three categories emerged from the interviews: "Knowledge about behavior disorders", which defines BD as deviations from normality and lack of limits. "Integrated and group care", which explains the integrated, multidisciplinary and group actions. "Specialized and legal care", which explains the actions through specialized, medical and judicial care. Final considerations: the results point out weaknesses and knowledge gaps of professionals, causing potential harm in the programming of effective actions, such as identification, referral and therapeutic planning.
RESUMEN Objetivo: identificar los conocimientos de los profesionales de los servicios de salud mental y asistencia social en Trastornos de la Conducta (TC) en la infancia y la adolescencia, y analizar sus acciones en la atención a niños y adolescentes con tales trastornos. Método: estudio cualitativo, descriptivo-exploratorio con 13 profesionales de dos servicios de salud mental y dos consejos de tutoría. Los datos fueron recolectados en entrevistas y sometidos a análisis de contenido temático. Resultados: de las entrevistas surgieron tres categorías: "Conocimiento sobre trastornos de conducta", que define la TC como desviaciones de la normalidad y la falta de límites. "Atención integrada y grupal", que explica las acciones integradas, multidisciplinares y grupales. "Atención especializada y jurídica", que explica las acciones a través de la atención especializada, médica y judicial. Consideraciones finales: los resultados señalan las debilidades y las brechas de conocimiento de los profesionales, causando un daño potencial en la programación de acciones efectivas, como la identificación, la referencia y la planificación terapéutica.
RESUMO Objetivo: identificar o conhecimento dos profissionais de serviços de saúde mental e assistência social sobre os Transtornos de Comportamento (TC) na infância e adolescência, e analisar suas ações na atenção a crianças e adolescentes com tais transtornos. Método: estudo qualitativo, descritivo-exploratório com 13 profissionais de dois serviços de saúde mental e dois conselhos tutelares. Os dados foram coletados em entrevistas e submetidos à análise de conteúdo temático. Resultados: três categorias emergiram das entrevistas: "Conhecimentos acerca dos transtornos de comportamento", que define os TC como desvios da normalidade e falta de limites. "O cuidado integrado e em grupo", que explica as ações integradas, multidisciplinares e através de grupos. "O cuidado especializado e jurídico", que explica as ações através do cuidado especializado, medicamentoso e judicial. Considerações finais: os resultados apontam fragilidades e lacunas de conhecimento dos profissionais acarretando potenciais prejuízos na programação de ações eficazes, como identificação, encaminhamento e planejamento terapêutico.
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Adolescent , Child , Female , Humans , Male , Social Work/standards , Clinical Competence/standards , Health Personnel/standards , Mental Disorders/therapy , Social Work/statistics & numerical data , Social Work/methods , Child Psychiatry/methods , Clinical Competence/statistics & numerical data , Health Personnel/statistics & numerical data , Qualitative Research , Mental Disorders/psychology , Mental Health ServicesABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Purpose: to identify auditory training approaches used in the pediatric population with psychiatric diagnoses and to characterize the contexts in which the intervention took place, as well as protocols and discernment of the results. Methods: a search was carried out in four databases, using the fixed terms "auditory training" OR "auditory rehabilitation". Regarding the sampling, there was a considerable range of diagnoses, signs and symptoms, including the most common ones. Articles published until August 2018 whose population did not present hearing loss were selected; articles whose subjects had made use of any personal sound amplification products, presented otitis or had any isolated diagnosis of auditory processing disorder, were excluded. Results: 16 articles out of the 103 references found, met the inclusion criteria. The samplings studied were children and adolescents with learning, language or reading disorders, dyslexia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder and schizophrenia. The bottom-up intervention and the combined approach (bottom-up and top-down), in the formal context, were the most frequent approaches, whose results led to the improvement in linguistic, metalinguistic and auditory skills. The amount and frequency of sessions, as well as their duration varied. Conclusion: the heterogeneity of auditory training techniques diversified the results. However, it seems there is a potential for recommending auditory training in the reviewed population.
RESUMO Objetivo: identificar as abordagens de treinamento auditivo utilizadas na população infantil com diagnósticos psiquiátricos, caracterizar os contextos de intervenção, protocolos e discernimento dos desfechos. Métodos: busca realizada em quatro bases de dados, utilizando as expressões fixas "auditory training" OR "auditory rehabilitation" e, quanto à amostragem, variaram-se aos mais comuns diagnósticos, sinais e sintomas. Foram selecionados artigos publicados até agosto de 2018, com população sem perda auditiva e excluídos artigos com amostra com uso de dispositivos de amplificação sonora, otites ou diagnóstico isolado de Transtorno do Processamento Auditivo. Resultados: foram identificadas 103 referências, dentre as quais 16 preencheram os critérios de inclusão. As amostragens estudadas foram de crianças e adolescentes com distúrbios de aprendizagem, linguagem e leitura, dislexia, transtorno do déficit de atenção e hiperatividade, transtorno do espectro autista e esquizofrenia. As intervenções com a abordagem bottom-up e combinada (bottom-up e top-down), no contexto formal, foram as mais frequentes, cujos resultados direcionaram a melhora em habilidades auditivas, linguísticas e metalinguísticas. O número e frequência de sessões, assim como, a duração (tempo) foram diversificadas. Conclusão: a heterogeneidade das técnicas de treinamento auditivo diversificou os resultados, entretanto, parece existir um potencial para recomendação do treinamento auditivo na população abordada.
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INTRODUCCIÓN: El tamizaje de los Trastornos del Espectro Autista (TEA) mediante el Modified Chec klist for Autism in Toddlers - Revised with Follow Up (M-CHAT-R/F) aumenta la detección precoz, posibilitando intervenciones tempranas y mejorando el pronóstico. Este instrumento es parte del algoritmo de manejo ante la sospecha de TEA en diversas guías clínicas. El objetivo fue realizar la validación concurrente, discriminante y el análisis de confiabilidad del M-CHAT-R/F en una pobla ción chilena. PACIENTES Y MÉTODO: Esta es la segunda etapa de la adaptación transcultural, de diseño transversal. Se aplicó M-CHAT-R/F a una muestra de 20 niños con sospecha de TEA y 100 niños de control sano seleccionados al azar, de 16-30 meses de edad. Se aplicó Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2), considerado como referencia, a los 20 pacientes de la muestra clínica, a 20 niños de la muestra de control sano y a aquellos casos de la muestra de control sano con M-CHAT-R/F po sitivo. Se calculó alfa de Cronbach, análisis de correlación de M-CHAT-R/F y ADOS-2 y sensibilidad y especificidad. RESULTADOS: En el grupo de control sano, M-CHAT-R/F resultó alterado en 2 pacien tes, siendo uno positivo y otro negativo para TEA con ADOS-2. En muestra clínica el M-CHAT-R/F fue positivo en todos, con test de ADOS-2 negativo en 3 casos. La confiabilidad Alfa del M-CHAT- R/F fue =0,889, la sensibilidad y especificidad discriminante de 100 y 98% y la concurrente 100% y 87,5% respectivamente. CONCLUSIÓN: M-CHAT-R/F en su versión chilena resultó fiable, sensible y específico de manera similar al original, lo cual abre la posibilidad de su utilización en población clínica y para investigación. La validación es un proceso continuo que se debe profundizar.
INTRODUCTION: Screening for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) using the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers, Revised with Follow-up (M-CHAT-R/F) increases early detection, allowing early interventions and improving prognosis. This tool is part of the management in case of suspected ASD in several clinical guidelines. The objective of this article was to conduct the concurrent and discrimi nant validation and the reliability analysis of M-CHAT-R/F in the Chilean population. PATIENTS AND METHOD: This is the second stage of the cross-cultural adaptation of cross-sectional design. M-CHAT- R/F was applied to a sample of 20 children with suspected ASD and 100 randomly selected healthy control children, aged between 16-30 months. Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2), considered as reference, was applied to the 20 patients of the clinical sample, to 20 children of the healthy control sample and to those cases of the healthy control sample with M-CHAT-R/F positive. Cronbach alpha was calculated, as well as M-CHAT-R/F and ADOS-2 correlation, sensitivity, and specificity analyses. RESULTS: In the healthy sample, M-CHAT-R/F was positive in two patients, with one of them positive and the other one negative for ASD with ADOS-2 test. In the clinical sample, M- CHAT-R/F was positive in all cases, three of them were negative in the ADOS-2 test. The Alfa relia bility of M-CHART-R/T was 0,889, the discriminant sensitivity and specificity were 100% and 98%, and the concurrent ones were 100% and 87.5% respectively. CONCLUSIONS: The Chilean M-CHAT- R/F version was reliable, sensitive and specific, similar to the original test, which opens the possibility for its use in clinical samples and for research. Validating M-CHAT-R/F is an ongoing process which must be further developed.
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Humans , Male , Female , Infant , Child, Preschool , Mass Screening/methods , Autism Spectrum Disorder/diagnosis , Case-Control Studies , Cross-Sectional Studies , Reproducibility of Results , Sensitivity and Specificity , Early DiagnosisABSTRACT
Las conductas lesivas no suicidas suponen un problema sanitario de creciente importancia, con una prevalencia en muestras comunitarias de adolescentes del 15-20 %. Las autolesiones pueden tener un significado diverso; se clasifican en intrapersonales o interpersonales; son un factor de riesgo y evolutivo, con inicio en la adolescencia temprana. Se presenta el caso de una adolescente de 12 años con factores de riesgo psicosociales, que acudió a la consulta por cortes autoinfligidos en los brazos y las piernas, realizados con una cuchilla de afeitar, detectados en el colegio. Se intervino potenciando la autoestima y en regulación de emociones con intervención multidisciplinar (sistema educativo, servicios sociales, psiquiatría infantojuvenil y pediatría), con una evolución positiva. Es vital su detección y abordaje con el paciente y su familia para evitar riesgos futuros, especialmente, de patología psíquica. La intervención se realiza desde la Atención Primaria, pero precisa la colaboración de otros profesionales.
Non-suicidal harmful behaviors pose a health problem of increasing importance, with a prevalence in community samples of adolescents of 15-20 %. Self-harm can have adverse meaning, qualifying in intrapersonal or interpersonal; they are a risk and evolutionary factor, with an age of onset in early adolescence. We present the case of a 12-year-old adolescent with psychosocial risk factors, who went to the consultation for self-cuts in arms and legs, made with a razor, detected in the school. It was enhanced her self-steem an guided in regulation of emotions with multidisciplinary intervention (educational system, social services, infantile-juvenile Psychiatry and Pediatrics), with a positive evolution. It is vital to detect and approach this issue with the patient and the family to avoid future risks, especially psychic pathology. The intervention is done from Primary Care, but it is necessary the collaboration of other professionals.
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Humans , Female , Adolescent , Self-Injurious Behavior/prevention & control , Self-Injurious Behavior/psychology , Adolescent Psychiatry , Bullying , Psychosocial Support SystemsABSTRACT
RESUMEN Objetivo Determinar la prevalencia de los trastornos mentales presentados en menores de edad en un hospital psiquiátrico departamental. Método Estudio de prevalencia de periodo. Se empleó una base de datos secundaria suministrada por el Hospital Psiquiátrico Universitario del Valle (HPUV) de Santiago de Cali, proveniente del registro de la historia clínica sistematizada correspondiente al año 2014. La población estuvo conformada por los pacientes menores de edad que consultaron durante el periodo, se utilizó la totalidad de los registros disponibles en la base de datos. Resultados Del total de consultas atendidas se encontró que el 35,7% (755) correspondía al sexo femenino y el 64,3% al masculino (1 361). El principal diagnostico psiquiátrico atendido en esta población fue el episodio depresivo con 11,6% seguido por los trastornos mixtos de la conducta y de las emociones con un 8,5%. Conclusiones La evolución en el tiempo de la salud mental no ha cambiado significativamente. La pasada encuesta nacional de salud mental 2015 presenta resultados similares al encontrado en el presente estudio, particularmente en la región pacífica, donde la depresión y trastornos de conducta son más prevalentes.(AU)
ABSTRACT Objective To determine the prevalence of mental disorders in children treated at a regional psychiatric hospital. Materials and Methods Period prevalence study. A secondary database was supplied by the Hospital Psiquiátrico Universitario del Valle (HPUV) of Santiago de Cali. This database came from the systematized clinical history of the year 2014. The population consisted of underage patients who consulted during the period. All the records available in the database were used. Results Of the total number of children who visited the clinic, 35.7% (755) were females and 64.3% were males (1 361). The main psychiatric diagnosis observed in this population was depressive episode (11.6%), followed by mixed behavioral and emotional disorder (8.5%). Conclusions The evolution of mental health over time has not changed significantly. The 2015 National Mental Health Survey presents similar results to those found in this study, particularly in the Pacific region, where depression and behavioral disorders are more prevalent.(AU)
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Humans , Child Psychiatry/statistics & numerical data , Mental Health , Adolescent Psychiatry/statistics & numerical data , Mental Disorders/epidemiology , Prevalence , Cross-Sectional Studies/instrumentation , Colombia/epidemiologyABSTRACT
RESUMO Objetivo: Revisar evidências atuais da relação entre transtorno obsessivo compulsivo e dificuldades alimentares. Métodos: Revisão das bases Science Direct e PubMed no período entre 2007 e 2017 em inglês, português e espanhol, com os termos em associação "transtorno obsessivo compulsivo" e "picky eating/dificuldade alimentar". Foram selecionados apenas estudos de coorte, caso controle ou transversal, realizados em qualquer país, com crianças, adolescentes e/ou adultos e de qualquer tamanho amostral. Foram excluídos os artigos de opinião. Resultados: Cerca de 245 artigos foram selecionados e apenas 4 foram incluídos no estudo, segundo critérios de seleção. Os trabalhos descrevem essencialmente que há diferença no comportamento seletivo entre os sujeitos com e sem transtorno obsessivo compulsivo, com tendência para exacerbação de sintomas como nojo, ansiedade e escore de inflexibilidade de comportamento alimentar nos pacientes com esse transtorno. Conclusões: Existem sintomas compartilhados entre transtorno obsessivo compulsivo e dificuldade alimentar. O estudo alerta aos profissionais que acompanham pacientes com dificuldades alimentares para a importância da investigação de possíveis comorbidades psiquiátricas.
ABSTRACT Objective: To review current evidence on the relationship between obsessive-compulsive disorder and feeding difficulties. Methods: Review the Science Direct and PubMed databases between 2007 and 2017 in English, Portuguese and Spanish. The search terms, used in association, were "obsessive compulsive disorder" and "picky eating/feeding difficulty". Cohort, case control and cross sectional studies were included that analyzed children, adolescents and/or adults of any sample size from any country in the world. Opinion articles were excluded. Results: Around 245 articles were selected, and only 4 were included in this review, according to previous criteria. Results from the studies essentially described that there is indeed a difference in "picky" behaviors between subjects with and without obsessive-compulsive disorder. Patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder tend to have exacerbated symptoms of disgust, anxiety and a higher eating behavior inflexibility score. Conclusions: Obsessive-compulsive disorder and feeding difficulties patients share common symptoms. The present study alerts health professionals who follow patients with feeding difficulties as to the importance of investigating possible psychiatric comorbidities.
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Humans , Child , Feeding and Eating Disorders of Childhood/psychology , Feeding Behavior/psychology , Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder/diagnosis , Behavioral Symptoms/diagnosisABSTRACT
RESUMEN Antecedentes: El trastorno conversivo es un reto para los clínicos por los vacíos conceptuales en lo que respecta a la patogenia y cómo confluyen otras entidades psiquiátricas y la falta de aproximaciones a las vivencias tanto de pacientes como de familiares con la enfermedad. Objetivo: Describir los modelos explicativos (ME) que utilizan los cuidadores de niños y adolescentes con trastorno conversivo que consultan al Hospital Pediátrico de La Misericordia. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio cualitativo con una muestra por conveniencia de 10 casos atendidos entre mayo de 2014 y abril de 2015. La herramienta usada fue una entrevista en profundidad con padres y/o cuidadores. Resultados: Los cuidadores tienen diversas creencias en torno al origen de los síntomas, y consideran principalmente enfermedad, factores mágicos místicos y factores psicosociales. Se explican los síntomas en cada caso de varias maneras, y no se encontró una relación directa entre estas creencias, el patrón de síntomas y los comportamientos de búsqueda de ayuda. La presentación sintomática es polimorfa y genera interferencia principalmente en la actividad escolar de los pacientes. La atención médica se percibe como pertinente y la atención psiquiátrica, como insuficiente. Entre los itinerarios terapéuticos, se describen consultas con diversos agentes, además de la atención médica, incluidas medicinas alternativas y enfoques mágico-religiosos. Conclusiones: Los ME en trastorno conversivo son variados, pero incluyen con frecuencia elementos mágico-religiosos y factores psicosociales. Las creencias subyacentes no se relacionan directamente con la búsqueda de ayuda u otras variables.
ABSTRACT Background: Conversion disorder is a challenge for clinicians due to the conceptual gaps as regards its pathogenesis, the way in which it converges with other psychiatric disorders, and the lack of approaches to the experiences of both patients and family members with the disease. Objective: To describe Explanatory Models (EM) offered to caregivers of paediatric patients with conversion disorder who attended the Hospital de la Misericordia. Methods: A qualitative study was conducted with a convenience sample of 10 patients who attended the Hospital de La Misericordia, ¿Bogotá? between May 2014 and April 2015. The tool used was an in-depth interview applied to parents and/or caregivers. Results: Caregivers have different beliefs about the origin of the symptoms, especially considering sickness, magical-mystical factors, and psychosocial factors. The symptoms are explained in each case in various ways and there is no direct relationship between these beliefs, the pattern of symptoms, and help-seeking behaviours. Symptomatic presentation is polymorphous and mainly interferes in the patient's school activities. The medical care is perceived as relevant, and psychiatric care as insufficient. Among the therapeutic routes, consultations with various agents are described, including medical care, alternative medicine, and magical-religious approaches. Conclusions: EMs in conversion disorder are varied, but often include magical-religious elements and psychosocial factors. The underlying beliefs are not directly related to help-seeking behaviours or other variables.
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Humans , Male , Female , Child , Adolescent , Adult , Therapeutics , Caregivers , Conversion Disorder , Psychology , Referral and Consultation , Stress, Psychological , Complementary Therapies , Homeopathic Pathogenesy , Emergency Medical System , Medical Care , Help-Seeking Behavior , Mental DisordersABSTRACT
Resumen: El programa de Educación Médica Continua (EMC) de SOPNIA consiste en actividades científicas orientadas a la actualización permanente en Neurología y Psiquiatría de niños y adolescentes. Está dirigido a socios SOPNIA, médicos especialistas en Neurología Pediátrica, Psiquiatría de la Infancia y Adolescencia y médicos especialistas certificados de especialidades afines (1).Este programa desde el año 2014 inicia cursos de capacitación de post grado vía e-learning, ya que este sistema permite flexibilidad de tiempo, mayores oportunidades para acceso, favorece el desarrollo de competencias y destrezas específicas como el estudio autorregulado, con una modalidad 100% on-line a través de nuestra plataforma vía página web de SOPNIA. Se analiza experiencia realizada.
The continued medical education program (EMC) of SOPNIA consists of scientific activities aimed at updating physicians on pediatric neurology and psychiatry. It is aimed at SOPNIA members, specialists in pediatric neurology, child and adolescent psychiatry and certified physicians of related medial specialties.Since 2014, this program began graduate training via e-learning, for this system allows time flexibility, greater access opportunity, favors the development of specific skills and competencies such as self-regulated study, with a 100% online mode through our platform via SOPNIA website. We analyze our experience.