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Assessment of efficacy of specialized psychiatric assistance for patients with combined mental and somatic pathology

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 April 2020

V.F. Lebedeva
Affiliation:
Clinics, Mental Health Researh Instituite SB RAMSci, Tomsk, Russia
V.Y. Semke
Affiliation:
Borderline States Department, Mental Health Researh Instituite SB RAMSci, Tomsk, Russia

Abstract

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Objective and methods

Use of developed prophylactic and rehabilitative programs based on city primary care unit and psychiatric services of psychiatric institution has allowed improvement of quality of life, high clinical and economic efficacy of treatment of patients with combined mental and somatic pathology.

Results

According to data of catamnesis (2–9 years) in group of patients in need for course therapy according to addressing, recovery has been achieved in 46,2% of cases, stable clinical improvement - in 44,1%; in group of patients in need for systematic therapy and dynamic observation, recovery has been achieved in 24,7% of cases, stable clinical improvement - in 65,5%. The most effective measures were at initial stages of mental disorders. Differentiated gradual approach to treatment of combined mental and somatic disorders under conditions of general medical institution and principle of continuum of treatment measures have allowed reducing transient disability in 1,8 times, number of not based addressing and examinations per 1 patient in 2,3 times.

Conclusion

Integrative approach to medical assistance rendering for patients with mental disorders, revealed in general medical network is enough effective. Successful interaction of psychiatrists of primary care unit, internists, psychiatrists of dispensary and hospital was contributed by principles: collective character of decision making, continuum in resolution of issues of treatment-prophylactic assistance, observation of principles of medical ethics and deontology oriented at interests of patients, accomplishment of treatment-diagnostic assistance, necessary in such an amount that maximum therapeutic effect was achieved during rational use of medical resources.

Type
P02-278
Copyright
Copyright © European Psychiatric Association 2011
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