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[Somatic complains, psychiatric disorders and MMPI 2]
E Pinto1, I Gillet, J D Guelfi
1Service de Psychiatrie, CHU du Sart Tilman B, Liège, Belgique.
L'Encephale
|June 17, 1999
Summary
Somatic complaints often mask psychiatric disorders like depression, potentially leading to misdiagnosis. This study explored these links in psychiatric patients using the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI-2).
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Psychological Assessment
Background:
- Somatic complaints are common reasons for medical visits.
- These symptoms can be the sole presentation of underlying psychiatric disorders, risking misdiagnosis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between somatic complaints and major psychiatric disorders (depression, personality disorders, psychosis).
- To assess the correlation between clinical diagnoses and self-reported data from the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 (MMPI-2).
Main Methods:
- A sample of sixty-six psychiatric patients participated.
- Patients completed the 567-item Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 (MMPI-2).
Main Results:
- Analysis of MMPI-2 data revealed specific patterns associated with depression, personality disorders, and psychosis.
- The study examined the concordance between established clinical diagnoses and MMPI-2 findings.
Conclusions:
- The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 (MMPI-2) can aid in identifying psychiatric disorders presenting with somatic complaints.
- Understanding these links is crucial for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment of patients with somatoform symptoms.