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Cheek Injection Model for Simultaneous Measurement of Pain and Itch-related Behaviors

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Published on: September 27, 2019

Itching in the psychiatric ward.

Doron Mazeh¹, Yuval Melamed, Alex Cholostoy

¹Abarbanel Mental Health Center, Bat-Yam, Tel-Aviv University. Tel-Aviv, Israel.

Acta Dermato-Venereologica

|March 4, 2008

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Chronic itch affects a significant portion of psychiatric inpatients, with 32% reporting symptoms. This study highlights the need to address itching during psychiatric evaluations for better patient care.

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Psychiatry
Dermatology
Psychosomatic Medicine

Background:

Chronic itch is recognized to have psychogenic components.
Limited data exists on itch prevalence and characteristics in hospitalized psychiatric patients.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the prevalence and types of itching among hospitalized psychiatric patients.
To assess the characteristics of itching in patients with schizophrenia, affective, or other psychiatric disorders.

Main Methods:

A validated itch questionnaire, adapted from the McGill Pain Questionnaire, was administered.
111 hospitalized psychiatric patients meeting DSM-IV criteria were included.
Exclusion criteria included atopic eczema, psoriasis, or systemic diseases causing pruritus.

Main Results:

36 out of 111 patients (32%) reported experiencing itching.
A minority of patients sought medical help or used anti-pruritic therapies for their itching.
The study identified specific characteristics of itching within this patient population.

Conclusions:

Itching is a common issue among hospitalized psychiatric patients.
Healthcare providers should routinely inquire about and address itching during psychiatric assessments.
Integrating itch assessment into psychiatric care can lead to more comprehensive treatment plans.