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[Hypochondriac complaint of elderly patients]
1Department of Neuropsychiatry, Keio University School of Medicine.
Nihon Rinsho. Japanese Journal of Clinical Medicine
|November 23, 2013
Summary
Hypochondriasis in elderly patients presents across all medical departments, not just psychiatry. Understanding complaint severity is key for appropriate treatment, with severe cases potentially requiring inpatient care or specialist referral.
Area of Science:
- Geriatrics
- Psychiatry
- Internal Medicine
Context:
- Hypochondriac complaints are frequently observed in elderly patients across various clinical settings.
- Physicians in all departments should be prepared to encounter and manage these patients.
Purpose:
- To describe hypochondriasis in the elderly based on the degree of patient complaints.
- To differentiate between organic causes and varying levels of hypochondriac symptoms.
Summary:
- The paper categorizes hypochondriac complaints into slight, firm, and delusional degrees.
- It emphasizes the importance of assessing complaint severity to guide treatment strategies.
- Severe or delusional cases may necessitate inpatient treatment and specialist consultation.
Impact:
- Provides a framework for clinicians to better understand and manage hypochondriasis in older adults.
- Highlights the need for integrated care approaches involving general practitioners and specialists.
- Aims to improve patient outcomes by ensuring timely and appropriate interventions for hypochondriac symptoms.
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