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[Illness behavior. Attempt to identify clinical types].
Actas Luso-Espanolas De Neurologia, Psiquiatria Y Ciencias Afines
|January 1, 1989
Summary
This study identified five response patterns in 571 patients using the Illness Behavior Questionnaire (IBQ). Nearly half exhibited abnormal illness behavior, impacting medical care.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Behavioral Science
- Medical Psychology
Context:
- Assessing abnormal illness behavior in diverse patient populations.
- Utilizing the Illness Behavior Questionnaire (IBQ) for quantitative analysis.
- Examining patients across general practice, psychiatric, ambulatory, surgical, and medical settings.
Purpose:
- To describe and assess various types of abnormal illness behavior.
- To identify distinct patterns of illness behavior using multivariate analysis.
- To understand the prevalence and characteristics of abnormal illness behavior.
Summary:
- The study analyzed responses from 571 patients using the Illness Behavior Questionnaire (IBQ).
- Multivariate techniques identified five distinct response patterns.
- Two patterns (50.5%) indicated adaptive responses, while three patterns (49.5%) were classified as abnormal illness behavior.
Impact:
- Highlights the significant prevalence of abnormal illness behavior in clinical settings.
- Underscores the importance of recognizing and addressing abnormal illness behavior in patient management.
- Provides a framework for understanding patient responses and their implications for healthcare delivery.
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