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Effect of Short-term Psychiatric Intervention in Amputees
A W Kashif1, T S Walia2, S K Salujha3
1Medical Cadet, Department of Psychiatry, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune- 40.
Medical Journal, Armed Forces India
|July 14, 2016
Summary
Psychiatric disorders and depression are common in amputees. Short-term psychiatric treatment significantly improved psychological status, reducing psychiatric disorders and depression levels in patients with limb amputations.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Psychological Medicine
Background:
- Limb amputation presents significant psychological challenges for patients.
- Amputees often experience high rates of psychiatric disorders and depression.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the psychological status of patients with limb amputations.
- To assess the effectiveness of short-term psychiatric treatment on psychological morbidity in amputees.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of 40 amputees completed psychological assessments.
- Utilized General Health Questionnaire, Carroll Rating Scale for Depression, State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test, and Disability Assessment Questionnaire.
- Assessed psychological status before and after short-term psychiatric therapy.
Main Results:
- Initially, 72.5% of amputees exhibited psychiatric disorders.
- Post-therapy, psychiatric disorders reduced to 50%, a statistically significant decrease.
- Psychiatric treatment significantly lowered depression scores and improved overall psychological status.
Conclusions:
- Short-term psychiatric treatment is highly effective in managing psychiatric morbidity and depression in amputees.
- Addressing psychological health is crucial for amputee rehabilitation.
- Vocational aspects significantly impact amputee psychological well-being.
