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[Occurrence of depression with internal diseases]
Zeitschrift Fur Die Gesamte Innere Medizin Und Ihre Grenzgebiete
|May 15, 1981
Summary
Depression is common but often unrecognized, especially in internal medicine. This study found 13.6% of internal disease patients had depressive syndromes, often psychogenic, requiring better recognition and care.
Area of Science:
- Internal Medicine
- Psychiatry
- Psychosomatic Medicine
Context:
- Depression is a highly prevalent condition.
- It is frequently underdiagnosed in primary care and internal medicine settings.
- The interplay between somatic diseases and depressive syndromes is complex.
Purpose:
- To investigate the prevalence of depressive syndromes in patients within an internal medicine clinic.
- To explore the types of depression (psychogenic vs. endogenic, including masked depression) encountered.
- To discuss implications for clinical practice regarding recognition, psychiatric care, and psychopharmacological treatment.
Summary:
- A study examined 420 patients at an internal medicine clinic.
- A depressive concomitant syndrome was identified in 57 patients (13.6%).
- Psychogenic depressions were more common than endogenic forms, with masked depression being notable.
Impact:
- Highlights the significant burden of unrecognized depression in internal medicine.
- Emphasizes the need for improved screening and diagnostic skills for depressive conditions.
- Suggests enhanced collaboration between internists and mental health professionals for comprehensive patient care and treatment strategies.