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Psychiatric morbidity in general practice

M N Alam

    Bangladesh Medical Research Council Bulletin
    |June 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    A study in Dacca general practice found significant psychiatric morbidity among patients. Neurotic and psychosomatic disorders were the most common conditions encountered.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • General Practice
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • General practitioners encounter a wide range of patient health issues.
    • Estimating the prevalence of psychiatric conditions in primary care is crucial for resource allocation and patient care.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To estimate the prevalence of psychiatric morbidity in patients seeking consultation with general practitioners.
    • To identify the most common psychiatric disorders presenting in a general practice setting.

    Main Methods:

    • A study was conducted in a general practice in Dacca.
    • Data was collected on patients presenting for consultation.

    Main Results:

    • A considerable level of psychiatric morbidity was identified in the patient population.

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  • Neurotic disorders and psychosomatic disorders were the most frequently observed psychiatric conditions.

    • Conclusions:

    • General practice is a key setting for identifying psychiatric conditions.
    • Neurotic and psychosomatic disorders represent a significant burden of psychiatric illness in primary care.