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Hysterical neurosis--a follow-up study
R Chandrasekaran1, U Goswami, V Sivakumar
1Department of Psychiatry, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Pondicherry, India.
Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica
|January 1, 1994
Summary
Hysterical neurosis, a common mental disorder in India, rarely leads to long-term symptoms. A 5-year follow-up found that premorbid personality traits significantly predicted a positive outcome for patients diagnosed with hysterical neurosis.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Hysterical neurosis is a prevalent mental disorder in India, despite its infrequent diagnosis in Western countries.
- Understanding the long-term prognosis of hysterical neurosis is crucial for effective patient management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the 5-year outcome of patients diagnosed with hysterical neurosis.
- To identify factors associated with the prognosis of hysterical neurosis.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of 38 women with an initial diagnosis of hysterical neurosis was assessed over a 5-year period.
- Statistical analysis was employed to determine the relationship between premorbid personality traits and patient outcomes.
Main Results:
- A significant proportion of patients (63%) remained asymptomatic 5 years after diagnosis.
- Premorbid hysterical personality was identified as a significant predictor of a favorable outcome.
Conclusions:
- Hysterical neurosis often has a good prognosis, with many patients achieving asymptomatic status.
- Premorbid personality traits play a critical role in determining the long-term outcome of hysterical neurosis.