Mental disorder prevalence among U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs outpatients with spinal cord injuries
| Autor: | Brian J. Mutchler, Lisa D. Goldberg-Looney, Scott D. McDonald, Michael S. Ellwood, Melody N. Mickens, Teodoro Castillo |
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| Rok vydání: | 2017 |
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Male 030506 rehabilitation medicine.medical_specialty Population Poison control 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Prevalence of mental disorders Quality of life (healthcare) Outpatients Injury prevention Prevalence Humans Medicine education Psychiatry Veterans Affairs Spinal Cord Injuries Research Articles Depression (differential diagnoses) Aged Veterans education.field_of_study business.industry Mental Disorders Middle Aged Mental health United States United States Department of Veterans Affairs Mental Health Physical therapy Female Neurology (clinical) 0305 other medical science business 030217 neurology & neurosurgery |
| Zdroj: | The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine. 41:691-702 |
| ISSN: | 2045-7723 1079-0268 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/10790268.2017.1293868 |
| Popis: | Objectives: Depression and other mental disorders are more prevalent among individuals living with spinal cord injury (SCI) than in the community at large, and have a strong association with quality of life. Yet little is known about the prevalence and predictors of mental disorders among U.S. military Veterans living with SCI. The primary aim of this study was to present an estimate of mental disorder point prevalence in this population. The secondary aim was to examine the relationship of mental disorders to demographics, injury characteristics, and other clinically relevant features such as impairment from mental health problems and life satisfaction. Design: Cross-sectional. Setting: A SCI & Disorders Center at a U.S. Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Participants/Methods: Administrative and medical records of 280 Veterans who attended annual comprehensive SCI evaluations were evaluated. Demographics, injury characteristics, self-reported mental and emotional functioning (i.e. SF-8 Health Survey), and clinician-determined mental disorder diagnoses were attained. Results: Overall, 40% of patients received at least one mental disorder diagnosis, most commonly depressive disorders (19%), posttraumatic stress disorder (12%), and substance or alcohol use disorders (11%). Several patient characteristics predicted mental disorders, including age, racial minority identity, non-traumatic SCI etiology, and incomplete (i.e. AIS D) vs. complete injury. Mental disorders were associated with greater impairment from health and mental health-related problems and less satisfaction with life. Conclusions: Mental disorders are common among outpatients receiving VA specialty care for SCI. These findings highlight the importance of having adequate and effective available mental health services available for Veterans with SCI. |
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