A Cross-Sectional Study on Psychiatric Assessment in Patients with Uncertain ENT Symptoms in the Hospital Outpatient Department, Bahawalpur
Abstract
Objective: To detect psychiatric symptoms presenting with ear, nose, and throat manifestations by using asimple screening tool like the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ)-12 shortened version and then refer themto the psychiatric outpatient department for further evaluation and management. Mental health issues arevery common nowadays, and understanding their clinical manifestations is crucial.Study Design: A cross-sectional study.Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted in the Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) OutpatientDepartment, Combined Military Hospital (CMH), Bahawalpur, Pakistan from August 2020 to January 2021.Methods: A Total of 455 patients presented in the outpatient department with ENT CMH Bahawalpursymptoms were considered in this study. GHQ-12 questionnaire was applied to detect psychiatric symptoms inpatients who were not explained on detailed history and physical examination, and in those having positivesymptoms related to ear, nose, or throat problems. Chi-square test was applied as a statistical tool.Results: Among 455 patients who reported ENT OPD during 06 months, 36 patients did not have physicalfindings on detailed examination, 59 were positive for psychiatric symptoms, and they were guided to go topsychiatric OPD for further evaluation and mental state examination.Conclusion: Psychiatric symptoms can be identified by taking a detailed history from patients presenting in theoutdoor patient department and applying different screening tools. Medical…
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Evidence Hub reads this as a cross-sectional, done in people. Its evidence level is 4 of 5 (Low · observational). Observational designs can show an association but not prove cause. Reported size: 455 participants or records.
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