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Volume 8 Issue 3 (March, 2020)

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Assessment of prevalence of psychiatric illness in burn patients
Dr. Sunil Awana

Background: Burns are a global public health problem, accounting for an estimated 180 000 deaths annually. Hence; the present study was undertaken for assessing the prevalence of psychiatric illness in burn patients. Materials & methods: A total of 100 burn patients were enrolled in the present study. Once the patient was conscious and oriented, complete psychiatric evaluation with detailed history and mental status examination was done and diagnosis was made under the supervision and guidance of the consultant. The prevalence of psychiatric disorder among burn patient at the time of admission was assessed. The data collected in respect of various variables were statistically analysed. Results: Psychiatric illness was seen in 62 percent of the patients. Among patients with psychiatric illness, depression and anxiety was seen in 35.48 percent and 32.26 percent of the patients respectively. Post-traumatic stress disorder and substance abuse was seen in 12.90 percent and 11.29 percent of the patients respectively. Conclusion: Significant proportion of burn patients is associated with psychiatric illness. Key words: Burns, psychiatric illness.

 
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