Abstract
Introduction: Disability in people with severe mental disorders it is not limited to health interventions. Cognitive alterations, lack of autonomy, social isolation, labor insertion and family issues are among the common problems this populations have. Psychosocial interventions are focused not only the symptoms, but the different vulnerabilities according to people needs. Objective: To
implement a psychosocial rehabilitation program within a specific population to minimize the impact of severe mental disorders on quality of life, global functioning, lowering the impact and burden of disease. Methods: A program was created directed to people with severe mental disorders including diagnosis of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, recurrent depression, among others. Splitting the population in three groups according to disease staging, nor diagnosis. Several key performance indicators (involving functionality, treatment adherence, health resources utilization, support network, and quality of life) were measured. As soon as patients entered the group a comprehensive diagnosis was performed, including clinic, occupational, psycho-social, and nutritional status. Patients entered to a structured program of 52 weeks long according to group
classification. Here we will show the results of the program according to the impact by each diagnostic category.
implement a psychosocial rehabilitation program within a specific population to minimize the impact of severe mental disorders on quality of life, global functioning, lowering the impact and burden of disease. Methods: A program was created directed to people with severe mental disorders including diagnosis of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, recurrent depression, among others. Splitting the population in three groups according to disease staging, nor diagnosis. Several key performance indicators (involving functionality, treatment adherence, health resources utilization, support network, and quality of life) were measured. As soon as patients entered the group a comprehensive diagnosis was performed, including clinic, occupational, psycho-social, and nutritional status. Patients entered to a structured program of 52 weeks long according to group
classification. Here we will show the results of the program according to the impact by each diagnostic category.
Translated title of the contribution | Programa de Enfermedad Mental Severa: Respuesta e impacto de un modelo de intervenciones estructuradas en un grupo de pacientes en Bogotá, Colombia |
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Original language | English (US) |
Pages | 802-802 |
Number of pages | 1 |
State | Published - May 21 2019 |
Event | American Psychiatric Association (APA) 172nd Annual Meeting - Moscone Center, San Francisco, United States Duration: May 18 2019 → May 22 2019 Conference number: P8-177 |
Conference
Conference | American Psychiatric Association (APA) 172nd Annual Meeting |
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Abbreviated title | APA |
Country/Territory | United States |
City | San Francisco |
Period | 5/18/19 → 5/22/19 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- General Medicine