Psychiatric consultation in severe and profound mental retardation.

摘要: OBJECTIVE: This study was designed to examine the relationship between reason for referral and subsequent DSM-III-R diagnosis in institutionalized individuals with severe profound mental retardation. A heavy emphasis placed on articulating how diagnostic criteria are applied this population. METHOD: The population consisted of 251 patients consecutively referred initial psychiatric consultation from a large series predominately On basis chief complaint, subjects could be grouped into six overlapping categories: self-injury, aggression, hyperactivity, agitation, medical questions, miscellaneous behaviors. Psychiatric diagnoses were made according simultaneous clinical examination, staff interview, review. Relevant conditions noted. RESULTS: authors demonstrate, as have others, that it is possible make disorder common. most frequent impulse control disorders, anxiety mood disorders. Comorbid conditions, particularly seizure also CONCLUSIONS: These results consistent reported experience others underscore importance involvement multidisciplinary assessment treatment Language: en