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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
6
pubmed:dateCreated
1991-1-10
pubmed:abstractText
Among a sample of 767 high utilizers of health care, 51% were identified as distressed by an elevated score on the SCL anxiety and depression scales, the SCL somatization scale, or by their primary-care physician. These distressed high utilizers were found to have a high prevalence of chronic medical problems and significant limitation of activities caused by illness. In the prior year, they made an average of 15 medical visits and 15 telephone calls to the clinic. The Diagnostic Interview Schedule was completed on 119 distressed high utilizers randomly assigned to an intervention group in a controlled trial of psychiatric consultation. The following DSM-III-R disorders were most common: major depression 23.5%, dysthymic disorder 16.8%, generalized anxiety disorder 21.8%, and somatization disorder 20.2%. Two thirds had a lifetime history of major depression. The examination resulted in an improved diagnostic assessment for 40% of intervention patients and a revised treatment plan for 67%.
pubmed:grant
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Nov
pubmed:issn
0163-8343
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
12
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
355-62
pubmed:dateRevised
2007-11-14
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed-meshheading:2245919-Adolescent, pubmed-meshheading:2245919-Adult, pubmed-meshheading:2245919-Aged, pubmed-meshheading:2245919-Anxiety Disorders, pubmed-meshheading:2245919-Combined Modality Therapy, pubmed-meshheading:2245919-Depressive Disorder, pubmed-meshheading:2245919-Female, pubmed-meshheading:2245919-Health Maintenance Organizations, pubmed-meshheading:2245919-Health Services Needs and Demand, pubmed-meshheading:2245919-Humans, pubmed-meshheading:2245919-Life Change Events, pubmed-meshheading:2245919-Male, pubmed-meshheading:2245919-Middle Aged, pubmed-meshheading:2245919-Primary Health Care, pubmed-meshheading:2245919-Psychiatric Status Rating Scales, pubmed-meshheading:2245919-Psychophysiologic Disorders, pubmed-meshheading:2245919-Psychotherapy, pubmed-meshheading:2245919-Referral and Consultation, pubmed-meshheading:2245919-Sick Role, pubmed-meshheading:2245919-Somatoform Disorders, pubmed-meshheading:2245919-Stress, Psychological
pubmed:year
1990
pubmed:articleTitle
Distressed high utilizers of medical care. DSM-III-R diagnoses and treatment needs.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington Medical School, Seattle 98195.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Clinical Trial, Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S., Randomized Controlled Trial