The effects of proactive approach and integrated medical care on psychological distress in hospitalized patients: A single center experience

AbstractPurposePsychological distress is common among patients with acute diseases and is associated with a poorer prognosis. Early detection and intervention are important for high-risk individuals.Design and MethodsThis retrospective study used the five-item Brief Symptom Rating Scale (BSRS-5) to assess psychological distress and evaluate whether proactive intervention may reduce distress levels among hospitalized patients in a single medical center in northern Taiwan.FindingsOf the patients, 10.7% were found to have varying degrees of emotional distress (BSRS-5  ≥ 6). After providing integrated medical care for patients with psychological distress, the degree of stress decreased significantly (p <  0.001). These results were consistent across subgroups.Practice ImplicationsThe results highlight that proactive assessment and appropriate interventions may reduce patients ’ psychological distress during their course of hospitalization.

Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - August 16, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Chiu ‐Feng Wu, Ting‐Yun Lin, Yi‐Ting Liu, I‐Shiang Tzeng, Fang‐Chien Wu, Chia‐Te Lin, You‐Chen Chao Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research