Psychiatric Co-morbidities and Management Outcomes in Mentally Ill Prisoners
Journal Title: SSR Institute of International Journal of Life Sciences (SSR-IIJLS) - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: The occurrence of psychiatric disorders is more in the prisoners than in general population. Co-morbidity is seen to be an important and complex entity in clinical assessment of mental state competence (diminished mental capacity, temporary insanity and insanity) in the offenders at the time of the offence. It has a great role in determining all possible options in future treatment of violent offenders. This research article is focused on the co-morbid psychiatric diagnoses and the treatment outcomes in the mentally ill prisoners referred to the tertiary care mental health facility. Methods: Total 100 mentally ill prisoners referred to the tertiary care psychiatric hospital during the study period (Jan 2015 - Dec 2015) was the sample size. It was a prospective study and the sampling method was of the purposive type. Results: Besides their primary diagnosis, the referred prisoners had more than one co-morbid psychiatric diagnosis in 46% of the cases. The most frequent co-occurring conditions were learning disabilities, personality disorders, and substance use disorders. The outcomes for the psychiatric conditions were positive as patients responded well to the line of management. Conclusion: This study was provided valuable data to understand the mental health needs and the treatment gaps in this population so as to plan adequate services to tackle these issues.
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Mary C. D’souza
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- EP ID EP670626
- DOI 10.21276/ijlssr.2018.4.1.16
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