1. [Analysis of the demands for care at a mental health center].
- Author
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Vincente Muelas N, Estévez Vaticón L, and Juárez Laher E
- Subjects
- Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Continuity of Patient Care, Female, Humans, Male, Mental Disorders therapy, Middle Aged, Patient Acceptance of Health Care, Prospective Studies, Socioeconomic Factors, Spain epidemiology, Community Mental Health Services statistics & numerical data, Health Services Needs and Demand, Health Services Research, Mental Disorders epidemiology
- Abstract
The factors determining psychiatric assistance demand: diagnosis, therapeutic indication and continuity, were investigated over the pattern of 101 patients who were attended in a Mental Health Centre in Madrid. There were no differences between the sexes of the patients (53% female, 47% male), 47% younger than 35 years. Referral source was the general practitioner in the 26%. 52% were diagnosed with the neurotic disorder. The 87% accepted the therapeutic indication and the 34% of patients stopped the treatment in different moments.
- Published
- 1990