The incidence of metabolic risk factors in an inpatient psychiatric setting

Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services
Catherine CoakleyMelissa A Sutherland

Abstract

Our study examines risk factors for metabolic syndrome on admission to an acute psychiatric facility and the incidence of medical referrals at discharge. Data on demographics, risk factors for metabolic syndrome, other health risk factors, medications, related diagnoses, and primary care providers and referrals were collected from 125 psychiatric patient charts. Comparison analysis was done for two groups: those with two or more risk factors for metabolic syndrome and those with less than two risk factors. Differences between groups were statistically significant for age, waist circumference, body mass index, high-density lipoprotein, triglycerides, and fasting glucose levels. Few patients were referred to their primary care provider for follow-up care. This study has clinical implications for improving assessment of psychiatric patients at risk for developing metabolic syndrome, for designing interventions to help patients adopt lifestyle changes to mitigate these risks, and for working toward fuller integration of psychiatric and primary care.

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Nov 3, 2016·Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services·Paula S BoltonLynne M Kopeski
May 9, 2014·The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry·Peter HjorthPovl Munk-Jørgensen
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