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Psychiatric Consultation for COVID-19 Patients

Conditions
Isolation, Social
Covid19
Psychiatric Problem
Interventions
Behavioral: Psychiatric counseling
Registration Number
NCT04395872
Lead Sponsor
Daegu Catholic University Medical Center
Brief Summary

In this study, the content and results of the psychiatric consultation on patients in Corona Care Ward were verified retroactively, and the effects of COVID-19 patients' emotional state and psychological support and crisis intervention were assessed on their emotional state.

Patients who are admitted to the COVID-19 care unit of the Catholic University of Daegu Hospital are subject to consultation with the psychiatrist. By retrospectively reviewing the medical records of the request and the results of the subjects, We collected Socio-demographic information, medical severity (oxygen saturation, chest x-ray readings, medication being administered), clinical psychological scale (PHQ-9, GAD-7, PC-PTSD-5, AIS, P4, SF-36, SCL-90-R) This study evaluates whether there is a difference in psychological scale according to differences in socio-demographic status and medical severity, and compares psychological measures before and after referral to mental health medicine to evaluate the effectiveness of psychiatric counseling.

Detailed Description

Patients and medical workers in the event of an pandemic infectious disease usually experience extreme fear, which requires quick and immediate management of mental health. In 2015, the risk of post-traumatic stress disorder in isolated MERS patients and medical staff was very high. Even 4 \~ 6 months after the quarantine was over, anxiety was still lingering in 3% percent of patients and anger in 6.4 % of patients. The negative emotions and stress experienced by the medical staff for MERS patients were characterized by such events as mistakes and delays caused by communication problems. Also, people who were not infected with MERS experienced anxiety at 7.6 percent and anger at 16.6 percent during the quarantine period.Therefore, the need for psychological support for infected patients, isolated people, medical staff and the general public had been proposed during these infectious disease fad periods since MERS. Since the recent spread of coronavirus infection-19 (COVID-19) that began in Wuhan, China in December 2019, thousands of confirmed and dozens of deaths have been reported in South Korea and the number is on the rise. Thus, quarantine measures are currently being taken in Korea to reduce and treat the spread of COVID-19. Thus, psychological support and crisis intervention are needed in the early stages of stressful times to reduce anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. In response, Daegu Catholic university hospital psychiatry department conducted active psychiatric counseling for medical patients who are hospitalized in Corona's management hospital for confirmation of coronavirus infection. In this study, the content and results of the psychiatric consultation on patients in Corona Care Ward were verified retroactively, and the effects of COVID-19 patients' emotional state and psychological support and crisis intervention were assessed on their emotional state.

Patients who are admitted to the COVID-19 care unit of the Catholic University of Daegu Hospital are subject to consultation with the psychiatrist. By retrospectively reviewing the medical records of the request and the results of the subjects, We collected Socio-demographic information, medical severity (oxygen saturation, chest x-ray readings, medication being administered), clinical psychological scale (PHQ-9, GAD-7, PC-PTSD-5, AIS, P4, SF-36, SCL-90-R) This study evaluates whether there is a difference in psychological scale according to differences in socio-demographic status and medical severity, and compares psychological psychological measures before and after referral to mental health medicine to evaluate the effectiveness of psychiatric counseling.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
UNKNOWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
54
Inclusion Criteria
  1. Patient admitted to the COVID-19 management ward of Daegu Catholic University Hospital
  2. Patients who were consulted with a psychiatrist by a physician.
Exclusion Criteria
  1. When the subject is accompanied by a serious physical or neurological condition
  2. In case of brain damage or concussion with loss of consciousness at the time of treatment
  3. When it is difficult to understand psychological intervention due to the apparent decrease in intelligence at the time of treatment
  4. When it is difficult to understand psychological intervention and follow examination instructions due to noticeable sensory damage such as hearing and vision at the time of treatment

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
COVID-19Psychiatric counselingAmong patients who were confirmed as COVID-19 and admitted to the COVID-19 management ward of Daegu Catholic University Hospital, patients who were consulted by the Department of psychiatry was selected as participants. Socio-demographic information, medical severity (oxygen saturation, chest x-ray readings, medication being administered), clinical psychological scale (PHQ-9, GAD-7, PC-PTSD-5, AIS, P4, SF-36, SCL-90-R). were collected from participants. It evaluates whether there is a difference in the psychological scale according to the difference in participants' sociodemographic status and medical severity, and evaluates the effectiveness of psychiatric counseling by comparing clinical psychological measures before and after referral to department of psychiatry.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change of PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire-9)On admission and at the time of discharge, on average 2 months

for assess depressive symptom

Change of GAD-7 (Patient Health Questionnaire-9)On admission and at the time of discharge, on average 2 months

for assess anxiety symptom

Change of PC-PTSD-5 (Primary Care PTSD Screen for DSM-5)On admission and at the time of discharge, on average 2 months

for assess PTSD symptom

Change of AIS (Athens Insomnia Scale)On admission and at the time of discharge, on average 2 months

for assess insomnia

Change of P4 (P4 Suicidality Screener)On admission and at the time of discharge, on average 2 months

for assess suicidal idea

Change of SF-36 (Short Form Health Survey Questionnaire)On admission and at the time of discharge, on average 2 months

for assess health associated QoL

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change of SCL-90-ROn admission and at the time of discharge, on average 2 months

for assess other psychiatric symptoms

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