1
|
Geraci G, Di Martino A, Casadei C, Brunello M, Stefanini N, Faldini C. Orthopaedic deception: when psychiatric disorders mimic musculoskeletal conditions. INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2025; 49:357-364. [PMID: 39648183 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-024-06387-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2024] [Accepted: 11/24/2024] [Indexed: 12/10/2024]
Abstract
Psychiatric disorders significantly impact orthopaedic practice, often manifesting in ways that can complicate diagnosis and treatment. This narrative review explores psychiatric conditions that mimic musculoskeletal disorders, including Conversion Disorder, Factitious Disorder, Somatic Symptom Disorder, and Malingering. These disorders present a range of challenges, from interfering with accurate diagnosis to contributing to suboptimal clinical outcomes and increased healthcare costs. Is fundamental the role of orthopaedic surgeons in recognizing these conditions, which can present as genuine musculoskeletal symptoms but have underlying psychiatric origins. It emphasizes the need for heightened awareness and proper training to avoid misdiagnosis and ensure timely, appropriate treatment. By examining current literature, the review provides a comprehensive overview of each disorder, detailing their clinical presentations, diagnostic criteria, and treatment strategies. The aim is to enhance orthopedic practitioners' ability to identify and manage these complex cases effectively, improving patient care and reducing the risk of unnecessary interventions.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Giuseppe Geraci
- IRRCS - Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli; 1st Orthopedic Department, Bologna, Italy
| | - Alberto Di Martino
- IRRCS - Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli; 1st Orthopedic Department, Bologna, Italy.
- Department of Biomedical and Neurimotor Sciences - DIBINEM - University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
| | - Cinzia Casadei
- Orthopedic and Traumatology Unit, Sant'Anna University Hospital, Ferrara, Italy
| | - Matteo Brunello
- IRRCS - Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli; 1st Orthopedic Department, Bologna, Italy
- Department of Biomedical and Neurimotor Sciences - DIBINEM - University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
| | - Niccolò Stefanini
- IRRCS - Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli; 1st Orthopedic Department, Bologna, Italy
| | - Cesare Faldini
- IRRCS - Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli; 1st Orthopedic Department, Bologna, Italy
- Department of Biomedical and Neurimotor Sciences - DIBINEM - University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Mayfield CK, Abu-Zahra MS, Bolia IK, Kotlier JL, Lin EH, Gamradt SC, Weber AE, Liu JN, Petrigliano FA. Preoperative Mental Health Disorders Affect Opioid Consumption and Perioperative Complications After Total Shoulder Arthroplasty. Orthopedics 2024:1-8. [PMID: 39312745 DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20240918-01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/25/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Limited evidence exists regarding the influence of mental health disorders (MHDs) on opioid use and complications after total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA). We aimed to identify the prevalence of common MHDs among patients undergoing anatomic TSA (aTSA) and reverse TSA (rTSA). MATERIALS AND METHODS The Premier Healthcare Database was queried for patients undergoing primary aTSA and rTSA from 2016 to 2020. International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, diagnosis codes were used to identify MHDs. Primary outcomes included the prevalence of MHDs, perioperative opioid consumption, and 90-day risk of postoperative complications, revision, and readmission. Bivariate and multivariate regression analyses were performed to assess 90-day risk of primary endpoints while controlling for potential confounders. Statistical significance was defined as P<.05. RESULTS From 2016 to 2020, 49,997 of 144,725 (34.55%) patients undergoing primary TSA had at least one diagnosed MHD. The most prevalent were depression (17.03%), anxiety (16.75%), and substance use disorder (10.20%). Patients with a MHD had higher mean hospital costs ($75,984±$43,129 vs $73,316±$39,046, P<.0001), longer mean length of stay (1.95±2.25 days vs 1.61±1.51 days, P<.0001), and higher mean total postoperative opioid use (72.00±231.55 morphine milligram equivalents [MMEs] vs 59.32±127.31 MMEs, P<.0001). Periprosthetic fractures (odds ratio, 1.20; P=.041), dislocation (odds ratio, 1.12; P=.042), and 90-day readmission rates (odds ratio, 1.26; P<.001) were significantly higher among patients with a MHD. CONCLUSION This study found that MHDs are associated with significantly increased perioperative opioid consumption, medical and surgical complication rates, and risk of readmission after TSA. Recognition and optimization of MHDs is critical to minimizing complications and opioid consumption after TSA. [Orthopedics. 202x;4x(x):xx-xx.].
Collapse
|
3
|
Scott S, Brameier DT, Tryggedsson I, Suneja N, Stenquist DS, Weaver MJ, von Keudell A. Prevalence, resources, provider insights, and outcomes: a review of patient mental health in orthopaedic trauma. J Orthop Surg Res 2024; 19:538. [PMID: 39223649 PMCID: PMC11370264 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-024-04932-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2024] [Accepted: 07/19/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024] Open
Abstract
This literature review examines the impact of orthopaedic trauma on patient mental health. It focuses on patient outcomes, available resources, and healthcare provider knowledge and education. Orthopaedic trauma represents a significant physical and psychological burden for patients, often resulting in long-term disability, pain, and functional limitations. Understanding the impact of orthopaedic trauma on patient mental health is crucial for improving patient care, and optimizing recovery and rehabilitation outcomes. In this review, we synthesize the findings of empirical studies over the past decade to explore the current understanding of mental health outcomes in patients with orthopaedic trauma. Through this analysis, we identify gaps in existing research, as well as potential avenues for improving patient care and mental health support for patients with severe orthopaedic injuries. Our review reveals the pressing need for collaboration between healthcare providers, mental health professionals, and social support systems to ensure comprehensive mental care for patients with traumatic orthopaedic injuries.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Sophia Scott
- Human Evolutionary Biology, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, 02138, USA.
- Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
| | - Devon T Brameier
- Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
| | - Ida Tryggedsson
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Bispebjerg Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
| | - Nishant Suneja
- Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
| | | | - Michael J Weaver
- Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
| | | |
Collapse
|
4
|
Ratnasekera A, Harris M, Caplan R, Getchell J, Laughery JT, Mason L, Bradley KM, Chen D, Jurkovitz C. Mental Health Care Resource Utilization of Victims of Interpersonal Violence in the Novel Coronavirus Era. J Surg Res 2024; 301:512-519. [PMID: 39042980 PMCID: PMC11427161 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2024.06.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2023] [Revised: 05/29/2024] [Accepted: 06/18/2024] [Indexed: 07/25/2024]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Higher incidences of interpersonal violence were reported throughout the country during the coronavirus (COVID) time period. We aimed to compare health-care encounters and resource utilization related to interpersonal violence with mental health (MH) disorders before and during the pandemic within a year of the index visit for interpersonal violence. METHODS A retrospective analysis of the Delaware Healthcare Claims data of all patients aged ≥16 y who suffered interpersonal violence was performed. Patients were followed up for 1 y pre and post their index visit of interpersonal violence episode during the pre-COVID (March 2018 through December 2018) and the COVID (March 2020 through December 2020) period. Census tract information was used to assess social determinants of health. RESULTS There were 431 patients in the COVID period and 527 patients in the pre-COVID period with index violence claim encounters. African American patients were more likely to have a violence encounter during COVID (60.3% versus 47.2%, P < 0.001). Patients in the COVID period were more likely to live in a census tract with public assistance households (median 3.3% versus 2.2%, P = 0.005) and higher unemployment (7.5% versus 7.1%, P = 0.01). In the following year of index violence claim, the mean numbers of MH claim-days for COVID and pre-COVID patients were 19.5 (53.3) and 26.2 (66.2), (P = 0.51). The COVID group had fewer MH claim-days mostly in the second half of the year after the index encounter with an incidence rate ratio of 0.61, 95% CI (0.45-0.83). CONCLUSIONS Racial and socioeconomic disparities were amplified and MH resource utilization was lower during COVID. Further injury prevention efforts should be focused on MH in future pandemics or disasters.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Asanthi Ratnasekera
- Division of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care, Department of Surgery, Associate Professor of Surgery, Drexel College of Medicine, Philadelphia PA, Christianacare Health System, Newark, Delaware
| | - Madison Harris
- Department of Surgery, Christianacare Health System, Newark, Delaware.
| | - Richard Caplan
- Institute for Research on Equity and Community Health (iREACH), ChristianaCare Health System, Wilmington, Delaware
| | - John Getchell
- Department of Surgery, Surgical Critical Care Research, Christianacare Health System, Newark, Delaware
| | - James T Laughery
- Institute for Research on Equity and Community Health (iREACH), ChristianaCare Health System, Wilmington, Delaware
| | - Leonard Mason
- Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care, Christianacare Health System, Newark Delaware
| | - Kevin M Bradley
- Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care, Christianacare Health System, Newark Delaware
| | - David Chen
- Institute for Research on Equity and Community Health (iREACH), ChristianaCare Health System, Wilmington, Delaware
| | - Claudine Jurkovitz
- Institute for Research on Equity and Community Health (iREACH), ChristianaCare Health System, Wilmington, Delaware
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Zhu KY, Bobak L, Dorney I, Breslin MA, Hendrickson SB, Vallier HA. Risk of Fracture and Complications After Fixation in Patients With Pre-injury Psychiatric Illness: A Propensity-Matched Cohort Study. J Orthop Trauma 2024; 38:e142-e148. [PMID: 38381117 DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000002755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 02/22/2024]
Abstract
OBJECTIVES The purpose was to describe the frequency of orthopaedic trauma and postsurgical complications associated with psychiatric diagnoses. METHODS DESIGN Query of TriNetx Analytics Network. SETTING Participating hospitals. PATIENT SELECTION CRITERIA Those ≥18 years old with psychiatric illness and orthopaedic trauma. OUTCOME MEASURES AND COMPARISONS Fractures and postoperative complications were described. A 1:1 propensity score matching function was used. Odds ratios compared intercohort complications. RESULTS A total of 11,266,415 patients were identified with a psychiatric diagnosis, including bipolar disorder (8.9%), schizophrenia (3.3%), major depression (12.4%), stress-related disorder (9.6%), anxiety disorder (64.5%), borderline personality disorder (1.1%), or antisocial personality (0.2%). Prevalence of 30.2% was found for a fracture and at least 1 psychiatric diagnosis. Antisocial personality disorder had the highest risk ratio relative to people without that mental disorder (relative risk [RR] = 5.09) of having 1 or more associated fracture, followed by depression (RR = 3.03), stress-related disorders (RR = 3.00), anxiety disorders (RR = 2.97), borderline personality disorder (RR = 2.92), bipolar disorder (RR = 2.80), and schizophrenia (RR = 2.69). Patients with at least 1 psychiatric comorbidity had greater risk of pulmonary embolism, superficial and deep surgical site infections, pneumonia, urinary tract infection, deep venous thrombosis, osteonecrosis, and complex regional pain syndrome by 1 month after fixation, when compared with patients without psychiatric disorder. By 1 year, they were also at an increased risk for stroke and myocardial infarction. CONCLUSIONS All psychiatric comorbidities were associated with increased RR of fracture and higher odds of complications compared with patients without psychiatric comorbidities. Providers should be aware of preexisting psychiatric diagnoses during treatment of acute injuries because of these risks. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Prognostic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Kevin Y Zhu
- Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
6
|
Salimy MS, Paschalidis A, Dunahoe JA, Chen AF, Alpaugh K, Bedair HS, Melnic CM. Mental Health Effects on the Minimal Clinically Important Difference in Total Joint Arthroplasty. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2024; 32:e321-e330. [PMID: 38194673 DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-23-00538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2024] Open
Abstract
INTRODUCTION The effect of mental health on patient-reported outcome measures is not fully understood in total joint arthroplasty (TJA). Thus, we investigated the relationship between mental health diagnoses (MHDs) and the Minimal Clinically Important Difference for Improvement (MCID-I) and Worsening (MCID-W) in primary TJA and revision TJA (rTJA). METHODS Retrospective data were collected using relevant Current Procedural Terminology and MHDs International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, codes with completed Hip Disability and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score-Physical Function Short Form, Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score-Physical Function Short Form, Patient-reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS)-Physical Function Short Form 10a, PROMIS Global-Mental, or PROMIS Global-Physical questionnaires. Logistic regressions and statistical analyses were used to determine the effect of a MHD on MCID-I/MCID-W rates. RESULTS Data included 4,562 patients (4,190 primary TJAs/372 rTJAs). In primary total hip arthroplasty (pTHA), MHD-affected outcomes for Hip Disability and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score-Physical Function Short Form (MCID-I: 81% versus 86%, P = 0.007; MCID-W: 6.0% versus 3.2%, P = 0.008), Physical Function Short Form 10a (MCID-I: 68% versus 77%, P < 0.001), PROMIS Global-Mental (MCID-I: 38% versus 44%, P = 0.009), and PROMIS Global-Physical (MCID-I: 61% versus 73%, P < 0.001; MCID-W: 14% versus 7.9%, P < 0.001) versus pTHA patients without MHD. A MHD led to lower rates of MCID-I for PROMIS Global-Physical (MCID-I: 56% versus 63%, P = 0.003) in primary total knee arthroplasty patients. No effects from a MHD were observed in rTJA patients. DISCUSSION The presence of a MHD had a prominent negative influence on pTHA patients. Patients who underwent rTJA had lower MCID-I rates, higher MCID-W rates, and lower patient-reported outcome measure scores despite less influence from a MHD. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, retrospective comparative study.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Mehdi S Salimy
- From the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School (Salimy, Paschalidis, Dunahoe, Alpaugh, Bedair, and Melnic), the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA (Chen), and the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Newton, MA (Bedair, and Melnic)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
7
|
Asper M, Osika W, Dalman C, Pöllänen E, Simonsson O, Flodin P, Sidorchuk A, Marchetti L, Awil F, Castro R, Niemi ME. Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and previous pandemics, epidemics and economic crises on mental health: systematic review. BJPsych Open 2022; 8:e181. [PMID: 36214114 PMCID: PMC9551492 DOI: 10.1192/bjo.2022.587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND A rise in mental illness is expected to follow the COVID-19 pandemic, which has also been projected to lead to a deep global economic recession, further adding to risk factors. AIMS The aim of this review was to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and previous pandemics, epidemics and economic crises on mental health. METHOD Searches were conducted in PubMed, Web of Science, PsycINFO and Sociological Abstracts. We included studies of all populations exposed to the COVID-19 pandemic, and other similar pandemics/epidemics and economic crises, compared with non-exposed time periods or regions. The outcome was mental health. RESULTS The 174 included studies assessed mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic (87 studies), 2008 economic crisis (84 studies) and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) epidemic (three studies). Outcomes were divided into affective disorders, suicides, mental healthcare utilisation and other mental health. COVID-19 pandemic studies were of lesser quality than those for the economic crisis or SARS epidemic. Most studies for all exposures showed increases in affective disorders and other mental health problems. For economic crisis exposure, increases in mental healthcare utilisation and suicides were also found, but these findings were mixed for COVID-19 pandemic exposure. This is probably because of quarantine measures affecting help-seeking and shorter follow-ups of studies of COVID-19 pandemic exposure. CONCLUSIONS Our findings highlight the importance of available, accessible and sustainable mental health services. Also, socioeconomically disadvantaged populations should be particular targets of policy interventions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Michaela Asper
- Department of Global Public Health, Karolinska Institutet, Sweden
| | - Walter Osika
- Centre for Psychiatry Research, Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Sweden; and Stockholm Health Care Services, Region Stockholm, Sweden
| | - Christina Dalman
- Department of Global Public Health, Karolinska Institutet, Sweden
| | - Elin Pöllänen
- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Sweden
| | - Otto Simonsson
- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Sweden
| | - Pär Flodin
- Department of Global Public Health, Karolinska Institutet, Sweden
| | - Anna Sidorchuk
- Centre for Psychiatry Research, Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Sweden; and Stockholm Health Care Services, Region Stockholm, Sweden
| | | | | | - Rosa Castro
- Federation of European Academies of Medicine, Belgium
| | - Maria E Niemi
- Department of Global Public Health, Karolinska Institutet, Sweden
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Walter N, Rupp M, Baertl S, Hinterberger T, Alt V. Prevalence of psychological comorbidities in bone infection. J Psychosom Res 2022; 157:110806. [PMID: 35367917 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2022.110806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2021] [Revised: 03/25/2022] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE Bone infections represent a major complication in orthopedic and trauma surgery. Concomitant psychological disorders can significantly influence treatment outcomes. However, these are often overlooked. Therefore, we aimed to determine the nationwide epidemiology of fracture-related infection (FRI) and osteomyelitis in combination with psychological comorbidities. METHODS A dataset provided by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) consisting of annual, Germany-wide ICD-10 diagnosis codes from 2009 to 2019 was analysed. Incidences of the codes "T84.6, infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal fixation device" and "M86.-, osteomyelitis" were quantified. Proportions of secondary diagnoses of the chapter F of the ICD-10 were determined. RESULTS Incidences were 19.1/100,000 inhabitants for osteomyelitis and 10.5/100,000 inhabitants for FRI. Patients with psychological comorbidities constituted 14.6% of osteomyelitis cases and 26.5% of FRI cases, respectively. Between 2009 through 2019, the proportion of patients with a concomitant "F" diagnoses of the ICD-10 increased by 27.3% for osteomyelitis and by 24.1% for FRI. Most prevalent secondary diagnoses were organic, including symptomatic, mental disorders (F0), affective disorder (F3) and mental and behavioral disorders due to psychoactive substance use (F1), whereby the latter decreased over the years. CONCLUSION The implementation of prevention strategies, interdisciplinary approaches and psychological support in orthopaedics and trauma surgery is warranted.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Nike Walter
- Department for Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany; Department for Psychosomatic Medicine, University Hospital Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany.
| | - Markus Rupp
- Department for Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
| | - Susanne Baertl
- Department for Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
| | - Thilo Hinterberger
- Department for Psychosomatic Medicine, University Hospital Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
| | - Volker Alt
- Department for Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
| |
Collapse
|
9
|
Dragioti E, Li H, Tsitsas G, Lee KH, Choi J, Kim J, Choi YJ, Tsamakis K, Estradé A, Agorastos A, Vancampfort D, Tsiptsios D, Thompson T, Mosina A, Vakadaris G, Fusar-Poli P, Carvalho AF, Correll CU, Han YJ, Park S, Il Shin J, Solmi M. A large scale meta-analytic atlas of mental health problems prevalence during the COVID-19 early pandemic. J Med Virol 2021; 94:1935-1949. [PMID: 34958144 PMCID: PMC9015528 DOI: 10.1002/jmv.27549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 146] [Impact Index Per Article: 36.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2021] [Revised: 12/05/2021] [Accepted: 12/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
Abstract
The COVID‐19 pandemic and related restrictions can impact mental health. To quantify the mental health burden of COVID‐19 pandemic, we conducted a systematic review and meta‐analysis, searching World Health Organization COVID‐19/PsycInfo/PubMed databases (09/29/2020), including observational studies reporting on mental health outcomes in any population affected by COVID‐19. Primary outcomes were the prevalence of anxiety, depression, stress, sleep problems, posttraumatic symptoms. Sensitivity analyses were conducted on severe mental health problems, in high‐quality studies, and in representative samples. Subgroup analyses were conducted stratified by age, sex, country income level, and COVID‐19 infection status. One‐hundred‐seventy‐three studies from February to July 2020 were included (n = 502,261, median sample = 948, age = 34.4 years, females = 63%). Ninety‐one percent were cross‐sectional studies, and 18.5%/57.2% were of high/moderate quality. The highest prevalence emerged for posttraumatic symptoms in COVID‐19 infected people (94%), followed by behavioral problems in those with prior mental disorders (77%), fear in healthcare workers (71%), anxiety in caregivers/family members of people with COVID‐19 (42%), general health/social contact/passive coping style in the general population (38%), depression in those with prior somatic disorders (37%), and fear in other‐than‐healthcare workers (29%). Females and people with COVID‐19 infection had higher rates of almost all outcomes; college students/young adults of anxiety, depression, sleep problems, suicidal ideation; adults of fear and posttraumatic symptoms. Anxiety, depression, and posttraumatic symptoms were more prevalent in low‐/middle‐income countries, sleep problems in high‐income countries. The COVID‐19 pandemic adversely impacts mental health in a unique manner across population subgroups. Our results inform tailored preventive strategies and interventions to mitigate current, future, and transgenerational adverse mental health of the COVID‐19 pandemic. A systematic review and meta‐analysis to quantify the impact of mental health burden of COVID‐19 pandemic and related restrictions.
The highest prevalence emerged for posttraumatic symptoms in COVID‐19 infected people (94%).
Females and people with COVID‐19 infection had higher rates of almost all outcomes.
In low‐/middle‐income nations, the prevalence of anxiety, depression, and posttraumatic symptoms is high.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Elena Dragioti
- Pain and Rehabilitation Centre, and Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
| | - Han Li
- University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL, USA
| | - George Tsitsas
- Head of Counseling Centre, Harokopio University, Athens, Greece
| | - Keum Hwa Lee
- Department of Pediatrics, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - Jiwoo Choi
- Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - Jiwon Kim
- Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - Young Jo Choi
- Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - Konstantinos Tsamakis
- King's College London, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, London, UK
| | - Andrés Estradé
- Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, Universidad Católica, Montevideo, Uruguay.,Clienia AG, Wetzikon Psychiatric Centre, Switzerland
| | - Agorastos Agorastos
- II. Department of Psychiatry, Division of Neurosciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
| | - Davy Vancampfort
- KU Leuven Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Leuven, Belgium
| | - Dimitrios Tsiptsios
- Neurophysiology Department, South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, Sunderland, UK
| | - Trevor Thompson
- School of Human Sciences, University of Greenwich, Greenwich, UK
| | - Anna Mosina
- Clienia AG, Wetzikon Psychiatric Centre, Switzerland
| | - Georgios Vakadaris
- Faculty of medicine, School of health sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
| | - Paolo Fusar-Poli
- Early Psychosis: Interventions and Clinical-detection (EPIC) lab, Department of Psychosis Studies, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK.,UK OASIS Service, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.,Department of Brain and Behavioral Sciences, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
| | - Andre F Carvalho
- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
| | - Christoph U Correll
- Department of Psychiatry, Zucker Hillside Hospital, Northwell Health, Glen Oaks, NY, USA.,Department of Psychiatry and Molecular Medicine, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Hempstead, NY, USA.,Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Charité Universitätsmedizin, Berlin, Germany
| | - Young Joo Han
- Hospital medicine center, Haeundae Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan, Republic of Korea
| | - Seoyeon Park
- Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - Jae Il Shin
- Department of Pediatrics, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - Marco Solmi
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada.,Department of Mental Health, The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, ON, Canada
| |
Collapse
|
10
|
Giudici R, Lancioni A, Gay H, Bassi G, Chiara O, Mare C, Latronico N, Pesenti A, Faccincani R, Cabrini L, Fumagalli R, Chieregato A, Briani L, Sammartano F, Sechi G, Zoli A, Pagliosa A, Foti G, Borotto E, Palo A, Valoti O, Botteri M, Carlucci M, Reitano E, Bini R. Impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on severe trauma trends and healthcare system reassessment in Lombardia, Italy: an analysis from the regional trauma registry. World J Emerg Surg 2021; 16:39. [PMID: 34281575 PMCID: PMC8287111 DOI: 10.1186/s13017-021-00383-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2021] [Accepted: 07/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
Abstract
Backgrounds The COVID-19 pandemic drastically strained the health systems worldwide, obligating the reassessment of how healthcare is delivered. In Lombardia, Italy, a Regional Emergency Committee (REC) was established and the regional health system reorganized, with only three hospitals designated as hubs for trauma care. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of this reorganization of regional care, comparing the distribution of patients before and during the COVID-19 outbreak and to describe changes in the epidemiology of severe trauma among the two periods. Methods A cohort study was conducted using retrospectively collected data from the Regional Trauma Registry of Lombardia (LTR). We compared the data of trauma patients admitted to three hub hospitals before the COVID-19 outbreak (September 1 to November 19, 2019) with those recorded during the pandemic (February 21 to May 10, 2020) in the same hospitals. Demographic data, level of pre-hospital care (Advanced Life Support-ALS, Basic Life Support-BLS), type of transportation, mechanism of injury (MOI), abbreviated injury score (AIS, 1998 version), injury severity score (ISS), revised trauma score (RTS), and ICU admission and survival outcome of all the patients admitted to the three trauma centers designed as hubs, were reviewed. Screening for COVID-19 was performed with nasopharyngeal swabs, chest ultrasound, and/or computed tomography. Results During the COVID-19 pandemic, trauma patients admitted to the hubs increased (46.4% vs 28.3%, p < 0.001) with an increase in pre-hospital time (71.8 vs 61.3 min, p < 0.01), while observed in hospital mortality was unaffected. TRISS, ISS, AIS, and ICU admission were similar in both periods. During the COVID-19 outbreak, we observed substantial changes in MOI of severe trauma patients admitted to three hubs, with increases of unintentional (31.9% vs 18.5%, p < 0.05) and intentional falls (8.4% vs 1.2%, p < 0.05), whereas the pandemic restrictions reduced road- related injuries (35.6% vs 60%, p < 0.05). Deaths on scene were significantly increased (17.7% vs 6.8%, p < 0.001). Conclusions The COVID-19 outbreak affected the epidemiology of severe trauma patients. An increase in trauma patient admissions to a few designated facilities with high level of care obtained satisfactory results, while COVID-19 patients overwhelmed resources of most other hospitals.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Riccardo Giudici
- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, ASST Niguarda, Milan, Italy
| | - Armando Lancioni
- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, University Milano Bicocca, Monza, Italy
| | - Hedwige Gay
- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, University Milano Bicocca, Monza, Italy
| | - Gabriele Bassi
- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, ASST Niguarda, Milan, Italy
| | - Osvaldo Chiara
- Emergency Department, General Surgery and Trauma Team, ASST Niguarda, University of Milano, Piazza Ospedale Maggiore 3, 20162, Milano, Italy.
| | - Claudio Mare
- Regional Agency of Emergency and Urgency, Milan, Italy
| | - Nicola Latronico
- Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences and Public Health, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy.,Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Emergency, Spedali Civili University Hospital, Brescia, Italy
| | - Antonio Pesenti
- Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Emergency, Fondazione Policlinico, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
| | | | - Luca Cabrini
- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Ospedale di Circolo e Fondazione Macchi, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
| | - Roberto Fumagalli
- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, ASST Niguarda, Milan, Italy.,Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, University Milano Bicocca, Milan, Italy
| | - Arturo Chieregato
- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Neuro Intensive Care, ASST Niguarda, Milan, Italy
| | - Laura Briani
- Emergency Department, Department of General Surgery and Trauma Team, ASST Niguarda, Milan, Italy
| | - Fabrizio Sammartano
- Emergency Department, Emergency and Trauma Surgery, ASST Santi Carlo e Paolo, Milan, Italy
| | | | - Alberto Zoli
- Regional Agency of Emergency and Urgency, Milan, Italy
| | | | - Giuseppe Foti
- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, S.Gerardo Hospital, University Milano Bicocca, Monza, Italy
| | - Erika Borotto
- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Ospedale di Circolo e Fondazione Macchi, Varese, Italy
| | | | | | - Marco Botteri
- Regional Agency of Emergency and Urgency, Brescia, Italy
| | - Michele Carlucci
- General and Emergency Surgery and Emergency Department, Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
| | - Elisa Reitano
- Department of Translational Medicine, University of Eastern Piedmont, Novara, Italy
| | - Roberto Bini
- Emergency Department, Department of General Surgery and Trauma Team, ASST Niguarda, Milan, Italy
| |
Collapse
|
11
|
Blum P, Putzer D, Liebensteiner MC, Dammerer D. Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - A Systematic Review of the Current Literature. In Vivo 2021; 35:1337-1343. [PMID: 33910811 DOI: 10.21873/invivo.12386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2021] [Revised: 02/15/2021] [Accepted: 02/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND/AIM The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has led to significant disruptions in various medical specialties. We herein aimed to provide a systematic review of the published literature on the impact by the Covid-19 pandemic on orthopaedic and traumatological care by focusing on the number of clinical visits, surgeries and reasons for consultation. MATERIALS AND METHODS The published literature was reviewed using PubMed. Of 349 studies published between December 1, 2019 and October 1, 2020, 36 original articles met the inclusion criteria. Articles were selected on the basis of the PRISMA guidelines. October 1, 2020 was used as the concluding date of publication. RESULTS The number of elective visits declined by 50.0% to 74.0%. The number of emergency and trauma visits showed a decrease of 37.7% to 74.2%. Trauma surgery decreased by 21.2% to 66.7% and elective surgeries by 33.3% to 100%. CONCLUSION Orthopaedic and trauma surgery is clearly influenced by the pandemic. It will be important to maintain treatment and surgical care of patients in order to avoid negative effects on treatment progress.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Philipp Blum
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria;
| | - David Putzer
- Department of Experimental Orthopaedics, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
| | - Michael C Liebensteiner
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
| | - Dietmar Dammerer
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
| |
Collapse
|
12
|
Walter N, Rupp M, Hinterberger T, Alt V. [Prosthetic infections and the increasing importance of psychological comorbidities : An epidemiological analysis for Germany from 2009 through 2019]. DER ORTHOPADE 2021; 50:859-865. [PMID: 33751197 PMCID: PMC7942820 DOI: 10.1007/s00132-021-04088-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/11/2021] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
Abstract
Hintergrund Die periprothetische Gelenkinfektion (PJI) ist eine gefürchtete Komplikation in der Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie. Ein potenzieller Anstieg an PJI-Diagnosen, insbesondere in Verbindung mit psychologischen Komorbiditäten, kann zu einer besonderen Herausforderung für Akteure im Gesundheitswesen werden. Bisher ist die Prävalenz für Deutschland unbekannt. Dies erschwert es, den zukünftigen Behandlungsbedarf abzuschätzen und Entwicklungen vorherzusehen, die durch eine Anpassung von Präventions- und Therapiemaßnahmen beeinflusst werden können. Ziel der Arbeit Die vorliegende Arbeit gibt eine detaillierte Übersicht über die Epidemiologie periprothetischer Gelenkinfektionen und psychologischer Komorbiditäten. Material und Methoden Ein Datensatz vom Statistischen Bundesamt (Destatis) aus jährlichen, deutschlandweiten ICD-10-Diagnosekodes von 2009 bis 2019 wurde analysiert. Prävalenzraten des Kodes „T84.5 – Infektion und entzündliche Reaktion durch eine Gelenkendoprothese“ wurden nach Altersgruppe, Geschlecht und in Verbindung mit einer Nebendiagnose des Kapitels F quantifiziert und aufgeschlüsselt. Ergebnisse Seit 2009 steigen die PJI-Diagnosen kontinuierlich an, die Häufigkeit war im Jahr 2018 rückläufig. Im Jahr 2019 wurden 16.174 Fälle entsprechend einer Prävalenz von 23,8/100.000 Einwohner verzeichnet. Eine Entwicklung hinsichtlich mehr Diagnosen bei älteren Patienten wurde evident. Ein Viertel aller Patienten wiesen eine Nebendiagnosen im Bereich psychischer Störungen und Verhaltensstörungen auf, wobei sich die Anzahl an Patienten mit psychologischen Komorbiditäten im letzten Jahrzehnt verdoppelte. Schlussfolgerung Richtlinien zu Präventionsstrategien und psychologische Unterstützungsangebote sollten in der Unfallchirurgie implementiert werden.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Nike Walter
- Klinik und Poliklinik für Unfallchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee 11, 93053, Regensburg, Deutschland.,Abteilung für Psychosomatische Medizin, Universitätsklinikum Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee 11, Regensburg, 93053, Deutschland
| | - Markus Rupp
- Klinik und Poliklinik für Unfallchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee 11, 93053, Regensburg, Deutschland
| | - Thilo Hinterberger
- Abteilung für Psychosomatische Medizin, Universitätsklinikum Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee 11, Regensburg, 93053, Deutschland
| | - Volker Alt
- Klinik und Poliklinik für Unfallchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee 11, 93053, Regensburg, Deutschland.
| |
Collapse
|
13
|
Rahman M, Ahmed R, Moitra M, Damschroder L, Brownson R, Chorpita B, Idele P, Gohar F, Huang KY, Saxena S, Lai J, Peterson SS, Harper G, McKay M, Amugune B, Esho T, Ronen K, Othieno C, Kumar M. Mental Distress and Human Rights Violations During COVID-19: A Rapid Review of the Evidence Informing Rights, Mental Health Needs, and Public Policy Around Vulnerable Populations. Front Psychiatry 2021; 11:603875. [PMID: 33488426 PMCID: PMC7820171 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2020.603875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2020] [Accepted: 11/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
Abstract
Background: COVID-19 prevention and mitigation efforts were abrupt and challenging for most countries with the protracted lockdown straining socioeconomic activities. Marginalized groups and individuals are particularly vulnerable to adverse effects of the pandemic such as human rights abuses and violations which can lead to psychological distress. In this review, we focus on mental distress and disturbances that have emanated due to human rights restrictions and violations amidst the pandemic. We underscore how mental health is both directly impacted by the force of pandemic and by prevention and mitigation structures put in place to combat the disease. Methods: We conducted a review of relevant studies examining human rights violations in COVID-19 response, with a focus on vulnerable populations, and its association with mental health and psychological well-being. We searched PubMed and Embase databases for studies between December 2019 to July 2020. Three reviewers evaluated the eligibility criteria and extracted data. Results: Twenty-four studies were included in the systematic inquiry reporting on distress due to human rights violations. Unanimously, the studies found vulnerable populations to be at a high risk for mental distress. Limited mobility rights disproportionately harmed psychiatric patients, low-income individuals, and minorities who were at higher risk for self-harm and worsening mental health. Healthcare workers suffered negative mental health consequences due to stigma and lack of personal protective equipment and stigma. Other vulnerable groups such as the elderly, children, and refugees also experienced negative consequences. Conclusions: This review emphasizes the need to uphold human rights and address long term mental health needs of populations that have suffered disproportionately during the pandemic. Countries can embed a proactive psychosocial response to medical management as well as in existing prevention strategies. International human rights guidelines are useful in this direction but an emphasis should be placed on strengthening rights informed psychosocial response with specific strategies to enhance mental health in the long-term. We underscore that various fundamental human rights are interdependent and therefore undermining one leads to a poor impact on the others. We strongly recommend global efforts toward focusing both on minimizing fatalities, protecting human rights, and promoting long term mental well-being.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | - Rabab Ahmed
- Washington University, St. Louis, MO, United States
| | - Modhurima Moitra
- University of Washington, Seattle, WA, United States
- Department of Health Metrics Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, United States
| | | | | | - Bruce Chorpita
- Department of Psychology, University of California Los Angeles Life Sciences, Los Angeles, CA, United States
| | - Priscilla Idele
- United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), New York, NY, United States
| | - Fatima Gohar
- United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), New York, NY, United States
| | | | - Shekhar Saxena
- Harvard T.H Chan School of Public Health, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, United States
| | - Joanna Lai
- United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), New York, NY, United States
| | | | - Gary Harper
- University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
| | - Mary McKay
- Washington University, St. Louis, MO, United States
| | | | | | - Keshet Ronen
- University of Washington, Seattle, WA, United States
| | | | - Manasi Kumar
- University of Washington, Seattle, WA, United States
- University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
| |
Collapse
|
14
|
Winkler P, Formanek T, Mlada K, Kagstrom A, Mohrova Z, Mohr P, Csemy L. Increase in prevalence of current mental disorders in the context of COVID-19: analysis of repeated nationwide cross-sectional surveys. Epidemiol Psychiatr Sci 2020; 29:e173. [PMID: 32988427 PMCID: PMC7573458 DOI: 10.1017/s2045796020000888] [Citation(s) in RCA: 125] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2020] [Revised: 09/09/2020] [Accepted: 09/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
Abstract
AIMS The United Nations warned of COVID-19-related mental health crisis; however, it is unknown whether there is an increase in the prevalence of mental disorders as existing studies lack a reliable baseline analysis or they did not use a diagnostic measure. We aimed to analyse trends in the prevalence of mental disorders prior to and during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS We analysed data from repeated cross-sectional surveys on a representative sample of non-institutionalised Czech adults (18+ years) from both November 2017 (n = 3306; 54% females) and May 2020 (n = 3021; 52% females). We used Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) as the main screening instrument. We calculated descriptive statistics and compared the prevalence of current mood and anxiety disorders, suicide risk and alcohol-related disorders at baseline and right after the first peak of COVID-19 when related lockdown was still in place in CZ. In addition, using logistic regression, we assessed the association between COVID-19-related worries and the presence of mental disorders. RESULTS The prevalence of those experiencing symptoms of at least one current mental disorder rose from a baseline of 20.02 (95% CI = 18.64; 21.39) in 2017 to 29.63 (95% CI = 27.9; 31.37) in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. The prevalence of both major depressive disorder (3.96, 95% CI = 3.28; 4.62 v. 11.77, 95% CI = 10.56; 12.99); and suicide risk (3.88, 95% CI = 3.21; 4.52 v. 11.88, 95% CI = 10.64; 13.07) tripled and current anxiety disorders almost doubled (7.79, 95% CI = 6.87; 8.7 v. 12.84, 95% CI = 11.6; 14.05). The prevalence of alcohol use disorders in 2020 was approximately the same as in 2017 (10.84, 95% CI = 9.78; 11.89 v. 9.88, 95% CI = 8.74; 10.98); however, there was a significant increase in weekly binge drinking behaviours (4.07% v. 6.39%). Strong worries about both, health or economic consequences of COVID-19, were associated with an increased odds of having a mental disorder (1.63, 95% CI = 1.4; 1.89 and 1.42, 95% CI = 1.23; 1.63 respectively). CONCLUSIONS This study provides evidence matching concerns that COVID-19-related mental health problems pose a major threat to populations, particularly considering the barriers in service provision posed during lockdown. This finding emphasises an urgent need to scale up mental health promotion and prevention globally.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- P. Winkler
- National Institute of Mental Health, Topolová 748, 250 67, Klecany, Czech Republic
- Health Service and Population Research Department, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, David Goldberg Centre, De Crespigny Park, London SE5 8AF, UK
| | - T. Formanek
- National Institute of Mental Health, Topolová 748, 250 67, Klecany, Czech Republic
| | - K. Mlada
- National Institute of Mental Health, Topolová 748, 250 67, Klecany, Czech Republic
- Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen, Charles University, Husova 3, 301 00Pilsen, Czech Republic
| | - A. Kagstrom
- National Institute of Mental Health, Topolová 748, 250 67, Klecany, Czech Republic
| | - Z. Mohrova
- National Institute of Mental Health, Topolová 748, 250 67, Klecany, Czech Republic
| | - P. Mohr
- National Institute of Mental Health, Topolová 748, 250 67, Klecany, Czech Republic
- Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Ruska 87, 100 00Prague, Czech Republic
| | - L. Csemy
- National Institute of Mental Health, Topolová 748, 250 67, Klecany, Czech Republic
| |
Collapse
|