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F Ivanovic-Zuvic

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PubMed1992

[Psychopathology and psychosocial functioning of adults with epilepsy. Preliminary evaluation].

To examine the relationship between psychosocial functioning and psychopathology in epilepsy, a total 37-outpatient sample was assessed by means of both the Washington Psychosocial Seizure Inventory (WPSI) and the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI). Patients came from an epilepsy program of the Hospital psiquiátrico, Chile. Disorders in several areas pertaining to psychosocial functioning and psychopathology were observed: Their distribution was quite similar to disorders previously reported when using both instruments. The WPSI scales showed a positive correlation with the MMPI's--a relevant correlation as far as the Overall Psychosocial Functioning, and Emotional adjustment sub-scales are concerned. The relationship between psychopathology and psychosocial functioning in epilepsy is discussed as well as the usefulness of the WPSI as a screening-test for the psychosocial assessment of epileptic subjects.

Adult↗
PubMed1991

[Psychosocial functioning in adults with epilepsy].

The Washington Psychosocial Seizure Inventory (WPSI) was used in the assessment of psychosocial functioning of epileptic subjects in Chile. A total sample of 116 outpatients coming form an Epilepsy Program at a Public Health Service was evaluated. Disturbances in several areas relevant to psychosocial adjustment were noted. Their distribution was similar to that previously reported using the WPSI, although a greater severity of disturbances was noted. Peak score scales were financial status, emotional and interpersonal adjustment and overall psychosocial functioning. Rehabilitation measures could play a substantial role in the prevention and treatment of psychosocial disorders in epilepsy.

Adaptation, Psychological↗
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Psychosocial evaluation of adults with epilepsy in Chile.

The Washington Psychosocial Seizure Inventory (WPSI) was used to assess psychosocial functioning of 116 epileptic outpatients being treated in an epilepsy program at a public health service (PHS). Disturbances in several areas of psychosocial adjustment were noted. Although the distribution was similar to those previously reported using the WPSI, the severity of the observed disturbances was greater. Peak-score scales were Financial Status, Emotional and Interpersonal Adjustment, and Overall Psychosocial Functioning. Rehabilitation measures in epilepsy could play a substantial role in prevention and treatment of psychosocial disorders.

Activities of Daily Living↗
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[Affective disorders and solar activity].

INTRODUCTION: The present work discusses the link between solar activity and appearance of affective disorders. Solar activity is reflected by the Wolf number, which is given by the formula R = K (10 g + f), where g corresponds to the groups of sunspots and f is the total number of sunspots. METHODS: We examined 1,212 clinical files at the Clínica Psiquiátrica Universitaria, Santiago de Chile. Patients with major depressions and manic disorders, who were admitted to the clinic for the first time and had no previous treatment were considered. We examined the correlation between annual incidence of hospitalization and average Wolf numbers for those years, included in the period 1990-2000, which corresponds to a complete solar cycle of 11 years. RESULTS: An important number of hospitalizations of depressive patients occurred during years of low solar activity, and there was a slight increase in the number of manic patients during years of high solar activity. Depressive disorders showed a negative correlation with solar activity, the Pearson coefficient being equal to -0.72. Manic disorders showed a positive correlation, with coefficient equal to +0.334. CONCLUSIONS: Depressive disorders have an inverse correlation with solar activity, while manic disorders have a positive correlation.

Adolescent↗