Mental health and COVID-19 in Nepal: A case of a satellite clinic

Sharma, Pallavi; Joshi, D; Shrestha, Kenison

doi:10.1016/j.ajp.2020.102175

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“…Therefore, it is crucial to identify the major risk factors for PTSD in frontline healthcare workers. Preparedness and management of PTSD One solution to address mental health problems is to provide mental health services at primary care centres and satellite clinics [21]. It is crucial to screen COVID-19 patients for symptoms of PTSD/mental illness.…”

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Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) and the risk of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A mental health concern in Nepal

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Teijlingen

Sathian

2020

Nepal J Epidemiology

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The sudden outbreak of Coronavirus-19 disease (COVID-19) is transforming the psychology and interpersonal relationships of millions across the globe. In Nepal, there is a need for national mental health surveys post COVID-19. This pandemic can cause traumatic experiences to the patients, caregivers, those quarantined and frontline healthcare providers which may lead to PTSD. Special attention should be focused on high-risk individuals, including policies to implement regular screening of PTSD symptoms.

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confidence: 99%

“…One solution to address mental health problems is to provide mental health services at primary care centres and satellite clinics [ 21 ]. It is crucial to screen COVID-19 patients for symptoms of PTSD/mental illness.…”

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Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) and the risk of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A mental health concern in Nepal

Asim

Teijlingen

Sathian

2020

Nepal J Epidemiology

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“…Over 16 thousands positive cases of SARS-CoV-2 from Nepal have been reported by the WHO and MoHP as of July 13, 2020 [11] in all 77 districts in Nepal. Previous studies from Nepal focused on mental assessment of COVID-19 patients and normal people [13,14] awareness, challenge and hospital disaster preparedness plans [15,16], clinical pro le [17,18] and viral genome status [12].…”

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confidence: 99%

Spatial Distribution and Trend Analysis of Current Status of COVID-19 in Nepal and Global Future Preventive Perspectives

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Bahadur

Bishwakarma

et al. 2020

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Background: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a recently discovered severe and contagious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and has received worldwide attention. The risk of COVID-19 is serious for the infected persons of chronic diseases as well as vulnerable populations including elder group. Still, the present scenario of scarcity of effective treatment options and limited recovery rate of ongoing treatment are prevailed in Nepal. This study aims to analyze the spatial distribution and trends of COVID-19 with the help of geographic information system (GIS) software and outlook future preventive perspectives.Methods: In this research work, we used GIS tool ArcGIS 10.4.1 to map the distribution patterns of population of COVID-19 cases. Federal, provincial and district level daily cases data of COVID-19 confirmed, cured and death from 23rd January to 13th July 2020 were obtained from the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP), Government of Nepal. In addition, we reviewed several peer-reviewed research papers to summarize the global scenarios and preventive perspectives on COVID-19.Results: In context to Nepal SARS-CoV-2 has spread throughout the country infecting 16,945 persons in all 77 districts, as of 13th July, 2020. Confirmed, cured and death cases experienced an upward trend up to 1st July, 2020 followed by downward trend as of 13th July, 2020. Over 70% of total confirmed cases of reported COVID-19 patients were from the lowland-plain area. Spatial clustering suggested that provinces 2 and 5 were at potentially increased risk of COVID-19, and Province 1 and Bagmati province could be grouped as future "hot spots". In addition, we proposed four strategies namely, identification of the key medical and social elements, discovery and development of treatment options for a future pandemic, investing in ethno-medicine research and epidemic preparedness of health care system to decrease the efficacy of calamities of future pandemics.Conclusion: Our study demonstrates one of the best ways to protect; control and sluggish transmission of SARS-CoV-2 could be achieved by monitoring active ties using GIS spatial analysis. And, the severity of future pandemic could be minimized by integrative action on the abovementioned four different preventive master plans.

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“…In 1972, a ten bedded neuro psychiatric unit was established in the Royal Army Hospital, which was then shifted into the Lagankhel, Patan and it has got fifty beds at present. 2 General hospital psychiatry has grown significantly over the years. It has led to the changes in our understanding to provide a comprehensive and holistic approach to the physically and mentally ill.…”

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Psychiatric Referral Pattern in a General Hospital

Vaidya

Sharma

2018

Med. J. Pokhara Acad. Health Sci.

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Background: The referral rates of psychiatric patients in Nepal are very low, considering the higher rates of psychiatric morbidity in patients who attend various departments of a general hospital. Studying the pattern of psychiatric referrals may facilitate the management of the mentally ill in a comprehensive and holistic manner. Materials and methods: The study was conducted at Western Regional Hospital (WRH) over the period of one year. The patients referred from different departments were assessed by the consultant psychiatrists. Result: A total of 816 patients were referred for psychiatric consultation out of which majority was from department of medicine and the most common reason for referral was anxiety disorder. Conclusion: Multi-disciplinary interaction is beneficial to identify the psychiatric morbidity in the patients who attend general hospital.

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Mental health and COVID-19 in Nepal: A case of a satellite clinic

Cited by 8 publications

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Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) and the risk of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A mental health concern in Nepal

Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) and the risk of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A mental health concern in Nepal

Spatial Distribution and Trend Analysis of Current Status of COVID-19 in Nepal and Global Future Preventive Perspectives

Psychiatric Referral Pattern in a General Hospital

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