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Frequency and course of psychological distress in patients attending an integrated primary care service.
- Source :
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Clinical Psychologist . Apr2005, Vol. 9 Issue 1, p2-9. 8p. 3 Charts. - Publication Year :
- 2005
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Abstract
- The extent and course of psychological distress were examined in a representative sample of patients attending a primary health care practice in metropolitan Adelaide where general practitioner (GP) and clinical psychologist services are co-located. Scores for psychological distress were similar to national norms. Approximately one in six patients expressed a wish to discuss their feelings with a GP and/or psychologist, but the association between distress scores and wish to discuss feelings was only moderate. At follow-up 5 months later, average distress scores had fallen. Half of those who had expressed a wish for discussion had done so, and they had significantly lower scores for anxiety and stress. The results provide a context within which subsequent national mental health initiatives can be interpreted. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 13284207
- Volume :
- 9
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Clinical Psychologist
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 17108135
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/1328420042000263021