Patients of COVID-19 with psychiatric illnesses at higher mortality risk: JAMA
It is known that Psychiatric disorders are associated with shortened life expectancy.There is a concern that psychiatric comorbidity might increase COVID-19–related mortality. Researchers conducted a study to evaluate the association between having any prior psychiatric diagnosis and COVID-19–related mortality of hospitalized patients with COVID-19.
They have found in the new study that Patients hospitalized with COVID-19 who have prior psychiatric diagnoses have a higher risk for in-hospital mortality than those without psychiatric diagnoses.
The findings of the new study have been published in JAMA Network Open.
The researchers conducted a cohort study at Yale New Haven Health System, a 5-hospital system in the Northeast of the United States.
They obtained data from Epic Systems and included all encounters of hospitalized COVID-19–positive patients between February 15 and April 25, 2020, and followed up to May 27, 2020, for mortality.
In all 1685 patients were hospitalized with COVID-19 during the study period.
Disclaimer: This website is primarily for healthcare professionals. The content here does not replace medical advice and should not be used as medical, diagnostic, endorsement, treatment, or prescription advice. Medical science evolves rapidly, and we strive to keep our information current. If you find any discrepancies, please contact us at corrections@medicaldialogues.in. Read our Correction Policy here. Nothing here should be used as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. We do not endorse any healthcare advice that contradicts a physician's guidance. Use of this site is subject to our Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and Advertisement Policy. For more details, read our Full Disclaimer here.
NOTE: Join us in combating medical misinformation. If you encounter a questionable health, medical, or medical education claim, email us at factcheck@medicaldialogues.in for evaluation.