Frequency of Chronic Otitis Media in Schizophrenic Patients
Aim: In this study, it is aimed to determine the frequency of chronic otitis media (COM) in schizophrenic patients, and to examine whether there is a correlation between schizophrenia and COM. Methods: We assessed 97 patients who were being monitored with the diagnosis of schizophrenia, accordin...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Galenos Yayinevi
2015-06-01
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| Series: | Haseki Tıp Bülteni |
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| Online Access: | http://www.hasekidergisi.com/article_8940/Frequency-Of-Chronic-Otitis-Media-In-Schizophrenic-Patients |
| Summary: | Aim: In this study, it is aimed to determine the frequency of chronic
otitis media (COM) in schizophrenic patients, and to examine
whether there is a correlation between schizophrenia and COM.
Methods: We assessed 97 patients who were being monitored
with the diagnosis of schizophrenia, according to DSM-IV, and
were receiving outpatient care in a center specialized on the
treatment of schizophrenia. The findings were compared with
the findings of 96 subjects in the control group, consisting of
healthy individuals without psychiatric conditions. In addition, the
Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) and the Edinburgh
Handedness Inventory (EHI) were administered to patients with
schizophrenia and the EHI was applied to the controls.
Results: No statistically significant difference in the frequency of
COM was determined between schizophrenia and control groups
(p=0.3). Likewise, no significant difference was found with respect
to the frequency of right COM (p=0.2) and left COM (p=0.9)
between schizophrenia and control groups.
Conclusion: Our hypothesis concerning the possible correlation
between schizophrenia and COM or possible greater incidence of
COM in schizophrenia patients, has not been confirmed with this
study. (The Medical Bulletin of Haseki 2015; 53:153-6) |
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| ISSN: | 1302-0072 2147-2688 |