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Comparison of Metabolic Parameters of the Patients with Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder Followed by a Community Mental Health Center

Year 2023, Volume: 50 Issue: 1, 14 - 21, 19.03.2023
https://doi.org/10.5798/dicletip.1266699

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09.01.2023
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Introduction: Deterioration in metabolic parameters is one of the major reasons of cardiovascular system-related morbidity
and mortality in psychiatric diseases and is particularly common in chronic diseases such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
(BD). We aimed to investigate the metabolic characteristics of patients with BD, a group that has received relatively less
attention, by comparing them with patients with schizophrenia.
Methods: 26 patients with BD and 27 patients with schizophrenia were involved in this study. Clinical and sociodemographic
data, BMI, GAF, and CGI scores of the patients were recorded, and fasting blood glucose, HBA1C, total cholesterol, triglyceride,
LDL, VLDL and HDL values performed during routine examinations in the last month were compared.
Results: There was no significant difference between the two groups in terms of age, gender, disease duration, mean number
of psychotropic drugs, and mean number of antipsychotic drugs (p>0.05). While BMI (p=0.02), Triglyceride (p=0.008), Total
cholesterol (p=0.018), and VLDL (p=0.008) values of bipolar disorder patients were significantly higher than schizophrenia
patients. In the regression analysis, it was determined that the status of staying in a nursing home was a positive determinant
in terms of triglyceride levels.
Conclusion: The fact that schizophrenia patients with lower functionality and needing support and care stay in a nursing home
can be protective in terms of metabolic risks due to factors such as diet control and regular doctor visits. Bipolar disorder
patients followed up in community mental health centers should also be carefully evaluated in terms of metabolic risks, and if
necessary, support should be provided to the patients in terms of healthy nutrition and exercise.

References

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  • 2.Viron MJ, Stern TA. The Impact of Serious MentalIllness on Health and Healthcare. Psychosomatics2010;51(6):458-65.
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Comparison of Metabolic Parameters of the Patients with Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder Followed by a Community Mental Health Center

Year 2023, Volume: 50 Issue: 1, 14 - 21, 19.03.2023
https://doi.org/10.5798/dicletip.1266699

Abstract

Introduction: Deterioration in metabolic parameters is one of the major reasons of cardiovascular system-related morbidity and mortality in psychiatric diseases and is particularly common in chronic diseases such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder (BD). We aimed to investigate the metabolic characteristics of patients with BD, a group that has received relatively less attention, by comparing them with patients with schizophrenia.
Methods: 26 patients with BD and 27 patients with schizophrenia were involved in this study. Clinical and sociodemographic data, BMI, GAF, and CGI scores of the patients were recorded, and fasting blood glucose, HBA1C, total cholesterol, triglyceride, LDL, VLDL and HDL values performed during routine examinations in the last month were compared.
Results: There was no significant difference between the two groups in terms of age, gender, disease duration, mean number of psychotropic drugs, and mean number of antipsychotic drugs (p>0.05). While BMI (p=0.02), Triglyceride (p=0.008), Total cholesterol (p=0.018), and VLDL (p=0.008) values of bipolar disorder patients were significantly higher than schizophrenia patients. In the regression analysis, it was determined that the status of staying in a nursing home was a positive determinant in terms of triglyceride levels.
Conclusion: The fact that schizophrenia patients with lower functionality and needing support and care stay in a nursing home can be protective in terms of metabolic risks due to factors such as diet control and regular doctor visits. Bipolar disorder patients followed up in community mental health centers should also be carefully evaluated in terms of metabolic risks, and if necessary, support should be provided to the patients in terms of healthy nutrition and exercise.

References

  • 1.Colton CW, Manderscheid RW. Congruencies inincreased mortality rates, years of potential life lost,and causes of death among public mental healthclients in eight states. Prev Chronic Dis 2006;3(2).
  • 2.Viron MJ, Stern TA. The Impact of Serious MentalIllness on Health and Healthcare. Psychosomatics2010;51(6):458-65.
  • 3.Stubbs B, Williams J, Gaughran F, Craig T. Howsedentary are people with psychosis? A systematicreview and meta-analysis. Schizophr Res 2016(1-3):103-9.
  • 4.De Leon J, Diaz FJ. A meta-analysis of worldwidestudies demonstrates an association betweenschizophrenia and tobacco smoking behaviors.Schizophr Res 2005;76(2–3):135-57.
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Primary Language Turkish
Subjects Health Care Administration
Journal Section Original Articles
Authors

Hatice Kaya This is me

Batuhan Ayık This is me

Publication Date March 19, 2023
Submission Date October 5, 2022
Published in Issue Year 2023 Volume: 50 Issue: 1

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APA Kaya, H., & Ayık, B. (2023). Comparison of Metabolic Parameters of the Patients with Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder Followed by a Community Mental Health Center. Dicle Tıp Dergisi, 50(1), 14-21. https://doi.org/10.5798/dicletip.1266699
AMA Kaya H, Ayık B. Comparison of Metabolic Parameters of the Patients with Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder Followed by a Community Mental Health Center. diclemedj. March 2023;50(1):14-21. doi:10.5798/dicletip.1266699
Chicago Kaya, Hatice, and Batuhan Ayık. “Comparison of Metabolic Parameters of the Patients With Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder Followed by a Community Mental Health Center”. Dicle Tıp Dergisi 50, no. 1 (March 2023): 14-21. https://doi.org/10.5798/dicletip.1266699.
EndNote Kaya H, Ayık B (March 1, 2023) Comparison of Metabolic Parameters of the Patients with Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder Followed by a Community Mental Health Center. Dicle Tıp Dergisi 50 1 14–21.
IEEE H. Kaya and B. Ayık, “Comparison of Metabolic Parameters of the Patients with Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder Followed by a Community Mental Health Center”, diclemedj, vol. 50, no. 1, pp. 14–21, 2023, doi: 10.5798/dicletip.1266699.
ISNAD Kaya, Hatice - Ayık, Batuhan. “Comparison of Metabolic Parameters of the Patients With Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder Followed by a Community Mental Health Center”. Dicle Tıp Dergisi 50/1 (March 2023), 14-21. https://doi.org/10.5798/dicletip.1266699.
JAMA Kaya H, Ayık B. Comparison of Metabolic Parameters of the Patients with Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder Followed by a Community Mental Health Center. diclemedj. 2023;50:14–21.
MLA Kaya, Hatice and Batuhan Ayık. “Comparison of Metabolic Parameters of the Patients With Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder Followed by a Community Mental Health Center”. Dicle Tıp Dergisi, vol. 50, no. 1, 2023, pp. 14-21, doi:10.5798/dicletip.1266699.
Vancouver Kaya H, Ayık B. Comparison of Metabolic Parameters of the Patients with Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder Followed by a Community Mental Health Center. diclemedj. 2023;50(1):14-21.