[Prevalence of mental disorders in the out-patient clinic for environmental diseases (Umweltmedizinische Ambulanz) in Augsburg central hospital].
OBJECTIVE
A new concept for the out-patient clinic for environmental diseases (Umweltambulanz) of Augsburg central hospital was devised in July 1999.


METHODS
By April 2003 441 patients with environment-related disorders were examined. In a retrospective analysis the proportion and type of mental disorders were assessed as well as acceptance of the psychiatric therapy recommended.


RESULTS
5 % of patients received a psychiatric diagnosis - in most cases a somatoform disorder. Half of the patients did not accept the therapy recommended.


CONCLUSIONS
In contrast to other studies the prevalence of mental disorders is low and has therefore to be discussed critically.
Teufel-Maier
Lydia
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Bezirkskrankenhaus Augsburg. t.messer@bkh-augsburg.de
Schulze
Monika
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Schmauss
Max
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Messer
Thomas
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D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D018876:Environmental Illness / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000628:therapy; D005858:Germany; D006778:Hospitals, Psychiatric / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000628:therapy; D010044:Outpatient Clinics, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D012017:Referral and Consultation / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013001:Somatoform Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology; D016896:Treatment Outcome