Prevalencia de trastornos bipolares en pacientes ingresados en el área de psiquiatría del Hospital Teodoro Maldonado Carbo.

Abstract

The prevalence of bipolar disorder is a critical aspect that requires detailed attention. This vulnerability can be attributed to the intensity of extreme moods and the emotional burden that the disease entails. Objective: Determine the prevalence of bipolar disorders in patients admitted to the psychiatry area of the Teodoro Maldonado Carbó hospital. Methodology: Descriptive, quantitative, retrospective, and transversal study. Population and sample: The population was made up of 183 patients. The sample will be 100% of the population. Technique: Indirect observation. Instrument: Data collection matrix. Results: Demographic characteristics show that 35% are between 41 and 50 years old, and 30% are over 51 years old. Regarding sex, 45% are men and 55% women. 40% report a family history of bipolar disorder. In the bipolar disorder type, 67% present a euphoric disorder and 33% a depressive type. Among the clinical manifestations of euphoric disorder, irritability and the risk of impulsive behaviors are prominent, affecting 49% and 50% of patients, respectively. In depressive disorder, sadness is the most frequent symptom, reported by 37% of patients, followed by low self-esteem in 43% and sleep disturbances in 47%. All patients receive cognitive behavioral therapy and pharmacological therapy. Psychoeducational therapy is followed by 61% of patients, while family-centered therapy is used by 19%. Conclusions: The prevalence of bipolar disorders was 11.93%.