Hypothyroidism in a Psychiatric Outpatient Population of People With Intellectual Disabilities

IF 2.1 3区医学 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, EDUCATIONAL

Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities Pub Date : 2024-11-08 DOI:10.1111/jar.13321

Verity Chester, Medha Cherukat, Nicholas Smith, Elizabeth Patteril, Indermeet Sawhney, Asif Zia, Regi Alexander

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Abstract

Introduction

Hypothyroidism is a chronic health condition which causes physical, cognitive and psychiatric symptoms. The prevalence of hypothyroidism in adults with intellectual disabilities is under researched.

Method

Hypothyroidism was examined among 463 patients within an outpatient intellectual disability psychiatric team. Clinic records were utilised for this study, including sociodemographic, psychiatric and physical health diagnoses.

Results

Among the 463 patients, 43 (9%) had hypothyroidism. Compared to those without hypothyroidism, the hypothyroid group were significantly older, more likely to be female, and had increased rates of high cholesterol, diabetes, Down's Syndrome and dementia.

Discussion

Rates of hypothyroidism within this cohort of patients with intellectual disabilities were high (9%). The results suggest hypothyroidism in intellectual disability should be the focus of prospective research, in larger, more representative samples. This study indicates a need for increased awareness of, and resources for hypothyroidism in health services.

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精神科门诊智障人士中的甲状腺功能减退症。

简介甲状腺功能减退症是一种慢性疾病，会导致身体、认知和精神症状。甲状腺功能减退症在成年智障人士中的发病率研究不足：方法：对智障精神科门诊团队中的 463 名患者进行了甲状腺功能减退症调查。研究使用了门诊记录，包括社会人口学、精神病学和身体健康状况诊断：在 463 名患者中，43 人（9%）患有甲状腺功能减退症。与没有甲状腺功能减退症的患者相比，甲状腺功能减退症患者的年龄明显偏大，更有可能是女性，高胆固醇、糖尿病、唐氏综合症和痴呆症的发病率也有所上升：讨论：在这批智障患者中，甲状腺功能减退症的发病率很高（9%）。研究结果表明，甲状腺功能减退症在智障患者中的发病率很高（9%），应在更大规模、更具代表性的样本中进行前瞻性研究。这项研究表明，有必要提高医疗服务机构对甲状腺功能减退症的认识，并为其提供更多资源。

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Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities Multiple-

CiteScore

4.70

自引率

12.50%

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期刊介绍： JARID is an international, peer-reviewed journal which draws together findings derived from original applied research in intellectual disabilities. The journal is an important forum for the dissemination of ideas to promote valued lifestyles for people with intellectual disabilities. It reports on research from the UK and overseas by authors from all relevant professional disciplines. It is aimed at an international, multi-disciplinary readership. Topics covered include community living, quality of life, challenging behaviour, communication, sexuality, medication, ageing, supported employment, family issues, mental health, physical health, autism, economic issues, social networks, staff stress, staff training, epidemiology and service provision.