Prevalence of schizophrenia spectrum disorders in the Lazio region, Italy: use of an algorithm based on health administrative databases.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mental healthcare provision is undergoing substantial reconfiguration in many regions of the world. Such changes require a broad, evidence-based approach incorporating epidemiological data and information on local needs. The objective of this study was to estimate the prevalence of schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSD) in the Lazio region and its geographical distribution using regional administrative healthcare databases.

Methods

Cases of SSD (15-64 years old) were identified using an algorithm based on data from the hospital discharge registry (ICD IX CM: 295, 297, 298 [excl. 298.0], 299) and the ticket exemption database [code 044], between 2006 and 2019. We calculated crude, age- and gender-specific prevalence estimates on December 31, 2019. We also calculate

SUBMITTER: Bargagli AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11490190 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature