Management and outcomes of catatonia: A prospective study in urban South Africa.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Rapid intervention for catatonia with benzodiazepines and electroconvulsive therapy can prevent fatal complications. We describe the management and treatment response of 44 patients with catatonia in a psychiatric unit in urban South Africa. The objective was to screen admissions for catatonia and investigate management, treatment response, and treatment outcomes.

Method

We used a prospective, descriptive, observational study design and collected data using a data collection sheet, the Bush Francis Catatonia Screening Instrument, the Bush Francis Catatonia Rating Scale, and the Diagnostic Statistical Manual-5 to assess catatonia in new admissions from September 2020 to August 2021.

Results

Of the 241 participants screened on admission, 44 (18.3% of 2

SUBMITTER: Zingela Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9218450 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature