Prevalencia de trastorno bipolar en pacientes del Hospital de Especialidades Teodoro Maldonado Carbo del período 2021-2022.

Abstract

Introduction: Bipolar disorder is a psychiatric condition characterized by extreme mood changes in which the patient can experience mania, hypomania, or depression. Methodology: This is a retrospective, crosssectional, descriptive, and observational study conducted at Teodoro Maldonado Carbo Specialties Hospital by reviewing the medical records of each patient. The AS400 system was used to obtain and analyze cases of Bipolar Disorder reported during the period 2021-2022, in which 368 patients met the inclusion criteria and were part of the research population. Results: Out of the 368 patients included in the study, 53.8% were female and 46.2% were male. Among this population, 54% of the patients discontinued treatment, thereby increasing the frequency of previous crises. Among the reasons for consultation, 94 patients (25%) cited the main reason for seeking care at Teodoro Maldonado Carbo Specialties Hospital. According to the 368 patients, it was observed that over half were hospitalized, totaling 194 patients, representing 53%. Conclusion: Bipolar disorder causes disruptions in mental health, leading to a significant impact on the patient and their environment, thus resulting in a progressive deterioration of their well-being. That's why it was determined that 22.9% of the study population, suffers from this psychiatric illness.