Premorbid competence, thought-action orientation, and outcome in psychiatric patients with mild mental retardation

1996 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 585-595 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marion Glick ◽  
Edward Zigler
Keyword(s):  
Mental Retardation ◽  
Social Competence ◽  
Psychiatric Patients ◽  
Psychiatric Inpatients ◽  
Developmental Level ◽  
Symptom Expression ◽  
Mild Mental Retardation ◽  
Developmental Research ◽  
Action Orientation ◽  
Clinical Variables

AbstractIn a sample of 112 psychiatric inpatients with mild mental retardation, lower premorbid social competence was significantly related to symptom expression in action compared to thought. Both of these variables were correlated with length of current hospitalization. Premorbid social competence and thought-action orientation have been major variables in developmental research on psychopathology in patients without mental retardation. These results indicate that these variables can be applied to differentiate developmental level among inpatients with mild mental retardation and that these developmental distinctions are related to other clinical variables, as has been found for inpatients without mental retardation. The findings also attest to the heterogeneity in developmental level among inpatients with mild mental retardation.

An 8q21 Deletion in a Patient with Comorbid Psychosis and Mental Retardation

CNS Spectrums ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 864-866 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nora Urraca ◽  
Maria de la Luz Arenas-Sordo ◽  
Abigail Ortiz-Domínguez ◽  
Angélica Martínez ◽  
Bertha Molina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Retardation ◽  
Candidate Gene ◽  
Psychiatric Disorders ◽  
Intelligence Quotient ◽  
Chromosomal Abnormalities ◽  
Psychiatric Patients ◽  
Cytogenetic Study ◽  
Psychotic Patient ◽  
Mild Mental Retardation ◽  
Minor Anomalies

ABSTRACTSystematic investigations indicate that some of the recognized psychiatric disorders can be identified among those with mental retardation due to chromosomal abnormalities. We report a psychotic patient with mild mental retardation (intelligence quotient: 68) and minor anomalies that had a chromosomal aberration not previously described in a psychotic patient. Our patient highlights the importance of the cytogenetic study in psychiatric patients with comorbid mental retardation or minor anomalies. In addition, her psychosis symptoms may be helpful to propose a new candidate gene for psychosis.

Posture Control in Mild Mental Retardation

2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huh Jin-Young ◽  
Lee Jae-Won ◽  
Lee Chai-Hang
Keyword(s):  
Mental Retardation ◽  
Posture Control ◽  
Mild Mental Retardation

Hyperprolinemia type II as a differential diagnosis of mild mental retardation and seizures

2008 ◽  
Vol 39 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
B Reulecke ◽  
T Stölting ◽  
J Sass ◽  
T Marquardt ◽  
G Kurlemann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Mental Retardation ◽  
Type Ii ◽  
Mild Mental Retardation ◽  
Hyperprolinemia Type Ii

Comparison of Risk Factors of Falling for Psychiatric Inpatients and General Ward Inpatients Who Had Fallen

2021 ◽  
pp. 107839032110330
Author(s):  
Wen P. Chang ◽  
Hsiu J. Jen
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression ◽  
Psychiatric Patients ◽  
Length Of Hospital Stay ◽  
Psychiatric Inpatients ◽  
General Ward ◽  
Prevention Measures ◽  
Risk Of Falling ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Risk Factors For Falling

BACKGROUND: For psychiatric patients, the issue of falling is complex. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to compare the risk factors for falling in psychiatric inpatients and general ward inpatients who had fallen. METHODS: The researchers first derived official fall records for 122 psychiatric inpatients and then selected 122 psychiatric inpatients who had not fallen as well as 122 general ward patients who had fallen, matched for gender, age, and length of hospital stay at the time of the fall incident. RESULTS: After controlling other variables, multinomial logistic regression analysis revealed that psychiatric inpatients who had fallen and had dizziness (odds ratio [OR] = 7.11, p < .001), had an unsteady gait (OR = 1.97, p = .030), or were not using aids (OR = 0.42, p = .042) were at greater risk of falling than those who had not fallen. The researchers also found that general ward inpatients who had fallen and had higher Charlson Comorbidity Index scores (OR = 1.77, p < .001), were clear-headed (OR = 27.15, p = .001), had dizziness (OR = 11.55, p < .001), were unable to walk (OR = 64.28, p < .001), or were using aids (OR = 3.86, p = .001) were at greater risk of falling than those who had not fallen before. CONCLUSIONS: The causes of falling among psychiatric inpatients and general ward inpatients are different. Medical personnel should understand the medications and attributes of patients for an accurate assessment of their risk factors for falling and thus implement fall prevention measures and health education to reduce falls.

Physical Fitness of Trained Runners with and without Mild Mental Retardation

1999 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 126-137 ◽  
Author(s):  
Georgia C. Frey ◽  
Jeffrey A. McCubbin ◽  
Steve Hannigan-Downs ◽  
Susan L Kasser ◽  
Steven O. Skaggs
Keyword(s):  
Mental Retardation ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Knee Flexion ◽  
Peak Torque ◽  
Percent Body Fat ◽  
Mild Mental Retardation ◽  
Lower Back ◽  
Hamstring Flexibility ◽  
Trained Runners

The purpose of this study was to compare physical fitness levels of trained runners with mild mental retardation (MMR) (7 males and 2 females, age = 28.7 ± 7.4 years, weight = 67.0 ± 11.7 kg) and those without (7 males and 2 females, age = 29.1 ± 7.5, weight = 68.7 ± 8.8 kg). Paired t tests revealed no differences between runners with and without MMR on measures of V̇O2peak (56.3 ± 9.1 vs. 57.7 ± 4.1 ml · kg-1 · min-1), percent body fat (16.6 ± 8.4 vs. 16.6 ± 3.1), and lower back/hamstring flexibility (33.1 ± 10.9 vs. 28.6 ± 10.1 cm). Knee flexion (KF) and extension (KE) strength were significantly greater in runners without MMR compared to those with MMR (KF peak torque = 65.7 ±7.9 vs. 48.7 ± 15.7 ft/lb; KE peak torque = 138.5 ± 17.7 vs. 104.4 ± 29.9 ft/lb). It was concluded that trained runners with MMR can achieve high levels of physical fitness comparable to individuals without MMR.

The Croydon Assessment of Learning Study: Prevalence and educational identification of mild mental retardation

2006 ◽  
Vol 47 (8) ◽  
pp. 828-839 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily Simonoff ◽  
Andrew Pickles ◽  
Oliver Chadwick ◽  
Paul Gringras ◽  
Nicky Wood ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Retardation ◽  
Learning Study ◽  
Mild Mental Retardation ◽  
Assessment Of Learning

Submicroscopic 8pter deletion, mild mental retardation, and behavioral problems caused by a familial t(8;20)(p23;p13)

2001 ◽  
Vol 99 (4) ◽  
pp. 314-319 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bert B.A. de Vries ◽  
Melissa Lees ◽  
Samantha J.L. Knight ◽  
Regina Regan ◽  
Deborah Corney ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Retardation ◽  
Behavioral Problems ◽  
Mild Mental Retardation
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