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المؤلفAl-Sharbati, Marwan M.
المؤلفAl-Farsi, Yahya M.
المؤلفAl-Sharbati, Zena M.
المؤلفAl-Sulaimani, Fatima
المؤلفOuhtit, Allal
المؤلفAl-Adawi, Samir
تاريخ الإتاحة2016-10-16T06:57:41Z
تاريخ النشر2016-09
اسم المنشورOman Medical Journal
المعرّفhttp://dx.doi.org/10.5001/omj.2016.71
الاقتباسAl-Sharbati, Marwan M.; Al-Farsi, Yahya M. et al. "Profile of Mental and Behavioral Disorders Among Preschoolers in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Oman: A Retrospective Study" Oman Medical Journal 2016 31:5 pp. 357-364
الرقم المعياري الدولي للكتاب1999-768X
معرّف المصادر الموحدhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/4886
الملخصObjectives Early diagnosis and prompt treatment of mental and behavioral disorders in preschoolers is critical for a better prognosis, ultimately leading to improved quality of life for both the child and the family. Our study investigated the clinical profile of mental and behavioral disorders in children < 7 years of age, seeking consultation at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman, between 1 June 2006 and 31 December 2010. The objective was to explore demographic variables, intervention types, and annual trends. Methods This retrospective, descriptive study was conducted by reviewing the electronic records of preschoolers seeking consultation on mental and behavioral disorders at the Department of Behavioral Medicine. The diagnosis was based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) criteria. Results The total number of cases was 466, the majority (77.9%) being boys. The cumulative frequencies and annual hospital-based prevalence rates were estimated for each category of mental and behavioral disorders. Our findings showed increased service utilization among preschoolers, as reflected in the annual trend and case-specific prevalence rates. While comorbidity was common, the most frequent disorders encountered were attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (70.8%), developmental language disorder (23.6%), autism spectrum disorders (20.2%), and disruptive behavior disorders (11.6%). The most commonly prescribed drugs/supplementation were risperidone (18.7%), atomoxetine (9.7%), omega-3 (8.8%), and methylphenidate (6.2%). Conclusions Consultations for mental and behavioral disorders are being sought for Omani preschoolers. Beside pharmacotherapy, other interventions, which are an integral part of a much desired multidisciplinary approach should be introduced. Readdressing the missing needs is essential for a comprehensive approach to managing mental and behavioral disorders.
راعي المشروعH.M. Sultan Qaboos Grant
اللغةen
الناشرOman Medical Specialty Board
الموضوعPreschool
Child Development Disorders
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Oman
العنوانProfile of Mental and Behavioral Disorders Among Preschoolers in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Oman: A Retrospective Study
النوعArticle
الصفحات357-364
رقم العدد5
رقم المجلد31
ESSN2070-5204
dc.accessType Open Access


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