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Somatic Disease Among Alcohol Abusers in an Out-day Patients' Clinic. A Neglected Area
In Brief
An observational study evaluating Psychiatric and somatic examinations and ,if clinical indicated, treatment for HEART DISEASE and 3 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 150 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Alcohol abuse is associated with a variety of clinical diseases, but studies on prevalence of different somatic diseases among alcohol abusers are lacking. Studies on populations in an out-day patients' clinic are also lacking. The investigators aim to study somatic health standard in an out-day patients' clinic population of alcohol abusers, with regard to prevalence of different kinds of somatic diseases, and how the interaction of somatic and psychiatric treatment can influence on patients quality of life. Clinical examination including blood samples and echocardiographic examinations in all participants, other additional examinations (as x-ray, CT or MRI if indicated by clinical findings).
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Patients referred to the clinic will be given optimal treatment for revealed psychiatric and/or somatic disease including conversational therapy, and if indicated therapeutic interventions with respect to any kind of disease.