A Study of Psychiatric Co-Morbidity in Cases of Renal Failure, Undergoing Hemodialysis

A study of patients with renal failure undergoing hemodialysis was conducted at renal dialysis unit and OPD of psychiatry department,at Patna medical college & hospital to establish point prevalence of psychiatric co-morbidity in these patients.Patients of all age group, from all economic classes were recruited. Patients were assessed for common mental disorders using the MINI (MINI International neuropsychiatric interview). They were defined according to ICD 10/DSM IV criteria. Total 60 patients were assessed in which 30 patients satisfied the criteria for the different common mental disorders. Hopelessness, restlessness, were most common presentation. Suicidal ideation was significantly associated with these patients.