Psychiatric Case Study Format
Psychiatric Case Study Format
OBJECTIVES
Within 72 hours . . .
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KNOWLEDGE:
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SKILLS:
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ATTITUDE:
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Predisposing Factors
I. Genetic/biologic influences (related to mental and other illnesses)
Structural assessment of the family:
Use a genogram as applicable: Family of origin/culture extended and present
family/significant persons. (Refer to prescribed format of genogram)
Family of origin:
Family History
Family members (indicate if mental illness has affected other members from family of
origin; specify name of disorder)
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Type of neighborhood
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Cardiac /Renal/hepato-problems (Childhood illness such as: rheumatic fever, AGN etc., history
of heart attacks, strokes, or hypertension and liver disease)
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B. SURGICAL
C. OTHERS
Neurologic impairment (diagnosed brain problem, head trauma, details of accidents or periods
of unconsciousness for any reasons: blows to the head, electrical shocks, high fevers, seizures,
fainting, dizziness, headaches, falls and
others)_______________________________________________________________________
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Cancer (full history, any metastases: lung, breast, G.I. tract, kidney; results of treatments)
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Lung problems (Condition or event that restricts the flow of air to the lungs for more than 2
minutes or adversely affects oxygen absorption: COPD, near drowning, near strangulation, or
resuscitation events)
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Female:
Menstrual history
Age of menarche________Last menstrual Period______ Regularity and duration of
period_________
Presence of premenstrual syndrome: YES________NO_______
Impact on
Lifestyle:_____________________________________________________________________
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Reproductive history (Number of pregnancies, births, children & their ages; assess birth control
methods used if any) T (Term) P (Preterm) A (Abortion) L (Living Children)
Type of Use of Family Planning Remarks
Name Age
Delivery Methods (TPAL)
IV. Lifestyle
Eating (Unusual or unsupervised diets, appetite, weight changes, cravings, and caffeine
intake)
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Drug history assessment
Use of Prescribed Drugs: Current
Ritualistic behavior/practices
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Religious/Spiritual values
Religious/spiritual values, beliefs & practices (describe)
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Educational history/background
Highest level of education attained
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Reasons for dropping out, transfer or quitting school (if applicable)
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Achievements during school days (curricular & extra-curricular)
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Occupational background
Current occupation:
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Other job interests:
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Previous jobs, work or
employment:__________________________________________________________________
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Musculoskeletal status:
Weaknesses ___ Tremors ___ Describe ____________________________________________
Degree of range of motion (describe limitations, if applicable) _______________________
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Pain (describe) ______________________________________________________________
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Coordination (describe limitations, if applicable)
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Skeletal Deformities (describe, if applicable)
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Medication side effects (What symptom(s) is/are the client experiencing that may be attributed
to current medication usage?
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Altered laboratory test values and possible significance (If applicable)
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Activity/rest patterns
Exercise (type, frequency, duration)
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Leisure activities
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Pattern of sleep:
Number of hours per night _____
Use of sleeping aids (music, etc.)_________________________
Insomnia ________________________Hypersomnia _________________________________
Reversal of sleep pattern
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Patterns of awaking during the night
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Feel rested upon awaking?
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Personal hygiene/activities of daily living (ADL):
Patterns of self-care:
Independent___________________________________________________
Requires assistance with:
Mobility ____________________________ Feeding ________________________________
Hygiene ____________________________ Dressing _______________________________
Toileting ___________________________ Other __________________________________
Refusal to eat ______________ Reason __________________________________________
Statement describing personal hygiene and general appearance:
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Other pertinent physical assessment not previously mentioned
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IV. MENTAL STATUS EXAMINATION
Underline as many criteria under each category as applicable to the client
General Appearance
Cooperative Uncooperative Bored
Angry
Unkempt Well-groomed Heavily made-up
Younger looking than age
Older looking than age Tense posture Relaxed Underweight Overweight
Other observations
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Thought Content
Delusional Obsessive Homicidal
Suicidal
Suspicious
Impulse Control
Describe client’s ability to delay, modulate, or inhibit the expression of behaviors and feelings
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Cognition and Sensorium
Level of consciousness
Conscious ______________ alert and awake___________
Stuporous _________
Drowsy ________________ confused_________________ lethargic
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Memory
Immediate: ___ Loss ___ Intact Remote: ___Loss ___ Intact Recent: ___ Loss ___ Intact
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Focus/Concentration
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Insight
4. Stage and manifestation of grief over life changes (impaired psychosocial functioning)
Underline one (1) only.
B. Physiologic responses
Psychosomatic manifestation
Describe any somatic complaint that may be stress-related; e.g., pain: chest pain,
headache, other anatomical pain or discomfort, etc. (onset, location, quality, intensity, origin;
scale of 1-10: 1-3, mild; 4-6, moderate; 7-10, severe); relieved by/worsened by use of
prescribed/over-the counter drugs)
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VII. DIAGNOSES AND INTERVENTIONS
Integrating Nursing Diagnosis and Interventions with DSM-IV-TR Diagnosis
A. Nursing Diagnosis
Actual Nursing Problem
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Potential Problem
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B. Formulate Nursing Care Plan (from the identified nursing diagnosis, please use separate
sheet)
Remotivation Therapy
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Play Activity
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Other Activities
Food Preparation
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Dance Therapy
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Newspaper Reading
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Community Singing
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Calisthenics
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