Hospitalización por Episodio Depresivo Grave con síntomas psicóticos 2020-2023: Hospitalization for Severe Depressive Episode with Psychotic Symptoms 2020–2023

Astrid Zamora Ascanio; Ana Blanco Torres; Arlet Reinoza Sosa; Leandro Valecillos Lizardo; Juan Rojas Salinas

doi:10.5281/zenodo.15300400

Authors

Astrid Zamora Ascanio Médico Cirujano, CESFAM Lautaro, Región de la Araucanía, Chile Author
Ana Blanco Torres Médico Cirujano, CESFAM Lautaro, Región de la Araucanía, Chile Author https://orcid.org/0009-0008-8404-5893
Arlet Reinoza Sosa Médico Cirujano, CESFAM Lautaro, Región de la Araucanía, Chile Author https://orcid.org/0009-0005-4023-245X
Leandro Valecillos Lizardo Médico Cirujano, CESFAM Lautaro, Región de la Araucanía, Chile Author https://orcid.org/0009-0009-7669-4815
Juan Rojas Salinas Médico Cirujano, Hospital de Iquique, Región de Tarapacá, Chile. Author https://orcid.org/0009-0001-1166-2195

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15300400

Keywords:

Chile, Hospitalization, Major Depressive Disorder, Mental Health, Age Groups

Abstract

Introduction: Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a common mental disorder; globally, it is estimated that 5% of adults suffer from depression. Objective: To describe the hospital discharge rate (HDR) for MDD with psychotic symptoms during the period 2020–2023 in Chile. Materials and Methods: An observational, descriptive, and quantitative study was conducted using statistical data from the Department of Health Statistics and Information (DEIS) and the National Institute of Statistics (INE). Descriptive analysis was performed using measures of central tendency, supported by charts and tables generated with Excel analytical software. Results: A total of 2,523 cases of MDD were recorded in Chile during the period. Women were more frequently diagnosed with this mental disorder, but men had longer hospital stays due to MDD. The age group with the highest HDR during the period was 15 to 19 years old, with a rate of 9.78 per 100,000 inhabitants. Regarding the average length of hospitalization, 2020 had the highest average at 21.42 days. Discussion: HDR was highest in 2023, which may be associated with the effects of the pandemic in 2020 and 2021, potentially leading to underdiagnoses. Females had a higher HDR, which could be related to biopsychosocial factors such as hormones and gender roles, resulting in a greater psychological burden. Conclusion: Women consistently had higher discharge rates than men (5.08 for women; 2.55 for men), especially in 2023. The age group with the highest rate was 15–19 years (9.78), while the lowest was 5–9 years (0.14).

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Hospitalization for Severe Depressive Episode with Psychotic Symptoms 2020-2023