Management of Psychiatric Disorders in HIV-Infected Patients
Summary
- First step in clinical management is to identify the underlying cause(s) and eliminate them
- Interventions should increase the patient’s orientation by ensuring external stimuli are accurate, implementing routines, and increasing mobility and exposure to different settings
- Pharmacologic treatment may be necessary for psychotic symptoms and/or agitation
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Keywords: Psychiatric Disorders, Special Populations