Lorella Ambrosano Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
Outpatient; Community; Mental Health; Characteristics
Department of Psychiatry, Northern Lights Regional Health Centre, Alberta Health Services, Edmonton, AB, Canada
As a dedicated psychiatrist, she focuses on the analysis and evaluation of patient test and data findings in order to diagnose the nature, and the extent of the patient?s mental disorder. She prescribes, orders and administer the appropriate psychotherapeutic medications or treatments that can help deal with mental, emotional, as well as behavioral disorders.
Research Article Open Access
Author(s): Vincent I O Agyapong, Michal Juhás, Ogechi Igwe, Joy Omeje, Amanda Ritchie, Olurotimi Ogunsina, Lorella Ambrosano, Sandra Corbett
Aims: To characterize the sex-specific differences in the demographic and clinical profile as well as psychiatric antecedents, and follow-up referral for new outpatient psychiatric patients in Fort McMurray. Methods: Information on a new patient data assessment tool was compiled as part of a clinical audit process between 1st January 2014 and 31st December 2014. Results: Overall, 677 patients were assessed over the 12 month period, comprising 261 (38.6%) males. The mean age for all the patients was 35.67 (SD=13.02). There were statistically significant differences between male and female patients in respect of all the demographic and social characteristics as well as psychiatric antecedents. 249 (36.8%) patients had primary Depressive d... view moreĀ»