A Preliminary Study of Comorbidities Associated with Tourette Syndrome
- VernacularTitle:Tourette 综合征的共病临床研究
- Author:
Jian-Hong YANG
;
Shi-Ji ZHANG
;
Yong-Jun SHE
;
Yi ZHENG
;
Yonghua CUI
;
Yuezhu LIANG
;
Meng FAN
;
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Tourette syndrome;
comorbidity;
cross-sectional study;
child
- From:
Chinese Mental Health Journal
1988;0(06):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To explore the category,prevalence and related factors of comorbidities associated with Tourette syndrome.Methods:125 patients with TS according to CCMD-3(Chinese Classification of Mental Disorders,3rd edition)were assessed with a self-designed family circumstance questionnaire,YGTSS,CBCL,Leyton obsessive-compulsive scale,and Conner's Child Behavior Checklist.Results:Of 125 TS patients,the comorbidities included attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder(ADHD,41.6%),obsessive-compulsive disorder(OCD,25.6%), anxiety disorders(8.0%),depressive disorders(4.8%),conduct disorders(8.0%),self-injurious behavior(3.2%),and sleep disorder(2.4%).Conclusion:There are many kinds of comorbid disorders at high prevalence in TS patients. These comorbidities adversely influence the therapy and prognosis of TS and are taken as the possible reasons for social function deficit.
