Homeopathic approach in the treatment of patients with mental disability

Filho, Rubens Dolce

doi:10.1016/j.homp.2005.10.001

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“…Moorthi et al published a case report highlighting the positive role of individualized homoeopathic treatment in behavioral problems of ID and symptoms of psychosis [27] . A 2005 study by Dolce Filho revealed that out of 58 patients detailed in the tables, 47 showed improvement according to both evaluation and reports from their companions.…”

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Homoeopathic interventions for intellectual disabilities: Assessing caregiver burdens and behavioral improvements

Rana,

EK,

2023

Int. J. Homoeopathic Sci.

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Background: Intellectual Disability (ID) involves challenges in both intellectual and adaptive functioning, affecting learning, problem-solving, and daily activities. Manifesting early in development, approximately 1% of the population is affected, with 85% experiencing mild forms, and males more commonly diagnosed. Diagnosis entails assessing intellectual functioning through valid tests, with a score around 70 to 75 indicating significant limitations. Adaptive functioning in language, social skills, and independence is also evaluated. This case report aims to consolidate existing literature, particularly in homoeopathy, emphasizing its potential in managing behavioral aspects of ID. Addressing a gap in the literature, the report focuses on caregivers' burden in the homoeopathic context, aiming to contribute valuable insights to the field. Case summary: A 30-year-old unmarried male, accompanied by his sister, attended at the Psychiatry Outpatient Department (OPD) of the National Homoeopathy Research Institute in Mental Health (NHRIMH), Kottayam on 3rd October 2022. The patient presented a spectrum of concerning behaviors, such as incomprehensible speech, wandering, spitting, hurting tendencies, destructive actions, abusive language, grimacing, laziness, dullness, poor personal care, limited socialization, academic challenges, reduced sleep, hair pulling, and a tendency for frequent masturbation. A comprehensive case analysis followed the Kentian method, and repertorization using Synthesis Repertory in RADAR Opus software led to the administration of Sulphur in 1M potency. Behavioral improvements were assessed using the Behavior Problems Inventory-01 (BPI-01) in every 3 months, while caregiver burden was evaluated with the Burden Assessment Scale (BAS) every six months. Follow up was assessed monthly for a period of one year. Conclusion: This case report offers valuable perspectives on the potential efficacy of homoeopathy in the management of Intellectual Disability (ID), showcasing the behavioral improvement and the alleviation of caregiver burden.

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Homoeopathic interventions for intellectual disabilities: Assessing caregiver burdens and behavioral improvements

Rana,

EK,

2023

Int. J. Homoeopathic Sci.

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“…In a study including 58 cases of patients suffering from Intellectual disability, 28 females and 30 males, forty-seven had improvement in adaptation skill .The study concluded that Homeopathy is a useful alternative to relieve pathologies associated with mental disability. In those cases, in which there were similarities between remedy and whole symptomatology, improvements in adaptation skills and in overall health were observed [49]. In a study conducted by Tiwari et al on 30 children aged 3 to 18 years diagnosed with intellectual disabilities, the result was found to be significant (p<0.05) in all the domains of the Behavioural Assessment Scale for Indian Children with Mental Retardation (BASIC-MR) but the attrition rate was high and onlya few patients(n=10) completed follow up of the short study period of 6 months [50].…”

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Review of the Literature on Usefulness of Homoeopathy in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Gilla,

KR,

et al. 2023

Int J High Dilution Res

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Background: Emotional and behavioural disorders are very common in childhood and adolescence. Homoeopathy is an alternative system of medicine which has a potential role in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (CAP). Objectives: To identify, summarize and disseminate research findings that could assess the role of Homoeopathy in CAP. Materials and Methods: Two electronic databases PubMed and Google scholar are searched for publications on childhood behavioural disorders in peer-reviewed, indexed journals. Articles published on Homoeopathy and CAP in the past two decades i.e from 2000 to 2020 are included. An explicit systematic search strategy included web-based key word searches. The collected information has been collated, summarized, and the results are presented in tables and charts according to key themes. Results: The research studies varied widely in all aspects such as design, conduct, intervention and outcome reporting. 38 eligible studies are identified on different clinical conditions in CAP. Individual sources of data are critically appraised and findings are discussed in terms of implications for gaps in research. Conclusions: There is limited yet convincing evidence for usefulness of Homoeopathy in CAP disorders such as Autism and ADHD. Our review emphasises the paucity of studies in other CAP disorders such as Intellectual disability, Learning disability, Conduct disorder, Childhood depression and Anxiety disorders etc. which is the domain of future research.

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Medical Issues, Therapies, and Treatments

Shaw

Jankowska

2018

Pediatric Intellectual Disabilities at School

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Homeopathic approach in the treatment of patients with mental disability

Cited by 7 publications

References 5 publications

Homoeopathic interventions for intellectual disabilities: Assessing caregiver burdens and behavioral improvements

Homoeopathic interventions for intellectual disabilities: Assessing caregiver burdens and behavioral improvements

Review of the Literature on Usefulness of Homoeopathy in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

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