Abstract
So far, little is known about the number and extent of physical illnesses in older patients in psychosomatic clinics. In the present study, the number and frequency of physical illness and its relationship to psychological symptoms were investigated in a group of 150 patients in the second half of life (50 each in the age groups 40-54, 55-69 and 70). Method: The CIRS (Cumulative Illness Rating Scale), an established third-party assessment method for physical illness on 14 scales, was used to record physical illness. The results show the greatest frequency and severity of physical illness in the oldest group. In addition, physical illness was found to be more strongly related to mental illness with increasing age. In the discussion, aspects of health care policy and therapy are addressed.
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