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Mihalache A, Huang RS, Patil NS, Popovic MM, Cruz-Pimentel M, Mallipatna A, Kertes PJ, Muni RH, Kohly RP. Physical and Psychosocial Challenges as Predictors of Vision Difficulty in Children: A Nationally Representative Survey Analysis. Ophthalmic Epidemiol 2024:1-8. [PMID: 38833629 DOI: 10.1080/09286586.2024.2354704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 06/06/2024]
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PURPOSE To elicit associations between vision difficulties and physical or psychosocial challenges in children in the United States. METHODS Children aged 2-17 years old from the 2021 National Health Interview Survey with data pertaining to vision difficulty were included in our retrospective, population-based analysis. Our primary aim was investigating physical and psychosocial challenges as predictors of vision difficulty. Logistic regression models were performed on Stata version 17.0 (StataCorp LLC, College Station, Texas). Analyses were accompanied by an odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI). RESULTS A total of 7,373 children had data pertaining to their level of vision difficulty and were included in our sample. In our multivariable analysis, children with a good/fair (OR = 1.84, 95% CI = [1.31, 2.60], p < 0.01), or poor (OR = 5.08, 95% CI = [1.61, 16.04], p < 0.01) general health status had higher odds of vision difficulty relative to children with an excellent/very good health status. Furthermore, children with difficulties hearing (OR = 8.67, 95% CI = [5.25, 14.31], p < 0.01), communicating (OR = 1.96, 95% CI = [1.18, 3.25], p < 0.01), learning (OR = 1.93, 95% CI = [1.27, 2.93], p < 0.01), and making friends (OR = 1.94, 95% CI = [1.12, 3.36], p = 0.02) had higher odds of vision difficulty. Nonetheless, the following factors were only predictors of vision difficulty in our univariable analysis: requiring equipment for mobility (p < 0.01), experiencing anxiety (p < 0.01), and experiencing depression (p < 0.01). CONCLUSION Several factors pertaining to physical and psychosocial challenges in children are associated with vision difficulty. Future research should further explore potential causal links between vision difficulty and physical or psychosocial factors to aid in coordinating public health efforts dedicated to vision health equity.
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- Andrew Mihalache
- Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Michael DeGroote School of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Ophthalmology, Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- John and Liz Tory Eye Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Ophthalmology, St. Michael's Hospital/Unity Health Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- John and Liz Tory Eye Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Cai L, Jin D, Lai J, Li L, Luo Y, Shi J, Lai X, Liu L, Zhao Y, Yu J, Qiu Y, Song K, Yu F, Guo Q, Jin A, Huang H, Ding S, Ye Y. Psychological and physical side effects during G-CSF mobilization in related donors of allo-HCT. Ann Hematol 2024:10.1007/s00277-024-05753-5. [PMID: 38637333 DOI: 10.1007/s00277-024-05753-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2023] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
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The psychological side effects of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor mobilization in related donors of allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (allo-HCT) and impacts of psychological/physical side effects on harvest outcomes remain largely unknown. We prospectively analyzed 349 consecutive related peripheral blood stem cell (PBSC) donors for allo-HCT at the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine from March 2021 to August 2023. Higher baseline peripheral blood white blood cell counts (p = 0.046), monocyte counts (p < 0.001), platelet counts (p = 0.001), and hemoglobin (p < 0.001) had a positive correlation to CD34+ cell counts in the first leukapheresis, while female donors (male vs. female, p < 0.001) and older age (> 40 vs. < = 40, p = 0.003) were negatively related to CD34+ cell counts. Bone pain was the most observed physical side effect and was more frequent in female donors (p = 0.032). The incidence of fatigue was higher in female donors and older donors (female vs. male, p = 0.016; > 40 vs. < = 40, p = 0.015). Donor depression (pre vs. during mobilization, p < 0.001), anxiety (pre vs. during mobilization, p = 0.043) and insomnia (pre vs. during mobilization, p = 0.011) scores increased during the mobilization period. Donors with higher depression, anxiety and stress scores at admission were more likely to experience nausea. At 1 month after the last leukapheresis, the counts of white blood cell, neutrophil, monocyte and hemoglobin were significant lower than baseline counts, while the platelet counts recovered to baseline. The mobilization and harvest process can increase the depression, anxiety and insomnia scores. Poor psychological status of the donor can aggravate the occurrence of physical side effects.
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- Lingxia Cai
- Department of Nursing, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Bone Marrow Transplantation Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Bone Marrow Transplantation Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Bone Marrow Transplantation Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Bone Marrow Transplantation Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Bone Marrow Transplantation Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Bone Marrow Transplantation Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Bone Marrow Transplantation Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Bone Marrow Transplantation Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Bone Marrow Transplantation Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Nursing, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Bone Marrow Transplantation Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Nursing, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Bone Marrow Transplantation Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Hematology, Jinhua People's Hospital, Jinhua, China
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- Department of Hematology, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Nursing, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Bone Marrow Transplantation Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Bone Marrow Transplantation Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.
- Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.
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- Department of Nursing, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.
- Bone Marrow Transplantation Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.
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- Bone Marrow Transplantation Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.
- Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.
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Tehrany R, Maki D, Teixeira MJC, Chumak T, Hoerz C. Allied health professionals' experiences and views towards improving musculoskeletal services in the UK for patients with musculoskeletal and co-existing mental health conditions: a qualitative study. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2024; 25:207. [PMID: 38454371 PMCID: PMC10918939 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-023-06878-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2022] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 03/09/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Interplay between physical and mental health (MH) is widely recognised amongst patients with Musculoskeletal and co-existing MH conditions. Evidence suggests that psychological interventions improve outcomes and satisfaction in patients with physical conditions, however current healthcare models continue to separate physical and mental health care, as health services are fragmented. If the delivery of MH support could be facilitated by Allied Health Professionals (AHPs), such as physiotherapists and occupational therapists (OTs), this could be an effective, low-cost way to achieve routine integration. This study aimed to explore the experiences of UK physiotherapists and OTs working with patients with MSK and co-existing MH conditions and to understand views on improving MSK services. METHODS This was an exploratory-descriptive qualitative study using semi-structured interviews. Participants were recruited via social media and professional organisations using convenience sampling. Participants included registered UK physiotherapists or OTs within MSK settings who managed patients with MH conditions. Inductive thematic analysis was used, where single and double-level coding, single counting and inclusion of divergent cases were conducted to enhance methodological rigour. RESULTS Three overarching themes were identified. Overarching theme one referred to openness to provide MH support, with scope of practice and lack of confidence as themes. Overarching theme two described challenges, incorporating mental health stigma, the clinical environment, and limited experience. The overarching theme referring to training, identified the need for further training and strategies to implement as themes. CONCLUSION Many challenges to achieving optimal integration of physical and mental health care exist within MSK services. These challenges go beyond the need for additional training and knowledge acquisition and include departmental readiness such as funding, diary management, and supervision by senior colleagues/or psychologists. These need consideration in parallel to match the evolving needs of the MSK population.
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- Rokhsaneh Tehrany
- Therapies Department, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust, London, UK.
- Department of Orthopaedic and Musculoskeletal Science, University College London, London, UK.
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- Department of Health Sciences, College of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Brunel University, London, UK
- Alanzoor Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Complex, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
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- Nursing Research Department, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust, London, UK
- London South Bank University, London, UK
- Nuffield Health Oxford, The Manor Hospital, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Health Sciences, College of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Brunel University, London, UK
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- Department of Health Sciences, College of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Brunel University, London, UK
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Dykxhoorn J, Osborn D, Walters K, Kirkbride JB, Gnani S, Lazzarino AI. Temporal patterns in the recorded annual incidence of common mental disorders over two decades in the United Kingdom: a primary care cohort study. Psychol Med 2024; 54:663-674. [PMID: 37605881 DOI: 10.1017/s0033291723002349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Common mental disorders (CMDs) including depression, anxiety, and stress are very common, but it is unclear whether the last decades of social, economic, and political change have impacted incidence of CMD. This study explored temporal trends in the recorded incidence of CMD in the United Kingdom. METHODS We used data from general practices in the United Kingdom (Clinical Practice Research Datalink) to estimate the annual recorded incidence of CMD for 2000-2020, including symptoms, diagnosis, or pharmaceutical treatment. Trends were explored by sex, age, ethnicity, region, deprivation, and comorbidity. RESULTS We included 29 480 164 individuals who were followed up for 12.5 years on average (s.d. = 6.4 years). The recorded incidence of CMD episodes was 55.9 per 1000 person-years in 2000 [95% confidence interval (CI) 55.8-56.1], increasing to 79.6 per 1000 person-years in 2019 (95% CI 79.5-79.8). Females had higher recorded incidence rates, as did those living in more deprived areas. We observed striking patterns by age over time, with rates in ages 16-24 increasing from 40.2 per 1000 in 2000 (95% CI 39.8-40.5), to 107.8 per 1000 in 2019 (95% CI 107.0-108.6). In contrast, the rates in those aged ≥55 years decreased since 2014. There were differing patterns of incidence by ethnic group, with a steeper increase in Asian, Black, and mixed groups in recent years. CONCLUSIONS Overall, the incidence of recorded CMD in the UK general practice increased between 2000 and 2019 with a small decrease in 2020. The overall trends obscured important differences across population subgroups, which may have implications for prevention.
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- J Dykxhoorn
- Department of Primary Care and Population Health, UCL, London, UK
- Division of Psychiatry, UCL, London, UK
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- Division of Psychiatry, UCL, London, UK
- Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Primary Care and Population Health, UCL, London, UK
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- Department of Primary Care and Public Health, Imperial College London, London, UK
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Teixeira MJC, Ahmed R, Tehrany R, Jaggi A, Ramanuj P. Collaborative care model versus usual care for the management of musculoskeletal and co-existing mental health conditions: a randomised feasibility mixed-methods study. BMJ Open 2024; 14:e079707. [PMID: 38387980 PMCID: PMC10882312 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-079707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to assess the feasibility of a future trial comparing the collaborative care model with usual care for patients with musculoskeletal conditions and co-existing symptoms of anxiety and depression. DESIGN A single-centre, parallel-arm, one-to-one, randomised controlled trial design using a mixed-methods approach was used. semistructured interviews and focus groups were conducted post intervention with all participants and staff respectively to explore acceptability towards the model and identify recommendations for improvements. SETTING An orthopaedic rehabilitation outpatient tertiary hospital. PARTICIPANTS Adult patients with musculoskeletal conditions and co-existing moderate or severe symptoms of anxiety and depression attending outpatient therapy appointments. INTERVENTION The collaborative care model consisted of a tailored management programme to facilitate the integration of care provided by physical and mental healthcare professionals. A case manager screened and coordinated targeted mental health support for participants. Participants allocated to usual care had no support from the case manager. MAIN OUTCOMES MEASURE Feasibility indicators (rates of recruitment, randomisation and retention), acceptability of clinical outcome measures, usage of additional resources and cost of intervention implementation. RESULTS Of the 89 patients who provided consent to take part, 40 participants who matched the eligibility criteria were randomised to either the intervention (n=20) or usual care arm (n=20). Overall adherence to the intervention was 58.82%, while the withdrawal rate was 37.5% at 6 months. All of the 27 participants who were retained completed self-reported outcomes. Qualitative data highlighted that integrated mental health support was favourably perceived. In addition to prenegotiating protected psychology time, the need for operationalised communication between the case manager and clinicians was identified as a recommendation for a future trial. CONCLUSIONS The trial and intervention were acceptable to patients and healthcare professionals. While the findings demonstrate the feasibility of trial recruitment, a future trial will require optimised retention strategies to improve adherence and withdrawal rates. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT05018039.
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- East London NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Therapies Departament, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust, London, UK
- University College London, London, UK
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- Therapies Departament, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust, Stanmore, UK
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Wang XQ, Yang CC, Sun XL. Integrated physical and mental management for China's elderly: insights from Long-gang District, Shenzhen. FRONTIERS IN AGING 2024; 5:1361098. [PMID: 38379538 PMCID: PMC10876994 DOI: 10.3389/fragi.2024.1361098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024]
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China is in a period of rapid population aging. The total population of the elderly aged 60 and above in mainland China was 264 million in 2020, and is the country with the largest elderly population in the world, which is home to 1/5 of the world's older people. The urgency of actively coping with the aging population has never been greater, and China has raised it to the height of national strategy. To this end, China has issued several plans and projects on aging work. Many of them include multiple overlapping components. The management of physical illness and mental illness in the elderly is over-differentiated and segmented. However, it is common for older adults with complex health problems. The body and mind are inherently integrated and interact with each other, and should not be separated. There is an urgent need for integrated healthcare services for the physical and mental health of the elderly population. The national basic public health services play an important role in early detection and awareness of health problems for the elderly in community health services. This paper introduces the elderly health management services, one of the national basic public health projects, and the psychological care project for the elderly in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China. Taking Long-gang District's exploration of the joint management of physical and mental health of the elderly as an example, this review discusses the difficulties of the elderly health work, and the feasibility of integrating the elderly mental health and physical health in medical care. We outlook to build an integrated platform for physical and mental health of the elderly in China. Focus on the needs of older population, strengthen community health services, build a integrative team, fully publicize and improve health literacy of the elderly, link up and down and work together, improve coordination between providers of medical care and social services. It is of great significance to construct a strong public health system for the elderly and promote the realization of the grand goal of Healthy China.
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- Xun qiang Wang
- Longgang Center for Chroinc Disease Control, Shenzhen, China
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- Longgang Center for Chroinc Disease Control, Shenzhen, China
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- Shanghai Huangpu Mental Health Center, Shanghai, Shanghai, China
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Aboulkhair AG, AboZeid AA, Beherei HH, Kamar SS. Regenerative effect of microcarrier form of acellular dermal matrix versus bone matrix bio-scaffolds loaded with adipose stem cells on rat bone defect. Ann Anat 2024; 252:152203. [PMID: 38128745 DOI: 10.1016/j.aanat.2023.152203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2023] [Revised: 12/03/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Bone defects lead to dramatic changes in the quality of life. Acellular dermal matrix (ADM) and decellularized bone matrix (DBM) are natural scaffolds for tissue regeneration. The microcarrier scaffolds enable better vascularization and cell proliferation. This study compared the effect of microcarrier forms of DBM and ADM-loaded with adipose stem cells (ASCs) in the repair of compact bone defect in-vivo. METHODS Fifty-four male rats were divided into 4 groups; (i) Group (Gp) I: sham control; (ii) GpII: underwent femur bone defect induction and left to heal spontaneously; (iii) GpIII (ADM-Gp): included 2 subgroups; IIIa and IIIb: the bone defects were filled with non-loaded ADM and ADM-loaded with ASCs, respectively; (iv) GpIV (DBM-Gp): included 2 subgroups; IVa and IVb: the bone defects were filled with non-loaded DBM and DBM-loaded with ASCs, respectively. Animals were euthanized after 1, 2 and 3 months and their femur sections were stained with H&E, Masson's trichrome and immunohistochemistry for CD31, osteopontin and osteocalcin. RESULTS Histological analysis illustrated limited bone regeneration in the cortical defect of GpII after 3 months. The histomorphometric analysis showed significant delayed mature collagen deposition as well as CD31, osteopontin and osteocalcin expression. Superior capacity of new bone regeneration was detected with bio-scaffold micro-carriers; loaded or non-loaded with ASCs. However, DBM-loaded with ASCs displayed enhanced regeneration properties confirmed by the apparently normal architecture of the new bone and accelerated expression of CD31, osteopontin and osteocalcin in the regenerated bone after 3 months. CONCLUSIONS We concluded that decellularized scaffolds significantly improved compact bone regeneration with superiority of ASCs seeded-bone scaffolds.
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- Histology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo 11591, Egypt
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- Refractories, Ceramics and Building Materials Department, National Research Centre (NRC), Giza 12622, Egypt
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- Histology Department, Kasr Al-ainy Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo 11562, Egypt.
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Drydakis N. M-health Apps and Physical and Mental Health Outcomes of Sexual Minorities. JOURNAL OF HOMOSEXUALITY 2023; 70:3421-3448. [PMID: 35904851 DOI: 10.1080/00918369.2022.2095240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Given the assigned health inequalities faced by sexual minorities, it is fitting to assess whether m-health could be associated with better health-related outcomes for these sexual minorities. The present study examines associations between m-physical and m-mental health apps and sexual minorities' physical and mental health status in Greece. The study utilized three waves of panel data collected in 2018, 2019, and 2020. The findings indicated associations between the use of m-physical and m-mental health apps and increased physical and mental health status for sexual minorities. The work concludes that m-health could enhance informational capabilities associated with increased levels of physical and mental health for sexual minorities. Indeed, the study found that, during the COVID-19 pandemic, sexual minorities experienced physical and mental health deteriorations. Interestingly, the estimates indicated that the association between the use of m-physical and m-mental health apps and increased mental health status for sexual minorities was stronger during the COVID-19 pandemic than before. The study suggests that tracking health-related information through m-health apps during periods of increased uncertainty could be associated with better health prevention and management. If m-health apps can alleviate adverse physical and mental health symptoms for sexual minorities, their potential should be considered.
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- Nick Drydakis
- School of Economics, Finance, and Law, Centre for Pluralist Economics, Faculty of Business and Law, East Road, Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, UK
- Pembroke College, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
- Centre for Science and Policy, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
- Global Labor Organization, Essen, Germany
- Institute of Labor Economics, Bonn, Germany
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Panzeri A, DeVita M, Di Rosa E, Bottesi G, Brundisini V, Guarrera C, Ravelli A, Ponza I, Cattelan A, Volpe B, Iannizzi P, Ghisi M, Schiavo R, Mapelli D. Trauma Shaping the Psychopathological Correlates of Patients with Long-COVID: A 6-Months Longitudinal Study with Repeated Measures Mixed Models. Psychiatry Res 2023; 330:115609. [PMID: 38006716 DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2023.115609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2023] [Revised: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 11/12/2023] [Indexed: 11/27/2023]
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This research aimed at investigating how the experience of trauma can influence the psychological correlates of long-COVID over time in a clinical sample of patients hospitalized because of COVID-19. Through a longitudinal research design, 70 post-acute patients with COVID-19 were followed-up after hospital discharge in 3-time points up to 6 months and completed the Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5) and the Symptoms Checklist-90-Revised (SCL-90 R). Repeated measures mixed models with random intercept were used to evaluate the effect of trauma (yes/no) over time (T1, T2, T3) on the SCL-90-R scales. Results showed that patients with trauma display significantly worse psychological outcomes in all the SCL-90-R dimensions [all padj < .05 for the principal effects of trauma(y)], especially in symptoms of depression [time 2 vs time 1*trauma(y): b = -3.86, 95%CI (-7.18, -0.53), padj = .035; time 3 vs time 1*trauma(y): b = -4.77, 95%CI (-8.10, -1.45), padj = .011], anxiety [time 3 vs time 1*trauma(y): b = -4.54, 95%CI (-7.72, -1.37), padj = .011], and obsessive-compulsive difficulties [time 3 vs time 1*trauma(y): b = -4.03, 95%CI (-7.20, -0.86), padj = .027]. These findings shed light on the long-term psychological consequences of COVID-19 among hospitalized patients and highlight the key role of trauma, suggesting its assessment to tailor psychological interventions.
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- Anna Panzeri
- Department of General Psychology, University of Padua, Italy.
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- Department of General Psychology, University of Padua, Italy; Geriatrics Division, Department of Medicine, University of Padua, Italy
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- Department of General Psychology, University of Padua, Italy
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- Department of General Psychology, University of Padua, Italy
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- Unità Operativa Complessa (UOC) Hospital Psychology, Padua University Hospital, Padua, Italy
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- Unità Operativa Complessa (UOC) Hospital Psychology, Padua University Hospital, Padua, Italy
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- Geriatrics Division, Department of Medicine, University of Padua, Italy
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- Unità Operativa Complessa (UOC) Hospital Psychology, Padua University Hospital, Padua, Italy
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- Infectious and Tropical Diseases Unit, Padua University Hospital, Padua, Italy
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- Unità Operativa Complessa (UOC) Hospital Psychology, Padua University Hospital, Padua, Italy
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- Department of General Psychology, University of Padua, Italy; Unità Operativa Complessa (UOC) Hospital Psychology, Padua University Hospital, Padua, Italy
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- Unità Operativa Complessa (UOC) Hospital Psychology, Padua University Hospital, Padua, Italy
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- Department of General Psychology, University of Padua, Italy
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Hormonal fluctuations in the perimenopause are associated with an array of physical and psychological symptoms. Those with pre-existing mental disorders may experience changes to their symptoms and response to treatment during the perimenopausal and postmenopausal periods and may also be at risk of poorer longer-term physical health outcomes in menopause. The transition towards menopause may be compounded by the oestradiol-suppressing effect of many psychotropics on the hypothalamopituitary-gonadal axis. A collaborative approach between primary care and secondary mental health services is an opportunity for proactive discussion of symptoms and support with management of the perimenopause. This may involve lifestyle measures and/or hormone replacement therapy, which can both lead to improvements in well-being and mental and physical health.
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Swann P, Tolley A, Paschalis T, Zahedi D, Wong HC, Kirthisingha V, Ruiz-Mendoza E, Rubinsztein J. 'Auspicious liaisons'-evaluating the impact of a liaison geriatrician initiative on older adults psychiatric wards. Age Ageing 2023; 52:afad184. [PMID: 37740898 PMCID: PMC10789238 DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afad184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/25/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Although liaison services in acute hospitals are now the norm, the reverse is not usually available for patients in mental health trusts. Following the introduction of support from geriatricians to older people's mental health inpatient wards, we wanted to see if this intervention was effective and acceptable to clinicians. METHODS We performed a retrospective cohort service evaluation on the impact of a liaison geriatrician, using routinely collected data, and assessed acceptability among medical staff by semi-structured interview. INTERVENTION Our service introduced regular sessions from consultant community geriatricians across older adults psychiatric wards including a mixture of video conference and face-to-face input. RESULTS There was no significant decrease in emergency transfers but there was a significant reduction in length of stay with an associated cost benefit for the service after the introduction of a liaison geriatrician. There was a significant increase in geriatrician consultations and a decrease in specialty consultations to other specialists. There was no change in discharge prescriptions or destination. There was a significant reduction in falls in the intervention arm but not in falls leading to emergency hospital admissions geriatricians gave confidence to psychiatrists of all grades to treat physical health care issues. CONCLUSIONS A liaison geriatrician service may be a component in reducing length of stay (although there are many others) and improving continuity of care, although it confers no impact on emergency transfers. The intervention was highly acceptable to clinicians.
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- Peter Swann
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- School of Clinical Medicine, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- School of Clinical Medicine, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- School of Clinical Medicine, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust, OPAC, Cambridge, UK
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McLeigh JD, Malthaner LQ, Tovar MC, Khan M. Mental Health Disorders and Psychotropic Medication: Prevalence and Related Characteristics Among Individuals in Foster Care. JOURNAL OF CHILD & ADOLESCENT TRAUMA 2023; 16:745-757. [PMID: 37593050 PMCID: PMC10427591 DOI: 10.1007/s40653-023-00547-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/05/2023] [Indexed: 08/19/2023]
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This study sought to provide prevalence data for mental health (MH) diagnoses and psychotropic medication prescriptions among individuals in foster care and to examine their relationships with physical health status, maltreatment type, placement type, and demographic variables. Data were retrieved from electronic health records for 3,067 patients seen at integrated pediatric primary care clinics serving individuals in care. Descriptive and bivariate statistics for presence of MH diagnoses and psychotropic medication prescription were calculated. Multivariable zero-inflated negative binomial regressions were used to assess relationships. Half (50.0%) of patients had at least one MH diagnosis; trauma and stressor-related (31.5%) and attention deficit hyperactivity (22.6%) disorders were most common. 27.8% of patients were prescribed at least 1 psychotropic medication. Complex chronic physical health, having 1 and 2 or more maltreatment exposures, and being 6-11 and 12-20 years of age had significantly higher rates of having a MH diagnosis while being female, Black, Hispanic, and other race were significantly associated with lower rates. Patients with at least 1 MH diagnosis that had complex chronic physical health status, experienced sexual abuse, and were 6-11 and 12-20 years of age had significantly higher rates of psychotropic medication prescription while shelter and kinship placement and female gender were significantly associated with lower rates. Findings suggest that initial and ongoing MH screening is vital for individuals in care so that appropriate interventions can be offered. Results support implementing strategies designed to increase access to MH services for this population, such as integrated care and child psychiatry consult programs. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s40653-023-00547-9.
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- Jill D. McLeigh
- Rees-Jones Center for Foster Care Excellence, Children’s Health, 1935 Medical District Drive, Mailstop ST7.03, Dallas, TX 75235 USA
- Center for Pediatric Population Health, UTHealth School of Public Health, Dallas, TX USA
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- University of Texas Health Science Center School of Public Health, Dallas, TX USA
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- Rees-Jones Center for Foster Care Excellence, Children’s Health, 1935 Medical District Drive, Mailstop ST7.03, Dallas, TX 75235 USA
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX USA
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Doherty AM. Screening for depressive illness in adult populations. BJPsych Open 2023; 9:e162. [PMID: 37605975 PMCID: PMC10486234 DOI: 10.1192/bjo.2023.560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2023] [Revised: 07/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/04/2023] [Indexed: 08/23/2023] Open
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Depression is a major cause of disability worldwide. Screening in at-risk populations is important in identifying those at most need of treatment. Pengpid et al report on high rates of incident and persistent symptoms of depression identified in an epidemiological study in a Thai population and their association with physical comorbidities. However, there are limitations to screening, due to both resource implications and the risk of diagnostic overshadowing. Although screening is useful in providing an overview of the prevalence of depressive symptoms from an epidemiological perspective, there may be justified concerns in translating this approach to clinical settings. This is especially true where the resources to provide further comprehensive assessment and treatment may be inadequate. Clinically there is a need to consider a more complete approach to screening that utilises screening tools embedded in a wider diagnostic approach which allows the detection and management of other confounding conditions.
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- Anne M. Doherty
- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University College Dublin, Ireland; and Department of Liaison Psychiatry, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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Wazni L, Gifford W, Perron A, Vandyk A. Understanding the Physical Health Problems of People with Psychotic Disorders Using Digital Storytelling. Issues Ment Health Nurs 2023; 44:690-701. [PMID: 37549316 DOI: 10.1080/01612840.2023.2229435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/09/2023]
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People with psychotic disorders struggle to be heard and express concerns beyond their mental health, especially concerns related to the side effects of treatment. Using digital storytelling, this study aimed to uncover and expose the underlying systems that oppress people with psychotic disorders from meeting their physical health needs. The stories revealed two themes: body as a contested site and biological entity with society, and (in)visible patient and paternalism. Spivak's theory of subalternity provided the theoretical basis for a critical analysis and discussion of the experiences. More research is required to highlight the power relations and structures that lead to health disparity in psychiatry.
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- Liquaa Wazni
- Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Nursing, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Nursing, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Nursing, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Nursing, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Groß SE, Schellartz I, Zielasek J, Schlomann L, Klee I, Ritschel C, Engemann S, Steffens B, Jänner M, Funken O, Juckel G, Gouzoulis-Mayfrank E. The somatic care of patients with comorbid mental disorders: protocol of a mixed-methods study aiming to identify barriers to and enablers of utilization of somatic healthcare (SoKo). BMC Health Serv Res 2023; 23:589. [PMID: 37286990 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-023-09525-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/09/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Healthcare for people with somatic and comorbid mental diseases can pose a challenge to the healthcare system. The aim of the SoKo study (the Somatic care of patients with mental Comorbidity) is to assess the current state of care and the facilitators and barriers of somatic care of people with somatic disorders and comorbidity of a mental disorder. METHODS The study is conducted as a mixed-methods approach and will include (a) descriptive and inferential analysis of secondary claims data of persons insured by a German statutory health insurance company in North Rhine-Westphalia (Techniker Krankenkasse, TK-NRW), (b) qualitative individual interviews and group discussions, and (c) based on (a) and (b), quantitative surveys of both patients and physicians. We intend to analyse a sample of claims data of about 2.6 million persons insured by TK-NRW (group comparisons between TK-NRW insured persons with a diagnosis of a prevalent somatic disease [ICD-10-GM E01-E07, E11, E66, I10-I15, I20-I25, I60-I64] with and without comorbidity of a mental disorder [F00-F99]), in order to assess the uptake of somatic care by people with mental and somatic comorbidity. In addition, primary data from patients with the aforementioned somatic illnesses and a mental comorbidity as well as primary data from physicians (general practitioners and medical specialists) will be collected. The focus here will be on support factors and barriers in the somatic care of people with mental comorbidity. DISCUSSION Up to now, there have been no published results of a systematic collection of both secondary and primary data on the utilisation of different care services of somatically ill patients with mental comorbidity for Germany. The present mixed-methods study aims to address this gap. TRIAL REGISTRATION The trial is registered with the German Clinical Trials Register DRKS: DRKS00030513. The trial was registered on 3rd February 2023.
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Grants
- 01VSF19052 The study is publicly funded by the German Innovation Committee (Innovationsausschuss) of the Federal Joint Committee (Gemeinsamer Bundesausschuss, G-BA)
- 01VSF19052 The study is publicly funded by the German Innovation Committee (Innovationsausschuss) of the Federal Joint Committee (Gemeinsamer Bundesausschuss, G-BA)
- 01VSF19052 The study is publicly funded by the German Innovation Committee (Innovationsausschuss) of the Federal Joint Committee (Gemeinsamer Bundesausschuss, G-BA)
- 01VSF19052 The study is publicly funded by the German Innovation Committee (Innovationsausschuss) of the Federal Joint Committee (Gemeinsamer Bundesausschuss, G-BA)
- 01VSF19052 The study is publicly funded by the German Innovation Committee (Innovationsausschuss) of the Federal Joint Committee (Gemeinsamer Bundesausschuss, G-BA)
- 01VSF19052 The study is publicly funded by the German Innovation Committee (Innovationsausschuss) of the Federal Joint Committee (Gemeinsamer Bundesausschuss, G-BA)
- 01VSF19052 The study is publicly funded by the German Innovation Committee (Innovationsausschuss) of the Federal Joint Committee (Gemeinsamer Bundesausschuss, G-BA)
- 01VSF19052 The study is publicly funded by the German Innovation Committee (Innovationsausschuss) of the Federal Joint Committee (Gemeinsamer Bundesausschuss, G-BA)
- 01VSF19052 The study is publicly funded by the German Innovation Committee (Innovationsausschuss) of the Federal Joint Committee (Gemeinsamer Bundesausschuss, G-BA)
- 01VSF19052 The study is publicly funded by the German Innovation Committee (Innovationsausschuss) of the Federal Joint Committee (Gemeinsamer Bundesausschuss, G-BA)
- 01VSF19052 The study is publicly funded by the German Innovation Committee (Innovationsausschuss) of the Federal Joint Committee (Gemeinsamer Bundesausschuss, G-BA)
- 01VSF19052 The study is publicly funded by the German Innovation Committee (Innovationsausschuss) of the Federal Joint Committee (Gemeinsamer Bundesausschuss, G-BA)
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- Sophie E Groß
- Rhineland State Council - Institute of Healthcare Research (LVR-IVF), Cologne, Germany.
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- Rhineland State Council - Institute of Healthcare Research (LVR-IVF), Cologne, Germany
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- Rhineland State Council - Institute of Healthcare Research (LVR-IVF), Cologne, Germany
- Medical Faculty, Heinrich-Heine-University, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Rhineland State Council - Institute of Healthcare Research (LVR-IVF), Cologne, Germany
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- Rhineland State Council - Institute of Healthcare Research (LVR-IVF), Cologne, Germany
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- Rhineland State Council - Institute of Healthcare Research (LVR-IVF), Cologne, Germany
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- Rhineland State Council - Institute of Healthcare Research (LVR-IVF), Cologne, Germany
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- Techniker Krankenkasse North Rhine-Westphalia, German Statutory Health Insurance Company (TK-NRW), Hamburg, Germany
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- Medical Faculty, Heinrich-Heine-University, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- General Practitioners Association North Rhine, North Rhine, Germany
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- LWL University Hospital, Bochum, Germany
- Department of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Preventive Medicine, Ruhr University, Bochum, Germany
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- Rhineland State Council - Institute of Healthcare Research (LVR-IVF), Cologne, Germany
- LVR-Clinics Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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Hotez E, Rava JA, Shea L, Kuo A. Developing "Adulting for Health": Investigating the Health Needs of Neurodivergent Emerging Adults. Cureus 2023; 15:e41102. [PMID: 37519609 PMCID: PMC10375927 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.41102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2023] [Accepted: 06/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Neurodivergent emerging adults - defined as individuals between the ages of 18 and 30 with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (e.g., attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, cerebral palsy, learning disabilities, seizures, developmental delays, with or without intellectual impairment) and physical and/or sensory disabilities (e.g., blindness or hearing impairment) - experience poor mental and physical health outcomes. Existing interventions are insufficient because they are not based on the self-reported and developmental needs of this population. METHODS The current study is an exploratory pilot study that features a multidimensional health-based needs assessment of self-identified neurodivergent emerging adults with ADHD, learning disabilities, autism, and other conditions, mean (M) age = 22.8; standard deviation (SD) = 3.4; n = 26). This research used validated measures. The assessment - administered via Qualtrics to the participants in two sites - included the Mental Health Continuum-Short Form, Kessler-6 Psychological Distress Scale, Project EAT (Eating and Activity over Time)-IV (with the intuitive eating, weight-related control, emotional eating, and physical activity subscales), and an original health-focused needs assessment developed by interdisciplinary healthcare professionals and neurodivergent individuals. RESULTS The sample reported low positive mental health, with only 3% reportedly "flourishing." The sample also reported high psychological distress according to clinical and psychometric cut-off scores; varied intuitive eating and weight-control behaviors and attitudes; and distinct needs related to integrating the principles of health promotion into daily life, navigating the healthcare system, and learning from healthcare professionals. Based on these findings, we present an initial conceptualization of "Adulting for Health," a potential virtual education program to promote health-related knowledge and capacities for this population. CONCLUSIONS The results from this exploratory pilot study can be incorporated into existing programs and spur efforts to develop and test new interventions that can ameliorate health disparities for neurodivergent emerging adults.
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- Emily Hotez
- General Internal Medicine, University of California Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, USA
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- Public Health, University of California Los Angeles Fielding School of Public Health, Los Angeles, USA
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- Health Policy, Drexel University AJ Drexel Autism Institute, Philadelphia, USA
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- Division of Medicine-Pediatrics, University of California Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, USA
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Oyebode O, Torres-Sahli M, Kapinga D, Bruno-McClung E, Willans R, Shah N, Wilbard L, Banham L, Stewart-Brown S. Swahili translation and validation of the Warwick Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale (WEMWBS) in adolescents and adults taking part in the girls' education challenge fund project in Tanzania. Health Qual Life Outcomes 2023; 21:43. [PMID: 37165338 PMCID: PMC10171168 DOI: 10.1186/s12955-023-02119-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2022] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/12/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The Warwick Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale (WEMWBS) is validated for measuring mental wellbeing in populations aged 11 + and has been translated into 30 + languages. The aims of this study were a) to translate and validate WEMWBS for use in Swahili-speaking populations to facilitate measurement and understanding of wellbeing, evaluation of policy and practice, and enable international comparisons; and b) to examine sociodemographic characteristics associated with higher and lower mental wellbeing in participants in the Girls' Education Challenge (GEC) project in Tanzania. METHODS A short questionnaire including WEMWBS and similar scales for comparison, socio-demographic information, and self-reported health was translated into Swahili using gold standard methodology. This questionnaire was used to collect data from secondary school students, learner guides, teacher mentors and teachers taking part in the GEC project in Tanzania. Focus groups were used to assess acceptability and comprehensibility of WEMWBS and conceptual understanding of mental wellbeing. These were audio-taped, transcribed and analysed thematically. Internal consistency of WEMWBS, correlation with comparator scales and confirmatory factor analysis were completed as quantitative validation. Finally, multivariable logistic regression was used to explore associations between individual characteristics and 'high' and 'low' mental wellbeing, defined as the highest and lowest quartile of WEMWBS scores. RESULTS 3052 students and 574 adults were recruited into the study. Participants reported that WEMWBS was understandable and relevant to their lives. Both WEMWBS and its short form met quantitative standards of reliability and validity, were correlated with comparator scales and met the criteria to determine a single factor structure. For students in the GEC supported government schools: mental wellbeing was higher in students in the final two 'forms' of school compared with the first two. In addition: being male, urban residence, the absence of markers of social marginality and better self-reported health were all significantly associated with better mental wellbeing. For adults, urban residence and better self-reported health were associated with better mental wellbeing. CONCLUSIONS The Swahili translation of WEMWBS is available for use. Further work to explore how to intervene to increase mental wellbeing in vulnerable GEC participants is needed.
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- Oyinlola Oyebode
- Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK.
- Wolfson Institute of Population Health, Queen Mary, University of London, London, United Kingdom.
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- School of Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Loughborough, Loughborough, UK
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- CAMFED Campaign for Female Education, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
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- Centre for Mental Health, City University, London, UK
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- CAMFED Campaign for Female Education, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
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- Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, London, United Kingdom
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Jachim SK, Bowles BS, Panicker AJ, Yousaf I, Brown AD, Zoroufy AJ, Boehmer KR, Stonnington CM, Vadeboncoeur TF, Lujan JL, Ehlers SL, Schulze AJ. A single-center assessment of mental health and well-being in a biomedical sciences graduate program. Nat Biotechnol 2023; 41:728-733. [PMID: 37193845 DOI: 10.1038/s41587-023-01778-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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- Sarah K Jachim
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Clinical and Translational Science, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Physiology and Biomedical Engineering, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Knowledge and Evaluation Research Unit, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
- Division of Health Care Delivery Research, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Physiology and Biomedical Engineering, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
- Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.
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Garabiles MR, Shen ZZ, Yang L, Chu Q, Hannam K, Hall BJ. Investigating the Physical and Mental Health Nexus: a Network Analysis of Depression, Cardiometabolic Health, Bone Mass, and Perceived Health Status Among Filipino Domestic Workers. Int J Behav Med 2023; 30:234-249. [PMID: 35578098 DOI: 10.1007/s12529-022-10087-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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BACKGROUND Migrant domestic workers are vulnerable to physical and mental health problems given the many challenges they experience while working abroad. Using network analysis, this study examined the structure of depression, cardiometabolic health indicators (BMI, waist-hip ratio (WHR), blood pressure, and heart rate), bone mass, and perceived health status in this population. The network model allowed for an examination of central symptoms or symptoms with the most direct connections with other symptoms; bridge symptoms, or symptoms that link two or more communities; and edges, or relationships among symptoms. METHOD Cross-sectional data were gathered from 1375 Filipino domestic workers in Macao (SAR), China. Data from a subsample of 510 participants who met a cutoff indicating depression were analyzed. Anthropometric measurements and surveys were used to collect data, which was analyzed using R statistical software. RESULTS Results showed four community clusters: three communities consisted of at least two depression symptoms each and the fourth community included physical health indicators. Strong edges were formed between BMI-bone mass, psychomotor-concentration, BMI-WHR, and sad mood-anhedonia. The node with the highest expected influence was BMI. There were three bridges: worthlessness, psychomotor difficulties, and concentration difficulties. CONCLUSION The link between depression, cardiometabolic indicators, bone mass, and poor perceived health reinforces the need to address multimorbidity within migrant populations. Health promotion interventions that address mental and physical health may improve the health of this population.
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- Melissa R Garabiles
- Department of Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City, NCR, Philippines
- UGAT Foundation Inc, Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City, NCR, Philippines
- Psychology Department, De La Salle University, Manila, NCR, Philippines
- Scalabrini Migration Center, Quezon City, NCR, Philippines
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- School of Psychology, South China Normal University, Guangzhou City, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- New York University School of Global Public Health, New York, NY, USA
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- Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- University of St. Joseph, Macao SAR, People's Republic of China
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- New York University School of Global Public Health, New York, NY, USA.
- Center for Global Health Equity, New York University Shanghai, Pudong, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
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Mpango RS, Ssembajjwe W, Rukundo GZ, Birungi C, Kalungi A, Gadow KD, Patel V, Nyirenda M, Kinyanda E. Physical and psychiatric comorbidities among patients with severe mental illness as seen in Uganda. Eur Arch Psychiatry Clin Neurosci 2023; 273:613-625. [PMID: 36002543 PMCID: PMC9950291 DOI: 10.1007/s00406-022-01478-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2021] [Accepted: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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While psychiatric and physical comorbidities in severe mental illness (SMI) have been associated with increased mortality and poor clinical outcomes, problem has received little attention in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This study established the prevalence of psychiatric (schizophrenia, bipolar affective disorder, and recurrent major depressive disorder) and physical (HIV/AIDS, syphilis, hypertension and obesity) comorbidities and associated factors among 1201 out-patients with SMI (schizophrenia, depression and bipolar affective disorder) attending care at two hospitals in Uganda. Participants completed an assessment battery including structured, standardised and locally translated instruments. SMIs were established using the MINI International Neuropsychiatric Interview version 7.2. We used logistic regression to determine the association between physical and psychiatric comorbidities and potential risk factors. Bipolar affective disorder was the most prevalent (66.4%) psychiatric diagnoses followed by schizophrenia (26.6%) and recurrent major depressive disorder (7.0%). Prevalence of psychiatric comorbidity was 9.1%, while physical disorder comorbidity was 42.6%. Specific comorbid physical disorders were hypertension (27.1%), obesity (13.8%), HIV/AIDS (8.2%) and syphilis (4.8%). Potentially modifiable factors independently significantly associated with psychiatric and physical comorbidities were: use of alcohol for both syphilis and hypertension comorbidities; and use of a mood stabilisers and khat in comorbidity with obesity. Only psychiatric comorbidity was positively associated with the negative outcomes of suicidality and risky sexual behaviour. The healthcare models for psychiatric care in LMICs such as Uganda should be optimised to address the high burden of psychiatric and physical comorbidities.
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- Richard Stephen Mpango
- MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit, Mental Health Section, P. O. Box, 49, Entebbe, Uganda.
- Senior Wellcome Trust Fellowship, Entebbe, Uganda.
- Brown School, Washington University, in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63130, USA.
- Department of Mental Health, Soroti School of Health Sciences, Soroti University, P. O. Box 211, Soroti, Uganda.
- Butabika National Psychiatric Hospital, Kampala, Uganda.
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- MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit, Mental Health Section, P. O. Box, 49, Entebbe, Uganda
- Senior Wellcome Trust Fellowship, Entebbe, Uganda
- Statistical Section, MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit, P. O. Box 49, Entebbe, Uganda
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- Department of Psychiatry, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, P. O. Box 1410, Mbarara, Uganda
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- Department of Psychiatry, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
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- MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit, Mental Health Section, P. O. Box, 49, Entebbe, Uganda
- Senior Wellcome Trust Fellowship, Entebbe, Uganda
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- Department of Psychiatry, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA
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- Department of Global Health and Social Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts, USA
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- MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit, Mental Health Section, P. O. Box, 49, Entebbe, Uganda
- Senior Wellcome Trust Fellowship, Entebbe, Uganda
- Global Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) Section, MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit, Entebbe, Uganda
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- MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit, Mental Health Section, P. O. Box, 49, Entebbe, Uganda
- Senior Wellcome Trust Fellowship, Entebbe, Uganda
- Department of Psychiatry, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
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Burke A, O'Driscoll M, Crowley EK, Dhubhlaing CN. Implementation and evaluation of STOPP/START criteria to address polypharmacy in older adults in an inpatient psychiatric setting. EXPLORATORY RESEARCH IN CLINICAL AND SOCIAL PHARMACY 2023; 9:100245. [PMID: 37065779 PMCID: PMC10091114 DOI: 10.1016/j.rcsop.2023.100245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2022] [Revised: 02/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/14/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023] Open
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Background There is a scarcity of research in applying the Screening Tool of Older Person's Prescriptions/Screening Tool to Alert to Right Treatment (STOPP/START) criteria to older adults admitted to a psychiatric hospital. Objectives The primary aim of this study was to determine the extent of polypharmacy in older adults admitted to a psychiatric hospital and to assess the number of STOPP/START triggers detected and recommended by pharmacists. Secondary objectives include evaluating if the STOPP/START criteria is a useful tool to improve prescribing in this setting by assessing the implementation rates of STOPP/START triggers. Methods This was a prospective, longitudinal study in a psychiatry inpatient setting. Data were collected over a 7-week period. Explicit informed consent was obtained from participants. Medication reconciliation was completed and participants' medications were reviewed using STOPP/START criteria. The number of STOPP/START triggers detected, recommended and implemented was recorded. Results Sixty-two patients were included in the study. Ninety-four percent were prescribed ≥5 medications and 55% were prescribed ≥10 medications on admission. The mean number of medications prescribed per patient increased from 10 on admission to 12 at follow-up. Of 174 Potential Inappropriate Medications (PIMs) detected, 41% were recommended for review and, of these only 31% were implemented. 27% of the 77 Potential Prescribing Omissions (PPOs) detected were recommended for review and only 23% of those were implemented. Conclusion STOPP/START did not reduce the prevalence of polypharmacy in this setting. The implementation rates observed in this study were much lower than those observed in non-psychiatric settings.
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Reed M, Bedard C, Perlman CM, Browne DT, Ferro MA. Family Functioning and Health-Related Quality of Life in Parents of Children with Mental Illness. JOURNAL OF CHILD AND FAMILY STUDIES 2023:1-12. [PMID: 37362627 PMCID: PMC9958324 DOI: 10.1007/s10826-023-02556-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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Previous research suggests that family dysfunction may be related to lower health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in parent caregivers, but it is unknown if this association exists in the context of child mental illness. Therefore, the objectives of this study were to compare HRQoL between parent caregivers and Canadian population norms using the Short Form 36 Health Survey (SF-36); examine associations between family functioning and parental HRQoL; and investigate whether child and parental factors moderate associations between family functioning and parental HRQoL. Cross-sectional data were collected from children receiving mental healthcare at a pediatric hospital and their parents (n = 97). Sample mean SF-36 scores were compared to Canadian population norms using t-tests and effect sizes were calculated. Multiple regression was used to evaluate associations between family functioning and parental physical and mental HRQoL, adjusting for sociodemographic and clinical covariates. Proposed moderators, including child age, sex, and externalizing disorder, and parental psychological distress, were tested as product-term interactions. Parents had significantly lower physical and mental HRQoL versus Canadian norms in most domains of the SF-36, and in the physical and mental component summary scores. Family functioning was not associated with parental physical HRQoL. However, lower family functioning predicted lower parental mental HRQoL. Tested variables did not moderate associations between family functioning and parental HRQoL. These findings support the uptake of approaches that strive for collaboration among healthcare providers, children, and their families (i.e., family-centered care) in child psychiatry settings. Future research should explore possible mediators and moderators of these associations.
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- Madeline Reed
- School of Public Health Sciences, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, ON Canada
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- School of Public Health Sciences, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, ON Canada
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- School of Public Health Sciences, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, ON Canada
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- Department of Psychology, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, ON Canada
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- School of Public Health Sciences, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, ON Canada
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Hook K, Sereda Y, Rossi S, Koberna S, Vetrova MV, Lodi S, Lunze K. HIV, substance use, and intersectional stigma: Associations with mental health among persons living with HIV who inject drugs in Russia. AIDS Behav 2023; 27:431-442. [PMID: 35913589 PMCID: PMC9889571 DOI: 10.1007/s10461-022-03778-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/25/2022] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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HIV stigma is associated with negative physical and mental health outcomes. Intersectional stigma among persons living with HIV (PLHIV) results from interrelated, synergistic impacts of experiencing multiple stigma forms. Its relation with mental health outcomes is still an emerging area of study in this key population. This study aimed to evaluate associations of intersectional stigma, defined as endorsing high levels of HIV and substance use stigmas, with depressive and anxiety symptoms in a cohort of 111 PLHIV who inject drugs in St. Petersburg, Russia. Over a third of participants (37%) reported experiencing intersectional stigma (i.e., both stigma scores above the median). In adjusted analysis, lower Patient Health Questionnaire depression scale (PHQ-9) scores (beta (β=-4.31, 95% CI: -7.11 - -1.51, p = 0.003) and Generalized Anxiety Disorders Scale (GAD-7) scores (β=-3.64, 95% CI: -5.57 - -1.71, p < 0.001) were associated with having low scores for both HIV and substance use stigmas. Lower PHQ-9 scores (β=-3.46, 95% CI: -5.72 - -1.19, p = 0.003) and GAD-7 scores (β=-3.06, 95% CI: -4.62 - -1.50, p < 0.001) were also associated with high stigma on either HIV or substance use stigma scales. Controlling for demographics, depressive symptoms approximately linearly increased from both forms of stigma low to experiencing either form of stigma high to experiencing intersectional stigma, while levels of anxiety symptoms were comparable among participants with both types of stigma low and one stigma high. Participants who experienced intersectional stigma reported the greatest severity of both depressive and anxiety symptoms, as compared to individuals who endorsed low stigma scores (i.e., low stigma on both HIV and substance use stigma scales) or high scores of only one form of stigma. This suggests that intersectional stigma in this population of PLHIV who inject drugs in Russia is linked with worsened mental health outcomes, exceeding the effects of experiencing one form of stigma alone. Interventions to help people cope with intersectional stigma need to consider affective symptoms and tailor coping strategies to address impacts of multiple forms of mental health distress.
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- Kimberly Hook
- Department of Psychiatry, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA.
- Department of Psychiatry, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA.
- Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
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- Ukrainian Institute on Public Health Policy, Kyiv, Ukraine
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- Department of Medicine, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA
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- First Pavlov State Medical, University of Saint Petersburg, St. Petersburg, Russia
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- Department of Biostatistics, Boston University School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
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Patel SG, Bouche V, Thomas I, Martinez W. Mental health and adaptation among newcomer immigrant youth in United States educational settings. Curr Opin Psychol 2023; 49:101459. [PMID: 36502587 DOI: 10.1016/j.copsyc.2022.101459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2022] [Accepted: 08/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Schools play a vital role in the acculturation process of newly migrated youth. Social and academic factors within school settings predict a wide variety of adaptation outcomes. Age and grade also impact the ways that school experiences can shape the post-migration adjustment trajectories of migrant youth. Negative school experiences can exacerbate migration trauma, whereas positive school experiences play an important protective role in overcoming migration-related challenges and adjusting to a new cultural context. Emerging research also suggests that the school environment presents a valuable opportunity for service delivery, as students are readily accessible during the school day which reduces systemic barriers to engagement. Socio-emotional prevention and intervention can address migration trauma, foster resiliency, and help lead the way to acculturative and academic success. Teachers, counselors, coaches and mentors who engage with newcomer immigrant youth in schools can play a pivotal role in easing migration-related challenges by encouraging positive emotional attachments, linking to resources, and helping to navigate new systems. These professionals benefit from specialized training on the unique needs and best practices for supporting the learning, engagement, development, and adaptation of newcomer youth.
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- Sita G Patel
- Palo Alto University, 1791 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, CA, 94304, USA.
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- Palo Alto University, 1791 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, CA, 94304, USA; Children's Hospital of Orange County, 1201 West La Veta Avenue, Orange, CA, 92868, USA
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- Palo Alto University, 1791 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, CA, 94304, USA
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- University of California, San Francisco/Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, 1001 Potrero Ave. Building 5, Suite 6B, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA
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Ikram M, Shaikh NF, Vishwanatha JK, Sambamoorthi U. Leading Predictors of COVID-19-Related Poor Mental Health in Adult Asian Indians: An Application of Extreme Gradient Boosting and Shapley Additive Explanations. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 20:775. [PMID: 36613095 PMCID: PMC9819341 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20010775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Revised: 12/22/2022] [Accepted: 12/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, an increase in poor mental health among Asian Indians was observed in the United States. However, the leading predictors of poor mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic in Asian Indians remained unknown. A cross-sectional online survey was administered to self-identified Asian Indians aged 18 and older (N = 289). Survey collected information on demographic and socio-economic characteristics and the COVID-19 burden. Two novel machine learning techniques-eXtreme Gradient Boosting and Shapley Additive exPlanations (SHAP) were used to identify the leading predictors and explain their associations with poor mental health. A majority of the study participants were female (65.1%), below 50 years of age (73.3%), and had income ≥ $75,000 (81.0%). The six leading predictors of poor mental health among Asian Indians were sleep disturbance, age, general health, income, wearing a mask, and self-reported discrimination. SHAP plots indicated that higher age, wearing a mask, and maintaining social distancing all the time were negatively associated with poor mental health while having sleep disturbance and imputed income levels were positively associated with poor mental health. The model performance metrics indicated high accuracy (0.77), precision (0.78), F1 score (0.77), recall (0.77), and AUROC (0.87). Nearly one in two adults reported poor mental health, and one in five reported sleep disturbance. Findings from our study suggest a paradoxical relationship between income and poor mental health; further studies are needed to confirm our study findings. Sleep disturbance and perceived discrimination can be targeted through tailored intervention to reduce the risk of poor mental health in Asian Indians.
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- Mohammad Ikram
- Department of Pharmaceutical Systems and Policy, School of Pharmacy, West Virginia University, Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center [North], P.O. Box 9510, Morgantown, WV 26506-9510, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Systems and Policy, School of Pharmacy, West Virginia University, Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center [North], P.O. Box 9510, Morgantown, WV 26506-9510, USA
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Genetics, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX 76107, USA
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- Department of Pharmacotherapy, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX 76107, USA
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Sharma DK, Dham P, McDermott B. Medical emergency training for doctors and nurses in psychiatry: A quality improvement study. Australas Psychiatry 2022; 30:759-761. [PMID: 36036060 DOI: 10.1177/10398562221121213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVE We evaluated the impact of medical emergency simulation training on self-reported attitudes, confidence level and knowledge amongst psychiatric doctors and mental health nurses. METHODS Before and following Essential Life Support (ELS) simulation training for medical emergencies, pre and post-questionnaires were employed. Paired t-tests were used to analyse change in self-reported attitudes, confidence in self and the team, and theoretical knowledge. RESULTS In 37 participants we found significant improvement in doctors and nurses attitudes (t = 2.168 p < .05 and 2.651 p < .05) and doctor's confidence t = 3.711 p < .001) following training. Knowledge increased for all participants and was significant for doctors (t = 2.112, p < .041). Comments supported training. CONCLUSION Many doctors and nurses in mental health feel inadequately prepared and lack confidence in themselves and their colleagues to respond to medical emergencies. A structured simulation course was useful to change attitudes and increase confidence and knowledge which could benefit the team and patients.
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- 157842Townsville University Hospital, Townsville, QLD, Australia
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- Statewide Specialty Director Child and Adolescent Mental health Service, 3917Tasmania Health Service, Hobart, TAS, Australia
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Liao S, Wang Y, Zhou X, Zhao Q, Li X, Guo W, Ji X, Lv Q, Zhang Y, Zhang Y, Deng W, Chen T, Li T, Qiu P. Prediction of suicidal ideation among Chinese college students based on radial basis function neural network. Front Public Health 2022; 10:1042218. [PMID: 36530695 PMCID: PMC9751327 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.1042218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2022] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background Suicide is one of the leading causes of death for college students. The predictors of suicidal ideation among college students are inconsistent and few studies have systematically investigated psychological symptoms of college students to predict suicide. Therefore, this study aims to develop a suicidal ideation prediction model and explore important predictors of suicidal ideation among college students in China. Methods We recruited 1,500 college students of Sichuan University and followed up for 4 years. Demographic information, behavioral and psychological information of the participants were collected using computer-based questionnaires. The Radial Basis Function Neural Network (RBFNN) method was used to develop three suicidal ideation risk prediction models and to identify important predictive factors for suicidal ideation among college students. Results The incidence of suicidal ideation among college students in the last 12 months ranged from 3.00 to 4.07%. The prediction accuracies of all the three models were over 91.7%. The area under curve scores were up to 0.96. Previous suicidal ideation and poor subjective sleep quality were the most robust predictors. Poor self-rated mental health has also been identified to be an important predictor. Paranoid symptom, internet addiction, poor self-rated physical health, poor self-rated overall health, emotional abuse, low average annual household income per person and heavy study pressure were potential predictors for suicidal ideation. Conclusions The study suggested that the RBFNN method was accurate in predicting suicidal ideation. And students who have ever had previous suicidal ideation and poor sleep quality should be paid consistent attention to.
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- Shiyi Liao
- Department of Epidemiology and Statistics, West China School of Public Health, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Statistics, West China School of Public Health, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Statistics, West China School of Public Health, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Neurobiology and Affiliated Mental Health Center & Hangzhou Seventh People's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Neurobiology and Affiliated Mental Health Center & Hangzhou Seventh People's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Statistics, West China School of Public Health, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Mental Health Center and Psychiatric Laboratory, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- West China School of Public Health, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Neurobiology and Affiliated Mental Health Center & Hangzhou Seventh People's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Neurobiology and Affiliated Mental Health Center & Hangzhou Seventh People's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Mental Health Center and Psychiatric Laboratory, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Neurobiology and Affiliated Mental Health Center & Hangzhou Seventh People's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China,Tao Li
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- Department of Epidemiology and Statistics, West China School of Public Health, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China,*Correspondence: Peiyuan Qiu
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Badinlou F, Lundgren T, Jansson-Fröjmark M. Mental health outcomes following COVID-19 infection: impacts of post-COVID impairments and fatigue on depression, anxiety, and insomnia - a web survey in Sweden. BMC Psychiatry 2022; 22:743. [PMID: 36447183 PMCID: PMC9708120 DOI: 10.1186/s12888-022-04405-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2022] [Accepted: 11/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health is now clearly established. However, information on the levels of mental ill health of people infected with COVID-19 and potential correlates of poor mental health is still limited. Therefore, the current study aimed to study indicative of potential mental health problems in individuals with a history of probable or confirmed SARS CoV-2 infection/infections and address the impacts of post-COVID impairments and fatigue following COVID-19 infection/infections on depression, anxiety, and insomnia. METHODS A web-survey including demographics, questions related to COVID-19 status and post-COVID impairments, and standardized measures of depression, anxiety, insomnia, and fatigue was completed by 507 individuals with a history of probable or confirmed SARS CoV-2 infection/infections. RESULTS We found significant rates of significant depression, anxiety, and insomnia in our sample, with more than 70% experiencing levels above the clinical cut offs for at least one psychological health problems. Higher levels of depression, anxiety, and insomnia were associated with the severity of COVID-19 infection in the acute phase, hospitalization because of COVID-19, and higher levels of post-COVID impairments and fatigue. Reduced motivation emerged as the strongest predictor for mental ill health. CONCLUSIONS These findings highlight that individuals infected with COVID-19, especially those who still have experienced post-COVID impairments, are more likely to suffer from mental ill-health and may be more vulnerable for poor mental health outcomes. Therefore, more effective actions are needed to take in order to promote and protect mental health of individuals with a history of COVID-19 infection.
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- Farzaneh Badinlou
- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Centre for Psychiatry Research, Karolinska Institutet, and Stockholm Health Care Services, Region of Stockholm, Norra Stationsgatan 69, 113 64, Stockholm, Sweden.
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Centre for Psychiatry Research, Karolinska Institutet, and Stockholm Health Care Services, Region of Stockholm, Norra Stationsgatan 69, 113 64, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Centre for Psychiatry Research, Karolinska Institutet, and Stockholm Health Care Services, Region of Stockholm, Norra Stationsgatan 69, 113 64, Stockholm, Sweden
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Volpes G, Barà C, Busacca A, Stivala S, Javorka M, Faes L, Pernice R. Feasibility of Ultra-Short-Term Analysis of Heart Rate and Systolic Arterial Pressure Variability at Rest and during Stress via Time-Domain and Entropy-Based Measures. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 22:9149. [PMID: 36501850 PMCID: PMC9739824 DOI: 10.3390/s22239149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Revised: 11/22/2022] [Accepted: 11/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and Blood Pressure Variability (BPV) are widely employed tools for characterizing the complex behavior of cardiovascular dynamics. Usually, HRV and BPV analyses are carried out through short-term (ST) measurements, which exploit ~five-minute-long recordings. Recent research efforts are focused on reducing the time series length, assessing whether and to what extent Ultra-Short-Term (UST) analysis is capable of extracting information about cardiovascular variability from very short recordings. In this work, we compare ST and UST measures computed on electrocardiographic R-R intervals and systolic arterial pressure time series obtained at rest and during both postural and mental stress. Standard time-domain indices are computed, together with entropy-based measures able to assess the regularity and complexity of cardiovascular dynamics, on time series lasting down to 60 samples, employing either a faster linear parametric estimator or a more reliable but time-consuming model-free method based on nearest neighbor estimates. Our results are evidence that shorter time series down to 120 samples still exhibit an acceptable agreement with the ST reference and can also be exploited to discriminate between stress and rest. Moreover, despite neglecting nonlinearities inherent to short-term cardiovascular dynamics, the faster linear estimator is still capable of detecting differences among the conditions, thus resulting in its suitability to be implemented on wearable devices.
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- Gabriele Volpes
- Department of Engineering, University of Palermo, Viale delle Scienze, Building 9, 90128 Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Engineering, University of Palermo, Viale delle Scienze, Building 9, 90128 Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Engineering, University of Palermo, Viale delle Scienze, Building 9, 90128 Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Engineering, University of Palermo, Viale delle Scienze, Building 9, 90128 Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Physiology, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University, 036 01 Martin, Slovakia
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- Department of Engineering, University of Palermo, Viale delle Scienze, Building 9, 90128 Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Engineering, University of Palermo, Viale delle Scienze, Building 9, 90128 Palermo, Italy
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Tarhini Z, Jost J, Ratsimbazafy V, Preux PM, Salameh P, Al-Hajje A, Boumediene F, Mroueh L. Knowledge of epilepsy, quality of life, and psychiatric comorbidities in Lebanese adults with epilepsy. Epilepsy Behav 2022; 136:108924. [PMID: 36195023 DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2022.108924] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2022] [Revised: 09/14/2022] [Accepted: 09/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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INTRODUCTION People with epilepsy (PWE) face a variety of psychosocial challenges. A lack of knowledge of epilepsy, a high level of depression and anxiety and a low quality of life (QoL) are among the major problems that affect most PWE. The objective of this study was to examine the association of sociodemographic characteristics, clinical factors and knowledge of epilepsy with the level of QoL, and the presence of psychiatric comorbidities. METHOD A cross-sectional study was conducted in Lebanon. The PWE were recruited from neurologists' clinics in Beirut and its suburbs. A questionnaire translated into Arabic was used and composed of four parts: sociodemographic factors, clinical characteristics, psychosocial characteristics (QoL, psychiatric disorders), and knowledge epilepsy scale. Backward logistic regression models were developed, the associations were estimated by odds ratio (OR), and the level of significance was set at p ≤ 0.05. RESULTS Four hundred and four PWE were recruited in this study. About a half of PWE had controlled epilepsy (46.3 %) and 40.3 % had epilepsy for less than 5 years. The QoL was low for 38.6 % of PWE and 30.2 % had psychiatric comorbidities. More than half of PWE had a good level of knowledge (71.5 %). Controlled epilepsy (OR = 1.8; 95 %CI: 1.2-2.9), and good knowledge about epilepsy (OR = 5.5; 95 %CI: 3.4-9.1) were associated with better QoL. Patients on polytherapy with anti-seizure drugs (OR = 0.6; 95 %CI: 0.4-0.9), experienced side effects of anti-seizure drugs (OR = 0.6; 95 %CI: 0.4-0.9) and with psychiatric comorbidities (OR = 0.6; 95 %CI: 0.3-0.9) had a lower QoL. A high number of nonpsychiatric comorbidities (OR = 2.5; 95 %CI: 2.0-3.1) and a polytherapy increased the risk of having psychiatric comorbidities (OR = 1.8; 95 %CI: 1.1-2.8). CONCLUSIONS Good knowledge of epilepsy and the absence of psychiatric comorbidities are important predictors of good QoL in Lebanese PWE. Educational programs are needed to reduce misconceptions about epilepsy and improve mental health of PWE.
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- Zeinab Tarhini
- Univ. Limoges, EpiMaCT - Epidemiology of Chronic Diseases in Tropical Zone, Institute of Epidemiology and Tropical Neurology, OmegaHealth, Limoges, France; Inserm, U1094, EpiMaCT - Epidemiology of Chronic Diseases in Tropical Zone, Limoges, France; IRD, U270, EpiMaCT - Epidemiology of Chronic Diseases in Tropical Zone, Limoges, France
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- Univ. Limoges, EpiMaCT - Epidemiology of Chronic Diseases in Tropical Zone, Institute of Epidemiology and Tropical Neurology, OmegaHealth, Limoges, France; Inserm, U1094, EpiMaCT - Epidemiology of Chronic Diseases in Tropical Zone, Limoges, France; IRD, U270, EpiMaCT - Epidemiology of Chronic Diseases in Tropical Zone, Limoges, France; CHU Limoges, Department of Pharmacy, Limoges, France
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- Univ. Limoges, EpiMaCT - Epidemiology of Chronic Diseases in Tropical Zone, Institute of Epidemiology and Tropical Neurology, OmegaHealth, Limoges, France; Inserm, U1094, EpiMaCT - Epidemiology of Chronic Diseases in Tropical Zone, Limoges, France; IRD, U270, EpiMaCT - Epidemiology of Chronic Diseases in Tropical Zone, Limoges, France; CHU Limoges, Department of Pharmacy, Limoges, France
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- Univ. Limoges, EpiMaCT - Epidemiology of Chronic Diseases in Tropical Zone, Institute of Epidemiology and Tropical Neurology, OmegaHealth, Limoges, France; Inserm, U1094, EpiMaCT - Epidemiology of Chronic Diseases in Tropical Zone, Limoges, France; IRD, U270, EpiMaCT - Epidemiology of Chronic Diseases in Tropical Zone, Limoges, France
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- Clinical and Epidemiological Research Laboratory, Faculty of Pharmacy, Lebanese University, Hadath, Beirut, Lebanon; Institut National de Santé Publique, Epidémiologie Clinique et Toxicologie - Liban (INSPECT-LB), Beirut, Lebanon; University of Nicosia Medical School, Nicosia, Cyprus; Lebanese American University, School of Medicine, Lebanon
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- Clinical and Epidemiological Research Laboratory, Faculty of Pharmacy, Lebanese University, Hadath, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Univ. Limoges, EpiMaCT - Epidemiology of Chronic Diseases in Tropical Zone, Institute of Epidemiology and Tropical Neurology, OmegaHealth, Limoges, France; Inserm, U1094, EpiMaCT - Epidemiology of Chronic Diseases in Tropical Zone, Limoges, France; IRD, U270, EpiMaCT - Epidemiology of Chronic Diseases in Tropical Zone, Limoges, France
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- Univ. Limoges, EpiMaCT - Epidemiology of Chronic Diseases in Tropical Zone, Institute of Epidemiology and Tropical Neurology, OmegaHealth, Limoges, France; Inserm, U1094, EpiMaCT - Epidemiology of Chronic Diseases in Tropical Zone, Limoges, France; IRD, U270, EpiMaCT - Epidemiology of Chronic Diseases in Tropical Zone, Limoges, France; Clinical and Epidemiological Research Laboratory, Faculty of Pharmacy, Lebanese University, Hadath, Beirut, Lebanon.
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Paterson C, Toohey K, Bacon R, Kavanagh PS, Roberts C. What Are the Unmet Supportive Care Needs of People Affected by Cancer: An Umbrella Systematic Review. Semin Oncol Nurs 2022:151353. [DOI: 10.1016/j.soncn.2022.151353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2022] [Revised: 09/16/2022] [Accepted: 10/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Bahnsen MK, Graugaard C, Andersson M, Andresen JB, Frisch M. Physical and Mental Health Problems and Their Associations With Inter-Personal Sexual Inactivity and Sexual Dysfunctions in Denmark: Baseline Assessment in a National Cohort Study. J Sex Med 2022; 19:1562-1579. [PMID: 35970709 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsxm.2022.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2022] [Revised: 06/28/2022] [Accepted: 07/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Physical and mental health are important to sexual function and wellbeing. Yet, associations of ill-health with sexual inactivity and dysfunctions are scarcely researched at population level. AIM To explore and document associations of self-rated health and physical and mental health problems with inter-personal sexual inactivity and sexual dysfunctions. METHODS We used data from a probability-based, nationally representative sample of 60,958 sexually experienced Danes aged 15-89 years who participated in the 2017-18 Project SEXUS cohort study. Logistic regression analyses provided demographically weighted odds ratios for associations between health measures and sexual outcomes adjusted for partner status and other potential confounders. OUTCOMES Inter-personal sexual inactivity and a range of male and female sexual dysfunctions. RESULTS Inter-personal sexual inactivity was more common among individuals with bad or very bad self-rated health compared to peers rating their health as good or very good (men: adjusted odds ratio 1.93, 95% confidence interval 1.66-2.25; women: 1.66, 1.42-1.94). Individuals rating their health as bad or very bad were also consistently more likely to report sexual dysfunctions, with associated statistically significant adjusted odds ratios ranging from 1.66 to 6.38 in men and from 2.25 to 3.20 in women. Patient groups at high risk of sexual dysfunctions comprised individuals afflicted by cardiovascular diseases, pain conditions, diabetes, gastrointestinal and liver diseases, cancer, skin diseases, nervous system diseases, gynecological diseases, benign prostatic hyperplasia, other physical health problems, stress, anxiety, affective disorders, self-injury or suicide ideation and attempts, posttraumatic stress disorder, personality disorders, eating disorders, psychoses and other mental health problems. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS These findings warrant heightened awareness among healthcare professionals, public health promoters and researchers concerning insufficiently appreciated sexual challenges among individuals with poor health. STRENGTHS & LIMITATIONS The major strengths of our investigation include the large size of the study cohort, the detailed assessment of health-related variables, potential confounders and sexual outcomes, and the fact that we provide new population-based knowledge about less common and sparsely researched sexual dysfunctions and diseases. Limitations of our study include its cross-sectional nature and its modest response rate (35%). CONCLUSION Findings from our large and nationally representative cohort study provide evidence that poor self-rated health and a range of specific physical and mental health problems are associated with statistically significantly increased rates of inter-personal sexual inactivity and sexual dysfunctions.
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Bakova D, Mihaylova A, Yaneva A, Mateva N. Influence of rehabilitation on mental state in patients with lumbar intervertebral disc damage. Eur J Transl Myol 2022; 32:10666. [PMID: 36101995 PMCID: PMC9830388 DOI: 10.4081/ejtm.2022.10666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2022] [Accepted: 06/25/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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The present study aims to investigate the mental state changes in patients with lumbar intervertebral disc damage after rehabilitation program using a self-administered questionnaire IRES-3. The study was conducted in the Specialized Hospitals for Rehabilitation - National Complex EAD, branches Hissar and Banite, Bulgaria. It included 124 patients - 34 men and 90 women, aged from 35 to 85 years. The questionnaire IRES-3, validated by the authors for the Bulgarian population, was used for measurement of the subjective evaluation of the rehabilitation effect. Measurements were performed at the beginning, end and three months after rehabilitation (RH). The subjective evaluation of the patients' mental state included the following scales: depression, fear, exhaustion of vitality, self-confidence and symptom: cognitive functioning. We found a statistically significant improvement of the scores three months after rehabilitation compared to the beginning of rehabilitation for all scales. The only exceptions are the scales exhaustion of vitality and symptom: cognitive functioning. We found a statistically significant improvement of the self-rated mental state after performed rehabilitation in patients with chronic diseases.
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- Desislava Bakova
- Department of Health Care Management, Faculty of Public Health, Medical University of Plovdiv.
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- Department of Medical Informatics, Biostatistics and e-Learning, Faculty of Public Health,Medical University of Plovdiv.
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- Department of Medical Informatics, Biostatistics and e-Learning, Faculty of Public Health,Medical University of Plovdiv.
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Carolan A, Keating D, McWilliams S, Hynes C, O’Neill M, Boland F, Holland S, Strawbridge J, Ryan C. The development and validation of a medicines optimisation tool to protect the physical health of people with severe mental illness (OPTIMISE). BMC Psychiatry 2022; 22:585. [PMID: 36057589 PMCID: PMC9441032 DOI: 10.1186/s12888-022-04235-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2021] [Accepted: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The life expectancy of people with severe mental illness (SMI) is shorter than those without SMI, with multimorbidity and poorer physical health contributing to health inequality. Screening tools could potentially assist the optimisation of medicines to protect the physical health of people with SMI. The aim of our research was to design and validate a medicines optimisation tool (OPTIMISE) to help clinicians to optimise physical health in people with SMI. METHODS A review of existing published guidelines, PubMed and Medline was carried out. Literature was examined for medicines optimisation recommendations and also for reference to the management of physical illness in people with mental illness. Potential indicators were grouped according to physiological system. A multidisciplinary team with expertise in mental health and the development of screening tools agreed that 83 indicators should be included in the first draft of OPTIMISE. The Delphi consensus technique was used to develop and validate the contents. A 17-member multidisciplinary panel of experts from the UK and Ireland completed 2 rounds of Delphi consensus, rating their level of agreement to 83 prescribing indicators using a 5-point Likert scale. Indicators were accepted for inclusion in the OPTIMISE tool after achieving a median score of 1 or 2, where 1 indicated strongly agree and 2 indicated agree, and 75th centile value of ≤ 2. Interrater reliability was assessed among 4 clinicians across 20 datasets and the chance corrected level of agreement (kappa) was calculated. The kappa statistic was interpreted as poor if 0.2 or less, fair if 0.21-0.4, moderate if 0.41-0.6, substantial if 0.61-0.8, and good if 0.81-1.0. RESULTS Consensus was achieved after 2 rounds of Delphi for 62 prescribing indicators where 53 indicators were accepted after round 1 and a further 9 indicators were accepted after round 2. Interrater reliability of OPTIMISE between physicians and pharmacists indicated a substantial level of agreement with a kappa statistic of 0.75. CONCLUSIONS OPTIMISE is a 62 indicator medicines optimisation tool designed to assist decision making in those treating adults with SMI. It was developed using a Delphi consensus methodology and interrater reliability is substantial. OPTIMISE has the potential to improve medicines optimisation by ensuring preventative medicines are considered when clinically indicated. Further research involving the implementation of OPTIMISE is required to demonstrate its true benefit. TRIAL REGISTRATION This article does not report the results of a health care intervention on human participants.
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- Aoife Carolan
- Saint John of God Hospital, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin, Ireland. .,School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Science, Royal College of Surgeons Ireland, 123 St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2, Dublin, Ireland.
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- Saint John of God Hospital, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin Ireland ,grid.7886.10000 0001 0768 2743School of Medicine and Medical Sciences, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland
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- Saint John of God Hospital, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin Ireland
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- grid.413305.00000 0004 0617 5936Tallaght University Hospital, Dublin 24, Ireland
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- grid.4912.e0000 0004 0488 7120Data Science Centre, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, 123 St Stephens Green, Dublin 2, Dublin, Ireland
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- grid.451089.10000 0004 0436 1276Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- grid.4912.e0000 0004 0488 7120School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Science, Royal College of Surgeons Ireland, 123 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Trinity College Dublin 2, Dublin, Ireland
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Cogley C, Carswell C, Bramham K, Chilcot J. Chronic Kidney Disease and Severe Mental Illness: Addressing Disparities in Access to Health Care and Health Outcomes. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol 2022; 17:1413-1417. [PMID: 35361628 PMCID: PMC9625106 DOI: 10.2215/cjn.15691221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Individuals with severe mental illness, including conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, are at a higher risk of developing CKD. Higher incidences of CKD in this population can be partially explained by known risk factors, such as the use of lithium treatment and higher rates of cardiovascular disease. However, this does not fully explain the higher proportion of CKD in individuals with severe mental illness, and further research investigating the factors influencing disease onset and progression is needed. Similarly, although it is well documented that mental health difficulties, such as depression and anxiety, are highly prevalent among individuals with CKD, there is a lack of published data regarding the rates of severe mental illness in individuals with CKD. Furthermore, for individuals with CKD, having severe mental illness is associated with poor health outcomes, including higher mortality rates and higher rates of hospitalizations. Evidence also suggests that individuals with severe mental illness receive suboptimal kidney care, have fewer appointments with nephrologists, and are less likely to receive a kidney transplant. Limited research suggests that care might be improved through educating kidney health care staff regarding the needs of patients with severe mental illness and by facilitating closer collaboration with psychiatry. Further research investigating the rates of severe mental illness in patients with CKD, as well as the barriers and facilitators to effective care for this population, is clearly required to inform the provision of appropriate supports and to improve health outcomes for individuals with CKD and co-occurring severe mental illness.
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- Clodagh Cogley
- Department of Psychology, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of York, Heslington, York, United Kingdom
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland
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- Department of Women and Children’s Health, King’s College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London, London, United Kingdom
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Cui B, Jia HZ, Gao LX, Dong XF. Risk of anxiety and depression in patients with uveitis: a Meta-analysis. Int J Ophthalmol 2022; 15:1381-1390. [PMID: 36017044 DOI: 10.18240/ijo.2022.08.23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2021] [Accepted: 10/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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AIM To quantitatively evaluate the risk of anxiety and depression in patients with uveitis via performing a Meta-analysis. METHODS Three electronic database (PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases) were searched for studies recording data about uveitis and anxiety as well as depression simultaneously up to January 2021. The incidence rate and standard mean difference (SMD) with a 95% confidence interval (95%CI) were calculated to analyse the association using random-effects models based on heterogeneity tests. RESULTS In total, 12 observational studies containing 874 patients with uveitis were included. The results showed that there was a significant association between uveitis and anxiety (SMD=0.97, 95%CI: 0.39 to 1.54, P=0.0009) and depression (SMD=0.79, 95%CI: 0.51 to 1.07, P<0.00001). The overall morbidities of anxiety and depression in patients with uveitis were 39% and 17%, respectively. With subgroup analysis, the heterogeneity actually came from different kinds of uveitis. Specifically, the incidence rates of both anxiety and depression were relatively low in patients with anterior uveitis (33% and 15%), moderate in patients with infectious uveitis (46% and 22%), and high in patients with unspecified uveitis (59% and 35%). CONCLUSION It is preliminarily indicated that patients with uveitis may have a high risk of anxiety and depression. Ophthalmologists and psychologists should pay more attention to the psychological state when dealing with patients with uveitis. Further high-quality studies with detailed direct data are needed to draw more precise conclusions.
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- Bei Cui
- Senior Department of Ophthalmology, the Third Medical Centre of Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing 100039, China
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- Senior Department of Ophthalmology, the Third Medical Centre of Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing 100039, China
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- Senior Department of Ophthalmology, the Third Medical Centre of Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing 100039, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, No.967 Hospital of the Joint Logistics Support Force of the Chinese PLA, Dalian 116000, Liaoning Province, China
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Construction for Health; Reversing the Impacts. BUILDINGS 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/buildings12081133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The health of humans and the planet are the most vital contemporary issues and essential components of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Scientists and professionals strive for integrated, evolving, healthy, and sustainable solutions encompassing biodiversity and industrial ecology, while offering viable economic attainments. The building industry, especially construction, is an extensive economic counterpart that largely influences health on various levels. On a practical scale, most direct or indirect impacts on health are related to conventional construction systems (CCSs), particularly their materialisations and implementation methods. Therefore, from a global perspective, emerging technologies or remodelled methods to accomplish sustainable use, reuse, and recycling, and improving the planet’s health to ensure the wellbeing of its inhabitants, are crucial. The current research is part of a broader study on “programmable construction systems” (PCSs), concentrating on “programmable construction materials” (PCMs) for health. Therefore, issues are reviewed, relevancies are addressed, and health-oriented concepts are discussed. Example concepts of formulation and the simplified toolkit creations follow the problems’ sources in a case study, providing insight into the resulting multiscale impacts on real-life practices. The results prove the method’s potential and validate its simplicity and applicability through an abstract examination of a newly built case study. Finally, the summarised outcomes of other extensive studies on societal preferences also confirm the feasibility of the hypothesis (i.e., the healthy materialisation) also from a social perspective.
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Bos D, Gray R, Meepring S, White J, Foland K, Bressington D. The Health Improvement Profile for people with severe mental illness: Feasibility of a secondary analysis to make international comparisons. J Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs 2022; 29:86-98. [PMID: 33655576 DOI: 10.1111/jpm.12748] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2020] [Revised: 12/05/2020] [Accepted: 02/22/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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WHAT IS ALREADY KNOWN ABOUT THIS TOPIC?: Individuals with severe mental illness (SMI) have elevated risks for physical health problems and low screening rates. No previous studies have compared the physical health promotion needs of people with SMI using the same screening tool across different international settings. WHAT THIS PAPER ADDS TO EXISTING KNOWLEDGE?: It appears feasible to use the HIP to profile and compare physical health-related risks in people with SMI across different international settings. The HIP tool identified significant differences in areas of risk across the four countries. WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE?: The HIP could be used to identify unique clusters of health promotion needs in different countries. Use of HIP health checks may support implementation of individualized interventions. ABSTRACT: Introduction To date, no studies have contrasted physical health profiles of people with severe mental illness (SMI) in different countries. Aim To evaluate feasibility of using the Health Improvement Profile (HIP) to compare and contrast physical health and health behaviours of people with SMI from four countries. Method An observational feasibility study using secondary analysis of pooled health state and lifestyle data. Physical health checks using modified versions of HIP were administered in four countries. Results Findings suggest feasibility of HIP screening to profile and compare physical health and health behaviours of people with SMI across international settings. High overall numbers of risk items (red flags) were identified in all but the Thailand sample. Despite some commonalities, there were important differences in health profiles across countries. Discussion This is the first study to demonstrate feasibility of the HIP to compare health risks in individuals with SMI across countries. Future multi-national HIP studies should recruit a fully powered stratified random sample of people with SMI that is representative of each setting. Implications for practice It appears feasible to utilize the HIP to identify specific areas of health risk in different countries, which may help to better focus nursing interventions and use of resources.
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- Dawn Bos
- School of Nursing, Winona State University, Rochester, MN, USA
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Vic., Australia
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Hull, Hull, UK
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- School of Nursing, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD, USA
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- College of Nursing & Midwifery, Charles Darwin University, Darwin, NT, Australia
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Wolters PL, Reda S, Martin S, Al Ghriwati N, Baker M, Berg D, Erickson G, Franklin B, Merker VL, Oberlander B, Reeve S, Rohl C, Rosser T, Toledo-Tamula MA, Vranceanu AM. Impact of the coronavirus pandemic on mental health and health care in adults with neurofibromatosis: Patient perspectives from an online survey. Am J Med Genet A 2021; 188:71-82. [PMID: 34536052 PMCID: PMC8652613 DOI: 10.1002/ajmg.a.62490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2021] [Revised: 07/19/2021] [Accepted: 08/10/2021] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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The coronavirus pandemic increased anxiety and stress and prevented access to health care worldwide; it is unclear how COVID-19 affected adults with a multisystem genetic disorder such as neurofibromatosis (NF). An anonymous online survey was distributed through an international registry and foundations to adults with NF (June-August 2020) to assess the impact of the pandemic on mental health and NF health care. Six hundred and thirteen adults (18-81 years; M = 45.7) with NF1 (77.8%), NF2 (14.2%), and schwannomatosis (7.8%) provided complete responses. Respondents rated moderate-to-high amounts of worry about the impact of COVID-19 on their emotional (46.3%) and physical health (46.7%), and 54.8% endorsed moderate-to-high pandemic-related stress. Adults with diagnosed/suspected mental health disorders or moderate-to-severe NF symptom impact as well as females endorsed higher COVID-19 stress (ps < 0.01). Less than half who missed a doctor's appointment for their NF care (43.4%) used telehealth. Of these, 33.3% and 46.2% reported that telehealth met their needs to a moderate or high degree, respectively. Results indicated that subgroups of adults with NF experience higher COVID-19-related worries and stress and may need additional support. Furthermore, telehealth is under-utilized and could help NF providers connect with patients, although improved delivery and patient training may facilitate expanded use of these services.
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- Pamela L Wolters
- Pediatric Oncology Branch, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- Pediatric Oncology Branch, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- Pediatric Oncology Branch, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- Pediatric Oncology Branch, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- Pediatric Oncology Branch, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- Response Evaluation in Neurofibromatosis and Schwannomatosis (REiNS) International Collaboration
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- Response Evaluation in Neurofibromatosis and Schwannomatosis (REiNS) International Collaboration.,NF Network, Wheaton, Illinois, USA
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- Response Evaluation in Neurofibromatosis and Schwannomatosis (REiNS) International Collaboration
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- Department of Neurology and Cancer Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Response Evaluation in Neurofibromatosis and Schwannomatosis (REiNS) International Collaboration.,NF Network, Wheaton, Illinois, USA
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- Response Evaluation in Neurofibromatosis and Schwannomatosis (REiNS) International Collaboration
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- Response Evaluation in Neurofibromatosis and Schwannomatosis (REiNS) International Collaboration.,NF Kinder, NF Patients United, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Neurology, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Clinical Research Directorate (CRD), Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research, Frederick, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Olafson K, Marrie RA, Bolton JM, Bernstein CN, Bienvenu OJ, Kredentser MS, Logsetty S, Chateau D, Nie Y, Blouw M, Afifi TO, Stein MB, Leslie WD, Katz LY, Mota N, El-Gabalawy R, Enns MW, Leong C, Sweatman S, Sareen J. The 5-year pre- and post-hospitalization treated prevalence of mental disorders and psychotropic medication use in critically ill patients: a Canadian population-based study. Intensive Care Med 2021; 47:1450-1461. [PMID: 34495357 DOI: 10.1007/s00134-021-06513-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2021] [Accepted: 08/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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PURPOSE The interplay between critical illness and mental disorders is poorly understood. The purpose of this study is to measure both the treated prevalence of mental disorders and psychotropic medication use before and after hospitalization and the impact of intensive care unit (ICU) admission on these outcomes. METHODS Using a population-based administrative database in Manitoba, Canada, 49,439 ICU patients admitted between 2000 and 2012 were compared to two matched comparison groups (hospitalized; n = 146,968 and general population; n = 141,937). Treated prevalence of mental disorders and psychotropic medication prescriptions were measured in the 5-year periods before and after the hospitalization. Multivariable models compared adjusted prevalence ratios (APRs) between populations. RESULTS The 5-year treated mental disorder prevalence in the ICU population increased from 41.5% pre-hospitalization to 55.6% post-hospitalization. Compared to non-ICU hospitalized patients, the adjusted treated mental disorder prevalence in ICU patients was lower prior to hospitalization (1-year APR 0.94, 95% CI 0.92-0.97, p < 0.0001; 5-year APR 0.99, 95% CI 0.98-1.00, p = 0.1), but higher following discharge (1-year APR 1.08, 95% CI 1.05-1.11, p < 0.0001, 5-year APR 1.03, 95% CI 1.01-1.05, p < 0.0001). A high proportion of ICU patients received antidepressant, anxiolytic and sedative-hypnotic prescriptions before and after their hospitalization. In multivariable analyses, ICU exposure was associated with an increase in mood, anxiety and psychotic disorders, and sedative-hypnotics use (p < 0.0001 for all Time × Group interactions). CONCLUSIONS During the 5 years after admission to ICU, there is a significant increase in treated prevalence of mental disorders and psychotropic medication use compared to the 5 years prior to ICU and compared to general population and hospital cohorts. Prevention and intervention programs that identify and treat mental disorders among survivors of critical illness warrant further study.
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- Kendiss Olafson
- Department of Internal Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, GF 532, 820 Sherbrook Ave, Winnipeg, MB, R3A 1R9, Canada.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, GF 532, 820 Sherbrook Ave, Winnipeg, MB, R3A 1R9, Canada.,Department of Community Health Sciences, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada.,Department of Psychiatry, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada.,Department of Psychology, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, GF 532, 820 Sherbrook Ave, Winnipeg, MB, R3A 1R9, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Clinical Health Psychology, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada.,Department of Surgery, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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- Research School of Population Health, College of Health and Medicine, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
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- Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, GF 532, 820 Sherbrook Ave, Winnipeg, MB, R3A 1R9, Canada
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada.,Department of Psychiatry, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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- University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA.,VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, GF 532, 820 Sherbrook Ave, Winnipeg, MB, R3A 1R9, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada.,Department of Clinical Health Psychology, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada.,Department of Psychology, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada.,Department of Clinical Health Psychology, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada.,Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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- Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Ontario, ON, Canada
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada.,Department of Psychiatry, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada.,Department of Psychology, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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Matsuda Y, McCabe BE, Behar-Zusman V. Mothering in the Context of Mental Disorder: Effect of Caregiving Load on Maternal Health in a Predominantly Hispanic Sample. J Am Psychiatr Nurses Assoc 2021; 27:373-382. [PMID: 32102585 PMCID: PMC8560279 DOI: 10.1177/1078390320907693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Mothering in the context of mental disorders presents with multiple challenges. However, this phenomenon is poorly understood: It is not known how child caregiving affects the health of their mothers. AIMS The purpose of this study was to examine associations between child caregiving load and health indicators in mothers receiving outpatient behavioral health services for mental or substance use disorders. METHOD A total of 172 mothers (80% Hispanic/Latina) completed surveys on their mental and physical health, and children's behaviors and medical problems. Child caregiving load consisted of number of children living with the mother, and presence of children's internalizing, externalizing, or medical problems. RESULTS Child caregiving load had significantly positive associations with mother's psychological distress, fatigue, pain, and body mass index. Child internalizing and medical problems were associated with mothers' poor health status. CONCLUSIONS Hispanics/Latinos experience health disparities, and Hispanic/Latina mothers who are already at risk due to their mental disorders experience an additional health burden associated with caring for children with emotional or health problems. Psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioners should assess child caregiving impact on mothers with mental disorders and seek to mitigate their caregiving burden and maintain their health. Further research is needed to clarify child characteristics and the mechanisms associated with maternal caregiver burden, suboptimal self-care, and adverse health outcomes. Structural Ecosystems Therapy for women in Recovery (SET-R) study/Healthy Home; Clinical Trial ID NCT02702193.
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- Yui Matsuda
- Yui Matsuda, PhD, APHN-BC, MPH, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA
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- Brian E. McCabe, PhD, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, USA
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Assessing the physical healthcare gap among patients with severe mental illness: large real-world investigation from Italy. BJPsych Open 2021. [PMCID: PMC8444055 DOI: 10.1192/bjo.2021.998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background One critical barrier to the uptake of mental health programmes is the so-called physical healthcare gap, a concern raised by the unattended physical comorbidity and early mortality of persons with severe mental illness. Aims To evaluate the extension of physical healthcare gap among persons with severe mental illness under chronic drug therapies. Method A population-based cohort study was carried out, using Lombardy healthcare utilisation databases. Prevalent patients treated with blood pressure-, lipid- or glucose-lowering agents were identified in January 2017. Among these, those who were receiving care for depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or personality disorder formed the study cohort. A reference cohort was randomly selected from prevalent patients treated with chronic therapies without signs of severe mental disorders, to be matched with study cohort members for gender, age and number of previous contacts with the National Health System. One-year adherence to healthcare was measured through the proportion of days covered (drug adherence), and exposure to selected recommendations (clinical control adherence). Results The 55 162 patients with severe mental illness were less likely to have high adherence to blood pressure-lowering, lipid-lowering or antidiabetic agents than the reference cohort by −24% (95% CI −26 to −22%), −10% (95% CI −14 to −6%) and −25% (95% CI −29 to −21%), respectively. The 9250 patients with diabetes and severe mental illness had −18% (95% CI −22% to −13%) reduced likelihood to meet recommendations for the clinical management of diabetes, compared with the reference cohort. Conclusions Adherence to chronic drug therapies was sensibly worse among patients living with mental illness than those without signs of mental disorders.
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Pacella-LaBarbara ML, Maltese C, McConaghy M, Porter J, Young ML, Suffoletto B. Distress Tolerance Among Emergency Department Patients in Acute Pain: Associations with Substance Use Treatment. Stress Health 2021; 37:588-595. [PMID: 33369098 PMCID: PMC8713510 DOI: 10.1002/smi.3020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2020] [Revised: 12/14/2020] [Accepted: 12/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Managing acute pain in individuals with a history of substance use disorders (SUD) is complex. Distress tolerance (DT) (e.g., the ability to handle uncomfortable sensations) may serve as an ideal non-pharmacological intervention target in this population. Among 293 emergency department (ED) patients seeking treatment for pain (Mage = 41; 42% Female; 43% Black), we examined rates of SUD treatment and DT, whether an objective DT task is feasible to conduct in the ED, and relationships between DT and SUD. Patients completed a self-report DT survey, an objective DT task, and brief surveys of pain, drug use, current or past SUD treatment, and depression/anxiety. Average DT was 18.50 (SD = 9.4) out of 50; patients with past or current SUD treatment (n = 43; 14.7%) reported lower DT than patients with no SUD treatment history (n = 250; 85.3%). Controlling for demographics, depression/anxiety, and pain severity, lower subjective DT (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] = 1.05) and objective DT (aOR = 1.02) was associated a current or past history or SUD treatment. Assessing subjective and objective DT in ED patients with acute pain is feasible; interventions aimed at boosting DT may improve outcomes among patients with acute pain and SUD.
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- University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine
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- University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine
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- University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine
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- University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine
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Osma J, Martínez-García L, Quilez-Orden A, Peris-Baquero Ó. Unified Protocol for the Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders in Medical Conditions: A Systematic Review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:5077. [PMID: 34064898 PMCID: PMC8151777 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18105077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2021] [Revised: 05/05/2021] [Accepted: 05/07/2021] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Emotional disorders are those that most commonly present comorbidly with medical conditions. The Unified Protocol for the Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders (UP), a cognitive-behavioral emotion-based intervention, has proven efficacy and versatility. The aim of this systematic review is to know the current (research studies) and future research interest (study protocols) in using the UP for the transdiagnostic treatment of emotional symptoms or disorders (EDs) in people with a medical condition. Using the PRISMA guidelines, a literature search was conducted in Web of Science, PubMed, Medline, and Dialnet. The nine research studies included in this review indicated that the UP is effective in treating emotional symptomatology in a population with a medical condition (effect sizes ranging from d = -3.34 to d = 2.16). The three included study protocols suggest interest in the future UP application to different medical conditions, and also in distinct application formats. Our review results are encouraging, and conducting more controlled studies is advised to recommend the UP to treat and/or prevent EDs in medical conditions, especially in children and youths.
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- Jorge Osma
- Department of Psychology and Sociology, Universidad de Zaragoza, C/Atarazanas, 4, 44003 Teruel, Spain; (L.M.-G.); (A.Q.-O.); (Ó.P.-B.)
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Aragón, C/San Juan Bosco, 13, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
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- Department of Psychology and Sociology, Universidad de Zaragoza, C/Atarazanas, 4, 44003 Teruel, Spain; (L.M.-G.); (A.Q.-O.); (Ó.P.-B.)
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Aragón, C/San Juan Bosco, 13, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
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- Department of Psychology and Sociology, Universidad de Zaragoza, C/Atarazanas, 4, 44003 Teruel, Spain; (L.M.-G.); (A.Q.-O.); (Ó.P.-B.)
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Aragón, C/San Juan Bosco, 13, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
- Mental Health Unit of Tarazona, C/Plaza Joaquín Zamora, 2, 50500 Tarazona, Spain
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- Department of Psychology and Sociology, Universidad de Zaragoza, C/Atarazanas, 4, 44003 Teruel, Spain; (L.M.-G.); (A.Q.-O.); (Ó.P.-B.)
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Aragón, C/San Juan Bosco, 13, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
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Isvoranu AM, Abdin E, Chong SA, Vaingankar J, Borsboom D, Subramaniam M. Extended network analysis: from psychopathology to chronic illness. BMC Psychiatry 2021; 21:119. [PMID: 33639891 PMCID: PMC7913444 DOI: 10.1186/s12888-021-03128-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2020] [Accepted: 02/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Understanding complex associations between psychopathology and chronic illness is instrumental in facilitating both research and treatment progress. The current study is the first and only network-based study to provide such an encompassing view of unique associations between a multitude of mental and physical health-related domains. METHODS The current analyses were based on the Singapore Mental Health Study, a cross-sectional study of adult Singapore residents. The study sample consisted of 6616 respondents, of which 49.8% were male and 50.2% female. A network structure was constructed to examine associations between psychopathology, alcohol use, gambling, major chronic conditions, and functioning. RESULTS The network structure identified what we have labeled a Cartesian graph: a network visibly split into a psychopathological domain and a physical health domain. The borders between these domains were fuzzy and bridged by various cross-domain associations, with functioning items playing an important role in bridging chronic conditions to psychopathology. CONCLUSIONS Current results deliver a comprehensive overview of the complex relation between psychopathology, functioning, and chronic illness, highlighting potential pathways to comorbidity.
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- Adela-Maria Isvoranu
- Department of Psychology, Psychological Methods, University of Amsterdam, Nieuwe Achtergracht 129B, 1018 WT, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Research Division, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore, Singapore
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- Research Division, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Psychology, Psychological Methods, University of Amsterdam, Nieuwe Achtergracht 129B, 1018 WT, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Hou T, Zhang F, Mao X, Deng G. Chronotype and psychological distress among Chinese rural population: A moderated mediation model of sleep quality and age. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0241301. [PMID: 33125424 PMCID: PMC7598484 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0241301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2020] [Accepted: 10/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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PURPOSES Evidence suggests evening-type individuals have a higher risk of reporting psychological distress than morning-type individuals. However, less is known regarding the underlying processes that might mediate or moderate this association among Chinese rural population. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of psychological distress, investigate whether sleep quality would mediate the association between chronotype and psychological distress and explore whether age would moderate the direct or indirect effect of the mediation model. METHODS The cross-sectional study utilized a sample of 884 rural residents from rural regions in Anqing City, Anhui Province, China. Morningness-Eveningness Questionnaire (MEQ), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and 21-item Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21) were used to measure chronotype, sleep quality and psychological distress, respectively. MacKinnon's four-step procedure was employed to examine the mediation effect, while Hayes PROCESS macro (model 59) was used to perform the moderated mediation analysis. RESULTS The prevalence of psychological distress among Chinese rural population was 33.4%. The association between chronotype and psychological distress was partially mediated by sleep quality (indirect effect = - 0.05, 95% CI = [-0.08, -0.03]). In addition, age moderated the first stage (sleep quality-psychological distress) of the indirect effect, with the indirect effect being attenuated for older rural residents. As suggested by Johnson-Neyman technique, the association between sleep quality and psychological distress was only significant when the age of the participant was lower than 48.59. CONCLUSIONS The incidence of psychological distress among Chinese rural residents cannot be neglected. Interventions for the enhancement of sleep quality to prevent and reduce psychological distress should be prioritized to rural residents who are prone to eveningness, especially those who are younger.
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- Tianya Hou
- Department of Psychology, Naval Medical University (Second Military Medical University), Shanghai, China
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- Department of Psychology, Naval Medical University (Second Military Medical University), Shanghai, China
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- Department of Psychology, Naval Medical University (Second Military Medical University), Shanghai, China
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- Department of Psychology, Naval Medical University (Second Military Medical University), Shanghai, China
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Treating Post-traumatic Stress Disorder with a Prolonged Exposure Protocol Within Primary Care Behavioral Health: A Case Example. J Clin Psychol Med Settings 2020; 28:575-583. [PMID: 33090302 DOI: 10.1007/s10880-020-09747-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/12/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating condition that impacts anywhere from 2 to 39% of primary care patients. Research suggests overall health, instances of hospitalizations, emergency room visits, and utilization of primary care services are impacted by a diagnosis of PTSD. Evidenced based treatments such as cognitive process therapy and prolonged exposure (PE) are available in specialty mental health but pose many barriers to treatment and implementation into primary care. This case study serves as the first known case example with an ethnic minority civilian, examining the treatment of PTSD within the Primary Care Behavioral Health Model using the brief (5 visits), PE protocol for primary care (PE-PC). PTSD was assessed using the PCL-5. Additional variables were assessed and tracked with the following tools: PHQ-9 (depressive symptoms), GAD-7 (anxiety symptoms), QLES-SF (quality of life), and the AAQ-2 (psychological flexibility) pre/post treatment, 6 months post-treatment and 9 months post-treatment. The patient reported clinically significant decreases in symptoms of PTSD, depression, and anxiety symptoms. Additionally, the patient's scores on quality of life and psychological flexibility improved. Brief, exposure-based treatment for PTSD can be delivered within the PCBH model. This treatment may result in improved quality of life and has the potential to reduce health care costs. This case encourages the treatment of PTSD within primary care, increasing access to care for patients. Future research is needed to further investigate this protocol in primary care with underserved, civilian populations and to explore patient attitudes toward brief treatment for PTSD in a primary care setting.
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Ronaldson A, Chandakas E, Kang Q, Brennan K, Akande A, Ebyarimpa I, Wyllie E, Howard G, Fradgley R, Freestone M, Bhui K. Cohort profile: he East London Health and Care Partnership Data Repository: using novel integrated data to support commissioning and research. BMJ Open 2020; 10:e037183. [PMID: 32948559 PMCID: PMC7511638 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-037183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The East London Health and Care Partnership (ELHCP) Data Repository was established to support commissioning decisions in London. This dataset comprises routine clinical data for the general practitioner (GP)-registered populations of two London boroughs, Tower Hamlets and City and Hackney, and provides a rich source of demographic, clinical and health service use data of relevance to clinicians, commissioners, researchers and policy makers. This paper describes the dataset in its current form, its representativeness and data completeness. PARTICIPANTS There were 351 749 and 344 511 members of the GP-registered population in the two boroughs, respectively, for the financial year 2017/2018. Demographic information and prevalence data were available for 9 mental health and 15 physical health conditions. Prevalence rates from the cohort were compared with local and national data. In order to illustrate the health service use data available in the dataset, emergency department use across mental health conditions was described. Information about data completeness was provided. FINDINGS TO DATE The ELHCP Data Repository provides a rich source of information about a relatively young, urban, ethnically diverse, population within areas of socioeconomic deprivation. Prevalence data were in line with local and national statistics with some exceptions. Physical health conditions were more common in those with mental health conditions, reflecting that comorbidities are the norm rather than the exception. This has implications for integrated care. Data completeness for risk factors (eg, blood pressure, cholesterol) was high in patients with long-term conditions. FUTURE PLANS The data are being further cleaned and evaluated using imputation, Bayesian and economic methods, principally focusing on specific cohorts, including type II diabetes, depression and personality disorder. Data continue to be collected for the foreseeable future to support commissioning decisions, which will also enable more long-term prospective analysis as data become available at the end of each financial year.
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- Amy Ronaldson
- Department of Psychological Medicine, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
- Centre for Psychiatry, Wolfson Institute of Preventive Medicine, Barts & The London School of Medicine, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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- NHS Tower Hamlets Clinical Commissioning Group, London, London, UK
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- NHS Tower Hamlets Clinical Commissioning Group, London, London, UK
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- NHS Tower Hamlets Clinical Commissioning Group, London, London, UK
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- NHS Tower Hamlets Clinical Commissioning Group, London, London, UK
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- Centre for Psychiatry, Wolfson Institute of Preventive Medicine, Barts & The London School of Medicine, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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- Centre for Psychiatry, Wolfson Institute of Preventive Medicine, Barts & The London School of Medicine, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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Kanzler KE, Ogbeide S. Addressing trauma and stress in the COVID-19 pandemic: Challenges and the promise of integrated primary care. PSYCHOLOGICAL TRAUMA-THEORY RESEARCH PRACTICE AND POLICY 2020; 12:S177-S179. [PMID: 32584101 DOI: 10.1037/tra0000761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Integrated primary care settings are ideal locations for treatment of posttraumatic stress concerns as primary care is the principal access point for mental health treatment in the United States. The COVID-19 global pandemic will increase the necessity of posttraumatic stress-related psychological care for vulnerable populations and frontline providers through traditional and virtual methods; integrated primary care settings are rapidly adapting to meet this need. Integrating more behavioral health clinicians into primary care clinics will provide better access to whole-person care when it is needed most. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2020 APA, all rights reserved).
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Roberts T, Gureje O, Thara R, Hutchinson G, Cohen A, Weiss HA, John S, Lee Pow J, Donald C, Olley B, Miguel Esponda G, Murray RM, Morgan C. INTREPID II: protocol for a multistudy programme of research on untreated psychosis in India, Nigeria and Trinidad. BMJ Open 2020; 10:e039004. [PMID: 32565481 PMCID: PMC7311008 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-039004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION There are few robust and directly comparable studies of the epidemiology of psychotic disorders in the Global South. INTREPID II is designed to investigate variations in untreated psychotic disorders in the Global South in (1) incidence and presentation (2) 2-year course and outcome, (3) help-seeking and impact, and (4) physical health. METHODS INTREPID II is a programme of research incorporating incidence, case-control and cohort studies of psychoses in contiguous urban and rural areas in India, Nigeria and Trinidad. In each country, the target samples are 240 untreated cases with a psychotic disorder, 240 age-matched, sex-matched and neighbourhood-matched controls, and 240 relatives or caregivers. Participants will be followed, in the first instance, for 2 years. In each setting, we have developed and are employing comprehensive case-finding methods to ensure cohorts are representative of the target populations. Using methods developed during pilot work, extensive data are being collected at baseline and 2-year follow-up across several domains: clinical, social, help-seeking and impact, and biological. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Informed consent is sought, and participants are free to withdraw from the study at any time. Participants are referred to mental health services if not already in contact with these and emergency treatment arranged where necessary. All data collected are confidential, except when a participant presents a serious risk to either themselves or others. This programme has been approved by ethical review boards at all participating centres. Findings will be disseminated through international conferences, publications in international journals, and through local events for key stakeholders.
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- Tessa Roberts
- Health Service & Population Research department, Institute of Psychiatry Psychology and Neuroscience, London, UK
- ESRC Centre for Society and Mental Health, King's College London, London, UK
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- WHO Collaborating Centre for Research and Training in Mental Health, Neuroscience and Substance Abuse, Department of Psychiatry, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria
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- Department of Psychiatry, The University of the West Indies at Saint Augustine Faculty of Medical Sciences, Saint Augustine, Tunapuna-Piarco, Trinidad and Tobago
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- Department of Epidemiology, Harvard University T H Chan School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Epidemiology and Population Health, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK
- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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- Schizophrenia Research Foundation, Chennai, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, The University of the West Indies at Saint Augustine Faculty of Medical Sciences, Saint Augustine, Tunapuna-Piarco, Trinidad and Tobago
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- Department of Psychiatry, The University of the West Indies at Saint Augustine Faculty of Medical Sciences, Saint Augustine, Tunapuna-Piarco, Trinidad and Tobago
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Ibadan College of Medicine, Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria
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- Health Service & Population Research department, Institute of Psychiatry Psychology and Neuroscience, London, UK
- ESRC Centre for Society and Mental Health, King's College London, London, UK
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- Department of Psychosis Studies, Institute of Psychiatry Psychology and Neuroscience, London, UK
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- Health Service & Population Research department, Institute of Psychiatry Psychology and Neuroscience, London, UK
- ESRC Centre for Society and Mental Health, King's College London, London, UK
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