Comprehensive psychiatry
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Comprehensive psychiatry · Jan 2012
Adolescents' perceptions of parental behavior: psychometric properties of the short Egna Minnen Beträffande Uppfostran-Adolescent version (S-EMBU-A) in a clinical sample.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Spanish version of the short Egna Minnen Beträffande Uppfostran-Adolescent version (S-EMBU-A) in a clinical context. ⋯ The Spanish version of S-EMBU-A can be used with psychometric guarantees to identify rearing style in psychiatric outpatients, because evidence of quality in clinical setting matches that obtained in community samples.
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Comprehensive psychiatry · Nov 2011
The relationship between alexithymia and psychological factors in systemic lupus erythematosus.
Alexithymia has been described as an important dimension in several medical diseases. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic condition characterized by unpredictable clinical manifestations. Our aim is to reveal which factors (psychological factors and quality of life dimensions) are associated with alexithymia in SLE patients. ⋯ Alexithymia was associated with psychological distress and with quality of life impairment. Understanding the role of psychological factors in SLE patients may contribute to a more comprehensive perspective of the disease, its impact on patient's daily routine, and how patients adapt emotionally to a chronic disease.
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Comprehensive psychiatry · Sep 2011
Mental health concerns among Canadian physicians: results from the 2007-2008 Canadian Physician Health Study.
In light of prior reports on the prevalence of stress, depression, and other mental health problems among physicians in training and practice, we examined the mental health concerns of Canadian physicians using data from the 2007-2008 Canadian Physician Health Study. ⋯ Mental health concerns are relatively common among Canadian physicians. Training programs and programmatic/policy enhancements should redouble efforts to address depression and other mental health concerns among physicians for the benefit of the workforce and patients served by Canadian physicians.
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Comprehensive psychiatry · Sep 2011
Factors associated with risk of suicide in patients with hemodialysis.
Suicide risk (SR) has been associated to several factors; one of them is the presence of psychiatric disorders. This study has the objective of investigating the relationship between the risk factors for suicidal behavior in patient bearers of chronic renal illness who are undertaking hemodialysis treatment. Sixty-nine undertook a short, structured diagnostic interview. ⋯ However, the referred effect only occurred in nondepressed religious patients. The latter indicated that religiosity had its effect annulled in depressed patients. This study shows the importance of measures of intervention in mental health, mainly in relation to prevention and treatment of major depressive episode with a view to reducing SR.
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Comprehensive psychiatry · Jul 2011
Posttraumatic stress disorder among survivors of the Wenchuan earthquake 1 year after: prevalence and risk factors.
Exposure to earthquakes has been associated with psychological distress in particular, the development of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The aims of this study are to estimate the prevalence of PTSD, explore the associated risk factors among survivors 1 year after the Wenchuan earthquake in China, and compare the findings in our study to other disasters. Cross-sectional sample survey was conducted to collect data in severely affected counties. ⋯ Low social support, feeling fear during the earthquake, female, young people, Han nationality, low monthly income, and low educational level were risk factors significantly related to the development of PTSD. Postdisaster mental health recovery interventions including early identification, ongoing monitoring, and sustained psychosocial support are required for the high-risk population with PTSD. Existing rural and urban health care services should be convenient for people, and special measures need to be designed, such as home visits and mobile clinics.