Psychiatr Pol
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Clinical practice and data from literature indicate that up to 30% of the patients suffering from depression meet criteria for treatment-resistant depression. In the past decade, interest in the use of NMDA receptor modulators in the treatment of treatment-resistant depression is increasing. The use of ketamine--an noncompetitive antagonist of the NMDA receptors, allows some patients suffering from treatment resistant depression to achieve rapid and significant improvement. ⋯ Neurobiological basis of the glutaminergic pathways and the postulated role of glutamate in mood modulation have been described, as well as possible adverse events associated with ketamine infusion. Concerns relate to the optimal dosage, frequency of administration, long-term safety and efficacy of the therapy. Interesting results of the published articles encourage further studies on therapeutic use of NMDA receptor modulators in the treatment of treatment-resistant depression.
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To evaluate patients' and families' satisfaction from services provided in community care and to analyse the correlation between patients' psychopathology, quality of life and satisfaction. ⋯ The research gives no unequivocal answer to the question regarding the factors that increase service satisfaction, but it evidently shows deficiencies in the current psychiatric care system. The results of our studies point out at the lack of the variety of forms of community care available. Especially important is to involve the family in the process of treatment and offer the crisis intervention as a part of the service.
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The World Psychiatric Association (WPA) and World Health Organization (WHO) are currently engaging in the revision of the International Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD-10). Polish Psychiatric Association (PPA) is participating in that process and the first step was an international survey of Polish psychiatrists expressing their experiences and concepts about the new ICD-11. The mission is to produce an international classification that is up to the contemporary challenge, is ready for electronic health records, serves as a standard for scientific comparability and facilitates communication in psychiatry. This is the review of works currently underway, including PPA members' tasks and efforts, regarding ICD-10 revision.
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The World Psychiatric Association (WPA) and the World Health Organization (WHO) initiated a series of national surveys regarding the revision of the chapter on Mental and Behavioural Disorders of the ICD-10. They are part of the global and systematic studies providing input into the new classification of mental disorders (ICD-11). ⋯ The survey, as a part of truly international process, was the occasion to strengthen Polish psychiatrists' contribution regarding developing the new international classification (ICD-11).
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Comparative Study
[Psychological profile of bodily self features of young Polish women--comparative analysis of bodily self structure of woman with eating disorders and psychosis].
The aim of the study was psychological diagnosis of body self structure in Polish group of women (120 young women) suffering from eating disorders (anorexia and bulimia nervosa) and schizophrenic psychosis. ⋯ Preparation of bodily structure's psychological profile can diversify and direct the psychological diagnosis process and psychological therapy of this group suffering women.