Authors' response to the comments on “Prevalence and Risk Factors for Postoperative Delirium in Joint Arthroplasty Patients: A Prospective Study”
We thank the authors for their comments on our recently published paper [1], as they reinforced some points that we would make to improve further study on delirium after hip and knee arthroplasty. (Source: General Hospital Psychiatry)
Source: General Hospital Psychiatry - May 17, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Lei Zhang Tags: Short communication Source Type: research
Authors' response to the comments on “Prevalence and Risk Factors for Postoperative Delirium in Total Joint Arthroplasty Patients: A Prospective Study”
We thank the authors for their comments on our recently published paper [1], as they reinforced some points that we would make to improve further study on delirium after hip and knee arthroplasty. (Source: General Hospital Psychiatry)
Source: General Hospital Psychiatry - May 17, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Lei Zhang Tags: Short communication Source Type: research
Recognition of anxiety, depression, and PTSD in patients with COPD and CHF: Who gets missed?
This study sought to identify patient factors associated with mental health (MH) recognition and treatment in medically ill Veterans. (Source: General Hospital Psychiatry)
Source: General Hospital Psychiatry - May 12, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Chelsea G. Ratcliff, Terri L. Barrera, Nancy J. Petersen, Shubhada Sansgiry, Michael R. Kauth, Mark E. Kunik, Melinda A. Stanley, Jeffrey A. Cully Source Type: research
Efficacy of lurasidone in the treatment of agitation: A post hoc analysis of five short-term studies in acutely ill patients with schizophrenia
ObjectiveThis post hoc analysis evaluated the effect of lurasidone on agitation in acutely ill patients with schizophrenia. (Source: General Hospital Psychiatry)
Source: General Hospital Psychiatry - May 5, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Michael H. Allen, Leslie Citrome, Andrei Pikalov, Jay Hsu, Antony Loebel Source Type: research
Misuse of prescription opioids among chronic pain patients suffering from anxiety: A cross-sectional analysis
In the past two decades, chronic pain has been increasingly treated with prescription opioids, particularly in developed countries. This has drawn public concern of possible risks associated with the potential misuse of prescriptions opioids. Previous research has indicated that this may be particularly true among individuals suffering from co-occurring psychiatric disorders. The present study sought to explore rates of misuse among chronic pain patients prescribed opioids, comparing individuals with and without anxiety. (Source: General Hospital Psychiatry)
Source: General Hospital Psychiatry - May 1, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Daniel Feingold, Silviu Bril, Itay Goor-Aryeh, Yael Delayahu, Shaul Lev-Ran Source Type: research
Association of anxiety sensitivity-physical concerns and FVC with dyspnea severity in sarcoidosis
The purpose of the study was to evaluate the relationship of an objective functional lung parameter (FVC) and a subjective psychological factor (physical symptom concerns) with dyspnea in sarcoidosis. Dyspnea constitutes one of the most common and burdensome symptoms in sarcoidosis, yet little is known about its mechanisms and, in particular, psychological. (Source: General Hospital Psychiatry)
Source: General Hospital Psychiatry - April 29, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Holas Pawel, Szyma ńska Julia, Dubaniewicz Anna, Farnik Małgorzata, Jarzemska Agnieszka, Krejtz Izabela, Maskey-Warzechowska Marta, Domagala-Kulawik Joanna Source Type: research
Acute psychological trauma in the critically ill: Patient and family perspectives
Post-intensive care syndrome (PICS), which encompasses profound psychological morbidity, affects many survivors of critical illness. We hypothesize that acute psychological stress during the intensive care unit (ICU) confinement likely contributes to PICS. In order to develop strategies that mitigate PICS associated psychological morbidity, it is paramount to first characterize acute ICU psychological stress and begin to understand its causative and protective factors. (Source: General Hospital Psychiatry)
Source: General Hospital Psychiatry - April 27, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Volha Dziadzko, Mikhail A. Dziadzko, Margaret M. Johnson, Ognjen Gajic, Lioudmila V. Karnatovskaia Source Type: research
Suicidal ideation and suicidal self-directed violence following clinician-initiated prescription opioid discontinuation among long-term opioid users
Little is known about patient outcomes following discontinuation of opioid therapy, which may include suicidal ideation (SI) and suicidal self-directed violence (SSV). The purpose of this study was to examine correlates of SI and non-fatal SSV in a sample of patients discontinued from long-term opioid therapy (LTOT). (Source: General Hospital Psychiatry)
Source: General Hospital Psychiatry - April 26, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Michael I. Demidenko, Steven K. Dobscha, Benjamin J. Morasco, Thomas H.A. Meath, Mark A. Ilgen, Travis I. Lovejoy Source Type: research
Exercise as antidepressant treatment: Time for the transition from trials to clinic?
The notion that exercise may hold promise as an intervention to treat mental health problems has a history of over 30years. As early as 1984, the National Institute of Mental Health organized a workshop entitled “Coping with mental stress: The potential and limits of exercise intervention” [1]. Since then, this notion has been controversial. In the early days, neither the amount nor the quality of the experimental evidence could withstand serious scrutiny. Hughes [2], for example, after finding no exper imental evidence supporting any benefits of exercise for depression, anxiety, or cognitive function concluded that ...
Source: General Hospital Psychiatry - April 26, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Panteleimon Ekkekakis, Martino Belvederi Murri Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
A stressful work environment is associated with tinnitus: Initial evidence from Asia
Tinnitus is common in psychosomatic clinics. Though the etiology of tinnitus is not yet fully understood, psychological stress has long been viewed as a risk factor [1,2]. Representing major sources of stress in adults' life, working environments have received special attention [3]. Notably, stressful work environments are mainly defined by three theory-based models, i.e., the job strain model (high job demand in combination with low job control), the effort-reward imbalance model (failed reciprocity between effort spent at work and reward received in return), and the model of organizational injustice (unfairness in terms ...
Source: General Hospital Psychiatry - April 26, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Jian Li, Orawan Kaewboonchoo, Yueying Jiang, Siripan Naknoi, Adrian Loerbroks Tags: Letter to the editor Source Type: research
Psychosocial predictors of quality of life and weight loss two years after bariatric surgery: Results from the Toronto Bari-PSYCH study
We examined the effect of pre-operative psychiatric factors on QOL and weight loss 2-years after surgery. (Source: General Hospital Psychiatry)
Source: General Hospital Psychiatry - April 20, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Sanjeev Sockalingam, Raed Hawa, Susan Wnuk, Vincent Santiago, Matthew Kowgier, Timothy Jackson, Allan Okrainec, Stephanie Cassin Source Type: research
Primary health care workers' knowledge and attitudes towards depression and its management in the MeHPric-P project, Lagos, Nigeria
This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge, perceived challenges and attitude of primary health care (PHC) workers in Lagos to depression and its management in the PHC. (Source: General Hospital Psychiatry)
Source: General Hospital Psychiatry - April 13, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Abiodun O. Adewuya, Tomilola Adewumi, Bolanle Ola, Olayinka Abosede, Abiodun Oyeneyin, Adedolapo Fasawe, Olajide Idris Source Type: research
The high price of depression: Family members' health conditions and health care costs
To compare the health conditions and health care costs of family members of patients diagnosed with a Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) to family members of patients without an MDD diagnosis. (Source: General Hospital Psychiatry)
Source: General Hospital Psychiatry - April 8, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: G. Thomas Ray, Constance M. Weisner, Cosette J. Taillac, Cynthia I. Campbell Source Type: research
Lifestyle interventions for weight loss among overweight and obese adults with serious mental illness: A systematic review and meta-analysis
To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to estimate effects of lifestyle intervention participation on weight reduction among overweight and obese adults with serious mental illness. (Source: General Hospital Psychiatry)
Source: General Hospital Psychiatry - April 6, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: John A. Naslund, Karen L. Whiteman, Gregory J. McHugo, Kelly A. Aschbrenner, Lisa A. Marsch, Stephen J. Bartels Tags: Review article Source Type: research
Prevalence and predictors of post-stroke mood disorders: A meta-analysis and meta-regression of depression, anxiety and adjustment disorder
To determine the prevalence and predictors of mood disorders, determined by structured clinical interviews (ICD or DSM criteria) in people after stroke. (Source: General Hospital Psychiatry)
Source: General Hospital Psychiatry - April 3, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Alex J. Mitchell, Bhavisha Sheth, John Gill, Motahare Yadegarfar, Brendon Stubbs, Mohammad Yadegarfar, Nick Meader Source Type: research
