Non-communicable chronic diseases and sociodemographic associated with symptoms of depression in elderly
Conclusions Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular non-communicable chronic diseases are independently associated with depression. These results support the hypothesis that vascular disease is a risk factor for brain impairment associated with depression. This research illustrates the role of community health agents within Family Health Strategy as a tool for public mental health policy. (Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria)
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria - May 8, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Body dissatisfaction among women attending gym clubs
Conclusions Finally, despite the prevalence of body dissatisfaction of this study did not appear alarming values (21.4%), possibly due to the rigor of the instrument used, it is still a current topic of increasing interest and research, additional studies are needed to better understand the perception of body image, especially among women. (Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria)
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria - May 8, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Behavior problems and overweight in preschool children in southern Brazil
Conclusions Preschool girls with excess of weight showed more problems of anxiety and depression than those with adequate weight at the same age. This information is extremely important, as the preschool years are ideal for investing in prevention of both behavioral problems and overweight/obesity, allowing to introduce healthier habits and behaviors and decrease thus the negative consequences both cause to children. (Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria)
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria - May 8, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Reliability and construct validity of the Online Cognition Scale in the Portuguese (Brazil) version (OCS-BR)
Conclusion Portuguese (Brazil) version of OCS shows items consistently gatherd to measure the Problematic Internet Use (PIU) construct, it is considered s stable instrument in time and with sufficient evidence of construct validity.RESUMO Objetivo Avaliar a validade de construto e a confiabilidade da vers ão em português (Brasil) da Online Cognition Scale (OCS-BR). Métodos As versões em português (Brasil) da Online Cognition Scale (OCS), da Internet Addiction Test (IAT) e um questionário sociodemográfico foram aplicados em uma amostra (n = 359) de estudantes universitários de saúde. A evid ência de validade ...
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria - May 8, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Cross-cultural validation of the Portuguese version (Brazil) CONNECT – A care continuity as mental health services
Conclusion PCA demonstrated a structure corresponding to the original structure of the scale. By the time the CONNECT is the only assessment tool of continuity of care of these patients is adapted to the Brazilian context. The results of this study show that the Brazilian version of CONNECT scale can be used safely. (Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria)
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria - May 8, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Validation of the Recovery Assessment Scale (RAS) in Brazil in people with schizophrenia
Conclusion This study suggests that the word “ supera ção ” ( “ overcome ” ) better reflects the concept of “ recovery ” in Brazilian Portuguese. The Brazilian version of RAS is a valid and reliable instrument to evaluate the process of recovery in people with schizophrenia. (Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria)
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria - May 8, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Alcoholism following bariatric surgery: case report
Conclusion Bariatric surgery (particularly Roux-en-Y gastric bypass) may alter ethanol metabolism and implicate changes in life style and stress levels. Put together, these factors can contribute to the development of harmful alcohol consumption patterns that need to be considered in contrast with the great benefits that surgical correction of obesity brings to several areas of patient ’ s life. Detecting risk factors for alcohol abuse and dependency, such as positive family history, is essential to identify patients who will need greater pre-operative counselling and careful post-operative follow-up. (Source: Jornal Br...
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria - February 6, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Non-pharmacological treatments that improve the quality of life of elderly with Alzheimer’s disease: a systematic review
Conclusion The rehabilitation techniques presented capable of improving the QOL in elderly with mild Alzheimer ’ s disease. (Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria)
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria - February 6, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Translation and cultural adaptation to Brazilian Portuguese of the Cambridge Depersonalisation Scale
Conclusions The current study confirms the high frequency of depersonalization experiences. Further studies are needed to verify the psychometric properties of the scale. (Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria)
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria - February 6, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Common mental disorders in social educators
Conclusions In this scenario, we can conclude that the female audience is more vulnerable to the presence of CMDs in comparison to the male audience. (Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria)
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria - February 6, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Brazilian version of the Attribution Questionnaire – Cross cultural adaptation and validation of psychometric properties
Conclusions The Brazilian version of the Attribution Questionnaire (AQ-26B) presented suitable validity and reliability parameters as well as theoretical coherence to the original model. Moreover, it proved easy to apply, showing to be a useful tool to evaluate the stigma attached to mental illness in Brazilian medical students. (Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria)
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria - February 6, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Internal construct validity of a Brazilian version of the McMaster Family Assessment Device
Conclusion The Brazilian version under examination showed different behaviors from those in the original instrument. A review of the instrument questions and dimensions is clearly needed. Further research with larger samples is required to examine the rating scale and its suitability to the Brazilian context.RESUMO Objetivo Proceder estudo de valida ção interna de uma versão brasileira do McMaster Family Assessment Device – FAD. M étodos O questionário foi aplicado em uma amostra de 80 indivíduos adultos de ambos os sexos. Foi realizada análise fatorial exploratória após análise prévia de adequabilidade ...
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria - February 6, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Mourning and Melancholia, Sigmund Freud (1917) – The 100-year anniversary of the publication of this landmark essay about depression
(Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria)
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria - February 6, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Assessment tools in mental health
RESUMO Existem muitas escalas e roteiros de entrevista potencialmente úteis para avaliar aspectos emocionais, cognitivos e psicopatológicos, mas não há uma “ textoteca ” que compile e disponibilize tais instrumentos para os profissionais e pesquisadores de sa úde mental. Essa limitação torna difícil localizar instrumentos e conhecer suas características. Por esse motivo, o livro recém-lançado “ Instrumentos de avalia ção em saúde mental ” poder á ser um grande facilitador do trabalho de clínicos e pesquisadores. Nesse livro diversos instrumentos de avaliação são apresentados, por tipo de constr...
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria - November 11, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Psychogenic polydipsia and hyponatremia – A side effect of psychosis: a review with a case report
ABSTRACT Primary polydipsia, or psychogenic polydipsia, is a condition that results in considerable morbidity and mortality. In psychiatric patients, psychogenic polydipsia and the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion may cause hyponatremia. In the 1970s, it was recognized that antipsychotics such as tiotixene and haloperidol could impair the excretion of a free water load. There are also several case reports of drug-induced hyponatremia in patients using atypical drugs suggesting that these probably can also impair water balance and induce hyponatremia. Case report and review of relevant literature are...
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria - November 11, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
