Fragility status among elderly with indicative of depression by gender
Conclusion Through the findings of this study, it is concluded that though there was no association between the syndrome of frailty and sex, the identification of components of the phenotype of frailty most impacted can promote multidisciplinary care, considering the specificities of the groups. Early diagnosis helps to establish conducts and disease prevention. (Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria)
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria - February 6, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Occurrence of depressive symptoms in physicians working in family health program
Conclusions The prevalence of depressive symptoms in doctors working in Aracaju’s FHU is high and is probably associated with work and relationship problems. (Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria)
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria - February 6, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Evaluation of satisfaction of patients and relatives in a mental health service in the city of Rio Branco, Acre
Conclusion The results indicate the need for improvements in aspects of infrastructure, comfort and appearance of the services, and the creation of strategies that facilitate greater participation of relatives in the patient care. (Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria)
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria - February 6, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Differences in cognitive aspects between seniors physical exercises practicing and non practising
Conclusions Senior citizens practicing physical exercises have better performance for simple reaction time, choice reaction time and assisted care, when compared to older non-practicing. (Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria)
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria - February 6, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Cross-sectional study on the risk of alcohol use in a sample of students in a brazilian federal university
Conclusions The results indicate a prevalence of low-risk alcohol consumption among students; and suggest a relationship between a higher risk of alcohol consumption and being male, having no religion, practicing physical activity sporadically and residing in republics. This information should be considered in prevention programs in the university environment. (Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria)
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria - February 6, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Longitudinal study of factors associated with the development of depressive symptoms in institutionalized elderly
Conclusions: We conclude that depression symptoms with or without loneliness at baseline, the worsening of loneliness, anxiety, and of the positive and negative affects may all be risk factors for the maintenance of depression. Loneliness may also be a risk factor for the development of depression. (Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria)
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria - February 6, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Cluster Analysis and Heuristic Analysis in building a typology of alcoholics
Conclusions The results of this study suggest that the typology here presented may contribute to the treatment of these alcoholics subtypes by means of therapeutic strategies adapted to the identified characteristics of each subgroup of patients. (Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria)
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria - February 6, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
The influence of premature birth in mother-baby relationship
Conclusion Premature birth can be considered a traumatic experience for mother and can influence the development of mother-infant bonding adversely. Directions for future research are discussed. (Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria)
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria - February 6, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Hamilton Scale: study of the psychometric characteristics in a sample from Southern Brazil
Conclusion This study determinates a different cutoff and psychometric evidences favourable to the use of HAM-D in Brazil. (Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria)
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria - February 6, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Cross-cultural adaptation to Brazil of Medication Adherence Rating Scale for psychiatric patients
Conclusion The Brazilian version of MARS scale is now adapted to the Brazilian Portuguese language and culture and is easily understood by the psychiatric target population. It is necessary to do further research to evaluate the scale psychometric qualities of validity and reliability in order to use it in Brazil. Objetivo Esta pesquisa teve como objetivo fazer a adaptação transcultural do instrumento Medication Adherence Rating Scale (MARS) para pacientes psiquiátricos no contexto brasileiro. Métodos O procedimento incluiu quatro fases: tra...
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria - February 6, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Assessing fidelity in psychosocial interventions: a systematic literature review
Conclusion More than documenting adherence to the original model, fidelity also provides information relating to the target population and the expected outcomes, which allows performing necessary adjustments during its course to be achieved excellence in the implementation process of such interventions. (Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria)
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria - January 11, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Normal aging and decision-making: a systematic review of the literature of the last 10 years
Conclusion: The consulted literature showed no consensus on the existence of differences in performance of the decision-making process between old and young, but it is observed that the elderly has deficits in learning and a tendency to fewer advantageous choices. Objetivo Realizar uma revisão sistemática para investigar se idosos saudáveis apresentam disfunções no processo de tomada de decisão quando comparados a jovens. Métodos Foi realizada uma busca sistemática nas bases de dados SciELO, Lilacs, PsycINFO, Scopus e PubMed, com as palavras-chave decision making and aging (de acordo com a descrição dos term...
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria - January 11, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Insight in bipolar disorder: a systematic review
Conclusion Insight is greatly impaired in BD, especially during mania. Several clinical factors seem to influence the level of insight. (Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria)
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria - January 11, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Assessment of HPA axis functioning in patients with depression through baseline measures: a systematic literature review and analysis of the used methodologies
Conclusion The results do not have consensus on HPA activity. Considering the variables studied, the HPA axis, in most cases, it appears dysfunctional in the presence of depression. (Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria)
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria - January 11, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Cross-cultural adaptation of the Locus of Control of Behavior scale into Brazilian Portuguese: version for elderly
Conclusion This paper provides the first version of LCB scale in Brazilian Portuguese. Such scale has been particularly used to assess LoC with regard to the prognosis of mental health treatment. (Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria)
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria - January 11, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
