The emotional burden of chronic skin disease dominates physical factors among women, adversely affecting quality of life and sexual function
Both physical and emotional effects are linked with the natural history of chronic skin diseases (CSD). Skin lesions can be confined to covered areas or involve emotionally charged regions (genitalia/exposed areas). (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research)
Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research - October 22, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Ahmed Mohamed Hassanin, Nashaat Nabil Ismail, Ahmed el Guindi, Hanan Amin Sowailam Source Type: research
The Intentional Non-Adherence Scale (INAS): Initial development and validation
Adherence continues to be a major challenge in healthcare but there is still limited understanding of all the factors which can influence adherence behaviour. The present study was designed to identify a range of factors associated with intentional non-adherence and to see if they could be formed into a psychometrically sound scale. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research)
Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research - October 20, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: John Weinman, S. Graham, M. Canfield, Maria Kleinst äuber, Anna I. Perera, Nicola Dalbeth, Keith J. Petrie Source Type: research
Clinically significant ventricular arrhythmias and progression of depression and anxiety following an acute coronary syndrome
Depression and anxiety are common and associated with worse clinical outcomes in patients who experience an acute coronary syndrome (ACS). We investigated the association between major ventricular arrhythmias (VAs) with the progression of depression and anxiety among hospital survivors of an ACS. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research)
Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research - October 19, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Hoang V. Tran, Joel M. Gore, Chad E. Darling, Arlene S. Ash, Catarina I. Kiefe, Robert J. Goldberg Source Type: research
Blended group-based psychoeducation for somatoform disorders
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Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research - October 18, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: R.E. Boeschoten, A.K.B. van Reedt Dortland, Bozelie K, Reinders M, Kuiper M, Eeckhout AM, P. van Oppen Tags: Letter to the editor Source Type: research
Cumulative effect of depressed mood and obesity on type II diabetes incidence: Findings from the MONICA/KORA cohort study
Obesity and depression both individually contribute to the risk of Type II Diabetes (T2DM). The extent to which obesity can be set-off by depression is unknown. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research)
Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research - October 17, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: S. Atasoy, H. Johar, X.Y. Fang, J. Kruse, K.H. Ladwig Source Type: research
Type D personality affects health-related quality of life in patients with lone atrial fibrillation by increasing symptoms related to sympathetic activation
Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is impaired in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), and even more so in patients with a Distressed personality type (Type D). It is unknown whether this extends to patients with ‘lone AF’. Since chronic stress is associated with increased arousal, it might affect recurrences and thus HRQoL. The current study examined the influence of Type D on the trajectory of disease-specific and generic HRQoL, compared it with HRQoL in the general population, and assessed the mediati ng role of arousal symptoms (e.g., tachycardia, sweating). (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research)
Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research - October 15, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Nina Kupper, Krista van den Broek, Emy Haagh, Pepijn van der Voort, Jos Widdershoven, Johan Denollet Source Type: research
Prospective study of provided smoking cessation care in an inpatient psychiatric setting
This study aimed to evaluate current levels of cessation care provided, and 3-month quit-rates, in one such setting in Ireland. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research)
Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research - October 14, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Annette Burns, James V. Lucey, Judith D. Strawbridge, Luke Clancy, Frank Doyle Source Type: research
Clusters of premenstrual symptoms in women with PMDD: Appearance, stability and association with impairment
In this study, we investigate symptom clusters in women prospectively diagnosed with severe premenstrual syndrome (PMS) or PMDD using factor analysis; analyze the stability of the structures of different symptom patterns and their association with impairment at work, in recreation, and in relationships. A total of 174 prospective symptom diaries were analyzed with principal axis factoring revealing six clusters named affective dysphoria, somatic dysphoria, irritability, breast/body sensitivity, pain, and eating behavior. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research)
Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research - October 13, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Gudrun Kaiser, Carolyn Janda, Maria Kleinst äuber, Cornelia Weise Source Type: research
Editorial Board
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Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research - October 10, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research
Predicting physical and mental health symptoms: Additive and interactive effects of difficulty identifying feelings, neuroticism and extraversion
Alexithymia, neuroticism, and extraversion have been described as relevant predictors of mental and physical health conditions, but their putative interactive effects remain poorly understood and their prospective effects are not well studied. The present study has investigated the differential contributions of distinct personality traits in predicting mental and somatic health symptoms in cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research)
Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research - October 10, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Johanna Klinger-K önig, Johannes Hertel, Jan Terock, Henry Völzke, Sandra Van der Auwera, Hans J. Grabe Source Type: research
Death anxiety and its association with hypochondriasis and medically unexplained symptoms: A systematic review
To systematically review of the available literature to (1) examine the association between death anxiety and hypochondriasis and (2) examine the association between death anxiety and medically unexplained symptoms (MUS). (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research)
Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research - October 9, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Birgit M. aan de Stegge, Lineke M. Tak, Judith G.M. Rosmalen, Richard C. Oude Voshaar Tags: Review article Source Type: research
The impact of non-motor symptoms on the health-related quality of life in patients with functional movement disorders
Pain, fatigue, cognitive complaints and psychiatric comorbidities are common in patients with functional movement disorder and may significantly affect their quality of life. The aim of the study was to assess the impact of motor and non-motor symptoms on health-related quality of life in patients with functional movement disorder. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research)
Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research - October 9, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Gabriela V ěchetová, Matěj Slovák, David Kemlink, Zuzana Hanzlíková, Pavel Dušek, Tomáš Nikolai, Evžen Růžička, Mark J. Edwards, Tereza Serranová Source Type: research
Patterns of chronic physical multimorbidity in psychiatric and general population
A growing body of evidence has demonstrated the high prevalence and complexity of chronic physical multimorbidity defined as ≥2 chronic physical illness in people with psychiatric disorders. The present study aimed to assess differences in the prevalence and patterns of self-reported chronic physical illness and multimorbidity in the general and psychiatric populations. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research)
Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research - October 1, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Igor Filip čić, Ivona Šimunović Filipčić, Vladimir Grošić, Ivana Bakija, Daniela Šago, Tomislav Benjak, Boran Uglešić, Žarko Bajić, Norman Sartorius Source Type: research
Identifying and predicting distinct distress trajectories following a breast cancer diagnosis - from treatment into early survival
Most longitudinal studies on distress in breast cancer (BC) patients reported a continuous decrease after diagnosis, however masking individual variations in patterns of adjustment. We sought to identify distinct trajectories of distress during primary treatment into survivorship and to identify variables that are determinants of which patient follows which type of adjustment trajectory. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research)
Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research - October 1, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Janina Kant, Agnieszka Czisch, Sarah Schott, Daniela Siewerdt-Werner, Frauke Birkenfeld, Monika Keller Source Type: research
Do workplace-based mindfulness meditation programs improve physiological indices of stress? A systematic review and meta-analysis
Mindfulness-based interventions (MBI) have been related with improved job satisfaction, wellbeing, health, and reduced workplace stress with employees. However, until now, synthesis of the evidence of the effect of MBIs on physiological indices associated with stress and ill-health has been lacking. Therefore the current systematic review aimed to synthesise the literature from employee samples to provide guidance for future investigations in terms of which physiological indicators and biological systems may be most impacted by MBIs. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research)
Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research - September 22, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Rachael A. Heckenberg, Pennie Eddy, Stephen Kent, Bradley J. Wright Tags: Review article Source Type: research
