Benefits of psychodynamic group therapy on depression, burden and quality of life of family caregivers to Alzheimer’s disease patients
This study aims to evaluate the effect of psychodynamic group psychotherapy (PGT) compared to body awareness therapy (BAT) on caregiver burden, depressive symptoms, and quality of life among family caregivers to Alzheimer disease (AD) patients. Methods Thirty-seven healthy family caregivers were randomly allocated to receive PGT (n = 20) or BAT (n = 17). Interventions were administered in the format of 14 weekly group sessions. Outcome measures were: modification of scores on Zarit Burden Scale, Beck Depression Inventory and WHO-QoL Scale. Results Participants in the PGT group displayed significant reduction on burden ...
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - December 11, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Multidisciplinary rehabilitation program: effects of a multimodal intervention for patients with Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive impairment without dementia
This study aims to evaluate the effects of a multidisciplinary rehabilitation program on cognitive ability, quality of life and depression symptoms in patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and cognitive impairment without dementia (CIND). Methods Ninety-seven older adults were recruited to the present study. Of these, 70 patients had mild AD and were allocated into experimental (n = 54) or control (n = 16) groups. Two additional active comparison groups were constituted with patients with moderate AD (n = 13) or with CIND (n = 14) who also received the intervention. The multidisciplinary rehabilitation program lasted ...
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - December 11, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Brazilian Portuguese transcultural adaptation of Barkley Deficits in Executive Functioning Scale (BDEFS)
Discussion Together, these findings indicate the successful adaptation of the BDEFS to Brazilian Portuguese and support its utility in that population. (Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica)
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - December 11, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
An updated review on the neuropsychological profile of subjects with bipolar disorder
Discussion Cognitive dysfunctions are part of the clinical conceptualization of bipolar illness. However, they may not be present in all affected subjects and their course appears to be stable in most cases. Available evidence may be highlighting the fact that bipolar disorder is characterized by remarkable heterogeneity regarding cognitive outcomes. Different variables may be related to such heterogeneity and should be the focus of therapeutic approaches and further research. (Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica)
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - November 24, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Mediumship: review of quantitatives studies published in the 21st century
Discussion There is a paucity of empirical data available in this controversial research field. New studies employing rigorous design (e.g.triple-blind protocols to test accuracy of mediumistic communications), and sensitive methods are required. (Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica)
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - November 24, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
A psychiatric perspective view of bariatric surgery patients
Discussion Bariatric patients should be monitored after surgery to identify who did not show the expected benefits postoperatively and the ones who develop psychiatric symptoms after an initial positive response. (Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica)
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - November 24, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Induction and comparison of craving for tobacco, marijuana and crack
This study showed that craving for tobacco was more intense than for marijuana and crack, when the groups were compared by VAS. Using specific scales, both craving for tobacco and craving for marijuana were more intense than craving for crack. Discussion These results would imply interventions at the initial stages of abstinence with cognitive-behavioural techniques and pharmacotherapy in order to reduce craving. (Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica)
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - November 24, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Exploratory factor analysis of Kenny Music Performance Anxiety Inventory (K-MPAI) in a Brazilian musician sample
Conclusions These results point to the scale’s construct validity, since they support the theoretical basis used for the development of the K-MPAI and the clinical manifestations of the MPA. (Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica)
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - November 24, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Transcultural adaptation of the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Depression Inventory to Brazilian Portuguese
Discussion Analysis of the concept of happiness and its associated emotions may be more complex than describing the symptoms of psychiatric disorders. Despite this, the study of happiness brings several positive implications for psychiatry. (Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica)
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - November 20, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Happiness and health in psychiatry: what are their implications?
Discussion Analysis of the concept of happiness and its associated emotions may be more complex than describing the symptoms of psychiatric disorders. Despite this, the study of happiness brings several positive implications for psychiatry. (Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica)
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - November 20, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Social support and bipolar disorder
Discussion Despite the growing interest in the overall functioning of patients with bipolar disorder, studies on social support are still rare. Besides, the existing studies on the subject use different methodologies, making it difficult to establish data comparisons. (Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica)
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - November 20, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Psychometric assessment of the Brazilian version of the Male Body Dissatisfaction Scale
Discussion The MBDS appears to be a valid and reliable tool for evaluating Brazilian male body image dissatisfaction. (Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica)
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - November 20, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
The effectiveness of substance abuse treatment: development of a brief questionnaire
This study aims to develop a brief questionnaire, based on Client Evaluation of Self and Treatment, to evaluate the treatment effectiveness in drug and alcohol addiction treatment settings.Methods A cross-sectional study using a convenience sample (N = 608) recruited from Division for Intervention on Addictive Behaviours and Dependencies (DICAD – ARS North).Results The results show a new four-factor solution that accounted for 54.4% of the total variance and that provides the best fit to the data (c2/df = 1.72, CFI = .94, GFI = .91, RMSEA = .048 [.040-.057]; prmsea = .623). It also revealed a high internal consistency (a...
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - November 20, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
