Assessment of sleep quality of patients with panic disorder and generalized anxiety disorder during remission: a case-control study
In this study, it was found that the deterioration in sleep quality of patients with GAD may continue during remission. In the follow-up and treatment of patients, it is appropriate to question about sleep symptoms and to plan interventions according to these symptoms. (Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica)
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - February 28, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Long-term posttraumatic stress disorder in mine workers after a coalmining disaster
This study aimed to determine the prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and the risk factors for PTSD among mine workers, 2 years after the coalmining disaster. Methods This was a cross-sectional survey conducted between June 2016 and July 2016 among mine workers who were the employees of either the mine where the accident occurred or three other mines in the same area. Sociodemographic data form and PTSD Symptom-Scale Self-Report (PSS-SR) were used to collect data. Results 672 mine workers participated in the study. At the time of the accident, 23.7% (n = 159) of them were in the mine where the a...
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - February 28, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
The effect of antidepressant treatment on the HPA axis, changes in depression score and serum levels of TNF-α in depressed infertile women
This study aimed to explore the effect of antidepressant treatment on the HPA axis, changes in depression score, and serum levels of TNF- α in depressed infertile women. Methods In this randomized controlled trial research, 60 infertile women who had undergone in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment with depression scores between 16-47 were divided into two groups. The intervention group with fluoxetine capsule was under treatment for two months before the embryo transfer, while the control group was given placebo. Depression score, serum levels of tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF- α ) as well as cortisol hormone levels...
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - February 28, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Gestalt contact styles in OCD patients: a controlled study
In conclusion, the findings of the study showed significant differences in terms of Gestalt Contact Styles (Retroflection, Contact, Deflection, Desensitization, Confluence) in Patient and Control Groups and OCD symptoms. These results are important to Gestalt Therapists in terms of shedding light on the therapeutic intervention to be done for an OCD patient and contributing to the literature. (Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica)
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - February 28, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Complex drug interaction of carbamazepine, fluvoxamine and clozapine in a patient with bipolar depression
Discussion: The data in the literature about these drugs use for schizophrenia treatment is still limited and have great heterogeneity. Thus, assay with greater robustness are needed to assess real benefits of these drugs as adjuvant therapy. (Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica)
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - November 28, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Primary hyperparathyroidism presenting as major depression with psychotic features
Discussion: The data in the literature about these drugs use for schizophrenia treatment is still limited and have great heterogeneity. Thus, assay with greater robustness are needed to assess real benefits of these drugs as adjuvant therapy. (Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica)
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - November 28, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
The role of NMDA receptor antagonists, amantadine and memantine, in schizophrenia treatment: a systematic review
Discussion: The data in the literature about these drugs use for schizophrenia treatment is still limited and have great heterogeneity. Thus, assay with greater robustness are needed to assess real benefits of these drugs as adjuvant therapy. (Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica)
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - November 28, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Does psychotherapy improve alexithymia? A comparison study among patients with mild or moderate depression
Discussion Alexithymia did not improve with psychotherapy. The exception was effect of ExP on externally oriented thinking. Psychotherapies all improved depression. CBT and ExP were more helpful than SUP. (Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica)
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - November 28, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Frailty and cognitive performance in older adults living in the community: a cross-sectional study
Discussion Frailty syndrome can influence general cognition and specific domains such as memory and language. Prospective studies will be fundamental to evaluate the causal relation between frailty and cognition. (Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica)
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - November 28, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
The relationship between coping styles and depression among caregivers of children with cerebral palsy in Nigeria, West Africa
Discussion Emotional and problem focused coping style were found to more protective against depression than dysfunctional coping styles among care givers of children with CP. (Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica)
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - November 28, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Residency training: a period of risk for mental health?
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Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - November 28, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Psychopathology and adaptive functioning of parents of adolescents with anorexia nervosa
Discussion Despite the non-significant findings, further research is required for the evaluation of LPS-stimulated ICC expression as biomarkers of depressive symptoms. (Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica)
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - November 25, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Lipopolysaccharide-stimulated intracellular cytokines and depressive symptoms in community-dwelling older adults
Discussion Despite the non-significant findings, further research is required for the evaluation of LPS-stimulated ICC expression as biomarkers of depressive symptoms. (Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica)
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - November 25, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Cross-cultural adaptation, reliability, and content validity of the Brief Negative Symptom Scale (BNSS) for use in Brazil
This study aimed to carry out the BNSS cross-cultural adaptation to the Brazilian Portuguese language and verify its content validity and reliability. Methods This is a methodological study that followed these steps: (1) implementation of the cross-cultural adaptation and translation protocol, (2) BNSS adapted content validation, and (3) reliability assessment. Six experts participated in the adaptation process. The sample consisted of 30 individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia and assisted at the Brazilian Psychosocial Care Center (CAPS), in Jo ão Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil, which was the research setting. Results The...
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - November 25, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Optical coherence tomography findings in bipolar disorder: a preliminary receiver operating characteristic analysis on ganglion cell layer volume for diagnosis
Discussion Lower values of GCL volume and RNFLT in patients suffering from BPD1 suggest that neurodegeneration may occur during the course of BPD and that this degeneration can be characterized in particular by a thinning of the GCL volume. (Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica)
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - November 25, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
