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Varkal G, Türk İ, Tüzün Z, Doğan Ağbuga Ö, Mete B, Şengöz Coşkun NS, Evran M, Özbek S. Sexual dysfunction and associated factors in Behçet's disease: a case-control study. Rheumatol Int 2024; 44:2111-2115. [PMID: 37837448 DOI: 10.1007/s00296-023-05470-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/16/2023]
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Sexual health is an important part of a healthy life. The aim of this study is to define Behçet's sexual dysfunction and the factors affecting it. Sixty-nine patients with Behçet's disease (BD) and 74 healthy controls were included in the study. International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF), the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), and the Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) were filled out by patients and healthy control group (HCG). Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), prolactin and estradiol or testosterone levels according to gender were measured in Behçet's patients. The rate of sexual dysfunction and its relationship with gonadal hormones, Beck depression and SF 36 subgroups were evaluated in Behçet's patients. Sixty-nine patients with BD (mean age 39.55 ± 11.7) and 74 HCG (mean age 36.9 ± 6.84) were included in the study. Sexual dysfunction was observed in 74% (49) of BD and 59.5% (44) of HCG (p = 0.047). Prolactin level is within normal limits in all patients. Although there are abnormal levels of gonadal hormones, no relationship was found with sexual dysfunction. Depression especially is more prevalent compared to the healthy population (p = 0.016). The presence of depression negatively affects sexual life. Depression, SF 36 physical role limitations, energy vitality, vitality and mental health were associated with sexual dysfunction in patients with Behçet's disease. Sexual dysfunction was associated with the presence of depression and SF-36 subscales in Behçet's patients.
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- Gizem Varkal
- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Cukurova University, Adana, Turkey.
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Cukurova University, Adana, Turkey
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Cukurova University, Adana, Turkey
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Cukurova University, Adana, Turkey
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Cukurova University, Adana, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Department of Endokrine, Faculty of Medicine, Cukurova University, Adana, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Department of Endokrine, Faculty of Medicine, Cukurova University, Adana, Turkey
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Cukurova University, Adana, Turkey
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Demirpençe Seçinti D, Diş D, Albayrak ZS, Şen E. Depression and parental distress among caregivers of autistic children: a serial mediator analysis in caregivers of autistic children. BMC Psychol 2024; 12:339. [PMID: 38858797 PMCID: PMC11165892 DOI: 10.1186/s40359-024-01704-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/12/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to investigate the relationship between the severity of autism, emotional and behavioral problems of autistic children, internalized stigma, depressive symptoms, and primary caregiver parental stress. Specifically, we explored the mediating role of internal stigmatization and total difficulties of individuals with autism on parenting stress and depressive symptoms of the primary caregiver. METHOD Mothers of 93 children with autism were included in the study. The mothers were given the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), The Internalized Stigma of Mental Illness Scale (ISMI), the Autism Behavior Checklist, the Parenting Stress Index-Short Form, Strength, and Difficulties Questionnaire -Parent Form (SDQ-P). RESULTS As a result of our study, the emotional and behavioral problems of the child and the internalized stigmatization felt by the parent played a mediator role in the relationship between the child's autism severity and the parent's stress and depressive symptoms. CONCLUSIONS Our findings highlight that internalized stigmatization and behavioral characteristics of individuals with autism are among the most critical problems for their primary caregivers. These results have important implications for the development of interventions aimed at reducing the internalized stigma experienced by primary caregivers of individuals with autism and for improving their mental health outcomes.
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- Department of Clinical Psychology, Istanbul Rumeli University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Koc University Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Clinical Psychology, Istanbul Rumeli University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Çakır S, Sahin A, Gedik-Soyuyuce O, Gence Gumus Z, Sertdemir İ, Korkut N, Yalınay Dikmen P. Assessing the impact of migraine on benign paroxysmal positional vertigo symptoms and recovery. BMC Neurol 2024; 24:148. [PMID: 38698310 PMCID: PMC11064330 DOI: 10.1186/s12883-024-03606-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2023] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 05/05/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND During episodes of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), individuals with migraine, compared with individuals without migraine, may experience more severe vestibular symptoms because of their hyperexcitable brain structures, more adverse effects on quality of life, and worse recovery processes from BPPV. METHODS All patients with BPPV were assigned to the migraine group (MG, n = 64) and without migraine group (BPPV w/o MG, n = 64) and completed the Vertigo Symptom Scale (VSS), Vertigo Dizziness Imbalance Symptom Scale (VDI-SS), VDI Health-Related Quality of Life Scale (VDI-HRQoLS), Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) at the time of BPPV diagnosis (baseline) and on the one-month follow-up. Headache Impact Test-6 and Migraine Disability Assessment Scale were used for an assessment of headache. Motion sickness was evaluated based on the statement of each patient as present or absent. RESULTS Compared with the BPPV w/o MG, the MG had higher VSS scores at baseline [19.5 (10.7) vs. 11.3 (8.5); p < 0.001] and on one-month follow-up [10.9 (9.3) vs. 2.2 (2.7), p < 0.001]; experienced more severe dizziness and imbalance symptoms based on the VDI-SS at baseline (61.9% vs. 77.3%; p < 0.001) and after one month (78.9% vs. 93.7%, p < 0.001); and more significantly impaired quality of life according to the VDI-HRQoLS at baseline (77.4% vs. 91.8%, p < 0.001) and after one month (86.3% vs. 97.6%, p < 0.001). On the one-month follow-up, the subgroups of patients with moderate and severe scores of the BAI were higher in the MG (39.2%, n = 24) than in the BPPV w/o MG (21.8%, n = 14) and the number of patients who had normal scores of the BDI was lower in the MG than in the BPPV w/o MG (67.1% vs. 87.5%, p = 0.038). CONCLUSION Clinicians are advised to inquire about migraine when evaluating patients with BPPV because it may lead to more intricate and severe clinical presentation. Further studies will be elaborated the genuine nature of the causal relationship between migraine and BPPV.
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- Seda Çakır
- Department of Neurology, Acıbadem University School of Medicine, İçerenköy. Kayışdağı Cad. No: 32. Ataşehir, İstanbul, 34752, Turkey
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- Department of Neurology, Acıbadem University School of Medicine, İçerenköy. Kayışdağı Cad. No: 32. Ataşehir, İstanbul, 34752, Turkey
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- Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Acıbadem University, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Acıbadem Maslak Hospital, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Neurology, Acıbadem University School of Medicine, İçerenköy. Kayışdağı Cad. No: 32. Ataşehir, İstanbul, 34752, Turkey.
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Sayili U, Siddikoglu E, Turgut D, Arisli HE, Ceyhan B, Gunver MG, Ozel Yildiz S, Yurtseven E, Erginoz E. Does categorizing scale scores with cutoff points affect hypothesis-testing results? DISCOVER MENTAL HEALTH 2024; 4:14. [PMID: 38649587 PMCID: PMC11035512 DOI: 10.1007/s44192-024-00067-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 04/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study is to evaluate the hypothesis test results after categorizing the scale scores with cut-off points and to assess whether similar results would be obtained in that best represent the categories. METHODS This cross-sectional study was conducted between March 15 and 20, 2023 via the Lime Survey. The questionnaire included questions about the sociodemographic and life characteristics of the participants and the Beck Depression Inventory II (BDI-II). Four groups (minimal, mild, moderate, severe depression) were formed using the cutoff points. Data analysis was performed with all participants and referred to as the conventional analysis group. Then, six subanalysis groups were determined to best represent the groups formed according to the BDI-II. In each BDI-II category, six subanalysis groups were created, including those between Q1-Q3 (IQR group), including those within ± 1 std, including those between 5p-95p (90% of the sample), including those between 2.5p-97.5p (95% of the sample). In addition, 100 different samples were randomly selected containing 50% of each group. RESULTS Of the 1950 participants, 84.7% (n = 1652) were female and 15.3% (n = 298) were male. In terms of depression, it was observed that the significance varied in the analysis groups for sex (p = 0.039), medication use (p = 0.009) and age (p = 0.010) variables. However, these variables were not significant in some of the subanalysis groups. On the other hand, a p < 0.001 value was obtained for income, physical activity, health perception, body shape perception, life satisfaction, and quality of life variables in terms of depression in the conventional analysis group, and it was seen that the significance continued in all subanalysis groups. CONCLUSIONS Our findings showed that variables with p < 0.001 in the conventional analysis group maintained their significance in the other analysis groups. In addition, as the p value got closer to 0.05, we observed that the significance changed according to different cutoff points in the analysis groups. In addition, 50% randomly selected samples support these results. At the end of our study, we reached results that support the necessity of secondary tests in the evaluation of scales. Although further studies are needed, we anticipate that our study will shed light on other studies.
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- Ugurcan Sayili
- Department of Biostatistics, Institute of Graduate Studies in Health Sciences, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Türkiye.
- Department of Public Health, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Türkiye.
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- Department of Public Health, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- Department of Public Health, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- Department of Public Health, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- Department of Public Health, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- Department of Biostatistics, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- Department of Biostatistics, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- Department of Biostatistics, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- Department of Public Health, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Türkiye
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Altmis Kacar H, Ozkul C, Baran A, Guclu-Gunduz A. Effects of cervical stabilization training in patients with headache: A single-blinded randomized controlled trial. Eur J Pain 2024; 28:633-648. [PMID: 37970662 DOI: 10.1002/ejp.2208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2023] [Revised: 09/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 11/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to investigate the effects of Cervical Stabilization Training (CST) on the headache, neck pain and cervical musculoskeletal system in patients with headache compared to the control group. METHODS A total of 90 female patients with migraine, tension-type headache and cervicogenic headache (CGH) participated in this study. The patients were divided into the cervical stabilization training group (CSTG) and the control group (CG). The CSTG performed the CST three times a week for 8 weeks while the CG continued their ongoing medical treatment. The pain intensity was assessed by Visual Analogue Scale, forward head posture by craniovertebral angle measurement, the endurance of deep cervical flexor muscles by craniocervical flexion test and the endurance of cervical muscles by flexor and extensor endurance tests before and after 8 weeks. In addition, disability levels, health-related quality of life, sleep quality and mood were assessed by the Migraine Disability Assessment questionnaire, Neck Disability Index (NDI), Short Form 36 Quality of Life Scale, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and Beck Depression Scale, respectively. RESULTS Headache frequency, duration and intensity, neck pain intensity and forward head posture reduced while activation and performance of deep cervical flexor muscles, the endurance of cervical flexor and extensor muscles increased in the CSTG (p < 0.05). Furthermore, the disability levels, quality of life, sleep quality and mood also improved in the CSTG (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS This study suggests that CST reduces headaches and neck pain by improving the cervical musculoskeletal system in patients with headache. SIGNIFICANCE The CST improved the headache frequency, duration and intensity, neck pain intensity, cervical posture, activation of deep cervical flexor muscles and endurance of cervical muscles in patients with headache. In addition, improvements in the cervical musculoskeletal system contributed to a reduction in the intensity of headaches and neck pain. Therefore, CST may be preferred in the treatment of headaches, especially with coexisting neck pain.
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- H Altmis Kacar
- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Institute of Health Sciences, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Neurology, Medical Park Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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Özden F, Özkeskin M, Ekici E, Tümtürk İ, Ekmekci Ö, Yüceyar N. Opinions, satisfaction and expectations of individuals with multiple sclerosis about telerehabilitation services. Clin Neurol Neurosurg 2024; 237:108162. [PMID: 38325037 DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2024.108162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2023] [Revised: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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OBJECTIVE The opinions, satisfaction, and expectations of telemedicine can provide essential data for remote health services in individuals with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The study aimed to demonstrate the views (barriers-benefits), satisfaction, and expectations of individuals with MS about telerehabilitation services. METHODS A prospective cross-sectional was conducted with 82 individuals with MS who received telerehabilitation services for at least one year. The participants have completed SymptoMScreen, Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Telehealth Usability Questionnaire (TUQ), Telemedicine Satisfaction Questionnaire (TSQ), Telehealth Barriers Questionnaire (TBaQ and Telehealth Benefits Questionnaire (TBeQ). RESULTS As the age of individuals with MS increased, TUQ (r: -0.517, p < 0.001) and TBeQ (r: -0.383, p < 0.001) decreased, while TSQ (r: 0.405, p < 0.001) and TBaQ (r: 0.390, p < 0.001) increased. SymptoMScreen score (r: -0.288, p < 0.05) was weakly associated with TUQ. In addition, TUQ, TSQ, TBeQ, and TBaQ were strongly correlated (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION In order to improve usability and satisfaction in telerehabilitation services, the age, symptom severity, and education levels of individuals with MS should be considered. Telehealth methods with high usability should be preferred to increase patient satisfaction.
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- Fatih Özden
- Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, Köyceğiz Vocational School of Health Services, Department of Health Care Services, Muğla, Turkey.
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- Ege University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, İzmir, Turkey.
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- Toros University, School of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Mersin, Turkey
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- Süleyman Demirel University, Institute of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Isparta, Turkey
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- Ege University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurology, İzmir, Turkey
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- Ege University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurology, İzmir, Turkey
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Kułak-Bejda A, Shpakou A, Khvoryk N, Hutsikava L, Aydin Avci I, Eren DC, Kourkouta L, Tsaloglidou A, Koukourikos K, Waszkiewicz N. Impact of pregnancy/childbirth on dispositional optimism in the context of risk of depression, mental health status and satisfaction with life. Front Psychiatry 2024; 14:1271033. [PMID: 38260803 PMCID: PMC10801721 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1271033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Introduction Life optimism is an inseparable element accompanying every human being. It takes different values depending on the life situation. The present study aimed to measure the level of dispositional optimism in postpartum and pregnant women, compared to women who are not pregnant and have never given birth in Poland, Greece, Turkey, Belarus, and Russia, depending on the level of life satisfaction, risk of depression and mental health. Materials and methods A case-control study was carried out among 2017 women, including 584 pregnant women, 528 postpartum women, and 906 women who had never been pregnant and had never given birth (control group) from Poland, Greece, Turkey, Belarus, and Russia.The study used the LOT-R Life Orientation Test, the Beck Depression Scale (BDI), the Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS), the GHQ- 28, and the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) - only in the postpartum group. Results Women from the control group showed an average level of optimism, obtaining an average of 16 points in Belarus, 13.4 points in Poland, 13.3 points in Greece, 13.5 points in Turkey, and Russia - 16.3 points. Pregnant women from Belarus had a high level of optimism (17 points), and in other countries, an average level of optimism was in Poland - 14.5 points, Greece - 14.0 points, Turkey - 14.3 points, and Russia - 16.5 points. Women after childbirth had a high level of optimism in Belarus (17.4 points) and Russia (17.2 points), and in other countries had the average level of optimism. In these countries, the lowest level of optimism was found in non-pregnant women. No significant correlation between age and life optimism was found in any group. In Poland, life optimism increased with age in women who had never been pregnant, and in Turkey, in women who were pregnant and after childbirth. Conclusion Pregnant women from Belarus had a higher level of optimism than other countries. Non-pregnant women had an average level of optimism. Future studies should include larger groups of women and consider other factors that may additionally contribute to dispositional optimism.
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- Department of Integrated Medical Care, Medical University of Białystok, Białystok, Poland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Grodno State Medical University, Grodno, Belarus
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Grodno State Medical University, Grodno, Belarus
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Samsun, Türkiye
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Samsun, Türkiye
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- Department of Nursing, International Hellenic University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Nursing, International Hellenic University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Eren T, Kuru CA, Harput G, Leblebicioglu G. Case-based report of graded motor imagery experience in traumatic brachial plexus injury: The art of moving without moving. J Hand Ther 2024; 37:161-169. [PMID: 37586989 DOI: 10.1016/j.jht.2023.05.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2022] [Revised: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 08/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND We reported a 24-year-old woman who sustained multiple upper limb injuries after a traffic accident in March 2017. She sustained a C7-T1 brachial plexus injury and radial nerve injury on the left side diagnosed in November 2017. The patient underwent radial nerve reconstruction. The patient began her comprehensive therapy program in January 2018. PURPOSE To describe the use of graded motor imagery (GMI) and outcomes after traumatic brachial plexus palsy. We presented changes in electromyographic (EMG) activity of target muscles during task execution and functional status following 10-session GMI therapy. STUDY DESIGN Case report. METHODS The program included 4 sessions of motor imagery and 6 sessions of a combination of motor imagery and mirror therapy. RESULTS The patient successfully participated in the program with reported improvements in EMG activity, functional status, emotional well-being, and body awareness. CONCLUSIONS GMI therapy appears to have peripheral motor effects, including altered surface EMG activity and contributes to a favorable outcome in the functional level of the affected arm. An improved emotional state and awareness of the affected hand could have a positive effect on function. Future long-term randomized controlled trials are needed to investigate the cumulative peripheral effects of treatment of graded motor imagery and the effects of variables mediating its effects on functional performance in patients with nerve injury.
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- Tuba Eren
- Beykent University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Hacettepe University, Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Hacettepe University, Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Ankara, Turkey
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Alptug B, Tüzün EH, Keçeci B, Eker L. Effects of perceptive rehabilitation and mobilization methods on symptoms and disability in patients with fibromyalgia: A preliminary randomized control trial. Ir J Med Sci 2023; 192:2937-2947. [PMID: 36897535 DOI: 10.1007/s11845-023-03333-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2022] [Accepted: 03/02/2023] [Indexed: 03/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Currently, there is no definitive cure for fibromyalgia. Instead, treatments focus of reducing symptoms and disability. AIMS This randomized controlled study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of perceptive rehabilitation and soft tissue and joint mobilization on the severity of symptoms and disability in fibromyalgia compared with a control group. METHODS A total of 55 fibromyalgia patients were randomized into three groups: perceptive rehabilitation, mobilization, and control. The impact of fibromyalgia was evaluated using the Revised Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQR; primary outcome). Pain intensity, fatigue severity, depression, and sleep quality were secondary outcome measures. Data were collected at baseline (T0), the end of treatment (8 weeks; T1), and the end of 3 months (T2). RESULTS Statistically significant differences were found in between-groups comparisons at T1 for primary and secondary outcome measurements (p < .05), except for sleep quality. Both the perceptive rehabilitation and mobilization groups had statistically significant differences at T1 over the control group (p < .05). Between-group pairwise comparisons showed statistically significant differences between the perceptive and control groups for all outcome measures at T1 (p < .05). Similarly, statistically significant differences existed between the mobilization and control groups for all outcome measures at T1 (p < .05), except the FIQR overall impact scores. All other variables except depression were statistically similar between groups at T2. CONCLUSION This study shows that perceptive rehabilitation and mobilization therapy are similarly effective in improving fibromyalgia symptoms and disability, but the effects disappear within 3 months. Further research is needed to understand how the improvements could be maintained longer. TRIAL REGISTRATION Clinical Trial Registration number, ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03705910.
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- Beraat Alptug
- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, European University of Lefke, Mersin 10, Lefke, Northern Cyprus, Turkey.
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Eastern Mediterranean University, Mersin 10, Famagusta, Northern Cyprus, Turkey
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- Sorgun Municipality Sports Club Association, Sorgun Municipality, Sorgun, Yozgat, Turkey
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Eastern Mediterranean University, Mersin 10, Famagusta, Northern Cyprus, Turkey
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Komorniak N, Kaczmarczyk M, Łoniewski I, Martynova-Van Kley A, Nalian A, Wroński M, Kaseja K, Kowalewski B, Folwarski M, Stachowska E. Analysis of the Efficacy of Diet and Short-Term Probiotic Intervention on Depressive Symptoms in Patients after Bariatric Surgery: A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo Controlled Pilot Study. Nutrients 2023; 15:4905. [PMID: 38068763 PMCID: PMC10707788 DOI: 10.3390/nu15234905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2023] [Revised: 11/04/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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(1) Background: studies have shown that some patients experience mental deterioration after bariatric surgery. (2) Methods: We examined whether the use of probiotics and improved eating habits can improve the mental health of people who suffered from mood disorders after bariatric surgery. We also analyzed patients' mental states, eating habits and microbiota. (3) Results: Depressive symptoms were observed in 45% of 200 bariatric patients. After 5 weeks, we noted an improvement in patients' mental functioning (reduction in BDI and HRSD), but it was not related to the probiotic used. The consumption of vegetables and whole grain cereals increased (DQI-I adequacy), the consumption of simple sugars and SFA decreased (moderation DQI-I), and the consumption of monounsaturated fatty acids increased it. In the feces of patients after RYGB, there was a significantly higher abundance of two members of the Muribaculaceae family, namely Veillonella and Roseburia, while those after SG had more Christensenellaceae R-7 group, Subdoligranulum, Oscillibacter, and UCG-005. (4) Conclusions: the noted differences in the composition of the gut microbiota (RYGB vs. SG) may be one of the determinants of the proper functioning of the gut-brain microbiota axis, although there is currently a need for further research into this topic using a larger group of patients and different probiotic doses.
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- Natalia Komorniak
- Department of Human Nutrition and Metabolomics, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, 71-460 Szczecin, Poland;
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- Sanprobi sp. z o.o. sp. k., Kurza Stopka 5/C, 70-535 Szczecin, Poland; (M.K.); (I.Ł.)
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- Sanprobi sp. z o.o. sp. k., Kurza Stopka 5/C, 70-535 Szczecin, Poland; (M.K.); (I.Ł.)
- Department of Biochemical Science, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, 71-460 Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Biology, Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX 75962, USA; (A.M.-V.K.); (A.N.)
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- Department of Psychiatry, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, 71-460 Szczecin, Poland;
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- Department of General Surgery and Transplantation, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland;
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- Independent Provincial Public Hospital Complex in Szczecin-Zdunowo, 70-891 Szczecin, Poland;
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- Division of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Medical University of Gdańsk, 80-211 Gdańsk, Poland;
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- Department of Human Nutrition and Metabolomics, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, 71-460 Szczecin, Poland;
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Öztürk A, Sacaklidir R, Ulutatar F. Frequency of fibromyalgia in a cohort of Turkish patients with lung cancer and its effect on pain, sleep quality, fatigue and quality of life. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e35586. [PMID: 37832106 PMCID: PMC10578714 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000035586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2023] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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This study aimed to examine the frequency of fibromyalgia (FM) in patients with lung cancer and evaluate its effect on patients' pain, sleep quality, fatigue, and quality of life parameters. The study was designed as a prospective cross-sectional and a total of 116 lung cancer patients were included. FM classification was made according to the 2016 ACR criteria. All patients were evaluated using a visual analog scale, fibromyalgia impact questionnaire, multidimensional assessment of fatigue, EuroQol 5D scale, Jenkins sleep scale, and Beck depression inventory. Patients were divided into FM-positive and negative groups according to the presence of FM. Demographic and clinical parameters were investigated between the groups. FM was detected in 14 (12.2%) patients. The mean age of the patients was 62.2 ± 8.4 years. There was a male predominance in 93 (80.2%) patients. No statistical difference was found between the groups in terms of body mass index, age, symptom duration, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy history. A statistically significant difference was found between FM positive and negative groups in FIQ, multidimensional assessment of fatigue, JSS, EQ-5D, visual analog scale, and Beck depression inventory scores. FM is seen more frequently in patients with lung cancer and has a negative effect on sleep, quality of life, fatigue, and mental functions. We think that physicians should not ignore the presence of FM when treating patients diagnosed with lung cancer.
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- Akin Öztürk
- Süreyyapaşa Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Department of Medical Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Pain Management Section, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Pain Management Section, Istanbul, Turkey
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Karibayeva I, Turdaliyeva B, Zainal NZ, Bagiyarova F, Kussainova D. Kazakh version of the beck depression inventory: Validation study in female cancer patients. Heliyon 2023; 9:e18146. [PMID: 37519682 PMCID: PMC10372230 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e18146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2022] [Revised: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023] Open
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This study aimed to evaluate the validity of the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II) as a screening tool for depression among Kazakh-speaking female cancer patients. A cross-sectional study design with random sampling was used to collect and analyze data from 115 female cancer patients. Means, sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative predictive values were calculated. An analysis of receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves was conducted to determine the optimal cut-off score for the BDI-II in this population as a screening tool for depression. Test-retest reliability and internal consistency were also tested. Results showed that using a BDI-II cut score of 15 retained high sensitivity (82.7%), increased specificity (75.0%), and improved positive (86.1%) and negative predictive values (69.8%) of the BDI-II compared to a cut score of 14. Kazakh BDI-II indicated excellent consistency (Cronbach's alpha of 0.86) and reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) of 0.92 (95% CI [0.89-0.94])). The use of this valid screening tool can facilitate the diagnosis of depression in female cancer patients.
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- Indira Karibayeva
- Department of Public Health, Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University, Almaty, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Epidemiology, Evidence-Based Medicine and Biostatistics, Kazakhstan's Medical University “KSPH” Almaty, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Communicative Skills, Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University, Almaty, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Public Health, Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University, Almaty, Kazakhstan
- Department of Psycho-Social Help, Kazakh Scientific Research Institute of Oncology and Radiology, Almaty, Kazakhstan
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Yilmaz G, Yildirim EA, Tabakcı AS. Comparison of Social-Evaluative Anxiety and Theory of Mind Functions in Social Anxiety Disorder, Schizophrenia, and Healthy Controls. Psychopathology 2023; 56:440-452. [PMID: 37062284 DOI: 10.1159/000529880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2022] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 04/18/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Despite the similarities in poor social competence and clinical manifestations of poor social behavior, no study has compared the theory of mind performance between social anxiety disorder (SAD) and schizophrenia, considering the effect of social-evaluative anxiety and neurocognitive functions. In our study, we aimed to compare the theory of mind functions and social-evaluative anxiety between patients with SAD and schizophrenia and healthy controls and to examine the relationship between the theory of mind, neurocognitive skills, and social-evaluative anxiety. METHODS Thirty-four consecutive patients with schizophrenia, 29 patients with SAD, and 30 controls matched by age, education level, and sex were enrolled in the study. Structured Clinical Interview for DSM, Beck Depression Inventory, Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale, Theory of Mind measures (Reading the Mind in the Eyes Test, Hinting Task, Faux Pas Test), Social Appearance Anxiety Scale, Fear of Positive Evaluation Scale, Fear of Negative Evaluation Scale-Short Form, and neuropsychological tests were administered to all participants. RESULTS A greater significant deterioration in theory of mind and neurocognitive functions was found in patients with schizophrenia compared to those with SAD and healthy controls. Social evaluation anxiety was highest in patients with SAD. Although social-evaluative anxiety was associated with the theory of mind function in schizophrenia, only fear of positive evaluation was associated with SAD. In all groups, neither theory of mind nor neurocognitive ability measures were correlated with social anxiety levels and related symptoms. CONCLUSIONS The impaired theory of mind functioning detected in our study is more prominent in the schizophrenia group and largely independent of anxiety in schizophrenia and SAD. Although social evaluation anxiety, as a transdiagnostic concept, seems to be independent of theory of mind function in general, fear of positive evaluation seems to be associated with hinting in both disorders.
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- Gorkem Yilmaz
- Private Practice, Psychiatry Department, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy Outpatient Clinic, Bakirkoy Research and Training Hospital for Psychiatry, Neurology and Neurosurgery, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy Outpatient Clinic, Bakirkoy Research and Training Hospital for Psychiatry, Neurology and Neurosurgery, Istanbul, Turkey
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Yıldız E. Psychopathological Factors Associated With Burnout in Intensive Care Nurses: A Cross-Sectional Study. J Am Psychiatr Nurses Assoc 2023; 29:122-135. [PMID: 33719680 DOI: 10.1177/1078390321999725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Although previous studies have separately revealed that parameters such as anxiety, depression, and secondary traumatic stress (STS) are associated with burnout, there is still a limited understanding of the relationship between anxiety, depression, and STS and burnout in intensive care unit (ICU) nurses. AIMS To investigate the relationship between levels of burnout, anxiety, depression, and STS in ICU nurses. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted with ICU nurses (N = 164) from a university hospital in eastern Turkey. The participants completed the anxiety, depression, STS, and burnout scales along with the descriptive characteristics form. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation, and logistic regression analysis. RESULTS The mean scores for STS, anxiety, depression, and burnout were 40.60 ± 13.77, 17.14 ± 12.90, 13.28 ± 9.75 and 41.39 ± 14.87, respectively. The results showed that, in the ICU nurses, anxiety, depression, and STS components explained 61% of emotional exhaustion, 38% of depersonalization, and 13% of personal accomplishment. CONCLUSIONS While the present findings supported the paradigm that burnout in ICU nurses is associated with STS, anxiety, and depression, they also revealed some details about the psychopathological factors associated with burnout. These details were as follows: (1) individuals who resorted to avoidance as a component of STS on a high level were more likely to experience emotional exhaustion and depersonalization, (2) individuals with severe depressive symptoms were more likely to experience a decrease in their personal accomplishment, and (3) individuals with anxiety symptoms were more likely to experience both emotional exhaustion and personal accomplishment.
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- Erman Yıldız
- Erman Yıldız, PhD, RN, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey
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Burden, depression and fatigue in caregivers of lung transplantation candidates. MARMARA MEDICAL JOURNAL 2023. [DOI: 10.5472/marumj.1244390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Objective: A great deal of social support is often provided by the caregiver of the patient. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the
burden, fatigue and depression of the primary caregiver of patients with pulmonary transplantation candidates.
Patients and Method: The primary caregivers of patients who were admitted to our hospital’s pulmonary transplant outpatient clinic
with end-stage pulmonary disease and no definite contraindications for transplantation, were included in the study. Zarit Burden
Scale, Beck Depression Inventory and Short-Form (SF)-36 – Vitality questionnaires were applied to participants.
Results: Thirty-nine patients and their caregivers were evaluated. Caregivers experienced low levels of depression. Mean score for
Beck Depression Inventory was 12.7±10.1. Caregivers generally experienced medium levels of burden. Mean score for Zarit Burden
Scale was 26.9±14.2. Majority of caregivers experienced clinically significant fatigue. Mean score for SF-36 – Vitality was 61±16.7.
Zarit Burden Scale scores and Beck Depression Inventory scores showed a statistically significant positive correlation (r:0.962 p
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Bahadır Z, Yaran M, Özkan E, Ekici G, Huri M, Akel S. Translation, Psychometric and Concept Analysis of the Occupational Balance-Questionnaire Based on a Turkish Population. Occup Ther Health Care 2023; 37:101-118. [PMID: 34866521 DOI: 10.1080/07380577.2021.2010160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Occupational balance is a crucial concept in occupational therapy, accepted as a key component of health and well-being. The Occupational Balance-Questionnaire (OB-Quest) is designed as a standardized instrument to assess occupational balance. This study investigated the validity and reliability of the OB-Quest Turkish, which consisted of translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and analysis psychometric properties phases. The factor structure of the OB-Quest indicated a good model fit. The criterion-related validity showed a positive correlation with Beck Depression Inventory and a negative correlation with the 12-item Short Form Survey. The OB-Quest-Turkish showed questionable internal consistency and an excellent correlation between test-retest.Supplemental data for this article is available online at https://doi.org/10.1080/07380577.2021.2010160 .
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- Zeynep Bahadır
- Occupational Therapy, Atlas University, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Occupational Therapy, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Samsun, Turkey
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- Occupational Therapy, Sağlık Bilimleri University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Occupational Therapy, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Occupational Therapy, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Occupational Therapy, İstanbul Kültür University, İstanbul, Turkey
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Eriksson J, Nyberg L, Elgh E, Hu X. Improvement of cognition across a decade after stroke correlates with the integrity of functional brain networks. Neuroimage Clin 2023; 37:103356. [PMID: 36842348 PMCID: PMC9984887 DOI: 10.1016/j.nicl.2023.103356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2022] [Revised: 02/08/2023] [Accepted: 02/19/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE We recently reported improvements of working memory across 10 years post stroke among middle-aged individuals. However, the mechanisms underlying working-memory recovery are largely unknown. This study investigated the associations between long-term improvement of working memory and resting-state functional connectivity in two frontoparietal networks: the frontoparietal network and the dorsal attention network. METHODS Working memory was repeatedly assessed by the Digit Span Backwards task in 21 persons, within 1 year after stroke onset and again 10 years post stroke onset. Brain functional connectivity was examined by resting state functional magnetic resonance imaging at the 10-year follow-up. RESULTS A significant improvement of working memory was found among 21 persons after stroke (median age = 64) at the 10-year follow-up compared to the within-one-year assessment. The magnitude of performance improvement on the Digit Span Backwards task was significantly positively correlated with stronger brain connectivity in the frontoparietal network (r = 0.51, p = 0.018) measured at the 10-year follow-up only. A similar association was observed in the dorsal attention network (r = 0.43, p = 0.052) but not in a visual network (r = -0.17, p = 0.46) that served as a control network. The association between functional connectivity within the above-mentioned networks and Digit Span Backwards scores at 10-year after stroke was in the same direction but did not reach significance. CONCLUSIONS The present work relate stronger long-term performance improvement on the Digit Span Backwards task with higher integrity of frontoparietal network connectivity.
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- Johan Eriksson
- Umeå center for Functional Brain Imaging (UFBI) and Department of Integrative Medical Biology, Umeå University, 901 87 Umeå, Sweden
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- Umeå center for Functional Brain Imaging (UFBI) and Department of Integrative Medical Biology, Umeå University, 901 87 Umeå, Sweden; Department of Radiation Sciences, Umeå University, 901 87 Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Psychology, Umeå University, 901 87 Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Community Medicine and Rehabilitation, Umeå University, 901 87 Umeå, Sweden.
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Association between Fecal Microbiota, SCFA, Gut Integrity Markers and Depressive Symptoms in Patients Treated in the Past with Bariatric Surgery-The Cross-Sectional Study. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14245372. [PMID: 36558532 PMCID: PMC9781380 DOI: 10.3390/nu14245372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2022] [Revised: 12/10/2022] [Accepted: 12/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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(1) Background: Depressive symptoms often appear after surgical treatment. (2) Methods: We involved 41 adults who underwent bariatric surgery a minimum of 6 months before the study and had the Beck scale ≥12. We analysed patients' mental state, gut barrier markers, faecal short chain fatty acids, and microbiota. (3) Results: Gut microbiota composition differed significantly among patients undergoing two different types of surgery (F = 1.64, p = 0.00002). Additionally, we discovered an association between short chain fatty acids and the Beck scale (F = 1.22, p = 0.058). The rearrangement of bacterial metabolites may be due to the patients' use of increased dietary protein, with insufficient intake of products containing vegetable fiber (Diet Quality Index (DQI-I )adequacy 22.55 (±3.46) points). (4) Conclusions: Bariatric surgery affects the gut microbiota, which may play an important role in the development of depressive and gastrointestinal symptoms in patients after bariatric surgery. Low fiber consumption and increased levels of faecal isobutyric acid may lead to intestinal inflammation. There is a need for further research on this topic including a larger sample size.
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Cüce İ, Altun Y. Validity and reliability characteristics of the Silhouettes Fatigue Scale in measuring multiple sclerosis-related fatigue in Turkish-speaking adults. Acta Neurol Scand 2022; 146:671-679. [PMID: 36121165 DOI: 10.1111/ane.13708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2022] [Revised: 08/11/2022] [Accepted: 09/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND The purpose of this study is to investigate the reliability and validity as well as the clinical utility of the Silhouettes Fatigue Scale (SFS), a single-item visual scale to assess fatigue, in adult patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). METHODS The study included 61 MS patients and 73 matched healthy controls. Demographic data and disease-related variables of all participants were recorded. Then, the SFS, Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)-fatigue, Fatigue Impact Scale (FIS), Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS), and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) were applied. SFS, VAS-fatigue, and FSS were repeated after one week. Reliability was evaluated with the intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC) and Bland-Altman analysis. Validity was tested by comparison of healthy controls and patients with MS and correlations with other scales. Accuracy and clinical utility were also evaluated. RESULTS SFS scores were 4.49 ± 3.11 (mean ± SD) in MS patients and 1.40 ± 1.44 in healthy controls (p < .001). The ICC for SFS was 0.946. The mean difference between test-retest measurements of SFS was -0.04651 (-95% CI, -0.4815-0.38848), and there was no systemic bias. SFS scores were not correlated with the expanded disability status scale, whereas they were poorly correlated with BDI. Correlations ranging from poor to good were calculated between the SFS and other fatigue-related scales. The optimum cut-off score of the SFS scale was four, with a sensitivity of 0.72 and a specificity of 0.84. CONCLUSION This study demonstrated that the SFS is a reliable, responsive, and valid scale with acceptable sensitivity and specificity to assess and quantify clinically significant fatigue in MS patients. These findings as well as the brief and understandable nature of the SFS were encouraging that this scale has good clinical utility.
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- İsa Cüce
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Adıyaman University, Adıyaman, Turkey
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Kinikli GI, Bal GA, Aydemir-Guloksuz EG, Kinikli G. Predictors of pain catastrophizing in women with systemic lupus erythematosus. Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) 2022; 68:1247-1251. [PMID: 36228256 PMCID: PMC9575031 DOI: 10.1590/1806-9282.20220298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2022] [Accepted: 06/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to identify predictive factors associated with pain catastrophizing in women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). METHODS: A total of 104 volunteered women with a diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus participated in the study. Pain Catastrophizing Scale, Body Awareness Questionnaire, Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia, and Beck Depression Inventory were used to assess patients. Correlations between pain catastrophizing (dependent variable) and independent variables (age, body mass index, disease activity, organ damage, depression, kinesiophobia, and body awareness) were analyzed with Pearson’s rho correlation analysis. The multiple stepwise linear regression models with R2 were used to compare across the models and explain the total variance. The significance level of a p-value was considered significant if p≤0.05. RESULTS: There were no correlations between Pain Catastrophizing Scale and age, Beck Depression Inventory, disease activity, and organ damage (p>0.05). Pain Catastrophizing Scale was correlated with Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia (r=0.585; p<0.001), Beck Depression Inventory (r=0.511; p<0.001), and Body Awareness Questionnaire (r=0.277; p<0.005). The regression analysis showed that the predictor factors of pain catastrophizing in women with systemic lupus erythematosus were TSK (B 0.411; p<0.001), Beck Depression Inventory (B 0.363; p<0.001), Body Awareness Questionnaire (B 0.273; p<0.001), and body mass index (B -0.169; p=0.02) (Nagelkerke R2=0.52). CONCLUSIONS: As a result, the most related factors on pain catastrophizing were kinesiophobia, depression, body awareness, and body mass index in women with systemic lupus erythematosus. We suggest assessing these parameters as predictive of pain catastrophizing throughout systemic lupus erythematosus management.
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- Gizem Irem Kinikli
- Hacettepe University, Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Department of Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation – Ankara, Turkey.,Corresponding author:
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- Hacettepe University, Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Department of Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation – Ankara, Turkey
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- Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Rheumatology – Ankara, Turkey
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Yazıcı R, Güney İ. Prevalence and related factors of poor sleep quality in patients with pre-dialysis chronic kidney disease. Int J Artif Organs 2022; 45:905-910. [PMID: 35982585 DOI: 10.1177/03913988221118941] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Sleep disturbances in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are related to decreased quality of life and increased health-related risks. There is insufficient data about actual prevalence and related factors of poor sleepers in this group. In this study, we aimed to investigate prevalence and related risk factors of self-reported poor sleep quality in patients with pre-dialysis CKD. METHODS In this cross-sectional study, 259 pre-dialysis CKD patients (median age 56 years; range, 19-85) were included. Demographical, clinical and laboratory correlates were recorded. Body mass index (BMI) was calculated. Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) was calculated by the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD) formula. Sleep quality was assessed by Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), a self-rated questionnaire. Depression was evaluated using the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). RESULTS Median eGFR was 27.6 ml/min/1.73 m2 (range, 9-56). Of the 259 patients, 110 (42.5%) were poor sleepers with global PSQI score >5. The univariate correlation analysis revealed that global PSQI score was positively correlated with age, BMI, waist circumferences (WC), hip circumferences (HC), serum phosphorus and triglyceride levels, systolic blood pressure (BP), pulse pressure and BDI score, and negatively correlated with male gender and hemoglobin level. Logistic regression analysis, showed that HC, systolic BP, and BDI scores were independently associated with poor sleep quality (p = 0.001, p = 0.020 and p < 0.001, respectively). CONCLUSION Prevalence of poor sleep quality in our pre-dialysis CKD patients was 42.5%. Systolic BP, depression and HC, all of these are potentially correctable factors, were associated with poor sleep quality independently.
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- Raziye Yazıcı
- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology, Konya Beyhekim Training and Research Hospital, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology, University of Health Sciences, Konya City Hospital, Konya, Turkey
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Kulaksiz D, Toprak T, Ayribas B, Ozcan E, Arslan U, Dokuzeylul Gungor N. The effect of male and female factor infertility on women's anxiety, depression, self-esteem, quality of life and sexual function parameters: a prospective, cross-sectional study from Turkey. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2022; 306:1349-1355. [PMID: 35916960 DOI: 10.1007/s00404-022-06713-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2022] [Accepted: 07/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Despite the development of diagnosis and treatment methods, the psychological effects of infertility on women were not adequately addressed. This study investigated the effect of male and female factor infertility on women's anxiety, depression, self-esteem, quality of life, and sexual function parameters. METHODS In this prospective, cross-sectional study, 480 women [n = 234, with male factor infertility (MFI) (MFI group) and n = 246, with female factor infertility (FFI) (FFI group)], who could not conceive despite unprotected intercourse for 1 year, and 242 fertile healthy women (control group) who had children within the last 1 year were included. Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II), Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale (RSES), Fertility Quality of Life (FertiQol) and Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaires were used for patients' evaluation. RESULTS RSES, BAI and BDI-II scores were significantly higher and FSFI score was significantly lower in the FFI group compared to other groups. RSES, BAI and BDI-II scores were also significantly higher and FSFI score was significantly lower in the MFI group compared to the control group. FertiQol total score was significantly lower in the FFI group compared to the MFI group. RSES score was positively correlated with BDI-II and BAI scores; however, it was negatively correlated with FertiQol and FSFI scores. CONCLUSIONS The negative psychological effects of infertility are ignored by many centres, especially in the treatment process of infertility. Regardless of the infertility factor (male or female), we believe that psychological support should be given to all women to improve their life quality.
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- Deniz Kulaksiz
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kanuni Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Trabzon, Turkey.
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- Department of Urology, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Kafkas University, Kars, Turkey
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- School of Medicine, Sakarya University, Sakarya, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Bahcesehir University, Goztepe Medicalpark Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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Ekmez M, Ekmez F. Effects of HPV Positivity in Women on Couples Sexual Behavior. JOURNAL OF SEX & MARITAL THERAPY 2022; 48:748-755. [PMID: 35635488 DOI: 10.1080/0092623x.2022.2079575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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We aimed to analyze the effect of HPV positivity in women, on women's psychology, sexual health, and male sexuality. Participants in the study were sexually active patients with high-risk HPV positivity and without any cancerous and precancerous lesions in the pathological examination. Participants and their partners' sexual health were evaluated with the FSFI questionnaire and the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) Score. The Beck anxiety inventory (BAI) form was used to determine participants' anxiety status. The presence of premature ejaculation was analyzed using the premature ejaculation diagnosis tool (PEDT) form. Comparison of FSFI scores at the time of diagnosis and one month later revealed a significant decrease (18.1 vs 15.1, p = 0.001). Partners' IEFF score decreased from 27.7 at diagnosis to 25.5(p = 0.001). The mean BAI score rose from 13.9 at diagnosis to 25.5 one month later (p = 0.001). Participants' partners had a significantly worse PEDT score one month after diagnosis (6.0 vs 10.8, p = 0.001). The present study demonstrated a significant deterioration in female psychological and sexual health caused by HPV positivity. Moreover, after their partner's diagnosis with HPV positivity, men were significantly more likely to suffer from erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation.
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- Murat Ekmez
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Haseki Training and Research Hospital, Fatih, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Private Clinic, Silopi, Sırnak, Turkey
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Yeni K, Tulek Z, Terzi M. Effect of self-acupressure on fatigue in patients with multiple sclerosis. Complement Ther Clin Pract 2022; 47:101572. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2022.101572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2021] [Revised: 03/14/2022] [Accepted: 03/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Ceran MU, Yilmaz N, Ugurlu EN, Erkal N, Ozgu-Erdinc AS, Tasci Y, Gulerman HC, Engin-Ustun Y. Psychological domain of quality of life, depression and anxiety levels in in vitro fertilization/intracytoplasmic sperm injection cycles of women with endometriosis: a prospective study. J Psychosom Obstet Gynaecol 2022; 43:66-73. [PMID: 32635772 DOI: 10.1080/0167482x.2020.1787978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the psychological domain of quality of life (PDQoL), anxiety and depression levels of infertile women with endometriosis versus non endometriosis who applied for Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART). METHOD This prospective case-control study compromised a total of 105 women who applied for IVF/ICSI program. Ninety-three women were divided into two groups as endometriosis (n = 37) and non-endometriosis (n = 56) after 12 patients who refused to participate in the study were excluded. The WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire, Beck Depression and Anxiety Inventory scales were used to determine the psychological stress levels. RESULTS A significant difference was found between the endometriosis and non-endometriosis groups regarding depression scores, while no significant difference was reported with respect to PDQoL and anxiety (p < 0.01, p = 0.897 and p = 0.058, respectively). A weak but significant correlation was observed between depression and endometriosis (CC: 0.435, p < 0.01). Though anxiety scores were found to be higher in endometriosis group this can not reach statistical significance (p = 0.058). Impact of PDQoL, depression and anxiety scores on pregnancy outcomes were found to be insignificant. CONCLUSION Women with endometriosis seem to be more susceptible to depression and anxiety than women without endometriosis. Although infertility treatment outcomes are not found to be significantly affected, the impact of depression and anxiety over ART treatment success merit further research.
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- M U Ceran
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Baskent University School of Medicine, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Reproductive Endocrinology, Ministry of Health Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Forum Yasam Hospital, Mersin, Turkey
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Health Science University Antalya Education and Research Hospital, Antalya, Turkey
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- Department of Reproductive Endocrinology, Ministry of Health Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Reproductive Endocrinology, Ministry of Health Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Reproductive Endocrinology, Ministry of Health Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Reproductive Endocrinology, Etlik Zübeyde Hanım Women's Health, Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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Altan-Atalay A, Kaya-Kızılöz B, İlkmen YS, Kozol E. Impact of abstract vs. concrete processing on state rumination: An exploration of the role of cognitive flexibility. J Behav Ther Exp Psychiatry 2022; 74:101691. [PMID: 34563794 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbtep.2021.101691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2020] [Revised: 08/09/2021] [Accepted: 09/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Abstract and concrete modes of rumination may be associated with different mental health outcomes; whereby concrete rumination strategies increase the individual's tendency to seek solutions to problems and thus leading to significant improvements in the mood state as well as reductions in the intensity of ruminative thoughts. However, related studies also are suggestive of other variables that are potentially effective in the outcome of abstract and concrete processing. The current study aimed to examine how abstract and concrete processing are associated with state rumination and explore the role of cognitive flexibility in this relationship. METHOD A total of 111 (78 female) participants were assessed for state rumination prior and post induction of abstract versus concrete processing. RESULTS Although all participants reported higher levels of state rumination following both processing inductions, participants that were instructed to engage in abstract processing reported higher levels of state rumination as opposed to concrete processing group. Moreover, participants with lower levels of cognitive flexibility reported significant increases in state rumination following the manipulation, independent of type of processing induction. LIMITATIONS The impact of the manipulation was assessed only via the BSRI and lacks physiological assessment of arousal levels of participants. CONCLUSIONS Clinical implications that involve concrete processing and CF ability trainings may be beneficial for the management of state rumination.
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- Erasmus University of Rotterdam, Department of Psychology, The Nederlands
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Özden F, Ozkeskin M, Yüceyar N. The reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the fatigue assessment scale in patients with multiple sclerosis. NEUROL SCI NEUROPHYS 2022. [DOI: 10.4103/nsn.nsn_142_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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A comparative prospective study with depression, anxiety and quality of life scales in women with induced abortion and miscarriage before pregnancy termination. JOURNAL OF CONTEMPORARY MEDICINE 2022. [DOI: 10.16899/jcm.1024203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Investigation of the relationship between disease severity and automatic thought and dysfunctional schemes in patients with depression and non-clinical group: a structural equation modeling study. CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s12144-020-01023-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Yolgösteren E, Külekçioğlu S. The effectiveness of balneotherapy and thermal aquatic exercise in postoperative persistent lumbar pain syndrome. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOMETEOROLOGY 2021; 65:2137-2145. [PMID: 34398312 DOI: 10.1007/s00484-021-02176-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2021] [Revised: 07/17/2021] [Accepted: 07/22/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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In our study, we aimed to investigate the effectiveness of balneotherapy and aquatic exercises in patients with postoperative chronic low back pain. Forty-three patients over the age of 18 who had been operated on for herniated disc and who had at least 6 months of back and/or leg pain were included in the study. The patients have been distributed randomly into 2 groups prior to the treatment. The program comprising aquatic exercises distributed into 5 days a week for 2 weeks and 20 min (min) a day, in a 33 °C spa pool was applied to the first group. After the first group's treatment was completed, a program consisting of walking out of the pool and strengthening and stretching exercises for the hip, abdominal, back, and waist muscles was distributed into 5 days a week for 2 weeks for a total duration of 20 min per day was applied to both groups. The patients subjected to the study were evaluated before treatment, after treatment (2nd week), and at 1st and 6th months after treatment. The Visual Analogue Scale, Modified Schober Test, Finger-to-Floor Distance, Sorensen Test, Progressive Iso-inertial Lifting Evaluation, Rolland Morris Disability Index, Leeds Disability Scale, Beck Depression Inventory, Nottingham Health Profile, and Short Form 36 Health Survey parameters were evaluated. We detected a significant improvement in all parameters except for the Sorensen test, in both groups. We observed that the changes in VAS, Sorensen, NHP, and SF 36 tests in the aquatic exercise group were significantly better than those in the non-aquatic exercise group.
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- Elif Yolgösteren
- Bursa Yüksek Ýhtisas Eðitim Ve Araþtýrma Hastanesi, Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Egitim ve Arastirma Hastanesi, Çamlýca Mah, Bursa, Turkey
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- Bursa Yüksek Ýhtisas Eðitim Ve Araþtýrma Hastanesi, Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Egitim ve Arastirma Hastanesi, Çamlýca Mah, Bursa, Turkey.
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Chen MH, Wu HJ, Li CT, Lin WC, Tsai SJ, Hong CJ, Tu PC, Bai YM, Mao WC, Su TP. Low-dose ketamine infusion for treating subjective cognitive, somatic, and affective depression symptoms of treatment-resistant depression. Asian J Psychiatr 2021; 66:102869. [PMID: 34592639 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajp.2021.102869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2021] [Revised: 08/28/2021] [Accepted: 09/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUNDS Whether the antidepressant effects of low-dose ketamine infusion and the therapeutic impact of Val66Met brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) polymorphism vary across different depression symptom domains, namely affective, cognitive, and somatic, remains unclear. METHODS We-reanalyzed the data of Adjunctive Ketamine Study of Taiwanese Patients with Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD). A total of 71 patients with TRD were randomized to three infusion groups: 0.5 and 0.2 mg/kg ketamine groups and the normal saline placebo group. The Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) was used to obtain self-reported scores prior to infusion and 240 min after infusion and sequentially on days 3, 7, and 14 after infusion. The three-factor model of cognitive, somatic, and affective depressive symptoms that is based on the BDI-II and proposed by Beck et al. was applied in the current study. The Val66Met BDNF polymorphism was genotyped. RESULTS Ketamine infusion exerted rapid and sustained antidepressant effects on the affective (p = 0.014) and cognitive (p = 0.005) depression symptom domains but not on the somatic (p = 0.085) depression symptom domain. Only patients with TRD harboring any Val allele at the BDNF rs6265 polymorphism were more likely to respond (p = 0.011) to low-dose ketamine infusion. DISCUSSION Additional studies should elucidate different mechanisms underlying the effects of ketamine infusion on cognitive, affective, and somatic depression symptom domains in patients with TRD.
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- Mu-Hong Chen
- Department of Psychiatry, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; Division of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan; Institute of Brain Science, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; Division of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan; Institute of Brain Science, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; Division of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan; Institute of Brain Science, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; Division of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan; Institute of Brain Science, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; Division of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan; Institute of Brain Science, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; Division of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Medical Research, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; Division of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan; Institute of Brain Science, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Cheng Hsin General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; Division of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Medical Research, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; Institute of Brain Science, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Psychiatry, Cheng Hsin General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Bakhtiar Y, Pratama Brilliantika S, Bunyamin J, Arifin MT, Hardian H, Bintoro AC, Muttaqin Z. Postoperative Evaluation of the Quality of Life, Depression, and Anxiety of Temporal Lobe Epilepsy Cohort: A Single Institute Experience in Indonesia. Front Neurol 2021; 12:708064. [PMID: 34594295 PMCID: PMC8477026 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2021.708064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2021] [Accepted: 08/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background: Besides seizure control, quality of life (QoL) should be considered as an equally important outcome for epilepsy surgery service providers. The paucity of QoL reports from developing countries has enlarged the representation gap between wealthy countries and countries with fewer resources. In this study, we evaluated postoperative QoL in the Indonesian drug-resistant epilepsy cohort where the epilepsy surgery service faces limited resource availability. Methods: We evaluated the QoL in patients with temporal lobe epilepsy who underwent surgery in our epilepsy surgery center in Semarang, Indonesia, from 2001 until 2015. The follow–up period started in 2018 through 2019. Postoperative QoL, depression, and anxiety were evaluated with self-reporting questionnaires including the Quality of Life in Epilepsy Inventory-31, Beck Depression Inventory-II, and Zung Self-Rating Anxiety Scales. Results: Forty returned questionnaires were included in the analysis (male 25, 62.5%; mean age 27.6 ± 9.05 years). The seizure-free cohort (n = 22, 55.0%) reported higher scores in most QoL dimensions particularly adjustment, overall QoL, and seizure worry compared to those with persistent seizures. The overall QoL level was correlated with seizure freedom and surgery type. QoL dimensions were negatively correlated with anxiety and depression levels. Conclusions: Postoperative seizure freedom was a major factor of postoperative QoL level. Besides seizure freedom, anxiety and depression levels were also negatively correlated with QoL levels in the Indonesian population.
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- Yuriz Bakhtiar
- Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine Diponegoro University/Dr Kariadi Hospital, Semarang, Indonesia.,Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Diponegoro University, Semarang, Indonesia
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine Diponegoro University/Dr Kariadi Hospital, Semarang, Indonesia
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine Diponegoro University/Dr Kariadi Hospital, Semarang, Indonesia
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine Diponegoro University/Dr Kariadi Hospital, Semarang, Indonesia
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Diponegoro University, Semarang, Indonesia
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- Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine Diponegoro University/Dr Kariadi Hospital, Semarang, Indonesia
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine Diponegoro University/Dr Kariadi Hospital, Semarang, Indonesia
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Senturk Y, Kirmizigil B, Tuzun EH. Effects of clinical Pilates exercises on cardiovascular endurance and psychosomatic parameters on primary caregivers of special needs children: A randomized controlled trial. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil 2021; 34:853-864. [PMID: 33935055 DOI: 10.3233/bmr-191649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Our objective was to investigate the effects of clinical Pilates exercises (CPE), applied to the primary caregivers of special needs children, on cardiovascular endurance (CVE) and psychosomatic parameters in comparison to a control group. METHODS Fifty-five primary caregivers of special needs children, divided into two groups as the CPE and control groups, were included in the study. The six-minute walk test, the Fatigue Severity Scale, the Coping Orientation for Problems Experienced (COPE) Inventory, the Beck Depression Inventory and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory were used to measure CVE, fatigue severity, attitudes toward coping with problems, depression levels and anxiety levels, respectively. RESULTS Statistically significant differences between the groups in favor of the CPE group were found concerning the denial parameter of COPE, fatigue (which was the primary outcome), depression and anxiety (all p values < 0.05). Statistically significant intragroup comparison differences were only detected in the CPE group in the fatigue, depression, anxiety and COPE (use of instrumental and emotional social support and focus on and venting of emotions) questionnaire results (all p values < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS CPE are an applicable and effective method for the primary caregivers of special needs children in improving psychosomatic parameters, albeit not effective for CVE. It is recommended to investigate the long-term effects of clinical Pilates exercises on a similar group.
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Özkeskin M, Özden F, Ekmekçi Ö, Yüceyar N. The reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the Telemedicine Satisfaction and Usefulness Questionnaire (TSUQ) and Telemedicine Patient Questionnaire (TPQ) in individuals with multiple sclerosis. Neurol Sci 2021; 43:1921-1927. [PMID: 34342782 PMCID: PMC8328809 DOI: 10.1007/s10072-021-05519-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2021] [Accepted: 07/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Objective The study was aimed to translate and adapt the Telemedicine Satisfaction and Usefulness Questionnaire (TSUQ) and Telemedicine Patient Questionnaire (TPQ) into Turkish, thereafter to analyze the psychometric properties of both questionnaires. Methods A total of 149 multiple sclerosis (MS) patients were recruited in the study. For 4 years, all patients were supervised by a department clinician using telemedicine. Cronbach’s alpha coefficient was used to assess internal consistency. By evaluating the scores of 41 retested patients 1 week later, the test-retest reliability was determined using the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). Pearson’s correlation coefficient was used to assess the construct validity (r). Results A total of 149 patients (103 women, 46 men) with a mean age of 40.9±10.9 years were included in the study. MS duration of the patients was 9.15±6.24 years. Internal consistency of all items and the total score of the TSUQ were excellent (>0.80; ranged 0.971–0.974). On the other hand, the internal consistency of all items and total score of the TPQ was excellent, either (>0.80; ranged 0.878–0.890). The ICC of the TSUQ’s and TPQ’s total score was excellent (>0.80). The correlation between TSUQ and TPQ was strong (r=0.734, p<0.01). In addition, there was moderate relationship between the TSUQ and the Beck Depression Scale (BDS) (r=−0.363, p<0.01). On the other hand, there was low correlation between TPQ and BDS (r=−0.217, p<0.05). Conclusion The Turkish version of the TSUQ and the TPQ is valid and reliable in individuals with MS.
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- Mehmet Özkeskin
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Ege University, İzmir, Turkey
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- Köyceğiz Vocational School of Health Services, Department of Elderly Care, Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, 48800, Köyceğiz, Muğla, Turkey.
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurology, Ege University, İzmir, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurology, Ege University, İzmir, Turkey
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Keser E, Işıklı S. Investigation of the relationship between continuing bonds and adjustment after the death of a first-degree family member by using the Multidimensional Continuing Bonds Scale. J Clin Psychol 2021; 78:218-232. [PMID: 34240416 DOI: 10.1002/jclp.23210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2020] [Revised: 05/02/2021] [Accepted: 06/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The study aims to develop a continuing bonds scale, investigate the relationship between continuing bonds and adjustment after loss, and test the moderating role of meaning reconstruction in this relationship. METHODS Data were collected from two different samples of 306 (Study 1) and 271 (Study 2) bereaved adults. RESULTS The four factors structure of the Multidimensional Continuing Bonds Scale (MCBS) was explored and confirmed. Hierarchical regression analysis revealed that continuing bonds showed a significant relationship with prolonged grief symptoms after controlling the risk factors such as gender, age of the deceased, time since loss, and cause of death. Meaning reconstruction moderated the relationship between continuing bonds and prolonged grief symptoms. CONCLUSION The results revealed that the MCBS can be used as a valid and reliable scale to assess the continuing bonds construct. The relationship between continuing bonds and prolonged grief symptoms varies according to the levels of meaning reconstruction.
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- Emrah Keser
- Department of Psychology, TED University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Psychology, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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Özkeskin M, Özden F, Bakırhan S, Yüceyar N. Cross-cultural adaptation, reliability, and validity of the Turkish version of the SymptoMScreen. Mult Scler Relat Disord 2021; 50:102803. [DOI: https:/doi.org/10.1016/j.msard.2021.102803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/30/2023]
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Özkeskin M, Özden F, Bakırhan S, Yüceyar N. Cross-cultural adaptation, reliability, and validity of the Turkish version of the SymptoMScreen. Mult Scler Relat Disord 2021; 50:102803. [PMID: 33561665 DOI: 10.1016/j.msard.2021.102803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2020] [Revised: 01/21/2021] [Accepted: 01/27/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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PURPOSE The study aimed to translate and cross-culturally adapt the SymptoMScreen into Turkish and evaluate its reliability and validity. METHODS One hundred nine MS patients were included in the study. SymptoMScreen was translated into Turkish according to the standardized guidelines and cross-culturally adapted. For construct validity, SymptoMScreen was compared with the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS), Multiple Sclerosis-Related Symptom Checklist (MS-RS), and Beck Depression Scale (BDS) by Spearman's correlation coefficient. Thirty patients refilled SymptoMScreen one week later, and the test-retest reliability was analyzed by the Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC). Internal consistency was evaluated with Cronbach's alpha coefficient. The standard error of measurement (SEM95) and the minimum detectable change (MDC95) were calculated. RESULTS Test-retest reliability and internal consistency of the SymptoMScreen were excellent (ICC = 0.925, α = 0.914). SEM95 and MDC95 were 3.28 and 9.29, respectively. There was a strong correlation between the SymptoMScreen with the MS-RS and EDSS (r1= 0.908, p < 0.00; r2= 0.511, p < 0.001). Besides, the SymptoMScreen was moderately correlated with BDS (r = 0.584, p < 0.001). CONCLUSION The Turkish version of the SymptoMScreen is a reliable and valid questionnaire for multiple sclerosis patients.
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- Mehmet Özkeskin
- Ege University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Department, İzmir, Turkey
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- Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, Köyceğiz Vocational School of Health Services, Elderly Care Department, Muğla, Turkey
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- Ege University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Department, İzmir, Turkey
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- Ege University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurology, İzmir, Turkey.
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Kayabınar E, Kayabınar B, Önal B, Zengin HY, Köse N. The musculoskeletal problems and psychosocial status of teachers giving online education during the COVID-19 pandemic and preventive telerehabilitation for musculoskeletal problems. Work 2021; 68:33-43. [PMID: 33459678 DOI: 10.3233/wor-203357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Musculoskeletal and psychosocial problems have tended to increase during the COVID-19 pandemic. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the changes in musculoskeletal problems and psychosocial status of teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic due to online education and to investigate the effects of preventive telerehabilitation applications for musculoskeletal problems. METHODS Forty teachers who conducted online education during the pandemic volunteered to participate in the study. All assessments were performed via online methods. The Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire (CMDQ), ProFitMap-Neck questionnaire, Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), and Upper Extremity Functional Index (UEFI) were used to evaluate musculoskeletal problems; the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) and the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) were used to evaluate anxiety and depression, respectively; and the Work-Life Balance Scale (WLBS) was used to evaluate how well individuals achieve this balance. Information about before online education, during online education, and after training was obtained with the assessments. After the first assessment, telerehabilitation, which involved presentations and brochures, was applied to 18 participants willing to participate in the training. RESULTS The ProFitMap, UEFI, and WLBS scores during the online education decreased significantly, while the scores of the CMDQ, ODI, BDI, and BAI during the online education increased significantly compared to the pre-online education scores (p < 0.05). In addition, the total CMDQ, ProFitMap, and ODI scores improved significantly after the training (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION Musculoskeletal and psychosocial problems increased in teachers during online education. Preventive telerehabilitation methods will be beneficial for individuals who do not have access to face-to-face physiotherapy.
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- Erdi Kayabınar
- Department of Therapy and Rehabilitation, Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University, Nevşehir, Turkey
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- Department of Therapy and Rehabilitation, Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University, Nevşehir, Turkey
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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Fadeuilhe C, Daigre C, Richarte V, Grau-López L, Palma-Álvarez RF, Corrales M, Ramos-Quiroga JA. Insomnia Disorder in Adult Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Patients: Clinical, Comorbidity, and Treatment Correlates. Front Psychiatry 2021; 12:663889. [PMID: 34122179 PMCID: PMC8187558 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2021.663889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2021] [Accepted: 04/16/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Introduction: Several investigations have been performed on insomnia symptoms in adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). However, the relationship between insomnia disorder and adult ADHD has been neglected in research. The main objective of the current study is to analyze the differences between adult ADHD patients with and without insomnia disorder, in terms of ADHD clinical severity, medical and psychiatric comorbidity, psychopharmacological treatment, and quality of life. Material and Methods: Two hundred and fifty-two adult patients with ADHD (mean age 37.60 ± 13.22 years; ADHD presentations-combined: 56.7%, inattentive: 39.7%, hyperactive/impulsive: 3.6%) were evaluated with an exhaustive clinical and psychological evaluation protocol including semistructured interviews (for comorbidities and ADHD assessment) and symptom rating scales for ADHD. The diagnosis of ADHD and insomnia disorder was made according to DSM-5 criteria. Furthermore, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Insomnia Severity Index, and Epworth Sleepiness Scale were administered. Results: Insomnia disorder was found in 44.4% of adult ADHD patients and was more common in combined presentation (64.3%) and in patients with more ADHD severity. Comorbidities (both medical and psychiatric), especially mood disorders (42%), anxiety disorder (26.8%), personality disorder (39.3%), and any substance use disorder (11.6%), were associated with a higher insomnia disorder prevalence. ADHD stimulant treatment was related to lower insomnia disorder compared to patients without medication, as well as ADHD stable treatment. Additionally, worse health-related quality of life was associated with insomnia disorder. Conclusion: Insomnia disorder is highly prevalent in adult ADHD and is related to higher ADHD severity and more psychiatric and medical comorbidities. Some stimulants and stable pharmacological ADHD treatment are associated with better outcomes of insomnia disorder.
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- Christian Fadeuilhe
- Department of Psychiatry, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain.,Biomedical Network Research Centre on Mental Health (CIBERSAM), Barcelona, Spain.,Group of Psychiatry, Mental Health and Addiction, Vall d'Hebron Research Institute, Barcelona, Spain.,Department of Psychiatry and Forensic Medicine, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Psychiatry, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain.,Biomedical Network Research Centre on Mental Health (CIBERSAM), Barcelona, Spain.,Group of Psychiatry, Mental Health and Addiction, Vall d'Hebron Research Institute, Barcelona, Spain.,Department of Psychiatry and Forensic Medicine, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Psychiatry, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain.,Biomedical Network Research Centre on Mental Health (CIBERSAM), Barcelona, Spain.,Group of Psychiatry, Mental Health and Addiction, Vall d'Hebron Research Institute, Barcelona, Spain.,Department of Psychiatry and Forensic Medicine, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Psychiatry, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain.,Biomedical Network Research Centre on Mental Health (CIBERSAM), Barcelona, Spain.,Group of Psychiatry, Mental Health and Addiction, Vall d'Hebron Research Institute, Barcelona, Spain.,Department of Psychiatry and Forensic Medicine, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Psychiatry, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain.,Biomedical Network Research Centre on Mental Health (CIBERSAM), Barcelona, Spain.,Group of Psychiatry, Mental Health and Addiction, Vall d'Hebron Research Institute, Barcelona, Spain.,Department of Psychiatry and Forensic Medicine, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Psychiatry, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain.,Biomedical Network Research Centre on Mental Health (CIBERSAM), Barcelona, Spain.,Group of Psychiatry, Mental Health and Addiction, Vall d'Hebron Research Institute, Barcelona, Spain.,Department of Psychiatry and Forensic Medicine, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Psychiatry, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain.,Biomedical Network Research Centre on Mental Health (CIBERSAM), Barcelona, Spain.,Group of Psychiatry, Mental Health and Addiction, Vall d'Hebron Research Institute, Barcelona, Spain.,Department of Psychiatry and Forensic Medicine, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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Dereli S, Kılınçel O, Çerik İB, Kaya A. Impact of sacubitril/valsartan treatment on depression and anxiety in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. Acta Cardiol 2020; 75:774-782. [PMID: 32186467 DOI: 10.1080/00015385.2020.1730577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Background: In patients with heart failure (HF), depression and anxiety disorders are common and associated with adverse outcomes. Sacubitril/valsartan, which is an angiotensin receptor neprilysin inhibitor (ARNI), has been shown to reduce mortality and hospitalisation in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). However, its effects on depression and anxiety levels remain unclear.Methods: Sacubitril/valsartan was initiated in 115 symptomatic patients with HFrEF receiving an optimal medical treatment with angiotensin inhibition. Patients underwent 6-minute walk test (6-MWT), The Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) and Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) were administered at the switching to ARNI and at the third-month follow-up of the maximum sacubitril/valsartan dose.Results: A significant improvement was observed in BDI-II and BAI scores when compared before and after the sacubitril/valsartan treatment (13.7 ± 9.7 to 7.6 ± 3.8, p < 0.001 and 13.3 ± 8.9 to 8.1 ± 4.1, p < 0.001, respectively). The 6-MWT distance significantly increased from 213 ± 95 to 327 ± 118 mt (p < 0.001). Overall, the patients exhibited a significant functional improvement following the initiation of sacubitril/valsartan: 27% of the patients improved by two New York Heart Association (NYHA) classes, 52% improved by one NYHA functional class, and 31% remained stable.Conclusion: In patients with HFrEF, the switch from angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor/angiotensin II receptor blocker therapy to sacubitril/valsartan resulted in a significant improvement in both depression, anxiety symptoms and functional statuses.
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- Seçkin Dereli
- Deparment of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ordu University, Ordu, Turkey
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- Department of Psychiatry, Sakarya Yenikent State Hospital, Sakarya, Turkey
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- Deparment of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ordu University, Ordu, Turkey
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- Deparment of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ordu University, Ordu, Turkey
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Elgh E, Hu X. Visuospatial Function at Sub-Acute Phase Predicts Fatigue 10 Years After Stroke. Front Neurol 2020; 11:562706. [PMID: 33192997 PMCID: PMC7649767 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2020.562706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2020] [Accepted: 09/24/2020] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Background and Objective: Fatigue is common among stroke survivors; and has significant negative consequences. However, long-term follow-up on post-stroke fatigue and it's association with cognitive and physiological parameters remains vague. Methods: A prospective cohort study was carried out on 38 young stroke survivors (aged 18-65 at stroke onset) living in the community 10 years after first-ever stroke. Fatigue was assessed by Fatigue assessment scale (FAS). Global cognition and cognitive sub-domains were assessed repeatedly at 1 week, 7 months, and 10 years after their first-ever stroke. Univariate correlation analysis was used to investigate associations and multivariate regression was used to investigate predictors and association with fatigue. Results: At 10-years follow-up after stroke onset, more than half of the 38 participants suffered from fatigue [with median score 25 on FAS with 25-75% percentile (21-28)]. Most of them were independent in their everyday life [mRS median score 1 (0-2)]. In univariate correlation analyses, higher fatigue score was significantly correlated to higher independence in the daily activity, higher BMI, anxiety, higher scores on global cognition and better working memory at 10-years follow-up as well as better visuospatial functions after 7 months and 10-years. In a multiple regression analysis, only visuospatial function at 7-months follow-up was a significant predictor of fatigue 10 years after stroke onset [F = 23.07, p < 0.009], with adjusted (R 2 = 0.815) i.e., higher scores on Block design were associated with more fatigue. Conclusion: Our results extended the time course of post-stroke fatigue up to 10 years after stroke onset. The participants with more fatigue performed better in cognitive assessments and daily activity, which indicated dissociation between fatigue and fatigability among stroke patients. Visuospatial function at the sub-acute phase predicted independently late post-stroke fatigue. This may offer a broad time window for rehabilitation and information about fatigue. The clinical implications of the current findings are worth to be studied further.
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- Eva Elgh
- Department of Psychology, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Community Medicine and Rehabilitation, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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Ciharova M, Cígler H, Dostálová V, Šivicová G, Bezdicek O. Beck depression inventory, second edition, Czech version: demographic correlates, factor structure and comparison with foreign data. Int J Psychiatry Clin Pract 2020; 24:371-379. [PMID: 32552177 DOI: 10.1080/13651501.2020.1775854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE We aimed to examine whether demographic characteristics (i.e., sex, age and education) correlate with total scores of the Czech version of the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II), understand the factorial structure of this scale, compare our results with findings of studies conducted in other countries and provide preliminary normative data for use in clinical practice. METHODS Data of 450 participants were analysed using correlation analysis, non-parametric tests and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). RESULTS Women, and participants with lower education, tended to score higher than men, and participants with higher education. There was no significant relationship between age and total scores. CFA confirmed two factors: cognitive-affective and somatic. Czech participants scored lower than participants in other studies. Preliminary normative data are presented in the form of percentile values for the whole sample and stratified according to gender and education level. CONCLUSIONS We recommend the usage of the BDI-II total score while taking into account also the cognitive-affective and somatic factor subscores. The comparison of our results with other foreign findings shows the need for the development of locally specific normative values for self-reported depression scales. KEY POINTS Women scored higher in the BDI-II than men. Participants with lower education scored higher in the BDI-II than participants with higher education. CFA confirmed two factors: cognitive-affective and somatic. Preliminary normative data for the Czech version of the BDI-II are stratified according to gender and education.
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- Marketa Ciharova
- Diamant Neuropsychology Laboratory, Department of Neurology and Centre of Clinical Neuroscience, 1st Faculty of Medicine, General University Hospital in Prague, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic.,Section Clinical Psychology, Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Psychology & Institute for Research on Children, Youth, and Family, Faculty of Social Studies, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Diamant Neuropsychology Laboratory, Department of Neurology and Centre of Clinical Neuroscience, 1st Faculty of Medicine, General University Hospital in Prague, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Diamant Neuropsychology Laboratory, Department of Neurology and Centre of Clinical Neuroscience, 1st Faculty of Medicine, General University Hospital in Prague, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic.,Prague College of Psychosocial Studies, Prague, Czech Republic.,National Institute of Mental Health, Klecany, Czech Republic
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Kotlega D, Zembron-Lacny A, Golab-Janowska M, Nowacki P, Szczuko M. The Association of Free Fatty Acids and Eicosanoids with the Severity of Depressive Symptoms in Stroke Patients. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:E5220. [PMID: 32717948 PMCID: PMC7432477 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21155220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2020] [Revised: 07/14/2020] [Accepted: 07/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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The study was designed to demonstrate the relationship of free fatty acids (FFAs) and eicosanoids levels with the severity of depressive symptoms in stroke. The ischemic stroke patients (n = 74) were included in the prospective study. The risk of depression was evaluated by the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) 7 days and 6 months after the stroke onset. FFAs and inflammatory metabolites were determined by gas chromatography and liquid chromatography. In the acute phase of stroke, BDI-II and FFAs inversely correlated with C13:0 tridecanoic acid, C15:1 cis-10-pentadecanoid acid, C17:1 cis-10- heptadecanoid acid, C18:0 stearic acid, C20:3n6 eicosatrienoic acid, C22:1cis13 docosenoic acid and C22:6n3 docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). DHA level was significantly lower in patients with low vs. high BDI-II score. In the follow-up examination, BDI-II score directly correlated with C16:0 palmitic acid. The changes in BDI-II score during 6-month observation inversely correlated with lipoxin A4 and protectin D1, and directly correlated with 5-oxo-ETE. Importantly, the severity of depressive symptoms was associated with n3 PUFA level. Diet-derived FFAs were observed to potentially affect the inflammatory pathways in pathogenesis of depression in stroke and reduced DHA levels can attenuate depressive symptoms in stroke patients.
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- Dariusz Kotlega
- Department of Neurology, Pomeranian Medical University Szczecin, 70-204 Szczecin, Poland; (D.K.); (M.G.-J.); (P.N.)
- Department of Applied and Clinical Physiology, Collegium Medicum University of Zielona Gora, 65-417 Zielona Gora, Poland
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- Department of Applied and Clinical Physiology, Collegium Medicum University of Zielona Gora, 65-417 Zielona Gora, Poland
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- Department of Neurology, Pomeranian Medical University Szczecin, 70-204 Szczecin, Poland; (D.K.); (M.G.-J.); (P.N.)
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- Department of Neurology, Pomeranian Medical University Szczecin, 70-204 Szczecin, Poland; (D.K.); (M.G.-J.); (P.N.)
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- Department of Human Nutrition and Metabolomics, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, 70-204 Szczecin, Poland;
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Does an Accelerated Program Give Equivalent Results in Both Elite Athletes and Nonathletes? J Sport Rehabil 2020; 29:572-577. [PMID: 31094619 DOI: 10.1123/jsr.2018-0346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2018] [Revised: 03/12/2019] [Accepted: 03/24/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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CONTEXT Although many researchers have investigated the functional outcomes of different accelerated rehabilitation programs after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), the functional results of the same accelerated rehabilitation program following ACLR applied for both elite athletes and nonathletes have not yet been investigated. OBJECTIVE To examine the effects of the same accelerated anterior cruciate ligament rehabilitation program on pain and functionality of elite athletes and nonathletes. DESIGN Prospective preintervention-postintervention design. SETTING Physiotherapy department. PARTICIPANTS Fifteen elite athletes and 15 nonathletes who underwent unilateral ACLR with autologous hamstring tendon graft. INTERVENTION All participants received the same protocol for 6 weeks (5 sessions in a week). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Primary measurements were pain intensity, which was measured by visual analog scale, range of motion measurement using universal goniometer, and functionality, which was detected by Lysholm score. Secondary measurements were short form-36 and Beck Depression Inventory. RESULTS Higher Lysholm (P = .001) and Beck Depression Inventory (P = .03) scores were observed in the elite athlete group, and higher pain (P = .001) was observed in the nonathlete group at baseline assessments. Significant improvement detected for pain (P < .05), knee flexion range (P < .05), Lysholm score (P < .05), and Beck Depression Inventory (P < .05) compared with preintervention for both groups. Finally, after comparing the mean change values, the nonathlete group displayed greater decrease in pain level (P = .01) and participants in the elite athlete group further showed a greater decrease in depression level (P = .001). CONCLUSIONS This study found that the same accelerated rehabilitation protocol provides significant improvements for pain, functionality, and depression in both elite athletes and nonathletes after ACLR. Clinicians should consider our results when applying an anterior cruciate ligament rehabilitation program for nonathlete groups.
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A Multimodal Analysis Combining Behavioral Experiments and Survey-Based Methods to Assess the Cognitive Effect of Video Game Playing: Good or Evil? SENSORS 2020; 20:s20113219. [PMID: 32517096 PMCID: PMC7308934 DOI: 10.3390/s20113219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2020] [Revised: 06/01/2020] [Accepted: 06/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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This study aims to bridge the gap between the discrepant views of existing studies in different modalities on the cognitive effect of video game play. To this end, we conducted a set of tests with different modalities within each participant: (1) Self-Reports Analyses (SRA) consisting of five popular self-report surveys, and (2) a standard Behavioral Experiment (BE) using pro- and antisaccade paradigms, and analyzed how their results vary between Video Game Player (VGP) and Non-Video Game Player (NVGP) participant groups. Our result showed that (1) VGP scored significantly lower in Behavioral Inhibition System (BIS) than NVGP (p = 0.023), and (2) VGP showed significantly higher antisaccade error rate than NVGP (p = 0.005), suggesting that results of both SRA and BE support the existing view that video game play has a maleficent impact on the cognition by increasing impulsivity. However, the following correlation analysis on the results across individual participants found no significant correlation between SRA and BE, indicating a complex nature of the cognitive effect of video game play.
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Usta E, Aygin D. Prospective Randomized Trial on Effects of Structured Training and Counseling on Depression, Body Image, and Quality of Life. Bariatr Surg Pract Patient Care 2020. [DOI: 10.1089/bari.2019.0028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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- Esra Usta
- Vocational School of Health Services, Düzce University, Düzce, Turkey
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Sakarya University, Sakarya, Turkey
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Mihailova S, Jobson L. Cross-cultural exploration of the characteristics, content and themes of intrusive autobiographical memories recalled during depression. Memory 2020; 28:1-11. [PMID: 32422070 DOI: 10.1080/09658211.2020.1767143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2019] [Accepted: 05/04/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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The recall of intrusive memories is highly prevalent during depression. While past research has examined memory themes and characteristics (e.g., frequency), possible cultural differences in these variables have not been investigated. Furthermore, cross-cultural research has documented content differences in voluntary autobiographical remembering, but such content analyses have not been conducted in regard to intrusive memories. This study, therefore, investigated the characteristics, content and themes of intrusive memories using a 2 (group: European Australian, East Asian) × 2 (depression: depressed, control) cross-sectional design. European Australian (n = 46) and East Asian (n = 45) participants living in Australia reported two memories in real-time using an online memory diary and rated the characteristics of their memories. East Asian participants reported more frequent and distressing memories, compared to European Australians, while the European Australian group reported more specific memories than the East Asian group. Most of the characteristics, themes and content variables, however, did not differ between cultural groups. Additionally, depressed participants, regardless of cultural group, reported more frequent, distressing and numbing memories, compared to healthy controls. These findings suggest that while depressive symptomatology impacts the experience of intrusive memories, memory content and characteristics are largely similar across the two cultural groups.
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- Stella Mihailova
- School of Psychological Sciences and Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Psychological Sciences and Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Akdemir Y, Cam Ç, Ay NP, Karateke A. Validation of the Turkish version of European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer QLQ-OV28 ovarian cancer specific quality of life questionnaire. Turk J Obstet Gynecol 2020; 17:52-57. [PMID: 32341831 PMCID: PMC7171542 DOI: 10.4274/tjod.galenos.2020.26594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2019] [Accepted: 02/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To examine reliability and validity of the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) QLQ-OV28 questionnaire into the Turkish language according to the instructions provided by EORTC. MATERIALS AND METHODS Ninety-seven patients who were diagnosed as having ovarian cancer and treated between January 2005 and June 2010 with an expected survival time of at least 3 months, were enrolled into the study. The exclusion criteria were diagnoses of any disease that could disrupt consciousness and concurrent malignancies. The EORTC QLQ-OV28 module was translated into Turkish by professional translators and physicians. The test-retest reliability of the Turkish version of the questionnaire was performed on 30 patients. Answers were scored according to the instructions provided by the EORTC. The total score was calculated as explained above and after scoring procedures, all subscale scores were linearly transformed to a 0-100 scale. All patients concomitantly completed the Spielberg State Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). Patients were analyzed in two groups: on-treatment and off-treatment groups consisted of patients who did and did not undergo chemotherapy or surgery within the last two months, respectively. The demographic data of all patients were recorded. EORTC QLQ-OV28 scores of both groups were compared. Correlations between EORTC QLQ-OV28 subscales and total score of BDI and STAI were analyzed. RESULTS For test-retest reliability, Spearman's rho was 0.84 (p<0.001). The on-treatment group scored statistically significantly higher than the offtreatment group in peripheral neuropathies, attitude to disease and treatment, sexual function and other chemotherapy adverse effect subscales of the questionnaire. Correlations between EORTC QLQ-OV28 subscales and the total scores of BDI and STAI of the groups were statistically significant, except the sexual function subscale. CONCLUSION The Turkish translated version of EORTC QLQ-OV28 module is a reliable, consistent, and a valid instrument for assessing the impact of treatment modalities on QoL among Turkish speaking women with ovarian cancer.
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- Yeşim Akdemir
- Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Zonguldak, Turkey
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- Uşak University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Uşak, Turkey
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- Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health, İstanbul, Turkey
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- İstanbul Medeniyet University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, İstanbul, Turkey
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Filiz S, Keleş Ş, Akbulut UE, Işık IA, Kara MZ. Sleep disturbances and affecting factors in young children with food allergy and their mothers. Allergol Immunopathol (Madr) 2020; 48:158-164. [PMID: 31601501 DOI: 10.1016/j.aller.2019.06.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2019] [Revised: 06/15/2019] [Accepted: 06/25/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To examine sleep patterns and sleep disturbance of children with food allergy (FA) and their mothers. METHODS The food allergy group included 71 children with mean age, 2.97±1.52 years, and 58 control children were recruited the study. Mothers of children completed the Childhood Sleep Habits Questionnaire (CSHQ) and The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) in order to evaluate sleep disturbance in both children and themselves. Depressive symptomatology of mothers of children with or without food allergy was assessed with Beck-Depression Inventory II (BDI-II). RESULTS The mean total scores of CSHQ was 49.33±7.93 (range=31-68) in the FA and 42.39±6.43 (range=30-62) in controls. The total CSHQ scores were significantly higher in children with FA than in controls (p=0.002). The total PSQI score was significantly higher in mothers of children with FA than in mothers of children without FA (7.09±3.11 vs 5.15±2.59, p<0.001) indicating that the mothers of children with FA had worse sleep quality. The mothers of children with FA had more depressive symptoms than mothers of children without FA. The mean total scores of BDI-II were 10.10±6.95 in mothers of children with FA and 7.78±6.64 in mothers of children without FA (p=0.005). CONCLUSION The presence of a food allergy in a child may be associated with a deterioration in sleep quality in children and mothers as well as increased depressive symptoms in mothers.
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- S Filiz
- Training and Research Hospital, Department of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, Antalya, Turkey.
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- Training and Research Hospital, Department of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, Antalya, Turkey
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- Training and Research Hospital, Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Antalya, Turkey
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- Training and Research Hospital, Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Antalya, Turkey
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- Training and Research Hospital, Department of Pediatric Psychiatry, Antalya, Turkey
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Brief State Rumination Inventory (BSRI): A Standardization Study for Turkish Speaking Populations. JOURNAL OF PSYCHOPATHOLOGY AND BEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENT 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s10862-020-09785-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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