bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The evaluation of emotional labor and emotional self-efficacy on burnout among nurses
Authors: akgün B. mala. , Öz F. 
Published: June 2017

IntroductionNurses are required to manage their emotions, like being empathetic. Emotion management requires emotional self-efficacy and emotion labour, because learning how to it takes effort. If emotional labor is not managed effectively by nurses, burnout will occur among nurses.ObjectivesTo evaluate the emotional labor, emotional self-efficacy and burnout levels of nurses.MethodsClinic nurses of Hacettepe university hospitals constituted the population of this study. Nursing information form, emotional self-efficacy scale, emotional labour Scale and Maslach Burnout Scale were applied to participating 350 nurses.ResultsIt was found out that nurses went through high level “emotional exhaustion”, medium level “depersonalization”, low level “personal accomplishment” and had medium level emotional self-efficacy sense. It was determined that there was a positively relationship between emotional labor and its sub-dimensions surface acting and emotional effort and depersonalization levels, also there was same relationship between surface acting and emotional exhaustion. There was a negative relationship between emotional self-efficacy sense and emotional exhaustion and depersonalization but there was a positive relationship in personal accomplishments. There was a positive relationship between emotional self-efficacy sense between deep acting, emotional effort and suppression of real emotions. Additionally, discrepancies were found in burnout levels of nurses according to sociodemographic, their working and choice of profession characteristics (P < .05).ConclusionsTo prevent and cope with burnout; it has been proposed that awareness training programmes and course contents about emotional management, emotional self-efficacy and emotional labour should be arranged.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.
Socio-demographic and clinic characterization in youth psychiatric outpatients: An observational study
Authors: Morais S. , Silva Ribeiro J. , Oliveira P. , Mendes E. , Botelho A. , Godinho H. , Vale L. , Bessa A. , Renca P. , Santos V. , Madeira N. 
Published: June 2017

IntroductionMost mental disorders begin during adolescence and early adulthood (18–24-years-old), highlighting the importance of understanding the onset and progression of mental disorders among youths. Although progress has been made, namely by creating youth mental health transition services, gaps continue to exist. Locally, our recently constituted young adults unit aimed to minimize discontinuities in care.Objectives/aimsTo characterize a population of young adult psychiatric outpatients, regarding socio-demographic and clinic variables.MethodsSocio-demographic and clinic characterization of young adult psychiatric outpatients observed during 1st January 2015–30th July 2016.ResultsTwo hundred and fifty-five outpatients were observed: 64.3% females and 35.7% males, average age 20.56-years-old (median 20). Most lived in urban areas (59.4%), with their parents (27.8%), were students (80.4%), attending secondary school (36.1%). A total of, 27.5% were referenced by an emergency department, and adjustment disorders (ICD-10 F43.2) were the most frequent diagnosis (21.6%). Regarding suicidal behaviours and self-harm, 9.8% did self-cutting. A vast majority did not have previous psychiatric hospitalizations–only 5.9% outpatients had at least one. In total, 39.8% were medicated with antidepressants (1/3 of which in association with other drugs), and about 38.8% received cognitive-behavioural interventions. About 2/3 of patients (66.3%) remained in care and only about 1/6 (15.7%) were discharged.ConclusionsOur typical youth psychiatric outpatient was of female gender, student, living with its parents. Adjustment disorders were the most frequent diagnosis, and antidepressants were the main psychopharmacologic option, often combined with other psychotropic drugs. In the future, psychotherapy interventions should be more widely available, namely group psychotherapy.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.
Descriptive study of the first consultations in a mental health unit
Authors: Bobadilla E. , Quiroga C. 
Published: June 2017

The profile of patients cared for in a mental health unit is diverse. However, there are recurring features. In this study, a total of 100 patients were evaluated for 2 months. This study describes the socio-demographic aspects, the reason for the consultation, the psychiatric history, the diagnoses, the previous treatments and the presence of previous admissions in a psychiatric hospitalization unit. Knowledge of the patient profile will improve service delivery.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.
Personality traits and emotion recognition abilities in two samples of Romanian medical students
Authors: Romosan A.M. , Dehelean L. , Romosan R.S. , Manea M.O. 
Published: June 2017

IntroductionPersonality traits and social cognition are important predictors for the future performance, success, adjustment and mental health of medical students.ObjectivesThe purpose of the study was to assess and compare personality traits and emotion recognition abilities of two medical student samples: general medicine (GM) and general nursing (GN) students.MethodsThe study was conducted between 2015–2016 on 173 Romanian medical undergraduates from the Timisoara “Victor Babes” university of medicine and pharmacy: sixth-year GM students (n = 96) and fourth-year GN students (n = 83). Personality traits were evaluated with the 60-item NEO five-factor inventory (NEO-FFI). Emotion recognition abilities were assessed with the revised version of the “reading the mind in the eyes” test.ResultsThe GM sample consisted of 31 (32.3%) males and 65 (67.7%) females, with a mean age of 24.65 years (SD = 1.81). The GN sample was comprised of 13 (15.7%) males and 70 (84.3%) females, with a mean age of 23.84 years (SD = 2.12). Overall, compared with female students, males gave considerably less correct answers in the “eyes test” (P = 0.002) and had lower mean scores in “agreeableness” (P = 0.005). GM students scored significantly higher than GN students in “neuroticism” (P = 0.01), obtained lower mean scores in “agreeableness” (P = 0.015) and had poorer emotion recognition abilities (P = 0.03) than their GN colleagues.ConclusionsGN students appear to be more emotionally stable and with better emotion recognition abilities than GM students. Results of the present study represent a starting point for other studies that may use larger and diverse student samples.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.
Which one is the best anaesthetic agent for Ect?
Authors: Garcia H. Saiz , Reula L. Montes , Fernandez A. Portilla , Sanchez V. Pereira , Lopez N. Olmo , Heredero E. Mancha , Enriquez A.S. Rosero , Parreño M.E. Martinez 
Published: June 2017

IntroductionThe most frequently used anesthesiologic agents are methohexital, thiopental, etomidate, propofol, ketamine, and sevoflurane. The objective is to clarify the differences on recovery, cardiovascular variables, cognitive functions, and response to treatment showed by these drugs.MethodsA review was conducted aiming to clarify the differences between anaesthetic agnets used in ECT. The literature search was conducted in PubMed data reviewing articles dating between 2015 and 2016.Results– Propofol seems to have better hemodynamic effects in comparison with etomidate in patients with schizophrenia and depression;– The seizure duration was significantly shorter with propofol, but this did not cause a difference regarding clinical improvement;– The seizure duration was longer with etomidate in many studies. It did not decrease in a dose-dependent fashion with etomidate in a study comparing methohexital, etomidate, and propofol;– The most frequently observed adverse effects were arrhythmias and nausea and they occurred more frequently in patients who were given thiopental. The pain at the injection site was more frequent in patients who were given propofol;– Etomidate seems to have better clinical improvement than thiopental. Thiopental seems to have better results than propofol, which has an anticonvulsant feature effects.ConclusionsIn order to figure out which anaesthetic agent was the most indicated for undergoing ECT, we found that both EEG-based seizure duration and motor seizure duration showed the sequence etomidatemethohexical>thio- pental>propofol. These items are directly related with clinical improvement. When a drug is chosen, It is important to individualize the treatment according to the patients’ comobidity.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.
Demographic Characteristics of Personality Disorders in an Emergency Department
Authors: Gomez C. , González L. , Anibarro M. , Rodriguez V. , Ortigosa C. , Gomis C. 
Published: June 2017

ObjectiveThe aim of our study is to outline the demographic characteristics of the patients with a diagnosis of personality disorder that come to the ED. A second objective is to find specific risk factor for this type of patients.MethodsWe selected patients that came to the ED with the diagnosis of personality disorder, between October 2015 and February 2016. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS software. Chi2 test and t-Test were used as appropriate. A P-value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.ResultsSixty-eight of the 402 patients that were attended in the ED met the criteria of personality disorder; 44.92% of these patients presented with suicidal ideation or attempt. We found in the use of drugs, statistically significant differences between men and women, using drugs all the men with a personality disorder that came to the ED except one. The most frequent reason for consult were anxiety, conduct alterations, suicidal ideation, and suicidal attempt, being these consultations the 77%.ConclusionAnxiety and suicide risk are the most common reasons for a personality disorder patient to go to an ED. We have to be even more careful due to the high rate of suicide conducts in these patients. Also, it is important to think of drug use and dual pathology when assessing these patients.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.
Personality, Psychopathological Symptoms and Illness Perception in Mental Disorders: Results from Russian MMPI-2 Validation Study
Authors: Kovyazina M. , Rasskazova E. , Varako N. , Palatov S. 
Published: June 2017

IntroductionAccording to common-sense model illness representation regulates her coping both in somatic and mental illnesses.ObjectivesAs a personal reaction illness representation should partially depend not only on diagnosis and symptoms but also on personality. Aim is to identify direct and indirect effects of personality and psychopathological complaints in illness representation in mental disorders.MethodsEighty patients (20 males) from MMPI-2 validation sample (Butcher et al., 2001) filled revised version of Illness Perception Questionnaire and Symptom Checklist 90-R. Eleven patients met ICD-10 criteria for addictions, 28 – for mood disorders, 20 – for schizophrenia and schizotypal disorder, 21 – for acute stress reactions.ResultsAccording to moderation analysis, illness-related beliefs in mental disorders are relatively independent on clinical diagnosis and specific symptoms, but are associated with the overall level of psychopathological complaints. Regardless of the clinical group and complaints, depressive traits are associated with negative and emotional appraisal of illness. Social introversion and hypomanic activation serve as moderators of the relationship between complaints, illness duration and emotional representations.ConclusionsPersonality and overall level of psychopathological symptoms could be stronger predictor of illness-related beliefs than specific clinical factors in mental illness. Preliminary diagnostics of personality in mental illnesses could be used to reveal high-risk group for poor insight and non-compliance due to unrealistic beliefs. Research supported by the grant of President of the Russian Federation for the state support for young Russian scientists, project MK2193.2017.6.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.
Assessment of Chronic Pain in Military Patients with PTSD
Authors: Ben Zina E. , Krir M.W. , Bel Hadj H. , Tajmout A. , Ben Cheikh C. , El Kefi H. , Omaya A. 
Published: June 2017

IntroductionPatients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) presents often with several concomitant physical and mental health problems. Recent evidence suggests that pain is one of the most commonly reported symptoms in patients with PTSD, regardless of the nature of their traumatic experience.Aim of the studyTo evaluate chronic pain in patients with PTSD in a Tunisian military sample.MethodsTransversal descriptive study of a sample of 22 patients treated for PTSD in the Principal Military Hospital of Instruction of Tunis during the period between August and October 2016.The PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5), Hospital Anxiety and Depression scale (HAD), and the Brief Pain Inventory Short Form (BPI-SF) were administered for patients.ResultsAll the patients of the study were male. The mean age of the sample was 29.6 years. Fifty percent presented with a co-morbid major depression and 59.1% with chronic pain symptoms. Locations of chronic pain were as follow: limb pain (69.23%), back pain (38.46%), headache (30.76%) and torso pain (7.69%). Sequelae from combat-related trauma were present in 31.8% of cases.ConclusionThe results of this study illustrate a high rate of chronic pain symptoms among PTSD patients. This suggests that closer attention should be given to the interaction of medical problems, especially pain, with PTSD symptomatology in clinical management and in future research.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.
DSM-5 PTSD and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Spectrum in Patients with Fibromyalgia: Possible Correlations with Subthreshold Autism Spectrum?
Authors: Carmassi C. , Manni C. , Cipollone G. , Tagliarini C. , Avella M.T. , Portulano C. , Massimetti G. , Conversano C. , Bazzichi L. , Gesi C. , Dell’Osso L. 
Published: June 2017

IntroductionPTSD is extremely common in patients with fibromyalgia (FM) with rates up to 57%, and it often correlates with increased severity of the disease.ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to investigate the presence of PTSD, diagnosed according to DSM-5 criteria, and of Post-Traumatic Stress Spectrum symptoms in a sample of patients with FM.MethodsSixty-one patients, 7 males and 54 females, with FM, diagnosed according to American College of Rheumatology (ACR) at the Unit of Rheumatology of A.O.U.P clinics, were assessed by: SCID-5; Trauma and Loss Spectrum Self-Report (TALS-SR); Adult Autism Subthreshold Spectrum (AdAS Spectrum).ResultsPatients with FM with full and partial PTSD reported a significantly higher number of losses and potentially traumatic events in the TALS-SR than patients without PTSD. Significantly, higher AdAS Spectrum scores in almost all domains were reported in patients with PTSD with respect to those with partial or without PTSD. Moderate to good correlations were highlighted amongst most of the TALS-SR and ADAS-Spectrum domains.ConclusionsSignificant DSM-5 PTSD rates emerged in our sample of patients with FM. Significant correlations were found between Adult Subthreshold Autism Spectrum and Post-Traumatic Stress Spectrum, corroborating recent hypotheses that indicate autism spectrum symptoms as vulnerability factors for PTSD.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.
The benefits of physical activities in patients with dual diagnosis
Authors: Jaber J. , Verissimo J. , Cardozo J. , Halabi A. , Carvalho S. , Hollanda A. , Reys B. 
Published: June 2017

IntroductionThe work describes the benefits of physical activities in patients with dual diagnosis in a psychiatric clinic of Rio de Janeiro city, Brazil.ObjectivesPresent the benefits of physical activities inside the hospital space. Evaluate the impact of the introduction of regular physical activity practice in patients having dual diagnosis in hospitalization environment.AimsDemonstrates the decrease of the resistance to treatment in hospitalization regime, the behavioral and social improvement of patients, as well as the physical and mental capacities and the wellness promotion during and after the treatment.MethodsForty-five patients carrying the dual diagnosis, hospitalized in the clinic for the period of 1 year, were monitored. All the patients were assessed by a general practitioner, a psychiatrist and a physiotherapist, before starting the physical activity, being the classification of mental disorders ICD-10 used for the diagnosis. The patients were treated with psychotropics, according to the diagnosis and the signs and symptoms presented. The therapeutic project offered physical and psychological treatment, promoting the recovery possibility through aerobic and anaerobic ludic physical activities inside the therapeutic environment.ResultsAll the patients presented improvement in the physical and mental capacities and in socializing. In the physical activities, the patients participated respecting their limitations, respecting the next and having a higher body perception.ConclusionsThrough the development of the activities, the patients demonstrated excellent involvement and interaction with the treatment, favoring their psychological and behavioral recovery and impacting positively their response to the treatment of various mental disorders.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.
The relationship between job satisfaction with marital satisfaction and mental health: The specific case of female employees
Authors: Ashkzari M. Khademi , Piryaei S. , Brojerdian N. , Ashkezari E. Khademi 
Published: June 2017

IntroductionAs a component of personal characteristics, mental health has always been associated with marital satisfaction. Mental disorders associated with depression and anxiety are common in the workplace. Many studies have found a close link between job satisfaction and these two factors.ObjectivesThe present study investigated the relationship of the level of job satisfaction, with mental health indicators and marital satisfaction in women.AimsThis study aimed to explain the relationships of job satisfaction (as an organizational key factor) with mental health and marital satisfaction of women at the workplace considering the practical implications for promoting mental health.MethodsTo achieve the goal of research, a sample of 100 married women who worked at least for 5 years were selected by randomized sampling method in an organizational setting in Iran. Enrich Marital Inventory, Brayfield and Rothe's job satisfaction scale, and General Health Questionnaire were used for data gathering. Data was analyzed by utilizing hierarchical regression.ResultsFindings indicated that most respondents were satisfied with their jobs. In general, subjects with more severe psychological distress and lower level of marital satisfaction reported lower levels of job satisfaction.ConclusionsFactors related to organizational attitudes such as job satisfaction were especially important in overall mental health and severity of psychological distress. Improving job attitudes is a key factor for promoting marital satisfaction and mental health in women.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.
The impact of animal-assisted therapy in the context of pediatric oncology: Results of an experimental study
Authors: Osório F.L. , Silva N.B. 
Published: June 2017

IntroductionThe use of animals as a therapeutic resource has increased over the past years, especially for patients suffering from chronic conditions associated with high levels of distress, and animal-assisted therapy (AAT) stands out in this scenario.ObjectiveTo assess the impact of an AAT program for children outpatients in oncological treatment according to psychological, physiological, and quality of life indicators.MethodsChildren aged 6–12 years attended an AAT program (weekly open group with a duration of three meetings). The activities followed a pre-established script and children were assessed before and after the intervention with instruments that measure stress, pain, mood, and quality of life, in addition to heart rate and blood pressure records. Two trained therapy dogs were used and the program followed the “Guidelines for animal assisted interventions in health care facilities”.ResultsTen children completed the intervention (70% females, 50% with Ewing's sarcoma/neuroblastoma). There was a significant reduction in anxiety and depression indicators after the intervention (effect size = -0.73 e – 1.27) and a tendency to stress reduction.ConclusionDespite the small sample size, the partial analyses already provided favorable results regarding the use of AAT in the oncological context. We highlight the total absence of adverse events during the intervention, which speaks in favor of its safety. The expansion of the sample will probably strengthen the results found so far, suggesting that the technique can be an important ally in the management of emotional conditions associated with oncological treatment in childhood.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.
A pharmacologic option to reduce hospital admissions and relapses of patients with severe mental illness
Authors: Gomez-Coronado N. , Blanco P. , Martinez I. 
Published: June 2017

IntroductionSome diseases relapses involve functional impairment that sometimes takes years to recover. We present our experience using long-acting aripiprazole as maintenance therapy in patients diagnosed with psychotic episode, acute mania (bipolar disorder) or personality disorder, who were previously treated with another anti-psychotic.AimsAnalyze what treatment were they taking before aripiprazole depot. Determine the number of hospital admissions and relapses before and after long-acting aripiprazole treatment.MethodsDescriptive analysis based on a sample of 37 patients, aged 18–65 years, treated during one year with anti-psychotics at two community mental health units.ResultsReduction of hospitalization average: 0.59/year with non-long-acting-aripiprazol anti-psychotic, 0.18/year with long-acting aripiprazol (66.6%).ConclusionLong-acting aripiprazole appears to reduce the number of hospitalizations and relapses compared to other anti-psychotics. However, the sample size is small and more studies are needed.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.