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2076 – Psychometric Properties Of The Spanish Version Of The Movie For Assessment Of Social Cognition (masc)
Authors: Lahera G. , Boada L. , Pousa E. , Mirapeix I. , Marinas L. , Parellada M. 
Published: July 2013

BackgroundThe Movie for the Assessment of Social Cognition (MASC) has been shown to have good psychometric properties.ObjectivesTo translate, adapt, and validate a Spanish version of the MASC (MASC-SP) for use in patients with Asperger's syndrome.AimsTo develop an ecological and standardized assessment of social cognition for the Spanish-speaking community.MethodsMASC-SP was administered to a sample of twenty-two patients diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome (3 women, 19 men; mean age 21.94) and twenty-six healthy volunteers (9 women, 17 men; mean age 22.92). Other measures of social cognition were also administered: the Strange Stories Task, the Reading the Mind in the Eyes Test, and a emotion recognition task. A brief scale for cognitive evaluation in psychiatric patients was also administered (SCIP).ResultsThe Asperger group scored lower on the MASC-SP (p = 0.000), had fewer correct answers on the emotion recognition test (p = 0.000), and poorer understanding of social situations (p = 0.000). The area under the ROC curves was 0.814 for the MASC-SP, 0.795 for the emotion recognition test, 0.912 for the Reading the Mind in the Eyes Test, and 0.806 for the Strange Stories Task. The Asperger group did not show cognitive deterioration and MASC-SP was proven to be independent for other general cognitive functions. Cronbach's alpha coefficient was 0.86, demonstrating satisfactory internal reliability (> 0.80) very similar to the original instrument (0.84).ConclusionsThe Spanish adaptation of the MASC can be a useful, ecologically valid tool for assessing social cognition.
2079 – Oral Health Condition And Hygienic Habits Among Adult Patients With Respect To Their Level Of Dental Anxiety
Authors: Kanaffa-Kilijańska U. , Kaczmarek U. , Kilijańska B. , Frydecka D. 
Published: July 2013

PurposeDental anxiety is a common phenomenon influencing the relationship between a patient and a doctor as well as the course of treatment. The aim of the study was to assess the oral health status and hygienic habits among adult patients with respect to their level of dental anxiety.Material and methodsIn the study we included 117 consecutive adult patients referred to the Department of Conservative Dentistry and Pedodontics of Wroclaw Medical University. There were 58 women (49.57%) and 59 men (50.43%). The mean age of the patients was 36.57±16.76 years. The level of dental anxiety was assessed by Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS). To evaluate dental health status and oral hygiene the following indices were used: total number of decayed, missing and filled teeth (DMF/T) as well as surfaces (DMF/S), Approximal Plaque Index (API), Oral Hygiene Index (OHI) - Debris Index (DI) and Calculus Index (CI).ResultsThe higher was the level of dental anxiety measured by MDAS, the lower was the number of filled teeth (F/T) and the number of filled dental surfaces (F/S) and the higher was the Calculus Index (CI). There was no significant difference between dental anxiety measured by MDAS and age, gender or level of education; however, smokers had significantly higher anxiety level than non-smokers.ConclusionsDental anxiety has disadvantageous influence on oral health status. Low dental and periodontal health status may have many somatic as well as psychosocial consequences, both lowering quality of life of the patient.
2080 – A Neuropsychiatric Presentation Of Wilson's Disease - Case Report
Authors: Aljukić N. , Sutović A. , Avdić L. , Pajević I. , Hasanović M. 
Published: July 2013

IntroductionWilson's disease (hepatolenticular degeneration), is an autosomal recessive hereditary disease of human copper metabolism, being characterised by excessive accumulation of copper in the body particularly the brain, liver, kidney and cornea. The diagnosis of Wilson's disease is easily overlooked. About half the people with Wilson's disease (40%), have neurological or liver symptoms. Psychiatric symptoms due to Wilson's disease are present in 15% of patients.AimTo present the case of an adolescent admitted to Clinic of Psychiatry, University Clinical Center Tuzla, initially presented with psychiatric and neurological symptoms, diagnosed at etiologic cause on the basis of biochemical abnormalities of a copper metabolisam, treated with etiological therapy and obtained therapeutic effect.Case reportAn 18 years old boy admitted to Department of Psychiatry, University Clinical Center Tuzla, with prior history of behavioral disturbances in the form of disinterest in the surroundings, decreased interactions with family and with signs of aphasia. Neurological examination revealed drooling of saliva, tongue protrusion and generalized cogwheel rigidity.Symptomatic treatment started with no therapeutic efficacy. After laboratory testings were done, findings showed low serum copper and ceruloplasmin levels, and with positive Kayser-Fleischer rings on ophtalmoscopic examination by slit lamp, and computerized tomography of the head indicate neuro-degenerative disease, Wilson disease has been diagnosed. After psychiatric observation and treatment started, patient was transferred to Department of Neurology, University Clinical Centre Tuzla. The patient responded very well to therapy with D - penicillamin, Clozapin, essential phospholipids, vitamins and pyridoxin. Regular follow up advised to evaluate the outcome.
2082 – Lifetime Use Of Antipsychotic Medication And Change Of Verbal Learning And Memory In Schizophrenia In 9-years Follow-up In General Population Sample
Authors: Husa A. , Moilanen J. , Rannikko I. , Haapea M. , Murray G. , Barnett J. , Isohanni M. , Veijola J. , Koponen H. , Miettunen J. , Jääskeläinen E. 
Published: July 2013

IntroductionCognitive deficits, such as verbal memory dysfunction, are a core feature of schizophrenia. Yet the longitudinal course and associations of cognitive deficits with antipsychotic medication remain unclear.AimsOur aim was to analyze how lifetime antipsychotic dosage associates with the change of verbal learning and memory in individuals with schizophrenia during a 9-year follow-up.MethodsForty-two subjects with schizophrenic psychoses (22 males) from the Northern Finland 1966 Birth Cohort went through diagnostic interviews and cognitive assessment including California Verbal Learning Test (CVLT) at the ages of 34 and 43 years. Data of the subjects’ lifetime antipsychotic doses in chlorpromazine equivalents were collected from patient history records, interviews and national registers. The association between verbal learning and memory (immediate free recall of trials 1-5 and free recall after long delay) and dose-years of antipsychotics was analyzed by logistic regression model.ResultsHigher dose-years of any and typical antipsychotics, but not atypical antipsychotics, associated statistically significantly to worse verbal learning and memory in cross-sectional analyses at age 34 years, even when onset age, sex, and severity of symptoms were controlled for. However, there was no statistically significant association between lifetime antipsychotic use and verbal learning and memory change between ages 34 and 43 years.ConclusionsHigh lifetime antipsychotic dose did not associate to decrease in verbal learning and memory in schizophrenia in 9 years of follow-up. To our knowledge, this is a first report on association between cumulative lifetime antipsychotic use and change in cognition in a long-term naturalistic follow-up.
2089 – Multidisciplinary Approach Of Children With Cerebral Palsy And Mental Retardation In Our Clinic
Authors: Nae M. , Morcov V. , Preduca L. , Padure L. 
Published: July 2013

IntroductionThe large number of children with neuromotor pathology associated with mental retardation met in our clinic made us approach this topic. We have chosen this study in order to reveal the benefit of multidisciplinary treatment of these children.Objectivesassessment of children with cerebral palsy and mental retardation aiming an appropriate and individualized therapeutic plan.to draw a warning regarding the needs of therapeutic methods of children with cerebral palsy and mental retardation.Material and methodsWe studied 75 children diagnosed with cerebral palsy and mental retardation, evaluated between 2010-2011 in National Medical Center of Neuropsychomotor Rehabilitation for Children Dr. Nicolae Robanescu in Bucharest. Our methods were: observation, clinical interview with parents and children, Hamburg test and Portage guide.ResultsIn our sample there were 30 girls and 45 boys, 46,66% from urban region, 53,33% from rural region, 53,33% with moderate mental retardation, 33,33% with mild mental retardation and 13,33% with severe mental retardation. Multidisciplinary therapeutic approach (kineto therapy, ergo therapy, psychological intervention and medication) led to improvement in motor and psychic skills. Periodical evaluation at 6 month contributed to an appropriate therapeutic intervention.ConclusionsData from our study confirms that early diagnosis and therapeutic intervention lead to improvement in skills of children with cerebral palsy and mental retardation and implicitly a better life quality. The approach of these children problems in a multidisciplinary team is determinant for obtaining better performances.
2094 – Perfectionism And Stress - a Study In College Students
Authors: Amaral A.P. , Soares M.J. , Pereira A.T. , Bos S.C. , Marques M. , Valente J. , Nogueira V. , Macedo A. 
Published: July 2013

IntroductionPerfectionism trait is commonly viewed as a personality style characterized by striving for flawlessness and setting of excessively high standards for performance which is accompanied by a tendency to be overly critical of one's behavior. Perfectionists are more likely than non-perfectionists to experience several kinds of stress in a variety of forms. Thus, the link between perfectionism and stress in influencing emotional distress /psychopathology can be quit complex.Objectives/aims1)to analyze the association between perfectionism dimension and stress vulnerability;2)to explore the relation between perfectionism dimension and other stress related mechanisms (for example, coping and social support).Methods217 students filled in the Frost Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale, the Questionnaire of Stress Vulnerability, and four items to evaluate stress related mechanisms.ResultsWe found positive associations between maladaptive dimensions of perfectionism and stress vulnerability (from r=.181, p< .005 to r=.661, p< .005). The adaptive dimensions of perfectionism are not significantly associated with stress vulnerability. These results confirm that only maladaptive perfectionists are more vulnerable to stress. Doubts about actions and concerns over mistakes (perfectionism dimensions) showed significant and positive association with all the dimensions of stress, and are negatively related with the social support.ConclusionsOnly the maladaptive perfectionists are more vulnerable to stress, find life events as more stressful and obtain less social support from others. Maladaptive perfectionism dimensions, in particular self-critical perfectionism might have an important role in stress generation.
2098 – The Use Of Genetics In Pharmacological And Psychotherapeutic Treatments
Authors: Serretti A. , Fabbri C. 
Published: July 2013

Evidence suggests that genetic factors contribute for about 50% of the antidepressant response therefore the knowledge of the patient genetic profile may lead to an individualized therapy in the next years.A growing number of evidence has been reported for the functional polymorphism in the upstream regulatory region of the serotonin transporter gene (5-HTTLPR), particularly l allele has been associated with a better response in Caucasian. A significant number of replication findings are present in literature also for 5-HT2a, 5-HT1a, BDNF, COMT, MAOA, NET, Gbeta3, FKBP5, Pgp, TPH, ACE and GSK-3β variants, although an high number of failure of replication is reported for these genes. Furthermore new candidate genes have been recently identify through the genome-wide scan approach and multi-sites projects like STAR*D and GENDEP. Among these the more promising are GRIK4, GRIK2 and DTNBP1. We also performed a pathway analysis on STAR*D dataset to investigate possible pathways involved in resistant depression with interesting findings on glutamate gene variants and early response.Some preliminary evidence suggest also a modulatory effect of gene variants on psychotherapy efficacy. There is therefore increasing evidence of a genetic modulation on treatment response, both directly and through a modulation or an interaction with clinical variables that could influence the response to antidepressant, like personality and social modulators.
2100 – Parental Contributions And Effects In Adolescents’ Cannabis Users: a Preliminary Study Based On French High School Students
Authors: Laguerre C.-E. , Vavassori D. 
Published: July 2013

IntroductionBehavior disorders (addiction, eating disorders) which the teenagers suffer would come from a dysfunction from the early relations and an installation of mental representations of the attachment relations marked by insecurity, discontinuity and Separation Anxiety (SA). Quality of the early and current relations of attachment is going to influence the process of adolescence, which is connected to a second period of separation-individuation. Nevertheless, the SA of the adolescents remains a very rare and unknown diagnosis.AimsThis study evaluated the relationship between cannabis abuse or dependence (A/D) and family functioning in adolescent cannabis users.MethodA sample of 336 adolescents filed up the questionnaires about frequency of their cannabis use, SA symptoms in adult populations, dysfunctional separation-individuation process in early adolescents, parental types perceived by the children and depression symptoms.ResultsCannabis A/D adolescents got significantly higher scores than non-cannabis A/D adolescents at the Anxiety Separation Adulthood (p < 0,005) and lower scores at the “care” subscale about parents representations (“mother” p < 0,01; “father” p < 0,001). The logistic regression analysis highlighted that SA disorders and care were significantly encouraging cannabis A/D.ConclusionThe cannabis use would be a solution hindering the SA disorder's unbearable feeling. If a successful separationindividuation allows autonomy, the results have shown that cannabis would dress the individuation problem. Thanks to the substance the adolescent can express his personality and differentiate himself from the others by a marginal behavior.
2112 – Psycho-emotional Challenges Within Person-centered Therapy Through The Eyes Of Older Adults
Authors: von Humboldt S. , Leal I. 
Published: July 2013

AimsThis research aims to evaluate psycho-emotional challenges for older adults and the relevance of person-centered therapy (PCT) for older adults.MethodsForty senior adults, aged above 65 years (M = 71.7; SD = 4.6) were assessed with the the Self-Esteem Scale (‘SES’) and the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). Socio-demographic data, including gender (57.5% women), marital status (37.5% married) and education (39.2% mandatory school) were also assessed. Bivariate associations were performed.ResultsResults yielded a set of five descriptive categories that captured the distinct ways older adults perceived psychoemotional challenges and that reflected the individual's perceived importance of PCT: ‘time perspective’, ‘the aging body’, ‘autonomy and control’, ‘cognitive endurance’ and ‘loss and reminiscing’. Regarding bivariate associations, results indicated that ‘autonomy and control’ was associated with the ‘aging body’ (r=.552, p< .001) and ‘cognitive endurance’ with ‘time perspective’ (r=.425, p< .001). This latter was also associated with ‘loss and reminiscing’ (r=.616, p< .001).ConclusionsThis study highlights the importance of PCT for older adults facing psycho-emotional challenges in old age. Interventions with older adults may benefit from clearly understanding older adults’ specific issues as an important component for promoting successful aging and reducing health disparities.
2114 – A Pilot Study On Promoting Sense Of Coherence Through Person-centered Therapy In Older Adults
Authors: von Humboldt S. , Leal I. 
Published: July 2013

ObjectivesOlder adults’ sense of coherence (SOC) is often challenged by changes in later adulthood. Therefore, this study aims to explore if a brief eight-session individual person-centered therapy (PCT) intervention on older adults can promote their SOC, as compared with a control group (waiting list). We posited that participants and randomized to PCT would report improvements in SOC from pre- to post-intervention compared to those in waiting list.MethodsThe Sense of Coherence Scale (SOCS).and demographics were assessed at the baseline (t1), post-treatment (t2) and at the 12-month follow-up (t3), in a group of 87 participants between 65-86 years (M=71.9 SD=4.77).ResultsResults indicated that participants in PCT evidenced greater improvements as to their SOC (31.4%) than those in waiting list (2.3%). Both at the post-intervention, and at follow-up, participants who underwent PCT had a significantly higher SOC (M=4.76, SD=.524). In addition, results revealed no significant between group differences in any socio-demographic variable (P's>.05) in t1, t2 and t3.ConclusionsChanges in SOC were positive and maintained, thus, findings suggest that PCT is favorable to enhancing SOC. In this context, PCT is also a personal resource to promote SOC. Moreover, since SOC is shown to be associated with healthrelated well-being among older populations, SOC development in old age should be focused.
2125 – Bipolar Disorder In a Young Girl With Dandy-walker Syndrome
Authors: Eslami Shahrbabaki M. , Estilaee F. , Mehdizadeh Zare Anari A. 
Published: July 2013

IntroductionDandy-Walker syndrome is a congenital brain malformation. The major presentations are mental disorder, cerebellar ataxia and symptoms related to hydrocephaly. It can be associated with psychiatric symptoms. Although, since this presentation is less prevalent, it has been insufficiently discussedCase presentationThe subject is a 17 year old girl suffering from mental retardation. Her signs started 3 months ago when she was considered as having decreased need to sleep and walking during the night mostly. Her appetite increased as well. she was found to be getting more talkative than past; especially she talked to herself more.She was admitted to hospital with the diagnosis of bipolar I disorder (the most recent episode: mania) in axis I and deep MR in axis II. In her brain MRI, enlargement of fourth ventricle and cisterna magna and atrophy cerebellar vermis were seen. EEG showed unspecific changes and there was no positive finding in her blood count, electrolytes,renal and liver function tests and blood sugar.Despite two weeks of treatment with risperidone 3 mg/day and biperidine 4 mg/day and partial control of some symptoms, irritability and anger remained consistently. So, valproic acid (VPA) 400 mg/ day was added to treatment and after one month the patient was discharged from hospital with complete remission of newlypresented symptoms.DiscussionThis report indicates the importance of taking psychiatric symptoms into consideration while evaluating organic brain disorders. With respect to treatment, the same treatment as primary mood disorders was indicated effective.
2126 – How Low Dose Of Propranolol Can Induce a Manic Episode? Case Report Of An Unexpected Side Effect
Authors: Eslami Shahrbabaki M. , Estilaee F. , Mehdizadeh Zare Anari A. , Eslami Shahrbabaki A. 
Published: July 2013

IntroductionPropranolol prescribed by physicians in various fields. The extensive use of beta adrenergic antagonists are their various side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, agitation and confusion, Sleep disorders, nightmares, depression and anxiety auditory hallucination. Also a case of induction of mania phase due to discontinuing propranolol has been reported.Case reportA 11 year old boy was admitted with the diagnosis of Bipolar I disorder. Patient was started on 200 milligrams of Sodium Valproate twice daily and 1 miligram of Respridone twice daily. During the next 2-3 weeks his symptoms were gradually relieving and after 1 month patient left the psychiatric ward symptom free. At the one-month follow-up patient was still without any symptoms but had developed mild tremor and 10 milligrams of Propranolol was prescribed.A week later patient accompanied by euphoria, restlessness, insomnia and increased energy after discontinuing it the symptoms had waned. He toke propranolol again but in a lower dose of 10 milligrams. Interestingly after taking a single dose of 10 milligrams propranolol patient developed the same symptoms. The symptoms were relieved by discontinuing the medication. Low doses of potent benzodiazepines were used to control tremor, which was a successful strategy.DiscussionThe patient with the diagnosis of BMD, who contrary to our expectations developed symptoms of manic episode after taking low doses of Propranolol.We propose that clinicians take into consideration proper percussions before prescribing this drug to patients with mood disorders.
2131 – A Prospective Evaluation Of The Three-factor Interactive Model Of Bulimic Symptomatology Among Men
Authors: Dakanalis A. , Zanetti A.M. , Timko A.C. , Riva G. , Clerici M. , Madeddu F. 
Published: July 2013

IntroductionProspective studies have supported the validity of Vochs and colleagues’ three-factor interactive etiologic model of bulimic symptomatology (BS) among female undergraduates.ObjectivesGiven the comparable rate of binge eating between young adult men and women, we sought to examine for the first time the validity and sensitivity of the interactive model of BS in men.AimsWe examined whether the interaction between Perfectionism x Male Body Dissatisfaction x Low Self-Esteem predicted increases in BS over 1-year (Study 1) and over 6-weeks (Study 2). Two different samples of college men were used. Time-1 BS scores as well as Time-1 and Time-2 Body Mass Index, Depression and Social Desirability scores were controlled for.MethodsData from college men (Study 1: N = 308, Mage = 21.04; Study 2: N = 344; Mage = 20.87) were analysed using hierarchical multiple regression/correlation procedure on participants’ Time-2 BS scores.ResultsBoth studies revealed that an increase of BS in men was predicted by the Perfectionism x Male Body Dissatisfaction x Low Self-Esteem interaction. BS increased in men who initially had high levels of BS and perfectionism, low levels of selfesteem, and were dissatisfied with their body. However, men with initially low or average levels of BS did not have an increase in BS even if they were perfectionistic, body dissatisfied and had low self-esteem.ConclusionsThe results support the interactive model's ability to predict increases of BS; however, the support is in regard to the maintenance of BS, not the onset of BS.