bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Reception of patients admitted to a psychiatric unit
Authors: Kefi H. El , Gafsi I. , Molo M.L. Biloa , Krir W. , Brahim C. Bencheikh , Oumaya A. 
Published: February 2022

IntroductionThe reception of a patient in the psychiatric ward is an important step that determines the proper course of care. The welcome is the first stage of the relationship, it is essential to take the measure of the importance of this moment.ObjectivesAssess psychiatric inpatients’ knowledge of their rights and obligations.MethodsThis was a descriptive and cross-sectional study based on a self-administered questionnaire containing about twenty questions (20), which assessed the knowledge of patients hospitalized in the HMPIT psychiatry department about their rights and obligations.ResultsTwenty-five (25) patients agreed to answer the questionnaire and two (2) patients refused. Sixty percent (60%) of the patients were unaware of their rights. Sixty-eight percent (68%) of the patients did not know their duties. Forty-eight percent (48%) of the patients did not know the rules and conditions of hospitalization in psychiatry.ConclusionsPatients hospitalized in the psychiatric ward have limited knowledge about their rights and duties and about the conditions and rules governing hospitalization. In addition to the poster on patients’ rights and duties, a welcome leaflet will provide all the information on the rules of hospitalization.
Evaluation of efficiency and quality of the multi-disciplinary team handover process in a mother and baby inpatient setting
Authors: Daud A. , Kesete B. , Sriranjan S. , Britton E. , Steel C. , Lewin J. 
Published: February 2022

IntroductionAt Coombe Wood Mother and Baby unit (MBU) there are daily multi-disciplinary team (MDT) handover meetings and a weekly MDT ward round attended by 7-8 team members. There are concerns that the handover is too time consuming, utilising time which could be spent on other clinical duties, and concerns regarding the relevance of information that is handed over.ObjectivesTo perform a service evaluation to determine the efficiency and quality of MDT handover meetings in an MBU setting.MethodsData was collected from September to October 2020. A checklist was designed listing information felt to be relevant to handover and contained the following data points – ‘current situation’, ‘mental health’, ‘level of observations’, ‘risk’, ‘physical health’, ‘baby care’, ‘baby supervision levels’ and ‘tasks and responsibilities’. The start and stop times of each MDT handover meeting were noted and a record was made as to whether these topics were discussed.ResultsMean meeting duration was 32.2 minutes (range: 13 – 45 minutes) and amounted to 2.68 hours spent in MDT handover over a 5-day working week. This equates to 21.4 person-hours (based on 8 staff) a week. 928 data points were generated. 50.7% (468) data points were recorded and commonly omitted data points were – ‘tasks and responsibilities’, ‘risk’, ‘level of observations’ and ‘physical health’. On all occasions, ‘current situation’, ‘mental health’ and ‘baby care’ were handed over.ConclusionsThe results of this service evaluation provide compelling evidence for a wider improvement project. Involving MDT staff in designing interventions will make handover meetings more meaningful.
Achievements and problems of psychosocial rehabilitation: Results of sociological research in the volga federal district
Authors: Mitikhin V. , Solokhina T. , Tiumenkova G. , Yastrebova V. 
Published: February 2022

IntroductionThe active development of psychosocial rehabilitation (PSR) has been taking place in Russia within latest two decades. In this regard, analysis of the accumulated experience and problems’ identification in the PSR field is relevant.ObjectivesConducting a sociological study in the Volga Federal District (VFD) to work out measures for further PSR system development.MethodsSociological, statistical, original semi-structured questionnaire on PSR application, including 26 questions.Results63 institutions providing psychiatric care in 14 large regions of the VFD participated in the study. Achievements in the field of PSR include: introduction of new forms of rehabilitation care, modern psychosocial interventions; development of the volunteer sector and others. A number of systemic problems were also identified: more pronounced decrease in the availability of psychiatrists in VFD compared to the Russian Federation (RF) as a whole (in the VFD 0.76 psychiatrists per 10 thousand population in 2017 and 0.74 per 10 thousand population in 2018; in RF: 0.83 psychiatrists per 10 thousand population in 2017, 0.82 per 10 thousand in 2018); insufficient provision with psychotherapists, psychologists, social workers, which varies considerably in different territories (up to 10 times); insufficient use of non-profit organizations’ (NPOs) potential; lack of a unified system for assessing PSR effectiveness.ConclusionsMeasures for development of PSR were proposed: improving staffing levels and qualifications of employees, introducing psychosocial interventions with proven effectiveness; dissemination of successful experience of NPOs, development of methodological tools for assessing effectiveness of PSR, its standardization and others.
Phenomenology of psychiatric stigma: A factor of patients’ motivation to treatment
Authors: Sorokin M. , Lutova N. , Wied V. 
Published: February 2022

IntroductionPsychiatric patients often are self-stigmatized and hardly involve in the treatment.ObjectivesAssociations of self-stigmatizing beliefs in psychiatric inpatients and their treatment motivation.Methods63 inpatients; ICD-10: F2–65%, F3–13%, F4+F6–14%, F06–8%; mean age 34±13, illness duration 12±11 years. Treatment Motivation Assessment Questionnaire (TMAQ), Internalized Stigma of Mental Illness scale (ISMI); K-mean cluster analysis; dispersion analyses; p≤0.05.Results18 patients of cluster 1 (C1) demonstrated explicit self-stigmatization. In comparison with 25 subjects from cluster 3 (C3) stigmatized patients (C1) had higher levels of overall ISMI scores (2.9±0.3) caused by alienation (3.1±0.5), stereotype endorsement (2.5±0.5), social withdrawal (2.7±0.4), and discrimination experience (2.7±0.4). 20 patients of cluster 2 (C2) had an implicit stigma. They were more self-stigmatized (ISMI score 2.7±0.3) in contrast with subjects from cluster 3 (1.9±0.2) due to a lower level of stigma resistance (C2: 3.8±0.5 and C3 3.1±0.6 – reverse scores). Patients with implicit self-stigma (C2) had the lowest intensity of treatment motivation (Z-scores -1.2±0.6) compering with others (C1 and C3) due to the lowest TMAQ factor 1 (reliance on own knowledge and skills to cope with the disorder: -1.0±0.6) and factor 4 (willingness to cooperate with doctor: -0.9±1.0). Differences between explicitly and implicitly stigmatized patients manifested also in lower TMAQ factor 3 for the second group (awareness of the psychological mechanism of maladaptation: -0.5±0.9).ConclusionsDespite alienation, stereotype endorsement, social withdrawal, discrimination experience some patients could sustain stigma due to cooperation with doctors and reliance on their own knowledge and skills to cope with illness.
How brazilian parents deal with the development of kids with hearing impairment diagnosis
Authors: Pacheco P. , Molini-Avejonas D. 
Published: February 2022

IntroductionWhen parents discover that their child has hearing loss, a new reality presents itself with frustration, a huge amount of work as special care, therapies, exams, etc. Adapting to this new situation is a huge challenge to the development of both parents and children who receive this diagnosis.ObjectivesThis study investigated how Brazilian parents of children diagnosed with hearing loss dealt with this situation from diagnosis to the present day.MethodsIn this study it was used the Bioecological Theory of Human Development, which considers the development of both parents and children over time. Two meetings were conducted using a focal group technique, with questions related to the diagnosis and how they faced the situation, prejudice, care of other siblings, etc.ResultsMost parents discovered the diagnosis of hearing loss of their children right after birth. Only one mother said she did not care about the diagnosis of hearing loss while most reported having suffered a lot and glimpsed a life of difficulties. Even knowing the limitations imposed by the condition of the children, no one considered hearing loss as a sickness. Parents reported that the child suffered bullying because of difficulties in speaking and most parents say they worry about their children’s school life.ConclusionsParenting kids with hearing impairment is challenging, and involves dealing with prejudice, fear of future, long-term therapies and high costs. Nevertheless parents make great efforts to provide a good environment minimizing the risks of having such condition.
Assessment of the effectiveness of psychosocial rehabilitation in schizophrenia patients using biological markers
Authors: Zozulya S. , Yastrebova V. , Solokhina T. , Klyushnik T. 
Published: February 2022

IntroductionAn important aspect of rehabilitation programmes is assessment of their effectiveness, which is carried out mainly through clinical and psycho-pathological examinations, psychometric and psychological scales and questionnaires. The use of biological markers of the schizophrenic process to assess the effectiveness of rehabilitation assistance is of considerable interest.ObjectivesTo compare the clinical and socio-psychological characteristics of schizophrenia patients receiving psychosocial treatment in various forms of psychiatric care with the level of immune system activation reflecting the activity and severity of the pathological process in brain.Methods77 schizophrenia patients in remission of varying quality were examined, of which 52 patients (the 1st group) participated in a long-term comprehensive rehabilitation programme (3.7±2.5 years) in non-profit organization, and 25 patients (the 2nd group) received medical and rehabilitation assistance in the psychiatric day hospital (duration of treatment no more than 60 days). PANSS, HDRS, SAS-SR, SF-36, BRS scales were used. The activity of the pathological process was evaluated by the level of inflammatory markers.ResultsBoth patient groups showed a similar increase in the level of inflammatory and autoimmune markers compared to control (p<0,01). The 1st group compared to the 2nd one had a significantly higher level (p<0,05) of social functioning, stress resistance, awareness of the disease, motivation, comprehensiveness, as well as less the severity of psychopathological symptoms.ConclusionsThe results indicate the effectiveness of a long-term comprehensive rehabilitation programme to stabilize clinical remission, improve social functioning and the quality of life in schizophrenia patients, despite the active pathological process in brain.
The effects of horticultural therapy on the functionality of psychotic patients employed in the green unit of the psychiatric hospital of thessaloniki greece
Authors: Kontos K. , Koutsou S. , Sismanidi A. , Theodoropoulou N. , Nikolopoulou V. , Filippiadou M. , Papazisis G. 
Published: February 2022

IntroductionHorticultural therapy is used as alternative treatment option in rehabilitation programs for patients suffering from chronic mental disorders. In Greece, the Psychiatric Hospital of Thessaloniki was the first that organized a organized Rehabilitation Program approved by the Greek Ministry of Health, the “Green Unit - Monada Prasinou”.ObjectivesThe purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of horticultural intervention on the functionality of patients employed in the Green Unit of the Psychiatric Hospital of Thessaloniki.MethodsThe Mini-ICF-APP Social Functioning Scale was used to evaluate the functionality of the patients. Horticulture therapy included actual gardening and other agricultural activities. The sample consisted of two groups, 22 inpatient of the Green Unit and 22 patients of outpatient units as a control group. The majority of the patients suffered from Schizophrenia spectrum disorders. Both patients’ groups were evaluated over 12 months (May 2018- May 2019).ResultsAt baseline evaluation, the patients of the Green Unit patients presented higher scores only in the mobility and endurance subscale. A year later there was a statistically significant difference in all thirteen subscales. Shortly, the patients were rated as more consistent, organizational, social, flexible, responsible, more confident and enterprising, more adaptable and more able to take care of themselves.ConclusionsThe results suggest that horticulture as a therapeutic method had beneficial effects in all dimensions of patient functionality confirming the hypothesis that such programs should be a priority in the effort of psychosocial reintegration of patients suffering from chronic mental disorders.
Parent-child communication and inner dialogues in the self-awareness of children with disabilities
Authors: Burlakova N. , Karpova O. 
Published: February 2022

IntroductionAnalysis of problems arising in communication between parents and their children with disabilities is a part of biopsychological examination of disease.ObjectivesThe study was aimed at exploring the parent-child communication in children suffering from chronic neurological disorders in order to organize the optimal psychological rehabilitation.MethodsThe study consisted of two stages: 1) CAT (Bellak) and drawing tests, performed by child; 2) experiment involving both parent and child, making up a story together (CAT-H, parallel to the task performed by the child). Parents filled in a questionnaire on their communication with the child; its results were compared to the situations of real communication. Other methods used included: observation, analysis of family situation and child’s development; coding of communicative elements; analysis of the story by the method by N. Burlakova (Burlakova, 2001). The study involved 34 persons: 17 children (aged 7–10) + 17 parents (15 mothers, 2 fathers). The dyads were studied when the children received treatment in the hospital (resided in the hospital together with the parent).Results1) Activity of the child together with the parent revealed several communicative patterns, which correlated differently to the estimation of communication by the parent. 2) The types of inner dialogues in children were discovered, which gave concrete expression to the inferiority feeling caused among others by the communication in the parent-child dyad. 3) The organization of the research enabled to follow the “production” of dialogues of self-awareness in children with chronical diseases.ConclusionsThe conducted research enables organization of individualized psychological and psychotherapeutical aid.
Psychoeducational groups for relatives of patients with cognitive impairment: Effect on the psychological state of caregivers
Authors: Bonany J. Marti , Casamitjana M.I. Martínez , Castellví C. Macias , Olive J.R. Fortuny , Sanz M.T. Campillo , Codina G.A. Mateu , Quetcuti R.B. Sauras , Elias M. Vallve , González R. Sánchez , Carre M. Pérez 
Published: February 2022

IntroductionThe Cognitive Disorders Unit carries out sessions of Psychoeducational Groups (PG) for caregivers of patients diagnosed with cognitive impairment (CI). The aim is to educate about the disease, improve the caregiver’s self-care and learn how to take better care of the sick.ObjectivesAnalyze the profile of the caregivers that participate in PG and assess changes in their psychological state.MethodsSubjects: 110 caregivers of patients diagnosed with mild-moderate CI who have participated in PG. Methodology: sociodemographic data of the caregiver and patient are collected. The following scales are passed: General-Health-Questionnaire (GHQ-12), Global-Deterioration-Scale, Barthel-Index. 5 sessions of 90 minutes are carried out every fortnight. An opinion questionnaire and the GHQ-12 are administered at the end of the sessions.Results86% of caregivers are women: 37% spouses and 55% daughters; mean age 57; 92% of patients live with the caregiver. 62% of caregivers present some kind of psychological disorder that is significantly reduced (p=0,0003) after some sessions. After PG: 65% of caregivers are able to further enjoy their daily activities 46% improve concentration capacity 42% improve sleeping and mood. Opinion Questionnaire Results: 98% of caregivers are satisfied with the activities, the topics addressed and their applicability.ConclusionsThe participants in PG were mostly daughters of patients, with average age 57, and living in the same household. Participation in PG improves the information and skills of caregivers, and reduces psychological disorders by improving their mood, their ability to concentrate, their quality of sleep and enjoyment of daily activities.
Horticultural rehabilitation programme: Effects on schizophrenia
Authors: Bonany J. Marti , Castellví C. Macias , Carre M. Pérez , Casamitjana M.I. Martínez , Diez E. Carrió , Arnau A. Casals , Elias M. Vallve , Hernández J. Pagerols , Olive J.R. Fortuny 
Published: February 2022

IntroductionHorticultural therapy is a professional practice that is increasingly used in a lot of mental health rehabilitation programs. This therapy was introduced in the Comunitary Rehabilitation Service of INAD, considering its beneficial results in patients with severe mental disorder in combination with the usual rehabilitation program.ObjectivesWe would like to study the benefits of this therapy compared to the usual in our patients.MethodsThis is an explanatory study for the purpose of establishing the association between the application of a Therapeutic Horticulture Program and the Clinical Symptomatology of Schizophrenia. A research with an experimental design Pre and Post-Test was carried out, by applying a Horticulture Program and evaluating with PANSS after 6 months its effects on the Clinical Symptomatology. The participants of the experimental group were selectively chosen. The only selection criteria were to attend the orchard at least once a week and be diagnosed with a schizophrenic disorder. The control group was chosen according to the number of members that made up the other group, with the criterion that they did not perform any outdoor activities and also had a diagnosis of schizophrenia.ResultsThe comparison of the Pre and Post-Test measures in the case of the experimental group reports the presence of statistically significant differences in the scale of positive symptomatology composite scale and general scale.ConclusionsThis psychopathological improvement of those participants open a door to possible applications of this therapy as a psychosocial treatment.
Evaluation of executive dysfunction in clinical practice- pragmatic challenges and solutions
Authors: Vasile D. , Vasiliu O. 
Published: February 2022

IntroductionExecutive dysfunction (ED) is an important clinical dimension that need to be evaluated in neurologic and psychiatric disorders, due to this factor’s impact over patients functionality, quality of life, and overall prognosis. Working memory, inhibition, set shifting, and fluency are the most widely accepted dimensions of ED. The evaluation of these aspects in clinical practive should be more frequently implemented, because they may offer an image about the patients ability to cope with new situations, stressful events, social challenges being included.ObjectivesTo determine the most appropriate methods of ED evaluation in psychiatric practice.MethodsA literature review was conducted through main electronic databases, and papers published between January 2000 and August 2020 were included in the analysis.ResultsWisconsin Card Sorting Test (WCST), Halstead-Reitan Neuropsychological Battery, Cambridge Neuropsychological Automated Battery (CANTAB), Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS), and Controlled Oral Word Association Test (COWAT) have been the most frequently cited instruments for ED evaluation. The neuropsychiatric disorders in which ED was recommended in clinical trials were schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, neurocognitive disorders, bipolar disorders, and major depressive disorders. An integrated approach, that combines initial evaluation and periodic monitoring of symptoms severity, global functioning, quality of life, and ED severity should be considered standard-of-practice for neuropsychiatric disorders.ConclusionsED is an important dimension of clinical evaluation in many psychiatric disorders that is useful because the results may correlate to the patients prognosis, quality of life, and overall functional evolution.Conflict of interestNo significant relationships.
Preliminary results of the validation study of the italian version of the nature relatedness scale 6 items
Authors: Rogier G. , Zobel S. Beomonte , Tambelli R. 
Published: February 2022

IntroductionThe construct of nature relatedness (NR) has received a growing attention in the last decades. Past research suggest that NR may be involved in both positive (e.g. well-being) and negative (e.g. technological addictions) psychological outcome.ObjectivesIn addition, some evidences suggest that the construct may be tightly related to emotion regulation capacities. Despite Nisbet et al. (2009) recently developed a short measure to investigate the construct, this has not been still validated in the Italian context.MethodsWe performed three studies to validate the Italian version of the NRS-6 and to extend the nomological network of the construct. In the first study, we tested, throughout Structural Equation Modelling, the factorial structure of the instrument and gender invariance. In the second study, construct validity of the instrument was tested examining correlation pattern between NRS-6 scores and scores obtained on the Connection to Nature Scale, the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale and the Ways of Savoring Checklist. Finally, a longitudinal study tested the temporal stability of the measure and the predictive role of NR on technological addiction.ResultsData documented a good factorial structure of the instrument, satisfying invariance proprieties and a good test-retest reliability. Also, analyses supported the good convergent and predictive validity of the instrument.ConclusionsThe Italian version of the NRS-6 appears a reliable and useful tool that can be used in future research. Our studies extend the nomological network of the construct shedding light on the tight relationship of NR with the capacity to regulate positive emotions.
Measuring COVID-19 anxiety among russians: Examining the psychometric properties of russian translations of the covid-anxiety scale and the fear of coronavirus-19 scale
Authors: Lewis C.A. , Sinelnikova E. , Malik J. 
Published: February 2022

IntroductionBoth the COVID-Anxiety Scale and the Fear of Coronavirus-19 Scale have been recently developed to facilitate research on COVID-19 anxiety.ObjectivesTo examine the psychometric properties of Russian translations of the COVID-Anxiety Scale and the Fear of Coronavirus-19 Scale.MethodsIn order to examine the psychometric properties of Russian translations of the COVID-Anxiety Scale and the Fear of Coronavirus-19 Scale, a total of 341 Russian adults completed both measures.ResultsFirst, a high level of COVID-19 anxiety was found in the sample. Second, confirmatory factor analysis demonstrated that the Russian translations of both the COVID-Anxiety Scale and the Fear of Coronavirus-19 Scale had satisfactory psychometric properties, with both scales having a hypothesised one-factor structure. Third, a significant positive association was found between both the COVID anxiety scales. Fourth, higher COVID anxiety scores were associated with being female, and being older.ConclusionsThese findings provide initial evidence for the satisfactory properties of the Russian translations of the COVID-Anxiety Scale and the Fear of Coronavirus-19 Scale. Further research is suggested that examines the prevalence and psychological correlates of COVID-19 anxiety.