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Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:32:10 +0100 Copyright Page http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5631425&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399912000050%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5631425 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:38:58 +0100 5631425 Title Page http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5631424&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399912000049%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5631424 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:38:58 +0100 5631424 Contents of this Issue http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5631423&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399912000062%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5631423 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:38:58 +0100 5631423 Corrigendum to “Disease-specific quality-of-life measures as predictors of mortality in individuals living with type 2 diabetes”☆☆☆ [Journal of Psychosomatic Research 70 (2011) 155–160] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5631422&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399912000153%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes The authors regret that an error occurred in the listing of some affiliation addresses in their original paper. The correct listings appear above. The authors would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5631422 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:38:58 +0100 5631422 Corrigendum to ‘Heterogeneity in the response to Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): The challenge of accounting for individual variability in the face of chronic disease’ [Journal of Psychosomatic Research 71 (2011)288-289] http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5631421&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399912000116%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes The author regrets that Dr. Norton's name was consistently misspelled throughout the above commentary as “Morton et al.” instead of “Norton et al.”. The author would like to apologise for the inconvenience caused. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5631421 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:38:58 +0100 5631421 Aims and Scope http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5631406&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399912000037%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5631406 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:38:58 +0100 5631406 The relationship between religious coping, psychological distress and quality of life in hemodialysis patients http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5631413&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911002856%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes This study assessed whether positive religious coping or religious struggle was independently associated with psychological distress and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in hemodialysis patients.Methods: This cross-sectional study recruited a random sample of 170 patients who had ESRD from three outpatient hemodialysis units. Socio-demographic and clinical data were collected. Patients completed the Brief RCOPE, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) and the World Health Organization Quality of Life instrument—Abbreviated version (WHOQOL-Bref).Results: Positive or negative religious coping strategies were frequently adopted by hemodialysis patients to deal with ESRD. Religious struggle correlated with both depressive (r=0.43; P (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5631413 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5631413 Copyright Page http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5546460&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911002893%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5546460 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 23:43:16 +0100 5546460 Title Page http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5546459&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911002881%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5546459 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 23:43:16 +0100 5546459 Contents of this Issue http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5546458&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS002239991100290X%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5546458 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 23:43:16 +0100 5546458 Aims and Scope http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5546439&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS002239991100287X%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5546439 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 23:43:16 +0100 5546439 Six year stability of Type-D personality in a German cohort of cardiac patients http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5631414&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911002820%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: The stability of NA and SI didn't differ from the stability of measures of emotional distress that are generally considered to be less stable. In particular, the only moderate stability of the dichotomous Type-D classification raises some questions. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5631414 Mon, 26 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5631414 Validation of the three-factor model of the PSQI in a large sample of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) patients http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5631410&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911002777%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: In CFS, the PSQI operates as a 3-factor scoring model as initially seen in healthy and depressed older adults. The separation into 3 discrete factors suggests the limited usefulness of the global PSQI as a single factor for the assessment of subjective sleep quality, as also evidenced by a low Cronbach's alpha (0.64) in this patient sample. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5631410 Mon, 26 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5631410 Does psychological distress vary between younger and older adults in health and disease? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5631412&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911002844%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Abstract: Objective: The effect of age on psychological distress remains controversial and it is unclear how a chronic medical illness influences this association. We aimed to compare the level of psychological distress between younger and older patients with chronic medical conditions attending hospital specialty clinics and to test whether a different pattern emerges when comparisons with individuals without long-term conditions are made.Methods: In 519 individuals without chronic medical conditions and 949 patients with established severe chronic medical illnesses, we compared psychological distress (GHQ-28 and SCL-90R) between younger ( (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5631412 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5631412 Placebo-controlled comparison of prazosin and cognitive-behavioral treatments for sleep disturbances in US Military Veterans http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5631407&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911002832%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: BSI and prazosin were both associated with significant sleep improvements and reductions in daytime PTSD symptoms in this sample of military veterans. Sleep-focused treatments may enhance the benefits of first-line PTSD treatments. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5631407 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5631407 Presentation of the Multidisciplinary Guideline Medically Unexplained Physical Symptoms (MUPS) and Somatoform Disorder in the Netherlands: Disease management according to risk profiles http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5631420&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911002807%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: Disease-managament based on risk profiles, providing stepped care and case management by the GP, supported by psychiatric consultation with a consultation letter, and mental health in-patient multidisciplinary treatment for severe cases, is the recommended strategy of the Dutch Multidisciplinary Guideline for MUPS and SD. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5631420 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5631420 Behavioral and characterological self-blame in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5546454&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911002716%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Abstract: Objective: To assess behavioral and characterological self-blame, identify demographic and relational correlates of self-blame, and determine the association of self-blame with psychological and clinical outcomes of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).Methods: Data were collected via self-report questionnaires completed by 398 individuals with COPD who had at least a 10 pack-year history of smoking. Behavioral and characterological self-blame were measured, and multiple regression was used to identify correlates of both types of self-blame. Multiple regression was also used to determine the association of self-blame with outcomes of COPD.Results: More than one-third of participants endorsed the maximum possible score on the measure of behavioral self-blame. The perceptio... Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5546454 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5546454 Psychiatric disorders in burning mouth syndrome http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5631415&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911002819%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Abstract: Background: Prevalence of psychiatric disorders in burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is high, but their role in the pathogenesis of BMS remains unclear.Objective: The authors aimed to assess the frequency of psychiatric disorders and the severity of psychopathology in BMS.Methods: Thirty BMS patients and thirty-one controls underwent a psychiatric evaluation which included a structured interview (MINI-Plus) and five psychometric scales. A Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) was used to measure the intensity of burning sensation.Results: Patients with BMS showed a higher frequency of current major depressive disorder, past major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, hypochondria and cancerophobia (p (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5631415 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5631415 Alexithymia in adolescents with borderline personality disorder http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5631416&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911002790%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: BPD adolescents are characterized by alexithymia, probably of a secondary or state-dependent nature. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5631416 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5631416 Controlled trials of delirium http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5546456&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911002789%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Sir, We are thankful to Tahir et al. for their interest in our paper in which we described a randomised controlled trial (RCT) that compared olanzapine, risperidone and haloperidol for treatment of delirium in a general hospital setting . We agree with the observation of Tahir et al. that a placebo controlled trial published by their group was missed in the introduction section of the paper. The trial of Hu et al. had a control group besides the 2 active groups, i.e., a haloperidol group and an olanzapine group. The control group did not receive any antipsychotic medication. Regarding 2 other trials pointed out by Tahir et al. , it should be understood that our background information was limited to the data with respect to antipsychotic and not for rivastigmine. Further the study by Kim e... Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5546456 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5546456 Diagnostic accuracy of self-rating scales for screening of depression in coronary artery disease patients http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5546445&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911002741%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: In CAD patients undergoing rehabilitation, the HADS and BDI-II had high internal consistency. Screening for MDE at optimal cut-off values the BDI-II was slightly superior when compared to the HADS. Positive predictive values for the BDI-II and for the HADS were low indicating that a large proportion of patients with positive screening results did not meet criteria for MDE. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5546445 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5546445 Reflections on my time as European editor http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5546440&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS002239991100273X%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes I have enjoyed greatly my time as European editor of the Journal, though I will admit it can be hard work! The most obvious change I have witnessed over the last 13years is the large increase in the number of papers submitted to the Journal. This is important. An increase in the number of submitted papers was quoted to me by a Vice President at Elsevier as the single most telling statistic indicating the health of a journal. In 1999, the Manchester office received approximately 100 papers. In 2010 this had risen to well over 300. The total number of papers submitted annually to the European and the North American Journal offices is approximately 600 which is comparable to Psychosomatic Medicine. On this basis the Journal is in a healthy state. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5546440 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5546440 Cognitive and physiological dissociations in response to emotional pictures in patients with anorexia http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5546451&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911002765%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Abstract: Recent studies suggest that patients with anorexia may express dissociated cognitive and physiological reactivities to emotional stimuli. The present research aimed to compare subjective and autonomic responses to pleasant, unpleasant and neutral scenes during a categorization task and an activation rating task in anorexic (AN), alexithymic (AL), depressed (DEP) and control participants (CONT). The participants first categorized pictures according to their emotional valence, followed by a rating of their activation level, concomitant with the recording of skin conductance responses (SCRs). Main findings showed that the AN patients presented major difficulty in categorizing pictures, particularly neutral ones. Contrary to the AL participants, this difficulty did not induce signifi... Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5546451 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5546451 Copyright Page http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5451261&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911002558%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5451261 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:11:05 +0100 5451261 Title Page http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5451260&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911002546%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5451260 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:11:05 +0100 5451260 Contents of this Issue http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5451259&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS002239991100256X%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5451259 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:11:05 +0100 5451259 Acknowledgement to Reviewers http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5451258&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911002674%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5451258 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:11:05 +0100 5451258 --- http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5451257&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911002443%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes This is the second edition of this already popular text. Since the first edition was published in 2005, a new psychiatric sub-speciality has been established in the United States, with its own Board Certification in Psychosomatic Medicine. This edition has been extensively rewritten; nearly half of the 97 contributors are new to the book, with one third from outside the United States. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5451257 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:11:05 +0100 5451257 Aims and Scope http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5451242&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911002534%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5451242 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:11:05 +0100 5451242 Psychometric properties of the Pre-Sleep Arousal Scale in a large community sample http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5631409&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911002728%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: Though acceptable psychometric properties were established for the PSAS, the cognitive subscale's focus upon general pre-sleep arousal and the relatively low variance accounted for calls for further work on and a possible re-conceptualization of the PSAS. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5631409 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5631409 Randomised control trials for delirium: Current evidence and statistical methods http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5546455&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911002753%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes We read with great interest Grover et al.'s paper describing a randomised controlled trial (RCT) that compared olanzapine, risperidone and haloperidol for treatment of delirium in a general hospital setting. This is a most welcome addition to rather limited information in the field of delirium research, and we congratulate the authors on their well-conducted study. We offer here an amendment to the introduction of the paper, and suggest possible improvements to their statistical methods that might be used for similar RCTs in future delirium research. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5546455 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5546455 Associations between symptoms and all-cause mortality in individuals with serious mental illness http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5631411&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911002698%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: The recognised increased risk of mortality in SMI did not appear to be influenced by severity of hallucinations, delusions, or overactive–aggressive behaviour. Physical illness and lifestyle may need to be addressed and the relationship between depression and mortality requires further investigation. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5631411 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5631411 Responses to a comment on "Autonomic cardiovascular control and responses to experimental pain stimulation in fibromyalgia syndrome" http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5546457&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911002686%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes We agree with Dr. Helder Cavalcante that the expression "deficits in ascending pain inhibition arising from the cardiovascular system, which possibly contribute to the hyperalgesia" may be somewhat misleading in the present context. We did not mean to challenge established knowledge about pain modulation pathways. Using the expression "ascending pain inhibition" we aimed to emphasize that the source of the assumed anti-nociceptive effect is located in the periphery (i.e. baroreceptors) and that this input is transmitted through afferences to the nucleus of the tractus solitarius (NTS). Electrical stimulation of the NTS, as well as experimental activation of the carotid baroreceptors trigger marked anti-nociception . From this, one may conclude that the baroreceptors constitute the starting... Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5546457 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5546457 Reuptake inhibitors http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5546441&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911002704%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Hospitals are paid for taking patients in their doors and having them occupy their beds. While the uptake of patients in the health system drives up costs, it also keeps hospitals in business. With respect to hospital finances, until now there has been no distinction between uptake and “reuptake” of patients, i.e., the return of patients to the hospital after discharge. In fact, reuptake of patients into hospitals has been paid for without consideration of whether the readmission was appropriate or could have been prevented. In the US, approximately 1 of every 5 Medicare patients discharged from the hospital is readmitted within 30days of discharge and more than one-third are rehospitalized within 90days . The cost of this reuptake of patients in the health care system is staggering. I... Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5546441 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5546441 Leisure activities and cognitive function in elderly community-dwelling individuals in Japan: A 5-year prospective cohort study http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5631418&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911002510%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes This study aimed to clarify the longitudinal relationship between leisure activities and cognitive decline among Japanese community-dwelling older adults, using a 5-year prospective cohort study design.Methods: A total of 567 men and women, aged 70years and over, participated in the study. The Mini-Mental State Examination was used in baseline and follow-up surveys to assess cognitive function. The change in cognitive function from baseline to follow-up was determined, and cognitive decline over 5years was used as the outcome variable. Leisure activities (hobby, social activity, and physical activity) were assessed at baseline and used as independent variables. Age, gender, number of years of education, presence of chronic diseases, instrumental activities of daily living, depressive sympt... Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5631418 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5631418 Post-inflammatory fatigue in sarcoidosis: Personality profiles, psychological symptoms and stress hormones http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5631408&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911002509%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: Chronic post-inflammatory fatigue after clinical remission of sarcoidosis is associated with a triad of risk factors: a specific personality profile with profound neurotic characteristics in combination with high levels of psychological distress, and decreased baseline ACTH/cortisol levels. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5631408 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5631408 Catecholamines and heart rate in female fibromyalgia patients http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5546450&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911002492%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: The results indicate an altered regulation of the autonomic nervous system in fibromyalgia patients, with attenuated activity of both the sympathetic (adrenal medulla component) and the parasympathetic branch. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5546450 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5546450 Post-myocardial infarction depression: Increased hospital admissions and reduced adoption of secondary prevention measures — A longitudinal study http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5546442&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911002480%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: Post-MI depressive symptoms were shown to be associated with increased hospital admissions, particularly cardiac admissions, and with reduced adoption of secondary prevention behaviors. These findings have implications for patients' prognosis and quality of life and for healthcare costs. Depressive symptoms, even at the sub-clinical level, should be monitored in post-MI patients in order to identify those at greater risk of rehospitalization. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5546442 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5546442 Comment on ‘Autonomic cardiovascular control and responses to experimental pain stimulation in fibromyalgia syndrome’ http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5451256&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911002479%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes I thought the report by Reyes del Paso et al. was most interesting but intriguing. It confirms the findings of many others about dysautonomia in fibromyalgia . Their findings are not entirely new, and the hypothesis of a causal relation to fibromyalgia pain has also been proposed before . Their work adds valuable evidence for the possible relationship between fibromyalgia and dysautonomia. The intriguing part is their depiction of the neural circuitry that may be involved. They refer to ‘deficits in ascending pain inhibition arising from the cardiovascular system, which possibly contribute to the hyperalgesia’. I found it confusing. Afferent pain stimuli from peripheral nociceptive neurons run into spinal synapses in laminae 1 and 2 of dorsal horn, and then run up to the thalamus via s... Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5451256 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5451256 Types of fatigue in sarcoidosis patients http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5451251&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911002455%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: Intermittent fatigue was validated and two other types were found. Careful consideration to categorize patients with sarcoidosis in the three types of fatigue will help healthcare providers to understand the challenges these patients encounter. The usefulness of psychological counseling should be evaluated in future research in order to improve the wellbeing of the patients, especially for those with All Day Fatigue. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5451251 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5451251 How do neurologists discuss functional symptoms with their patients: A conversation analytic study http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5451244&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911002467%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: This study provides interactional evidence why doctors may experience these consultations as challenging. While FE and accounting activities were sometimes linked to objective interactional problems (patients' resistance), doctors also seemed to engage in these practices for no clear interactional reasons, suggesting a degree of defensiveness or prior concern about the consultation. The extent of FE and accounting activities may display doctors' interactional distress but may also reflect a degree of delicacy when doctors explain the diagnoses of NES or FNS. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5451244 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5451244 The match–mismatch model of emotion processing styles and emotion regulation strategies in fibromyalgia http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5546449&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911002327%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: Findings suggest that for women with fibromyalgia who experience their emotions intensely, an emotional disclosure or expression intervention may be beneficial. This hypothesis requires verification in experimental studies. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5546449 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5546449 Copyright Page http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5317821&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911002364%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5317821 Sat, 15 Oct 2011 21:43:36 +0100 5317821 Title Page http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5317820&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911002352%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5317820 Sat, 15 Oct 2011 21:43:36 +0100 5317820 Contents http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5317819&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911002376%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5317819 Sat, 15 Oct 2011 21:43:36 +0100 5317819 Aims and Scope http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5317804&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911002340%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5317804 Sat, 15 Oct 2011 21:43:35 +0100 5317804 Exhaustion predicts coronary heart disease independently of symptoms of depression and anxiety in men but not in women http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5546444&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911002297%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: In age-adjusted analysis, exhaustion predicted CHD in both men and women, but its independence from depression and anxiety was demonstrated only in men. Further studies on the topic are required. A larger focus on potential gender differences should seem warranted in future research. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5546444 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5546444 Hoover's sign for the diagnosis of functional weakness: A prospective unblinded cohort study in patients with suspected stroke http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5451245&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911002315%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: In this cohort, Hoover's sign was moderately sensitive and very specific for a diagnosis of functional weakness. Further studies are required to assess inter-observer variability and performance of the test in larger numbers of patients with functional weakness. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5451245 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5451245 Blushing in rosacea sufferers http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5631417&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911002303%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: These findings do not support the hypothesis that blushing is abnormal in rosacea but, nevertheless, suggest that rosacea sufferers are more aware of and embarrassed by blushing than controls. This might contribute to social anxiety in rosacea sufferers. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5631417 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5631417 Posttraumatic stress disorder and hypertension in Australian veterans of the 1991 Gulf War http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5546447&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911002200%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Veterans with a history of PTSD had increased odds of having hypertension. Given the array of disabling psychosocial associations of PTSD, and the numerous potential clinical sequelae of hypertension, co-existence of these conditions may have implications for prevention and management at the individual, clinical, and public health policy and practice level. Early identification of PTSD in military samples may help to ameliorate longer-term adverse physical health outcomes. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5546447 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5546447 Few changes observed in polysomnographic-assessed sleep before and after completion of chemotherapy http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5451252&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911002261%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Sleep architecture is not affected by cancer treatment. No evidence of an association between CRF and SWS, or alterations in SWS, was found. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5451252 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5451252 The role of acceptance in chronic fatigue syndrome http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5451250&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911002121%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: This is the first study to our knowledge which shows a change in acceptance after CBT and a relationship between acceptance and perfectionism. Acceptance may be an important factor to consider within treatments for CFS. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5451250 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5451250 Conversion Disorder: Current problems and potential solutions for DSM-5 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5451243&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911002133%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Abstract: Conversion disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR) describes neurological symptoms, including weakness, numbness and events resembling epilepsy or syncope, which can be positively identified as not being due to recognised neurological disease. This review combines perspectives from psychiatry, psychology and neurology to identify and discuss key problems with the current diagnostic DSM-IV criteria for conversion disorder and to make the following proposals for DSM-5: (a) abandoning the label “conversion disorder” and replacing it with an alternative term that is both theoretically neutral and potentially more acceptable to patients and practitioners; (b) relegating the requirements for “association of psychological factors” and th... Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5451243 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5451243 --- http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5317818&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911001954%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Psychotherapy research is a wide and fast-growing research field. Hundreds of new research articles are published every week and it is hard for practitioners to keep track of new findings and developments. This is one reason for the often cited scientist–practitioner gap (cf. ) in the field of psychotherapy. Considering the flood of relevant new research findings, the more important it seems to have integrative guidelines. This is especially so not only for novices but also for more-experienced therapists, in order to integrate new findings into everyday work and effectively treat patients with various problems and disorders. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5317818 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5317818 Prevalence of health anxiety problems in medical clinics http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5451247&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS002239991100211X%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: Abnormal health anxiety is common and a significant problem in those attending medical clinics and deserves greater awareness. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5451247 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5451247 Copyright Page http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5213189&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911002170%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5213189 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:07:05 +0100 5213189 Title Page http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5213188&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911002169%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5213188 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:07:05 +0100 5213188 Contents of this Issue http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5213187&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911002182%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5213187 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:07:05 +0100 5213187 Aims and Scope http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5213172&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911002157%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5213172 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:07:04 +0100 5213172 Repeated exposure to effort–reward imbalance, increased blood pressure, and hypertension incidence among white-collar workers: Effort–reward imbalance and blood pressure http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5546446&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911002091%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Abstract: Objectives: To determine whether men and women with repeated ERI exposure have increased BP means or higher hypertension incidence over a 3-year follow-up. To examine the potential modifying effect of age and overcommitment.Methods: The study cohort was composed of 1,595white-collar workers (629 men and 966 women) assessed at baseline and 3-year follow-up. Ambulatory BP measures were taken every 15min during a working day. ERI at work was self-reported using validated scales. BP means at follow-up and cumulative incidence of hypertension were respectively modeled with analyses of covariance (ANCOVA) and log-binomial regression.Results: Among men, no association was observed between repeated ERI exposure and BP. Among women, age had a modifying effect. Women (Source: Journal of Ps... Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5546446 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5546446 Heterogeneity in the response to rheumatoid arthritis (RA): The challenge of accounting for individual variability in the face of chronic disease http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5317806&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911002108%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Significant research over the past 25years has documented the impact of rheumatoid arthritis RA on patients' disability, quality of life, and psychological functioning . For example, several studies have shown that depression is very common in RA, with prevalence rates reaching between 20% and 30% in some samples . These findings have underscored the importance of identifying and managing psychological dysfunction in RA patients and developing a comprehensive approach to care that incorporates psychological and behavioral treatments . Importantly, this research has advanced an interdisciplinary perspective on clinical care that has contributed toward enhancing the partnership between the fields of rheumatology, behavioral medicine, and health psychology. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic R... Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5317806 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5317806 Effects of escitalopram in prevention of depression in patients with acute coronary syndrome (DECARD) http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5546443&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911001930%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: Twelve months treatment with escitalopram prevented depression in post-ACS patients. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5546443 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5546443 Training in psychosomatic medicine: A psychiatric subspecialty recognized in the United States by the American Board of Medical Specialties http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5451254&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911001929%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Abstract: Psychosomatic Medicine (PM) is a subspecialty of Psychiatry approved by the American College of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) in 2003. Since its approval, subspecialty training programs in PM have been created in the United States. Training programs are designed to educate trainees in the psychiatric care of the complex medically ill, and are centered around development of certain core competencies by trainees. Completion of an ACGME-accredited training program in PM allows the graduate to sit for the PM subspecialty board examination. Development of centers with academic PM programs will lead to an increase in the depth of knowledge about the care of the complex medically ill with psychiatric comorbidities, and may thus lead to improved medical outcomes for this population.... Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5451254 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5451254 Copyright Page http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5134572&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911001991%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5134572 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 07:20:44 +0100 5134572 Title Page http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5134571&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS002239991100198X%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5134571 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 07:20:44 +0100 5134571 Contents http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5134570&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911002017%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5134570 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 07:20:44 +0100 5134570 Aims and Scope http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5134554&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911001978%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5134554 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 07:20:38 +0100 5134554 The role of antidepressants in the management of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD): A short report on a clinical case-note audit http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5631419&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911001899%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: Antidepressants are commonly prescribed in IBD patients. In our cohort, they appear to be mostly used for functional symptoms. The current data do not allow us to judge whether they improve IBD disease activity. Targeted studies are needed to answer this question and to improve practice and patient outcomes. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5631419 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5631419 Crazy like us? — The proposed diagnosis of complex somatic symptom disorders in DSM-V from a cross-cultural perspective http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5213185&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911001887%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes In his book “Crazy like us: The globalisation of the American psyche” the author Ethan Watters criticised the aggressive spread of our approach to mental illness around the world. He stated that mental health specialists in the West, particularly in the United States, develop diagnostic categories of mental disorders and spread them in a diagnostic manual worldwide as the standard. Certain clusters of symptoms like depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, anorexia nervosa and somatoform disorders are becoming the lingua franca of human suffering, replacing indigenous concepts of mental illness. In this way, it appears that the Western conceptualisation of mental health is shaping the expression of illnesses in other cultures. Diagnostic criteria become quasi-objective and relatively... Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5213185 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5213185 Development of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry in Poland http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5451255&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911001905%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes The first reports on Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry (C-LP) in Poland appeared during the nineteen sixties and seventies. The first paper on C-LP was published by Wardaszko-Łyskowska in 1971 . Later, the 32nd Congress of the Polish Psychiatric Association in 1976 was devoted to issues of consultation psychiatry, psychosomatic medicine and the role of psychiatrists in the primary health care system. Subsequently, several psychosomatic associations were established: the Psychosomatic Medicine Section within the Polish Medical Society (1984), the Polish Psychooncology Society (1992), the Commission of Psychiatry in General Medicine within the Polish Psychiatric Association (1993) and the Psychodermatology Section within the Polish Dermatological Society (2008). The last events within C-L psy... Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5451255 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5451255 Consultation–Liaison Psychiatry: A new psychiatric subspecialty in Switzerland http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5451253&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911001802%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Although psychiatry has a long tradition in Switzerland, C–L psychiatry is a newcomer. The continuous reduction in recent years of the number of beds in psychiatric hospitals favored the development of C–L services. The results of a survey of C–L psychiatry showed that in Switzerland C–L services are provided in general hospitals, even in the small and rural ones . An important step was achieved recently with the recognition of C–L psychiatry as a subspecialty of adult psychiatry. The following summarizes some of the milestones of this process. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5451253 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5451253 Copyright Page http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5043811&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911001772%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5043811 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 18:45:33 +0100 5043811 Title Page http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5043810&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911001760%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5043810 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 18:45:33 +0100 5043810 Contents http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5043809&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911001784%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5043809 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 18:45:33 +0100 5043809 Aims and Scope http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5043796&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911001759%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5043796 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 18:45:29 +0100 5043796 Association between co-twin sex and eating disorders in opposite sex twin pairs: Evaluations in North American, Norwegian, and Swedish samples http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5546453&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911001723%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: The prenatal sex hormone hypothesis, which proposes that prenatal hormone exposure is associated with later eating disorder symptomatology, was not supported in these three population-based twin samples. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5546453 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5546453 Latent class analysis of eating and impulsive behavioral symptoms in Taiwanese women with bulimia nervosa http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5546452&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911001735%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: This study provides empirical support for the existence of an impulsive subgroup with distinctive features among a non-Western group of BN patients. This study also suggests that mechanisms other than impulse dysregulation may exist for the development of binge-eating and purging behaviors in bulimia nervosa patients, or the mechanisms contributing to binge-eating and impulsive behaviors may be different. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5546452 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5546452 --- http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5213186&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS002239991100170X%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Writing a thorough guide to the psychopharmacology of the medically ill is a major challenge. The literature consists largely of case reports and small studies. The few substantial investigations are often confounded by the heterogeneity of the given physical condition and other comorbidities, and conflicting results are not uncommon. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5213186 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5213186 Demographic correlates of fatigue in the US general population: Results from the patient-reported outcomes measurement information system (PROMIS) initiative http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5134555&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911001401%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: Female gender, not being married, younger age and lower educational attainment were each associated with increased fatigue in the general population and the three fatigue instruments performed equally well in detecting the observed associations. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5134555 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5134555 Do illness perceptions and mood predict healing time for burn wounds? A prospective, preliminary study http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5317817&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911001565%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Our findings suggest that patients’ perceptions of their burns contribute to healing time. Further research on the mechanisms of this association is warranted. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5317817 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5317817 --- http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5134569&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911001577%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes The stated motivation for this book comes from the need that psychiatric trainees and mental health professionals have to acquire up-to-date knowledge about the diagnosis and management of mental disorders related to childbearing and the impact it has on the family. To date, these topics have been overlooked in major psychiatric textbooks and educational resources. Indeed, this is odd given that, as the author's state, “childbirth is a time of enormous upheaval and adjustment in biological, psychological and social terms” and is associated with significant morbidity in terms of mood and anxiety disorders. Moreover the need of such a book comes from research demonstrating that pregnant and postpartum women with mental disorders are not being identified and adequately treated even though... Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5134569 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5134569 Health and distress predictors of heart rate variability in fibromyalgia and other forms of chronic pain http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5546448&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911001541%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes This study examined resting HRV in a sample of 84 patients with chronic benign pain, a subgroup of whom had fibromyalgia. Participants completed a battery of self-report measures and underwent measurements of resting HRV.Results: Individuals with fibromyalgia experienced higher levels of depression (t (82)=−2.27, p (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5546448 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5546448 Childhood maltreatment and the response to cognitive behavior therapy for chronic fatigue syndrome http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5451249&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911001528%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: A history of childhood maltreatment was not related to the treatment response of cognitive behavior therapy for CFS. In patients with a history of childhood maltreatment CFS symptoms can be treated with CBT just as well as those without. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5451249 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5451249 A longitudinal study of motor subtypes in delirium: Relationship with other phenomenology, etiology, medication exposure and prognosis http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5451248&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911001693%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Motor profile in delirium is relatively consistent over episode course and relates more closely to delirium phenomenology than to etiology or medication exposure. Motor subtypes have comparable disturbance of key diagnostic features such as cognitive and thought process abnormalities. Although mixed subtype is the most phenomenologically intense, hypoactives have the poorest prognosis. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5451248 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5451248 A general population study of the Chinese Whiteley-7 Index in Hong Kong http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5451246&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911001681%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: The Chinese WI-7 exhibits satisfactory reliability and internal validity in a general population. It is a promising tool for the empirical examination of health anxiety which is a common experience with a mostly typical epidemiological profile among Chinese people in Hong Kong. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5451246 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5451246 Type D personality and metabolic syndrome in a 7-year prospective occupational cohort http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5317816&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911001516%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: The present study does not support a role for metabolic syndrome as a mediating mechanism. More research is needed that examines potential pathways linking Type D personality with cardiovascular disease outcomes. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5317816 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5317816 Social support and clinical outcomes during antiviral therapy for chronic hepatitis C http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5317815&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911001437%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Abstract: Objective: To determine if social support (SS) is associated with clinical outcomes during antiviral therapy for chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV).Methods: Data from 394 patients who participated in the prospective, longitudinal VIRAHEP-C study were examined. VIRAHEP-C enrolled 401 adults with HCV to evaluate factors associated with antiviral treatment response. Perceived SS was measured using the Medical Outcome Study Social Support Survey (MOS-SSS) at baseline and treatment week 24. Scores were calculated as a continuous variable ranging from 0% to 100% with higher scores indicating greater support. Two SS variables were created: (1) baseline SS (BL-SS) and (2) change in SS from baseline to treatment week 24 (CH-SS). The primary endpoint was sustained virological response (SVR) s... Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5317815 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5317815 Psychosocial risk and protective factors for depression in the dialysis population: A systematic review and meta-regression analysis http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5317809&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911001425%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: The current analysis documents a moderate to large association between the presence of psychosocial risk factors and depression in ESRD. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5317809 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5317809 Frequency of comorbid insomnia, pain, and depression in older adults with osteoarthritis: Predictors of enrollment in a randomized treatment trial http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5317808&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS002239991100167X%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Abstract: Objective: This paper examines the prevalence and severity of comorbid pain, insomnia, and depression in a population sample of older adults with osteoarthritis (OA), and assesses characteristics distinguishing participants from non-participants in a randomized clinical trial to improve pain and sleep.Methods: Potential subjects were Group Health Cooperative members, aged 60+, who had an electronic medical record OA diagnosis in the prior 3years. Participants were recruited using a low-cost mailed survey. Fifty-five percent of surveys were completed and returned (n=3321). Persons with Grade II–IV arthritis pain on the Graded Chronic Pain Scale and reporting sleep difficulties 3+ nights/week during the past month with daytime dysfunction (n=834) were invited to participate in on... Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5317808 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5317808 Paranormal healing: What is the way forward? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5317805&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911001590%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes In the August 2011 of Journal of Psychosomatic Research Easter and Watt report their findings from an elegant, albeit small study of paranormal healing on pain of arthritis patients . Such studies may be relevant, not least because this population uses alternative treatments for symptom control more frequently than any other patient group . Easter and Watt show that healing is ineffective, i.e., it is no better than no intervention in terms of improving general health or reducing pain. Belief in healing also did not affect the outcome. Yet a medium to large effect was noted for participants who were aware of receiving the verum treatment. This suggests that patients’ awareness of being treated maximises the placebo effect. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5317805 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5317805 Distinct psychological distress trajectories in rheumatoid arthritis: Findings from an inception cohort http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5317807&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS002239991100153X%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Although the majority of individuals developing RA experience little or no impact of the effects of the disease on their psychological well-being, a significant proportion experience high levels of distress at some point which may be related to their subjective appraisal of their condition. Assessment and treatment of psychological distress should occur synchronously with somatic symptoms. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5317807 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5317807 Reattribution reconsidered: Narrative review and reflections on an educational intervention for medically unexplained symptoms in primary care settings http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5317812&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911001553%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: The reattribution model is too simplistic in its current form to address the needs of many people presenting with MUS in primary care. Reattribution of physical symptoms to psychological causes is often unnecessary. Further research is required into the effectiveness of stepped and collaborative care models in which education of primary care practitioners forms one part of a complex intervention. The consultation process is best seen as both a conversation and ongoing negotiation between doctor and patient in which there are no certainties about the presence or absence of organic pathology. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5317812 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5317812 Physical comorbidity and 12-week treatment outcomes in Korean patients with depressive disorders: The CRESCEND study http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5317810&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911001413%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes This study aimed to compare treatment outcomes between people with depressive disorder with and without comorbid physical disorders.Methods: A Korean nationwide sample of 723 people with depressive disorder initiated on antidepressant treatment, and re-evaluated at 1, 2, 4, 8, and 12weeks later. Assessment scales for evaluating depressive symptoms (HAMD), anxiety (HAMA), global severity (CGI-s), and functioning (SOFAS) were administered at baseline and every follow-up visit. Achievement of remission or response was defined only when these were maintained to the 12week study endpoint or to the last follow-up examination, if earlier, with the date of the first observed remission point applied as the timing of remission. Logistic regression and Cox proportional hazards models were used.Result... Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5317810 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5317810 Copyright Page http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4926039&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911001474%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4926039 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:05:08 +0100 4926039 Title Page http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4926038&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911001462%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4926038 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:05:08 +0100 4926038 Contents of this Issue http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4926037&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911001486%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4926037 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:05:08 +0100 4926037 Aims and Scope http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4926021&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911001450%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4926021 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:05:04 +0100 4926021 Copyright Page http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4880020&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS002239991100081X%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4880020 Tue, 31 May 2011 17:31:00 +0100 4880020 Title Page http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4880019&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911000808%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4880019 Tue, 31 May 2011 17:31:00 +0100 4880019 Contents of this Issue http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4880018&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911000821%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4880018 Tue, 31 May 2011 17:31:00 +0100 4880018 XIV Annual Meeting of the European Association for Consultation Liaison Psychiatry and Psychosomatics (EACLPP) “Interventions in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry and Psychosomatic Medicine” A selection of the best abstracts submitted. Budapest, June 30th – July 2, 2011. www.eaclpp.org http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4880017&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911001000%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4880017 Tue, 31 May 2011 17:30:59 +0100 4880017 Aims and Scope http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4880003&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911000791%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4880003 Tue, 31 May 2011 17:30:57 +0100 4880003 Associations between sleep quality and anxiety and depression symptoms in a sample of young adult twins and siblings http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5213180&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911001115%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Moderate phenotypic and genetic correlations between the phenotypes support the view that sleep disturbance is related to the presence of various psychiatric difficulties, but also warrants independent consideration and treatment. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5213180 Wed, 25 May 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5213180 The influence of fear of symptoms and perceived control on asthma symptom perception http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5134561&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS002239991100119X%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: Messages intended to increase perceived control over symptoms may actually increase threat in persons with high fear of symptoms and eventually increase unpleasantness of respiratory sensations. This finding underlines the importance of affective processes in the perception of asthma symptoms and shows that instructions to patients should take pre-existing fear levels into account. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5134561 Tue, 24 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5134561 Physical exercise in adults and mental health status: Findings from the Netherlands Mental Health Survey and Incidence Study (NEMESIS) http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5317814&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911001127%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: Physical exercise is beneficial to mental health, but it remains uncertain whether this association truly reflects a causal effect of exercise. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5317814 Fri, 20 May 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5317814 No association between anxiety and depression and adverse clinical outcome among patients with cardiovascular disease: Findings from the DANREHAB trial http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5213174&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911001395%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Contrary to conclusions from recent meta-analyses, anxiety and depression measured at baseline and after 1year were not associated with adverse outcome in CVD patients after multivariable adjustment. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5213174 Fri, 20 May 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5213174 Tactile perceptual processes and their relationship to medically unexplained symptoms and health anxiety http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5317813&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911001097%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: Some of the SSDT parameters, especially the response criterion (c), were related to self-report-measures of MUS and health anxiety. Previous SSDT results were replicated and extended. Further SSDT studies with clinical samples are needed. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5317813 Thu, 19 May 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5317813 Autonomic imbalance is associated with reduced facial recognition in somatoform disorders http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5213177&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911001188%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Our data demonstrate an imbalance in sympathovagal activation in somatoform disorders associated with decreased parasympathetic activation. This might account for difficulties in processing of sad and neutral facial expressions in somatoform patients which might be a pathogenic mechanism for increased everyday vulnerability. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5213177 Thu, 19 May 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5213177 Higher levels of fatigue are associated with higher CRP levels in disease-free breast cancer survivors http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5134558&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911001164%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Abstract: Objective: To investigate the associations between level of fatigue and various potential inflammatory biomarkers for fatigue after multivariate adjustments for possible confounders in a sample of 299 disease-free survivors of breast cancer (BCSs) at a mean of 4years post diagnosis.Methods: Medical record data were used for cancer-related information, and a follow-up mailed survey collected data on fatigue, depression, anxiety and insomnia symptoms as well as information on demographics, physical health, medication and lifestyle. Blood samples drawn at an outpatient examination were analyzed for leukocyte count, high sensitivity C-reactive Protein (CRP), interleukin 1 receptor antagonist (IL-1ra), interleukin-6 (IL-6), soluble tumor necrosis factor receptor type 1 (sTNF-R1) and n... Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5134558 Wed, 18 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5134558 Deviations in daily physical activity patterns in patients with the chronic fatigue syndrome: A case control study http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5134557&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911001176%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: CFS patients showed deviations in the objectively measured daily physical activity pattern. Future research should elucidate the relation between impaired balances in daily physical activity patterns and fatigue severity in CFS. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5134557 Wed, 18 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5134557 Is routine screening a parachute for heart disease patients with depression? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4926024&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911001012%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes It may surprise some to learn that it was already recognized in the 1960s that depression is both common among survivors of a myocardial infarction (MI) and associated with lower survival rates . In a 1964 study from Duke University , 40 of 62 MI survivors (64%) exhibited depressive symptoms of moderate or severe degree. Another study published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 1968 reported that 29 of 50 patients (58%) hospitalized in a coronary care unit with an acute MI were depressed. It was noted that “Although the fact may be incidental, all four of the patients who died during our study were rated as depressed” (p. 1367). Twenty-five years later, groundbreaking work by Frasure-Smith et al. demonstrated that major depression during a hospitalization for MI was a significa... Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4926024 Tue, 17 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4926024 An evaluation of a biopsychosocial framework for health-related quality of life and disability in rheumatoid arthritis http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5043801&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911000109%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: The findings highlight the importance of targeting psychological factors to enhance HRQOL and disability in the clinical management of RA patients. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5043801 Sun, 15 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5043801 A systematic review of non-pharmacological treatments for depression in people with chronic physical health problems http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4926028&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911000857%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: Overall, the efficacy of certain types of non-pharmacological interventions for people with depression and chronic physical health problems has been demonstrated. The overall impression is that their efficacy in this population is comparable to that in people with depression without chronic physical health problems but the evidence-base is currently inadequate and larger trials with long-term follow-up are required. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4926028 Wed, 11 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4926028 Associations of mood and anxiety disorders with obesity: Comparisons by ethnicity http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5317811&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911000985%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Abstract: Objective: The aim of this study is to compare the associations of mood and anxiety disorders (12months and past diagnosis) with obesity among ethnically diverse adults.Methods: Data from Caucasians, African American, and Latinos in the National Comorbidity Survey Replication (NCS-R), National Latino and Asian American Study (NLAAS), and National Study of American Life (NSAL) were analyzed (n=17,445). Multivariate logistic regression models tested the associations between 12month and past diagnosis of mood and anxiety disorders with obesity (body mass index≥30kg/m2).Results: Approximately 52% of the sample was female and 24% obese. Among Caucasians, 12-month mood disorder (OR=1.30, 95% CI=1.05, 1.62), past diagnosis of mood disorder (OR=1.37, 95% CI=1.11, 1.69) and 12-month anx... Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5317811 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5317811 Cloninger's temperament traits and inherited long QT syndrome http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5213179&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911001103%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes The objective of the present study was to examine the association between the symptom status of congenital long QT syndrome mutation carriers and their temperament.Methods: The study subjects included 587 LQTS mutation carriers from the Finnish LQTS registry, and 2056 individuals from a database study, the Young Finns Study (YFS), representing general population and serving as control subjects. The LQTS subjects were divided into symptomatic (n=259) and asymptomatic (n=328) groups, according to their history of arrhythmic events. Temperament was assessed using the Cloninger's Temperament and Character Inventory (TCI), assessing novelty seeking, harm avoidance and reward dependence.Results: Congenital long QT syndrome mutation carriers had a higher harm avoidance (HA) than those representin... Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5213179 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5213179 Medically unexplained symptom reports are associated with a decreased response to the rubber hand illusion http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5213178&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911001139%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: These findings support the proposed link between MUS and disturbances in body representation, and suggest that a decreased reliance on current sensory inputs may contribute to symptom experience in susceptible individuals. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5213178 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5213178 Mental health problems, obstructive lung disease and lung function: Findings from the general population http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5134564&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911000997%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: Our findings suggest an association of objective measure of airflow limitation to generalized anxiety and panic. While the causal relationship between obstructive lung disease, airflow limitation and anxiety remains to be determined, clinicians should pay diagnostic attention to the significant overlap of these conditions. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5134564 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5134564 Quality of life of adolescents with asthma: The role of personality, coping strategies, and symptom reporting http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5134563&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911000961%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: The results show that personality is related to QOL in adolescents with asthma. These relations were fully mediated by coping and symptom reporting. This study sheds light on the underlying mechanism why personality is associated with QOL. The results of this study will help to understand what determines QOL in patients with chronic illness in general and adolescents with asthma specifically. Furthermore, the results will help to design interventions that could facilitate minimizing the negative effects of having asthma on the QOL of these adolescents. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5134563 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5134563 Are medically unexplained symptoms and functional disorders predictive for the illness course? A two-year follow-up on patients' health and health care utilisation http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4926032&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911000894%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: Our current diagnoses of MUS show limitations in their prediction of the patients' illness course. Although, the ICD-10 diagnoses of functional disorders was not developed for the primary care setting, our results indicate that some of its elements would be useful to bring in when rethinking the diagnosis for MUS in primary care, elements that are easily obtainable for the GP in a normal consultation. Our results may contribute to the construction of a more useful diagnostic for these patients in primary care. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4926032 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4926032 American Heart Association guidelines for depression screening in heart disease: Call to action for the research community? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4926023&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911001024%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes The relationship of depression and coronary heart disease (CHD) is a widely researched topic and represents a critical area for clinical and research advancement that should not be approached casually. Therefore, the authors undertook a critical evaluation of the AHA guidelines for depression screening in CHD patients via a review of the current and relevant literature. The context of the paper and the controversy surrounding the AHA guidelines confirm that this is, indeed, a topic about which researchers and clinicians have strong views. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4926023 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4926023 Copyright http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4738293&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911000754%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4738293 Fri, 22 Apr 2011 22:47:49 +0100 4738293 Title Page http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4738292&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911000742%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4738292 Fri, 22 Apr 2011 22:47:49 +0100 4738292 Contents http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4738291&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911000766%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4738291 Fri, 22 Apr 2011 22:47:48 +0100 4738291 Calendar http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4738290&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911001073%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4738290 Fri, 22 Apr 2011 22:47:48 +0100 4738290 Reprint of: Psychosomatic medicine and consultation-liaison psychiatry: Scope of practice, processes, and competencies for psychiatrists working in the field of CL psychiatry or psychosomatics. A consensus statement of the European Association of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry and Psychosomatics (EACLPP) and the Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine (APM) http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4738289&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911000687%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: This consensus statement delineates a set of basic competencies and roles of a PM/CLP psychiatrist to serve as an internationally recognized base that may be used by national societies and institutions to formulate their own competencies, scope of practice, and roles or help with guideline formulation. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4738289 Fri, 22 Apr 2011 22:47:47 +0100 4738289 Call for Nominations http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4738276&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911001140%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4738276 Fri, 22 Apr 2011 22:47:31 +0100 4738276 Aims and Scope http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4738275&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911000730%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4738275 Fri, 22 Apr 2011 22:47:30 +0100 4738275 The prevalence of anxiety and depression in adults with implantable cardioverter defibrillators: A systematic review http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5213176&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911000882%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: Larger studies utilizing structured interviews are needed to determine the prevalence of anxiety and depression among ICD patients and factors that may influence rates of anxiety and depressive disorders. Based on existing data, it may be appropriate to assume a 20% prevalence rate for both depressive and anxiety disorders post-ICD implant, a rate similar to that in other cardiac populations. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5213176 Fri, 22 Apr 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5213176 Chronic fatigue syndrome: Neurological, mental or both http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4880006&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911000973%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes We recently published a large clinical trial of treatments (the PACE trial) for the condition known as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) . We found that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and graded exercise therapy (GET) were more effective supplements to specialist medical care than adaptive pacing therapy (APT). Both CBT and GET are non-drug therapies based on the theory that the illness can be improved by appropriately supported changes in behavior. The trial was the largest ever done of treatments for CFS, included 640 patients and took eight years to complete. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4880006 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4880006 A Stepwise Psychotherapy Intervention for Reducing Risk in Coronary Artery Disease (SPIRR-CAD) — Rationale and design of a multicenter, randomized trial in depressed patients with CAD http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5213175&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911000870%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Abstract: Objective: Depressive symptoms are highly relevant for the quality of life, health behavior, and prognosis in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). However, previous psychotherapy trials in depressed CAD patients produced small to moderate effects on depression, and null effects on cardiac events. In this multicentre psychotherapy trial, symptoms of depression are treated together with the Type D pattern (negative affectivity and social inhibition) in a stepwise approach.Methods: Men and women (N=569, age 18–75years) with any manifestation of CAD and depression scores ≥8 on the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), will be randomized (allocation ratio 1:1) into the intervention or control group. Patients with severe heart failure, acutely life-threatening condi... Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5213175 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5213175 Genetic influences on alexithymia and their relationship with depressive symptoms http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5213181&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS002239991100095X%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Despite some limitations, this study corroborates the notion that genetic factors contribute substantially to individual differences in alexithymia, with unshared environmental factors also playing an important role. Also, it suggests a genetic link between alexithymia and depression. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5213181 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5213181 For a unified definition of apathy http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5134568&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911000948%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Thank you very much to Clarke et al. for summarizing the apathy scientific literature. The article underlines the importance to have a unified definition and a conceptual operationalization of apathy. In this field the article mentions the revised criteria for apathy and indicates that consensus on these revised diagnostic criteria has not been reached. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5134568 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5134568 Is chronic fatigue syndrome a neurological condition? A survey of UK neurologists http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4880015&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911000572%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Within medicine, few diagnoses have been subject to more debate than chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Despite consensus on the multifactorial nature of the problem , views about its aetiology are often divided, sadly not infrequently between doctor and patient. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4880015 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4880015 Chronic fatigue syndrome: Labels, meanings and consequences http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4880007&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911000456%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Abstract: In this month's issue, we report a survey of members of the Association of British Neurologists, which asked if they viewed chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) as a neurological condition—84% of respondents did not. This is at odds with current classification in ICD-10. We discuss the difficulties of classifying CFS and myalgic encephalopmeylitis (ME), including historical and sociological factors, the pitfalls of the physical/psychological dichotomy and why classification matters to doctors and patients. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4880007 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4880007 Negative emotionality, activity, and sociability temperaments predicting long-term job strain and effort–reward imbalance: A 15-year prospective follow-up study http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5043803&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911000869%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes This study examined a longitudinal association between innate temperament and perceptions of long-term work stressors.Methods: The sample consisted of 276 men and 345 women (aged 30–45years in 2007) participating in the prospective population-based Cardiovascular Risk in Young Finns study. In 1992, temperament was self-assessed with the EAS questionnaire that assesses three temperamental traits: negative emotionality, activity, and sociability. Perceived work stressors were measured in 2001 and in 2007 using two models: Karasek's demand/control-model in which a combination of high demands and low control results in job strain, and Siegrist's Effort–reward imbalance (ERI) model.Results: The results showed that higher negative emotionality and lower sociability systematically predicted h... Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5043803 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5043803 Measuring disability in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome: reliability and validity of the Work and Social Adjustment Scale http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5134556&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911000717%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: The WSAS is a reliable and valid assessment tool for disability in patients with CFS. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5134556 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5134556 A confirmatory factor analysis of the beck depression inventory-II in end-stage renal disease patients http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5134560&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911000560%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: The general-factor model provides the best fitting and conceptually most acceptable interpretation of the BDI. Furthermore, the cognitive and somatic factors appear to be related to specific demographic and clinical factors. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5134560 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5134560 Psychosocial factors as predictors of outcome in the medically ill http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4738277&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911000845%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes The studies included in this issue of the Journal illustrate some of the complexities concerning the relationship between psychosocial factors and outcome in people with medical illnesses. This editorial will focus on three issues, the importance of prospective studies, personality variables and studies performed in low and middle income countries. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4738277 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4738277 Physical symptoms 14 months after a natural disaster in individuals with or without injury are associated with different types of exposure http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5134565&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911000195%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: It is important to pay attention to both physical and psychological symptoms among disaster survivors whether they have been injured or not. A relatively simple questionnaire about physical symptoms may be a good complement to the scales used to assess psychological problems after disaster. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5134565 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 5134565 Depression symptoms and body dissatisfaction association among polycystic ovary syndrome women http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5213183&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911000559%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes This study replicates that analysis using different instruments, and adds androgen levels to the model.Methods: Cross-sectional analysis of questionnaires (Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology-Self-Report, Body Esteem Scale) and serum androgens from a community cohort with (n=94) and without (n=96) PCOS, matched by BMI category. Non-parametric tests, Spearman correlations, and negative binomial regression models were analyzed.Results: Depression symptoms were common (40–60% in lean, overweight and obese BMI categories) in the PCOS cohort, albeit generally of mild severity. The PCOS women had similar depression symptom severity (P>.20) and similar body dissatisfaction (P≥.25) as the regularly cycling women in total and stratified by BMI category. In both the PCOS and non-PCOS co... Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5213183 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5213183 Behavior problems and prevalence of asthma symptoms among Brazilian children http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5134562&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911000547%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: These results suggest an association between behavioral problems and pediatric asthma, and support the inclusion of mental health care in the provision of services for asthma morbidity. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5134562 Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 5134562 Classification characteristics of the Patient Health Questionnaire-15 for screening somatoform disorders in a primary care setting http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5134559&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911000080%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: Several previous results could be confirmed, and under consideration of some limitations, the PHQ-15 seems to be a valuable tool for identifying somatoform symptoms and disorders in primary care. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5134559 Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 5134559 It's good to know: How treatment knowledge and belief affect the outcome of distant healing intentionality for arthritis sufferers http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5043802&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399911000535%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Improvements in reported pain and well-being appear to have been caused by knowledge of allocation in the distant healing condition rather than distant healing alone. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research) Journal of Psychosomatic Research journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5043802 Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 5043802 History of depressive episodes as a risk factor for illness severity in early inflammatory arthritis http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4926030&cid=s_38531_36_f&fid=38531&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpsychores.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0022399910004988%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: This study indicates that a history of major depression represents a risk factor for disease severity in EIA. This may reflect an enduring physiological effect of depression that influences subsequent inflammatory arthritis or an underlying shared process between these two disease entities. 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