Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients with β-Thalassemia that Underwent Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
CONCLUSION: HRQoL is generally good in β-TM transplanted patients and may significantly contribute in deciding whether or not to transplant a β-TM patient treated with conventional therapy.PMID:38659631 | PMC:PMC11037551 | DOI:10.2174/17450179-v17-e211208-2021-HT2-1910-4 (Source: Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health)
Source: Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health - April 25, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Olga Mulas Ilaria Pili Marco Sanna Giorgio La Nasa Source Type: research

The Risk and The Course of Cancer Among People with Severe Mental Illness
Clin Pract Epidemiol Ment Health. 2023 Dec 3;19(Suppl-1):e174501792301032. doi: 10.2174/17450179-v17-e211208-2021-HT2-1910-8. eCollection 2023.ABSTRACTThe paucity of data regarding patients with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) and cancer is alarming given the fact that people with SMI, especially schizophrenia, bipolar disorders and severe depressive disorders, have in general poorer access to physical health care and higher morbidity and mortality because of physical illnesses. The aims of this review were to examine the current evidence from existing literature on the risk of developing cancer and its course among people wi...
Source: Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health - April 25, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Luigi Grassi Daniel McFarland Michelle Riba Source Type: research

Self-compassion, Positive and Negative Affect and Social Avoidance among Adolescence: Mediating Role of Mindfulness
CONCLUSION: Mindfulness is the awareness and acceptance of the feelings, thoughts and sensations attached to self and its possible reciprocity with social surroundings to mitigate fear-self-compassion and positive emotional affect augment, and negative emotional affect attenuate mindfulness. Results analysis highlights the mediation of mindfulness on social anxiety, self-compassion, positive affect, and negative affect.PMID:38660066 | PMC:PMC11041389 | DOI:10.2174/0117450179268979231114045116 (Source: Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health)
Source: Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health - April 25, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: M S Sujamani Barani Kanth Source Type: research

Telemedicine, e-Health, and Digital Health Equity: A Scoping Review
CONCLUSION: In summary, the present paper has discussed Digital Health Equity in Telemedicine and e-Health. Promoting equity of access to healthcare is a significant challenge in contemporary times and in the near future. While on the one hand, the construct "equity" applied to the health context highlights the importance of creating and sustaining the conditions to allow anyone to be able to reach (and develop) their "health potential", it also raises numerous questions on "how this can happen". An overall and integrated picture of all the variables that promote DHE is needed, taking into account the interdependence among...
Source: Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health - April 25, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Donatella Rita Petretto Gian Pietro Carrogu Luca Gaviano Roberta Berti Martina Pinna Andrea Domenico Petretto Roberto Pili Source Type: research

Understanding University Students' Perspectives towards Digital Tools for Mental Health Support: A Cross-country Study
CONCLUSION: Although considering some specific features, digital tools could be a useful instrument to support the mental health needs of students. Since personal contact remains crucial, digital tools should be integrated with face-to-face interventions through a multi-modal approach.PMID:38660572 | PMC:PMC11037510 | DOI:10.2174/0117450179271467231231060255 (Source: Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health)
Source: Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health - April 25, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Ilaria Riboldi Angela Calabrese Susanna Piacenti Chiara Alessandra Capogrosso Susanna Lucini Paioni Francesco Bartoli Giuseppe Carr à Jo Armes Cath Taylor Cristina Crocamo Source Type: research

A Synthesized Model for Applying Stress Management and Biofeedback Interventions in Research Utilization: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
CONCLUSION: The results emphasize the importance of evidence-based practice and highlight the need for ongoing evaluation and refinement of interventions. The proposed model was supported by related theories and research studies in order to ensure the robustness and reliability to guide practice and future research in the field of biofeedback interventions. By following this model, researchers and practitioners can ensure that stress management and biofeedback interventions are evidence-based and are effective in improving mental and physical health outcomes.PMID:38660573 | PMC:PMC11037511 | DOI:10.2174/0117450179276691231...
Source: Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health - April 25, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Manyat Ruchiwit Sararud Vuthiarpa Kampol Ruchiwit Kasorn Muijeen Kanjanee Phanphairoj Source Type: research

Illness Anxiety Disorder and Distress among Female Medical and Nursing Students
CONCLUSION: The highlights that medical and nursing students are susceptible to developing anxiety-related disorders and distress that may have negative impacts on their academic achievements and future careers. Both nursing and medical faculty should help in identifying strategies to support the students' mental health and well-being.PMID:38655550 | PMC:PMC11037515 | DOI:10.2174/0117450179277976231115070100 (Source: Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health)
Source: Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health - April 24, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Sana Hawamdeh Fatchima L Moussa Sami Al-Rawashdeh Sajidah Al Hawamdih Mahaman L Moussa Source Type: research

Effect of Psychosocial Interventions on Cancer's Caregiver Quality of Life: Meta-analysis
CONCLUSION: According to this meta-analysis, The psychological intervention program positively affected cancer caregiver's quality of life. Further randomised controlled trials are required to prove that psychological interventional programs are successful strategies for improving cancer caregiver's quality of life.PMID:38655551 | PMC:PMC11037513 | DOI:10.2174/17450179-v19-e230927-2022-HT14-4336-1 (Source: Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health)
Source: Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health - April 24, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: C Vasantha Kalyani Kusum K Rohilla Pratima Gupta Amit Gupta Sweety Gupta Source Type: research

First Onset in Adulthood of Mental Disorders: Exposure to War < em > vs < /em > . Non-war Childhood Adversities: A National Study
CONCLUSION: Childhood traumata are not equal in predicting the first onset of mood and anxiety disorders into adulthood. Family malfunctioning looks to carry the longest such risk and war more of shorter immediate effects. This might change though with re-exposure to war in adulthood which might unravel dormant vulnerability.PMID:38655552 | PMC:PMC11037514 | DOI:10.2174/0117450179216651231106072824 (Source: Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health)
Source: Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health - April 24, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Elie Karam Josleen Al Barathie Dahlia Saab Aimee Nasser Karam John Fayyad Source Type: research

Illness Anxiety Disorder and Distress among Female Medical and Nursing Students
CONCLUSION: The highlights that medical and nursing students are susceptible to developing anxiety-related disorders and distress that may have negative impacts on their academic achievements and future careers. Both nursing and medical faculty should help in identifying strategies to support the students' mental health and well-being.PMID:38655550 | PMC:PMC11037515 | DOI:10.2174/0117450179277976231115070100 (Source: Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health)
Source: Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health - April 24, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Sana Hawamdeh Fatchima L Moussa Sami Al-Rawashdeh Sajidah Al Hawamdih Mahaman L Moussa Source Type: research

Effect of Psychosocial Interventions on Cancer's Caregiver Quality of Life: Meta-analysis
CONCLUSION: According to this meta-analysis, The psychological intervention program positively affected cancer caregiver's quality of life. Further randomised controlled trials are required to prove that psychological interventional programs are successful strategies for improving cancer caregiver's quality of life.PMID:38655551 | PMC:PMC11037513 | DOI:10.2174/17450179-v19-e230927-2022-HT14-4336-1 (Source: Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health)
Source: Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health - April 24, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: C Vasantha Kalyani Kusum K Rohilla Pratima Gupta Amit Gupta Sweety Gupta Source Type: research

First Onset in Adulthood of Mental Disorders: Exposure to War < em > vs < /em > . Non-war Childhood Adversities: A National Study
CONCLUSION: Childhood traumata are not equal in predicting the first onset of mood and anxiety disorders into adulthood. Family malfunctioning looks to carry the longest such risk and war more of shorter immediate effects. This might change though with re-exposure to war in adulthood which might unravel dormant vulnerability.PMID:38655552 | PMC:PMC11037514 | DOI:10.2174/0117450179216651231106072824 (Source: Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health)
Source: Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health - April 24, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Elie Karam Josleen Al Barathie Dahlia Saab Aimee Nasser Karam John Fayyad Source Type: research

Understanding the User's Point of View: When the Doctor Gets Sick with Cancer and Seeks Help
CONCLUSION: This study suggests the need to know the special needs of professional patients, in particular, related to the emotional difficulties, maintenance of privacy, and the need for support on their return to work. These results can help to foster improvements in current cancer care practices.PMID:38164454 | PMC:PMC10758133 | DOI:10.2174/0117450179241325231011070735 (Source: Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health)
Source: Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health - January 2, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Elena Massa Eleonora Lai Clelia Donisi Mario Scartozzi Laura Orgiano Olga Mulas Andrea Pretta Giovanni Caocci Mauro Giovanni Carta Source Type: research

QbTest for Monitoring Medication Treatment Response in ADHD: A Systematic Review
CONCLUSION: QbTest can distinguish pharmacological treatment effects within hours of pharmacological titration and can be used for monitoring of long-term treatment of ADHD. A need for optimization and individualization of medication treatment response could be addressed with access to objective measures in ADHD management.PMID:38164455 | PMC:PMC10758132 | DOI:10.2174/0117450179276630231030093814 (Source: Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health)
Source: Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health - January 2, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Urban Gustafsson Mikkel Hansen Source Type: research

Understanding the User's Point of View: When the Doctor Gets Sick with Cancer and Seeks Help
CONCLUSION: This study suggests the need to know the special needs of professional patients, in particular, related to the emotional difficulties, maintenance of privacy, and the need for support on their return to work. These results can help to foster improvements in current cancer care practices.PMID:38164454 | PMC:PMC10758133 | DOI:10.2174/0117450179241325231011070735 (Source: Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health)
Source: Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health - January 2, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Elena Massa Eleonora Lai Clelia Donisi Mario Scartozzi Laura Orgiano Olga Mulas Andrea Pretta Giovanni Caocci Mauro Giovanni Carta Source Type: research