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A new conception and subsequent taxonomy of clinical psychological problems

A taxonomy of the objects of study, theory, assessment, and intervention is critical to the development of all clinical sciences. Clinical psychology has been conceptually and administratively dominated by the taxonomy of an adjacent discipline – psychiatry’s Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (DSM).

1/12/2020 9:23:10 PM +00:00

Identifying factors of psychological distress on the experience of pain and symptom management among cancer patients

Epidemiological evidence suggests the impact psychological distress has on symptomatic outcomes (pain) among cancer patients. While studies have examined distress across various medical illnesses, few have examined the relationship of psychological distress and pain among patients diagnosed with cancer.

1/12/2020 9:22:53 PM +00:00

Psychometric properties of the self-report version of the strengths and difficulties questionnaire in the Ecuadorian context: An evaluation of four models

This study evaluates the psychometric properties of four models of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) in a sample of 1470 children and adolescents from Biblián, Ecuador. The instrument has been used by researchers and students. However, there are not reports that show that the instrument is valid or reliable in the Ecuadorian context.

1/12/2020 9:22:36 PM +00:00

“It all needs to be a full jigsaw, not just bits”: Exploration of healthcare professionals’ beliefs towards supported self-management for long-term conditions

Long-Term Conditions are physical health issues which profoundly impact physical and psychological outcomes and have reached epidemic worldwide levels. An increasing evidence-base has developed for utilizing Supported Self-Management to ensure Health, Social Care & Voluntary staff are knowledgeable, skilled, and experienced to enable patients to have the confidence and capability to self-manage their conditions.

1/12/2020 9:22:13 PM +00:00

Effectiveness of the settings-based intervention Shaping the Social on preventing dropout from vocational education: A Danish non-randomized controlled trial

Lack of formal education is an important social determinant of health inequality and represents a public health problem. School dropout is particularly common in vocational education; however few prevention programs targeting dropout in the vocational school setting have been evaluated. The purpose of the present study was to test the effect on school dropout of a settings-based intervention program (named Shaping the Social) that targeted the school organization in order to create social and supportive learning environments.

1/12/2020 9:21:54 PM +00:00

The effects of sexual violence on psychosocial outcomes in formerly abducted girls in Northern Uganda: The WAYS study

The objective of this study is to investigate the effects of sexual violence on the odds of different psychosocial outcomes (depression, psychotic symptoms, somatic complaints, conduct problems, daily functioning, community relations, and stigma) among formerly abducted girls in Uganda.

1/12/2020 9:21:37 PM +00:00

Theory based interventions for caries related sugar intake in adults: Systematic review

Theories of behavior change are essential in the design of effective behaviour change strategies. No studies have assessed the effectiveness of interventions based on psychological theories to reduce sugar intake related to dental caries.

1/12/2020 9:21:23 PM +00:00

Validation of a brief mental health screening tool for pregnant women in a low socio-economic setting

In South Africa, the prevalence of symptoms of common mental disorders (CMD), i.e. depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts are high. This study aimed to use a cognitive interviewing technique to validate the content and structure of a 4-item screening tool, to adapt the tool accordingly, and to use receiver operating curve (ROC) analysis to determine the optimum cut-point for identifying pregnant women with symptoms of CMD.

1/12/2020 9:21:05 PM +00:00

Rumination and interoceptive accuracy predict the occurrence of the thermal grill illusion of pain

While the neurophysiological mechanisms underlying the thermal grill illusion of pain (TGI) have been thoroughly studied, psychological determinants largely remain unknown. The present study aimed to investigate whether cognitive and affective personality traits encompassing rumination, interoception, and suggestibility may be identified as characteristics favouring the elicitation of paradoxical pain experiences.

1/12/2020 9:20:39 PM +00:00

Gender-differences in risk factors for suicidal behaviour identified by perceived burdensomeness, thwarted belongingness and acquired capability: Cross-sectional analysis from a longitudinal cohort study

The Interpersonal-Psychological Theory of Suicidal Behavior (IPT) is supported by recent epidemiological data. Unique risk factors for the IPT constructs have been identified in community epidemiological studies. Gender differences in these risk factors may contribute substantially to our understanding of suicidal risk, and require further investigation.

1/12/2020 9:20:20 PM +00:00

Attachment-oriented psychological intervention for couples facing breast cancer: Protocol of a randomised controlled trial

There is evidence that both breast cancer patients and their partners are affected emotionally, when facing a breast cancer diagnosis. Several couple interventions have been evaluated, but there is a need for couple intervention studies with a clear theoretical basis and a strong design.

1/12/2020 9:20:01 PM +00:00

A mediation model of mindfulness and decentering: Sequential psychological constructs or one and the same

Mindfulness and decentering are closely related processes both assumed to promote well-being. While some researchers claim that mindfulness and decentering can be clearly differentiated others suggest to use these concepts interchangeably.

1/12/2020 9:19:38 PM +00:00

Parents’ perceptions on offspring risk and prevention of anxiety and depression: A qualitative study

Offspring of patients with anxiety or depression are at high risk for developing anxiety or depression. Despite the positive findings regarding effectiveness of prevention programs, recruitment for prevention activities and trials is notoriously difficult. Our randomized controlled prevention trial was terminated due to lack of patient inclusion.

1/12/2020 9:19:13 PM +00:00

Cluster-randomised controlled trial of an occupational therapy group intervention for children designed to promote emotional wellbeing: Study protocol

Symptoms of anxiety and depression are common in childhood, as are risk factors that undermine wellbeing: low self-esteem and limited participation in daily occupations. Current treatments focus primarily on modifying internal cognitions with insufficient effect on functional outcomes. Occupational therapists have a role in measuring and enabling children’s functional abilities to promote health and wellbeing.

1/12/2020 9:18:54 PM +00:00

Best practice in bereavement photography after perinatal death: Qualitative analysis with 104 parents

Postmortem memento photography has emerged in Western hospitals as part of compassionate bereavement care for parents facing perinatal death. Many parents endorse this psychosocial intervention, yet implementation varies greatly and little research on parents’ specific needs guides health care professionals.

1/12/2020 9:18:33 PM +00:00

“You’ve got to make it relevant”: Barriers and ways forward for assessing cognition in Aboriginal clients

Reliable cognitive assessment for non-western cultures is difficult given that mainstream tests typically rely on western concepts, content and values. Despite recognition of the scarcity of appropriate tests for Aboriginal people over many years, limited practical development has occurred.

1/12/2020 9:18:12 PM +00:00

Design of a comparative effectiveness evaluation of a culturally tailored versus standard communitybased smoking cessation treatment program for LGBT smokers

This paper describes the protocol for a comparative effectiveness trial testing an evidence-based smoking cessation program, Courage to Quit, against a culturally tailored version for LGBT smokers, and examines the role of culturally specific psychosocial variables on cessation outcomes.

1/12/2020 9:17:53 PM +00:00

Mood and cognition in healthy older European adults: The Zenith study

Participants were recruited from centres in France, Italy and Northern Ireland. Trait level and variability in positive and negative affect (PA and NA) were assessed using self-administered PANAS scales, four times a day for four days.

1/12/2020 9:17:28 PM +00:00

The effects of the prevention program ‘New Perspectives’ (NP) on juvenile delinquency and other life domains: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

New Perspectives (NP) is a prevention program aiming to prevent that youth at onset of a criminal career will develop a persistent criminal behaviour pattern. The effects of NP on juvenile delinquency and other life domains are investigated, using a randomized controlled trial (RCT).

1/12/2020 9:17:07 PM +00:00

Building a model for encouraging help-seeking for depression: A qualitative study in a Chinese society

Clinical depression has been increasingly prevalent in international health statistics but people are often found to be reluctant to seek help when they encounter depression. However, there is no general theory to explain how personal, social and cultural factors affect an individual’s help-seeking intention, nor to guide the design of preventive programmes for such intention once needed.

1/12/2020 9:16:45 PM +00:00

An association of adult personality with prenatal and early postnatal growth: The EPQ lie-scale

Recent studies have noted differences in social acquiescence and interpersonal relations among adults born preterm or with very low birth weight compared to full term adults. In addition, birth weight has been observed to be negatively correlated with lie-scale scores in two studies.

1/12/2020 9:16:26 PM +00:00

The association between social capital and mental health and behavioural problems in children and adolescents: An integrative systematic review

Mental health is an important component of overall health and wellbeing and crucial for a happy and meaningful life. The prevalence of mental health problems amongst children and adolescent is high; with estimates suggesting 10-20% suffer from mental health problems at any given time.

1/12/2020 9:16:00 PM +00:00

Evaluating the effectiveness of the Motivating Teens To Sleep More program in advancing bedtime in adolescents: A randomized controlled trial

Sleep restriction is a prevalent issue for adolescents and has been associated with negative cognitive, emotional, and physical health (e.g., poor attention, depressed mood, obesity). Existing sleep promotion programs are successful in improving adolescents’ sleep knowledge but not sleep behaviour.

1/12/2020 9:15:40 PM +00:00

The Child Illness and Resilience Program (CHiRP): A study protocol of a stepped care intervention to improve the resilience and wellbeing of families living with childhood chronic illness

Families of children living with chronic illness are more vulnerable to mental health problems, however this can be ameliorated by a family’s resilience. The Child Illness and Resilience Program (CHiRP) will develop and evaluate a parent-focussed family intervention designed to increase the resilience and wellbeing of families living with childhood chronic illness.

1/12/2020 9:15:19 PM +00:00

Promoting psychosocial wellbeing following stroke using narratives and guided self-determination: A feasibility study

Extensive studies have documented the complex and comprehensive psychosocial consequences of stroke. Psychosocial difficulties significantly affect long-term functioning and quality of life. Many studies have explored psychosocial interventions to prevent or treat psychosocial problems, but most have found modest effects.

1/12/2020 9:14:59 PM +00:00

Are subjective cognitive complaints related to memory functioning in the working population

Cognitive functioning is important for managing work and life in general. Some experience problems with cognitive functioning, often referred to as subjective cognitive complaints (SCC). These problems are rather prevalent in the working population and can be coupled with both lowered well-being and work ability.

1/12/2020 9:14:39 PM +00:00

Rasch analysis of the sense of coherence scale in a sample of people with morbid obesity – a cross-sectional study

The prevalence of morbid obesity is an increasing health problem in most parts of the world and is related to lower quality of life. Sense of coherence, or the perception that the world is meaningful and predictable, is considered a promising health resource for changing behaviour and adopting a healthier lifestyle.

1/12/2020 9:14:22 PM +00:00

Clinical utility of the cogstate brief battery in identifying cognitive impairment in mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease

Previous studies have demonstrated the utility and sensitivity of the CogState Brief Battery (CBB) in detecting cognitive impairment in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and in assessing cognitive changes in the preclinical stages of AD. Thus, the CBB may be a useful screening tool to assist in the management of cognitive function in clinical settings.

1/12/2020 9:14:02 PM +00:00

Determinants of variability in motor performance in middle childhood: A cross-sectional study of balance and motor co-ordination skills

Physical activity is a key component of exploration and development. Poor motor proficiency, by limiting participation in physical and social activities, can therefore contribute to poor psychological and social development. The current study examined the correlates of motor performance in a setting where no locally validated measures of motor skills previously existed.

1/12/2020 9:13:39 PM +00:00

Can theory of mind deficits be measured reliably in people with mild and moderate Alzheimer’s dementia

Patients suffering from Alzheimer’s dementia develop difficulties in social functioning. This has led to an interest in the study of “theory of mind” in this population. However, difficulty has arisen because the associated cognitive demands of traditional short story theory of mind assessments result in failure per se in this population, making it challenging to test pure theory of mind ability.

1/12/2020 9:13:22 PM +00:00