Inter ‐relationships between burnout, personality and coping features in residents within an ACGME‐I Accredited Psychiatry Residency Program
ConclusionsWe found a considerable burnout rate amongst psychiatry residents which was associated with neuroticism and avoidance coping, and suggest ways to better tackle occupational burnout during residency training. (Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry)
Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry - August 18, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Yu Wei Lee,
Kundadak Ganesh Kudva,
Mark Soh,
Qian Hui Chew,
Kang Sim Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
COVID ‐19‐related issues on tele‐counseling helpline in Bangladesh
ConclusionThese findings indicate the mental health challenges faced in Bangladesh due to lockdown and can inform future interventions. (Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry)
Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry - August 18, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Yeshim Iqbal,
Rubina Jahan,
Sakila Yesmin,
Ashique Selim,
Shaheen Nafisa Siddique Tags: BRIEF REPORT Source Type: research
COVID ‐19 Positive Psychiatry Inpatient Unit: A unique experience
Asia-Pacific Psychiatry, EarlyView. (Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry)
Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry - August 17, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Ozgecan Tuna,
Asli Enez Darcin,
Mahmut Cem Tarakcioglu,
Umut Mert Aksoy Tags: LETTER TO THE EDITOR Source Type: research
COVID ‐19‐related issues on tele‐counseling helpline in Bangladesh
ConclusionThese findings indicate the mental health challenges faced in Bangladesh due to lockdown and can inform future interventions. (Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry)
Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry - August 17, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Yeshim Iqbal,
Rubina Jahan,
Sakila Yesmin,
Ashique Selim,
Shaheen Nafisa Siddique Tags: BRIEF REPORT Source Type: research
A systematic review of mental health literacy in Pakistan
AbstractIndividual mental health has become a primary global concern. In Pakistan, the prevalence of mental health issues is still unclear, as not many studies have assessed the level of mental health literacy (MHL) in the country. This systematic review aims to bridge this gap by encouraging the early detection of mental disorders, lessening stigma, and improving help ‐seeking behavior. Nine electronic databases were searched to identify empirical literature in this area. Only studies that evaluated MHL efficacy and those published in English were selected. Non‐peer reviewed articles and gray literature were excluded....
Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry - August 16, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Khadeeja Munawar,
Jamilah Hanum Abdul Khaiyom,
Iram Zehra Bokharey,
Miriam Sang ‐Ah Park,
Fahad Riaz Choudhry Tags: REVIEW Source Type: research
Factors affecting the anxiety levels of adolescents in home ‐quarantine during COVID‐19 pandemic in Turkey
ConclusionsClosure of schools and home ‐quarantine during pandemic causes anxiety and loneliness in young people. The identification of risky groups helps to properly support these individuals by various social connections, including healthcare professionals, families, and schools. (Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry)
Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry - August 12, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Şenay Kılınçel,
Oğuzhan Kılınçel,
Gürkan Muratdağı,
Abdülkadir Aydın,
Miraç Barış Usta Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Efficacy and safety of modified electroconvulsive therapy for the refractory depression in older patients
ConclusionECT is an effective, well ‐tolerated, and safe method for the treatment of older patients with refractory depression. ECT can be recommended for the treatment of these patients after conducting effective risk control of comorbid somatic diseases. (Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry)
Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry - August 10, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Xue Jiang,
Qin Xie,
Lian ‐Zhong Liu,
Bao‐Liang Zhong,
Liang Si,
Fang Fan Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Medical care for patients with schizophrenia —Not on the agenda?
Asia-Pacific Psychiatry, EarlyView. (Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry)
Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry - August 10, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Ahmed Naguy,
Seshni Moodliar ‐Rensburg,
Bibi Alamiri Tags: LETTER TO THE EDITOR Source Type: research
Factors affecting the anxiety levels of adolescents in home ‐quarantine during COVID‐19 pandemic in Turkey
ConclusionsClosure of schools and home ‐quarantine during pandemic causes anxiety and loneliness in young people. The identification of risky groups helps to properly support these individuals by various social connections, including healthcare professionals, families, and schools. (Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry)
Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry - August 10, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Şenay Kılınçel,
Oğuzhan Kılınçel,
Gürkan Muratdağı,
Abdülkadir Aydın,
Miraç Barış Usta Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
The psychological impact of coronavirus outbreak in Pakistan
Asia-Pacific Psychiatry, EarlyView. (Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry)
Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry - August 5, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Nasar Um Min Allah,
Sohaib Arshad,
Hina Mahmood,
Hina Abbas Tags: LETTER TO THE EDITOR Source Type: research
A population ‐based study of the association between hemodialysis and cognitive impairment
This study assesses the risk of cognitive impairment among a nationwide cohort of new hemodialysis patients derived from the NHIRD.ResultsA total of 4330 patients were assigned to the dialysis group and 17 320 patients were assigned to the control group. A total of 2103 of the patients developed cognitive impairment within 2 years after the date of dialysis initiation. Patients who developed cognitive impairment were older (69.85 ± 11.56) than their counterparts who did not develop cognitive impairment (58.58 ± 14.77;P < .001). The log‐rank test of Kaplan‐Meier analysis revealed a higher risk of ...
Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry - July 26, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Ching ‐Wen Chien,
Ying Chi Lin,
Song‐Kong Huang,
Pei‐En Chen,
Tao‐Hsin Tung Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Interactive mental health assessments for Chinese Canadians: A pilot randomized controlled trial in nurse practitioner ‐led primary care clinic
DiscussionThe studied tool holds promise for enhancing clinician ‐patient mental health communications in primary care settings for overseas Chinese. Implications are discussed for in‐person and virtual healthcare which could also inform responses to mental health crisis related to COVID‐19. (Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry)
Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry - July 1, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Farah Ahmad,
Jamie Wang,
Bonnie Wong,
Wai Lun Alan Fung Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Instrumental measurements of recovery ‐oriented practice in psychiatric services
In this study, service users were invited to rate th e received support and their relationship with service providers to benchmark our current service before we fully implement the REFOCUS model of practice.MethodsINSPIRE was translated into traditional Chinese. Service users were invited to use C ‐INSPIRE to score one service provider with whom they had the most frequent contact or had the closest relationship.ResultsA total of 147 subjects were recruited from different service units at different phases of organizational transformation in recovery ‐oriented practice. Significantly higher scores in the Relationship Sub...
Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry - June 30, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Kong Chung ‐Lung,
Lee Chi‐Chiu,
Chiu Lai‐Ping,
Li Ching‐Kwok,
Sin Chi‐Kwong Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Interactive mental health assessments for Chinese Canadians: A pilot randomized controlled trial in nurse practitioner ‐led primary care clinic
DiscussionThe studied tool holds promise for enhancing clinician ‐patient mental health communications in primary care settings for overseas Chinese. Implications are discussed for in‐person and virtual healthcare which could also inform responses to mental health crisis related to COVID‐19. (Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry)
Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry - June 29, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Farah Ahmad,
Jamie Wang,
Bonnie Wong,
Wai Lun Alan Fung Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
