An overview of the peer review process in biomedical sciences
CONCLUSION: The peer review process is a fundamental aspect of biomedical science publishing. The model of peer review offered varies between journals and usually relies on a pool of volunteers with differing levels of expertise and scope. The aim of peer review is to collaboratively leverage reviewers' collective knowledge with the objective of increasing the quality and merit of published works. The limitations, methodology and need for transparency in the peer review process are often poorly understood. Although imperfect, the peer review process provides some degree of scientific rigour by emphasising the need for an e...
Source: Australasian Psychiatry - February 8, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Edward Miller Michael James Weightman Ashna Basu Andrew Amos Vlasios Brakoulias Source Type: research
Is antipsychotic augmentation associated with improved functioning in patients on clozapine?
CONCLUSION: Augmentation with other antipsychotic agents was associated with higher functioning in a cross-sectional study of patients with schizophrenia with poor response of positive symptoms to clozapine. This might be an important clinical factor to consider when prescribing antipsychotics to patients with clozapine-resistant schizophrenia.PMID:38330162 | DOI:10.1177/10398562241232819 (Source: Australasian Psychiatry)
Source: Australasian Psychiatry - February 8, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Jae Hee Cho Hindol Mukherjee Vladimir Sazhin Source Type: research
Psychotherapy, formulation and welfare: Themes of the 2023 trainee article collection update
Australas Psychiatry. 2024 Feb 7:10398562241231863. doi: 10.1177/10398562241231863. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38326730 | DOI:10.1177/10398562241231863 (Source: Australasian Psychiatry)
Source: Australasian Psychiatry - February 7, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Michael Weightman Source Type: research
Do benzodiazepines reduce the efficacy of transcranial magnetic stimulation?
CONCLUSIONS: Concomitant benzodiazepine treatment had no effect on the efficacy of rTMS treatment of TRD, contrary to previous research.PMID:38299320 | DOI:10.1177/10398562241229623 (Source: Australasian Psychiatry)
Source: Australasian Psychiatry - February 1, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Lana Tran Lisa Hahn Shane Gill Felicity Ng Patrick Clarke Tom Paterson Cherrie Galletly Source Type: research
A hospital-wide group approach to promote open dialogues of workplace issues and staff wellbeing with Schwartz Rounds
CONCLUSIONS: This study suggests acceptability and feasibility of implementing Schwartz Rounds within an Australian public health setting, particularly when facilitated by skilled mental health professionals. The outcomes provide preliminary support for the use of group interventions to enhance staff collegiality and culture in healthcare settings, thereby addressing critical needs for health professional wellbeing.PMID:38288725 | DOI:10.1177/10398562241229887 (Source: Australasian Psychiatry)
Source: Australasian Psychiatry - January 30, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Kelvin Cy Leung Kiran Lele Carmelle Peisah Source Type: research
Psychiatric electronic health records in the era of data breaches - What are the ramifications for patients, psychiatrists and healthcare systems?
CONCLUSIONS: Psychiatrists, trainees and their patients need to understand the inevitability of electronic health record data breaches. This understanding should inform a minimised collection of personal information in the health record to avoid exposure of confidential information and identity theft. Governmental regulation of electronic health record privacy and security is needed.PMID:38285964 | DOI:10.1177/10398562241230816 (Source: Australasian Psychiatry)
Source: Australasian Psychiatry - January 29, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Jeffrey Cl Looi Richard Ch Looi Paul A Maguire Steve Kisely Tarun Bastiampillai Stephen Allison Source Type: research
Ethical and respectful debate in scientific publishing
Australas Psychiatry. 2024 Feb;32(1):5-7. doi: 10.1177/10398562231226145.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38265018 | DOI:10.1177/10398562231226145 (Source: Australasian Psychiatry)
Source: Australasian Psychiatry - January 24, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Vlasios Brakoulias Gin S Malhi Source Type: research
From the President
Australas Psychiatry. 2024 Feb;32(1):103-104. doi: 10.1177/10398562231220086.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38265019 | DOI:10.1177/10398562231220086 (Source: Australasian Psychiatry)
Source: Australasian Psychiatry - January 24, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
In Conversation with Dr Ava Carter
Australas Psychiatry. 2024 Feb;32(1):7. doi: 10.1177/10398562231226145a.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38265020 | DOI:10.1177/10398562231226145a (Source: Australasian Psychiatry)
Source: Australasian Psychiatry - January 24, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Edward Miller Ashna Basu Andrew Amos Source Type: research
Trainee matters updates from Ava and Ed
Australas Psychiatry. 2024 Feb;32(1):106. doi: 10.1177/10398562231220086b.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38265022 | DOI:10.1177/10398562231220086b (Source: Australasian Psychiatry)
Source: Australasian Psychiatry - January 24, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Upcoming events
Australas Psychiatry. 2024 Feb;32(1):107. doi: 10.1177/10398562231220086d.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38265024 | DOI:10.1177/10398562231220086d (Source: Australasian Psychiatry)
Source: Australasian Psychiatry - January 24, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Comment on: What are the evidence bases for developing models of rehabilitation for older people with mental illness in Australia?
Australas Psychiatry. 2024 Jan 9:10398562231224166. doi: 10.1177/10398562231224166. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38196156 | DOI:10.1177/10398562231224166 (Source: Australasian Psychiatry)
Source: Australasian Psychiatry - January 10, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Nagesh B Pai Shae-Leigh C Vella Source Type: research
Comment on: What are the evidence bases for developing models of rehabilitation for older people with mental illness in Australia?
Australas Psychiatry. 2024 Jan 9:10398562231224166. doi: 10.1177/10398562231224166. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38196156 | DOI:10.1177/10398562231224166 (Source: Australasian Psychiatry)
Source: Australasian Psychiatry - January 10, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Nagesh B Pai Shae-Leigh C Vella Source Type: research
Clozapine-related tachycardia: A conundrum to identify and treat
CONCLUSION: The cardiovascular risks of clozapine are often overlooked. β-blockers are useful in lowering heart rates but they may be insufficient to reduce cardiac risk.PMID:38165132 | DOI:10.1177/10398562231224156 (Source: Australasian Psychiatry)
Source: Australasian Psychiatry - January 2, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Dermot Brennan Sweta Lal Frans Hugo Flavie Waters Gordon Shymko Source Type: research
Clozapine-related tachycardia: A conundrum to identify and treat
CONCLUSION: The cardiovascular risks of clozapine are often overlooked. β-blockers are useful in lowering heart rates but they may be insufficient to reduce cardiac risk.PMID:38165132 | DOI:10.1177/10398562231224156 (Source: Australasian Psychiatry)
Source: Australasian Psychiatry - January 2, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Dermot Brennan Sweta Lal Frans Hugo Flavie Waters Gordon Shymko Source Type: research
