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Prospective Association of Psychological Distress and Sexual Quality of Life Among Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Survivors
AbstractSexual health concerns are one of the most common late effects facing hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) survivors. The current study tested whether self-reported depression and anxiety symptoms before transplant were associated with embedded items assessing two specific areas of sexual health —sexual interest and sexual satisfaction—one year post-HSCT. Of the 158 study participants, 41% were diagnosed with a plasma cell disorder (n = 60) and most received autologous transplantation (n = 128; 81%). At post-HSCT, 21% of participants reported they were not at all satisfied with their sex life, and ...
Source: Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings - April 14, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Psychologists and Integrated Behavioral Health Simulation Training: A Survey of Medical Educators and Perspectives of Directors of Clinical Training
AbstractIt is well established that the integration of behavioral healthcare into the medical home model improves patient outcomes, reduces costs, and increases resident learning. As academic health centers increasingly integrate behavioral healthcare, targeted training for interprofessional collaboration around behavioral healthcare is needed. Simulation educational approaches potentially can provide this training. Health service psychologists are well-poised to support this because of their specialized training in integrated healthcare. The present exploratory study aimed to evaluate existing simulation programs and deve...
Source: Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings - April 14, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Management of High Acuity Patients in Pediatric Medical Settings: The Role of Consultation/Liaison Psychologists During the Growing Mental Health Crisis
AbstractSince the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, consultation/liaison (C/L) psychologists had to drastically shift their practices to care for psychiatrically acute pediatric patients admitted to medical settings. The aim of the current study was to provide an updated state of the field surrounding these changes and their implications for clinical practice. Psychologists and psychology post-doctoral fellows completed an anonymous, 51-item survey distributed via a national professional organization listserv. The results review responses, by percentages, about C/L team composition and practice patterns, as they relate to su...
Source: Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings - April 14, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Partners ’ Experiences of Chronic Pain: A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis
AbstractThis systematic review of qualitative studies synthesised evidence on the experience chronic pain from the perspective of romantic partners. Medline via Ovid, Embase via Ovid, CINAHL via EBSCO, APA PsycInfo via Ovid, Scopus, and Web of Science databases were searched. Studies exploring the impact of chronic pain from partners ’ perspectives using qualitative data collection methods were eligible for inclusion. Thematic synthesis was conducted, and confidence in the review findings was assessed using GRADE CERQual criteria. A total of 198 participants were represented from 15 primary studies. Four interconnected a...
Source: Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings - April 13, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Stop and Think: A Case Study Illustrating the Implementation of Bright IDEAS-YA Being Delivered via Telehealth to a Young Adult Cancer Patient
AbstractBright IDEAS-Young Adults (Bright IDEAS-YA) is a problem-solving skills training intervention that has been adapted for young adults with cancer. Presently, a multisite randomized control trial is being conducted to determine Bright IDEAS-YA ’s efficacy in supporting a young adult population. This case study demonstrates the young adult adaptation of Bright IDEAS – Bright IDEAS-YA – being delivered to a young adult cancer patient via telehealth. Telehealth is a novel delivery method for Bright IDEAS and Bright IDEAS-YA that was es tablished due to COVID-19 safety precautions. The patient, who reported challen...
Source: Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings - March 16, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Enhancing Diabetes Management Through Personality Assessment: A Pilot Study
AbstractThe aims of this study were to evaluate the utility of therapeutic assessment (therapeutic assessment) as a brief intervention to target reduction in A1C levels and to assess the levels of personality functioning and broad trait domains described in the DSM-5 Alternative Model for Personality Disorders in a sample of patients with Type 2 diabetes and their relationship to A1C levels at baseline and follow-up. Participants (n = 99) were recruited from a primary care office and provided feedback on how their personality functioning and pathological personality traits might influence their diabetes management. Res...
Source: Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings - March 13, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Reviewer Recognition and Appreciation
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Source: Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings - March 2, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Incremental Contribution of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory – 3 to Predicting One-Year Postoperative Spinal Cord Surgery/Spinal Cord Stimulation Outcomes
AbstractPre-surgical psychological assessments are becoming common in the United States and are recommended or required prior to surgical/spinal cord stimulator intervention for chronic back pain. Psychological testing is often recommended for these evaluations and the various versions of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) have demonstrated utility for predicting outcomes in this setting. This investigation sought to extend that literature with the newest version of the MMPI, the MMPI-3. The sample comprised of 909 patients (50.5% men, 49.5% women) who consented to participating in an outcome study and ...
Source: Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings - March 1, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Community Teens ’ COVID-19 Experience: Implications for Engagement Moving Forward
AbstractData collected from pediatric primary care settings during the pandemic suggest an increase in internalizing symptoms and disparities in care based upon minoritized identity status(es). To inform care moving forward, the current study characterized the pandemic and related technology usage experiences of teenaged pediatric patients from communities with high hardship indexes. As part of a larger mixed-methods study, 17 teens (Mean age  = 15.99 ± .99) and 10 caregivers independently voiced experiences related to the pandemic during remote focus group and interview sessions. Thematic analyses were used to as...
Source: Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings - March 1, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Demographic Factors, Medication Adherence, and Post-transplant Health Outcomes: A Longitudinal Multilevel Modeling Approach
We examined longitudinal variation in patient Medication Level Variability Index (MLVI) adherence data from pediatric kidney, liver, and heart transplant recipients. Patient and administrative data from the United Network for Organ Sharing were linked with electronic health records and MLVI values for 332 patients. Multilevel mediation modeling indicated comparatively more variation in MLVI values between patients than within patients, longitudinally, over 10  years post transplant. MLVI values significantly predicted late acute rejection and hospitalization. MLVI partially mediated patient factors and post-transplant out...
Source: Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings - March 1, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

The Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings at Thirty: All Grown Up
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Source: Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings - February 28, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Compassion Dynamics in Medical Students: An Ecological Momentary Assessment Study
This study examined a micro-EMA approach for measuring the temporal dynamics of compassion in medical students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Medical students (N = 47) completed demographic information and self-report questionnaires assessing empathy and compassion for self and others. Participants then completed six bursts of micro-EMA smartphone-delivered surveys. Each burst was 14 days, with 28 days between bursts. During each burst, participants r eceived four daily micro-EMA surveys assessing compassion, stress, positive affect, and negative affect. Dynamic structural equation modeling was used to examine micro-E...
Source: Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings - February 25, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Parent and Provider Differences in Ratings of Mental Health and Neurodevelopmental Concerns in Children with Neurologic Disorders
AbstractChildren with neurologic disorders face increased risks for mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions, with information often limited to parent report. To better understand mental health and neurodevelopmental needs in this population, a retrospective chart review of a convenience sample of children with neurologic disorders referred for a neuropsychological evaluation was conducted in the present study to explore interrater agreement between care team members (referring providers, parents, pediatric neuropsychologist). Qualitative and quantitative data were collected from the evaluation reports of 129 youth ...
Source: Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings - February 24, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Applying the Somatic Symptom Disorder Diagnosis to Individuals with Fibromyalgia: Strengths and Limitations
AbstractAmidst broad changes to the somatic disorder diagnoses, DSM-IV pain disorder was absorbed into DSM-5 ’s somatic symptom disorder (SSD) as a specifier. However, clinical research testing of its use for the chronic pain population has been limited and its utility remains inconclusive. Using the exemplar of fibromyalgia, this article evaluates the validity, reliability, clinical utility, and accepta bility of the SSD pain specifier. The diagnosis appears to have moderate validity but low specificity for the fibromyalgia population. The pain specifier has neither undergone sufficient field testing nor been evaluated ...
Source: Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings - February 24, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

The Short Version of the Italian Maastricht Vital Exhaustion Questionnaire (MVEQ): Psychometric Properties and Relationships with Anxiety, Depression, and Stress in a Community Sample of Older Adults
AbstractVital Exhaustion (VE) refers to a physical and mental state of excessive fatigue, feelings of demoralization, hopelessness, and increased irritability. The short form of the Maastricht Vital Exhaustion Questionnaire (MVEQ) is a widely used measure to assess VE. Despite its utility is broadly recognized, the validity and reliability of the scale have yet to be examined in the Italian context. The present study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the shortened MVEQ in a community sample of Italian older adults. A total of 722 older adults (Mage = 72.97, SD  = 7.71; 60.4% females) completed the MVEQ, ...
Source: Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings - February 23, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research