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Affective Comorbidity Associated with Symptoms, Lung Function, and Differences Between Patients with COPD for Biomass and Tobacco Smoke Exposure
This study aimed to determine the prevalence of affective comorbidity (depression and anxiety) associated with lung function, functional capacity, dyspnea, and quality of life; as well as the differences between groups of patients diagnosed with COPD associated with biomass (COPD-BE) and patients with COPD secondary to tobacco (COPD-TS). Comparative cross-sectional observational study. Multiple hierarchical regression models, analysis of variance, and covariance were carried out. A total of 291 COPD patients were evaluated, symptoms of depression were found to be higher in patients with COPD-BE than in patients with COPD-T...
Source: Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings - October 7, 2021 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

The Before Baby Relationship Checkup: A Couples-Based Intervention to Reduce Relationship Risk Factors for Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
AbstractRelationship conflict and lack of partner support are risk factors for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. An intervention to strengthen couples ’ relationships before birth may reduce relationship risk factors for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, though no research has explored this to date. The aims of this Stage 1 open-series non-experimental proof of concept study were to adapt the ‘Marriage Checkup’, an evidence-based interve ntion for relationship distress, as a preventative intervention for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and to assess its feasibility and acceptability. Pregnant women recei...
Source: Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings - October 6, 2021 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Identifying Mental Disorders in Primary Care: Diagnostic Accuracy of the Connected Mind Fast Check (CMFC) Electronic Screen
AbstractPrimary care physicians (PCPs) often daily address diagnoses and treatment of mental disorders in their practices. The current study examined the Connected Mind Fast Check (CMFC), a two-tiered electronic screen, assessing six common mental disorders. The eight-item Initial Screen assesses possible symptoms, whereas SAM modules establish provisional diagnoses and areas of clinical concern. With 234 patients from five independent PCP offices, diagnostic accuracy was tested with the SCID-5-RV as the external criterion. Concerningly, many patients were unaware of their current mental disorders and comorbidities. The CM...
Source: Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings - October 5, 2021 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

A Call for Interdisciplinary Collaboration to Promote Musculoskeletal Health: The Creation of the International Musculoskeletal Mental and Social Health Consortium (I-MESH)
AbstractDespite increasing recognition of psychosocial factors in musculoskeletal conditions, its impact on reducing the global toll of musculoskeletal symptoms has been only incremental. It is time to bring together clinicians and researchers with heterogeneous backgrounds, unified by a commitment to reduce the global impact of musculoskeletal illness by addressing mental and social health factors. In 2020, we initiated the International Musculoskeletal Mental and Social Health Consortium. Our current key priority areas are: (1) Develop best practices for uniform terminology, (2) Understand barriers to mental and social h...
Source: Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings - October 4, 2021 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Healthcare Quality Improvement Competency: A Clinical and Training Imperative for Geropsychology
This article aims to elucidate the importance of QI education and training in geropsychology. In line with the Pikes Peak model for training in professional geropsychology, we outline QI knowledge and skills competencies for geropsychology training and suggest a rubric for integrating QI education into academic and clinical training from graduate school to professional practice. We provide recommended readings that geropsychology educators can read to become familiar with QI or use as part of a syllabus. Finally, we offer some recommendations for how current and future geropsychologists can be leaders in quality improvemen...
Source: Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings - October 1, 2021 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Assessing Psychosocial Distress in Cystic Fibrosis: Validation of the ‘Distress in Cystic Fibrosis Scale’
This study preliminarily validated the previously developed Distress in Cystic Fibrosis Scale (DCFS) (Patel in Journal of Cystic Fibrosis 15:S26, 2016); a 23-item questionnaire to assess psychosocial distress in AwCF. Inpatient and outpatient participants with CF (N = 119) completed a battery of questionnaires, including the DCFS. PCA results supported a single component model. The DCFS showed high internal consistency and correlated significantly with measures of mood and quality of life. The DCFS shows promise as a screening tool to assess clinically sig nificant psychosocial distress in an adult CF population. (Sour...
Source: Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings - September 29, 2021 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Coronary Artery Disease Patients: Potential Improvements in Mastery and Depressive Symptoms
AbstractDepressive symptoms after coronary events are associated with a worse prognosis. When changing the focus from psychopathology towards a resilience framework, treatments such as mindfulness meditation could offer novel ways to address psychological distress among coronary artery disease (CAD) patients. We studied the feasibility of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) for CAD patients with depressive symptoms. Seventy-nine CAD patients with elevated depressive symptoms were invited to an 8-week MBSR course. Twenty-four patients (30%) accepted and 16 (20%) completed MBSR. Depressive symptoms decreased immediatel...
Source: Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings - September 28, 2021 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Extending the Common Sense Model to Explore the Impact of the Fear of COVID-19 on Quality of Life in an International Inflammatory Bowel Disease Cohort
AbstractThe aim of this cross-sectional study was to use an extended common sense model (CSM) to evaluate the impact of fear of COVID-19 on quality of life (QoL) in an international inflammatory bowel disease cohort. An online study involving 319 adults (75% female, mean (SD) 14.06 (15.57) years of symptoms) completed the Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale, Brief Illness Perceptions Questionnaire, Fear of Contracting COVID-19 Scale, Brief-COPE, Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale, and the EUROHIS-QOL. The extended CSM had an excellent fit (χ2 (9)  = 17.06,p = .05,χ2/N = 1.90, RMSEA = 0.05, SRMR = ...
Source: Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings - September 24, 2021 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Reviewers on Reviewing for Psychological, Health and Medical Journals
AbstractBeing a reviewer is an honor and it continues to be a very rewarding experience throughout a career. Reviewers get the opportunity to maintain scientific standards and assist in growing the scientific psychological literature. Being a reviewer enhances and integrates scientific values and clinical skills following the scientist-practitioner model. However, for the inexperienced reviewer, the experience can be very scary and intimidating. Everyone ’s experience with reviewing is highly personal and at the same time, the activity is both common and universal for academic psychologists. In this interview article, th...
Source: Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings - September 18, 2021 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts at a Departmental Level: Building a Committee as a Vehicle for Advancing Progress
AbstractAcademic Health Centers (AHCs) across the nation are experiencing a reawakening to the importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Such work impacts both employees and patients served by healthcare institutions. Yet, for departments without previously existing formal channels for this work, it is not always apparent where to begin. The current manuscript details a process for creating a committee as a vehicle for championing DEI efforts at the department level within an AHC. The authors present a six-step model for forming a DEI Committee and progress monitoring measures to remain accountable to identifie...
Source: Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings - September 16, 2021 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Physical Activity Among Urban Children with Asthma: Does Sleep Matter?
AbstractThe present study examined associations between sleep and physical activity among a diverse sample of 97 urban children (ages 7 –9) with persistent asthma. Differences in associations were evaluated by race/ethnicity and weight status. The extent to which sleep moderated the association between lung function and physical activity was also evaluated. Generalized linear models were utilized to examine associations. Findings indicated that, among the aggregate sample, more frequent nighttime awakenings were associated with less time spent engaging in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA). Important differenc...
Source: Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings - September 14, 2021 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Exploring the Relationship Between Self-Isolation and Distress Among People with Gastrointestinal Disorders During the COVID-19 Pandemic
This study aimed to explore the association between perceived isolation and symptoms of distress in people with GI disorders at the time of the pandemic; and to examine factors which moderate this relationship. This online cross-sectional survey was advertised in May –September 2020 via patient organisations and associated social media. Overall, 831 people (82% female, mean age 49 years) from 27 countries participated. A significant relationship between social isolation and psychological distress was noted (r = .525,p <  .001). GI symptoms moderated the association between isolation and distress (B = .047...
Source: Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings - September 7, 2021 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Intolerance of Uncertainty and Health-Related Anxiety in Youth amid the COVID-19 Pandemic: Understanding and Weathering the Continuing Storm
Conclusions from the empirical data and emerging theoretical models are reviewed and synthesized. Finally, several potentially engaging and effective examples of developmentally appropriate interventions targeting intolerance of uncertainty and health-related anxieties in pediatric patients during the peri- and post-pandemic periods are described. (Source: Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings)
Source: Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings - September 3, 2021 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Cognitive and Attentional Function in Children with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: A Pilot Study
AbstractWhile survival for children with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) has improved, compromised cardiac output and oxygen delivery persist, and children show cognitive deficits. Most research has assessed young children on broad cognitive indices; less is known about specific indices in older youth. In this pilot study, cognitive function and attention in youth ages 8 to 16  years with HLHS (n = 20) was assessed with the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children – Fifth Edition (WISC-V) and NIH Toolbox Cognition Battery (NTCB); parents completed the Child Behavior Checklist. Children scored significantly lo...
Source: Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings - September 1, 2021 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Development and Refinement of a Telehealth Intervention for Symptom Management, Distress, and Adherence to Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy after Breast Cancer
AbstractAdjuvant endocrine therapy (AET) prevents recurrence after early stage, hormone sensitive breast cancer; however, adherence to AET is suboptimal, and efficacious interventions are severely lacking. Barriers to adherence are well established; however, interventions, thus, far have failed to produce meaningful changes in adherence and have generally not followed guiding principles of psychosocial intervention development. The purpose of this paper is to describe the iterative development, using the National Institutes of Health Stage Model for Behavioral Intervention Development, of an evidence-based, patient-centere...
Source: Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings - September 1, 2021 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research