Article
Business
Patia J. McGrath, Atul Nerkar
Summary: As private equity's influence on the business landscape grows, scholarly interest in the phenomenon has also intensified. This review examines recent progress in private equity research, particularly focusing on the later-stage buyout segment. The authors construct a framework that incorporates antecedents, outcomes, mediators, and moderators of private equity activities, and propose recommendations for future research, highlighting the relevance of management scholars in this field.
JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
David Susic, Lea Bombac Tavcar, Miha Lucovnik, Hana Hrobat, Lea Gornik, Anton Gradisek
Summary: Postpartum anemia is a common and persistent public health issue that negatively affects maternal mood and wellbeing. This study explores the use of machine-learning algorithms to reliably forecast parameters related to patient wellbeing, such as depression and fatigue. The results show that the models outperform baseline predictions and have the potential to improve the detection and management of postpartum depression and fatigue.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Darren B. Courtney, Priya Watson, Karolin R. Krause, Benjamin W. C. Chan, Kathryn Bennett, Meredith Gunlicks-Stoessel, Terri Rodak, Kirsten Neprily, Tabitha Zentner, Peter Szatmari
Summary: This article examines the variables associated with depression outcomes in randomized clinical trials (RCTs) for the treatment of depressive disorders in adolescents. The review identifies important predictors, moderators, and mediators that can optimize care for adolescents with depression.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Beth A. Lewis, Katie Schuver, Shira Dunsiger, Lauren Samson, Amanda L. Frayeh, Carrie A. Terrell, Joseph T. Ciccolo, John Fischer, Melissa D. Avery
Summary: The study suggests that low-cost, brief, easily accessible wellness interventions for high-risk postpartum women can effectively prevent symptoms of depression, especially performing better than usual care at the 6-month mark. Exercise interventions may have a protective effect on perceived stress among high-risk postpartum women.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Pia-Maria Wippert, Daniel Niederer, David Driesslein, Heidrun Beck, Winfried Banzer, Christian Schneider, Marcus Schiltenwolf, Frank Mayer
Summary: This study found that psychosocial factors moderate the effects of exercise on low back pain, including depressive symptoms, vital exhaustion, and social support. These moderating factors have clinical relevance in exercise therapy, while there were no psychosocial variables identified as mediators of the exercise effects on pain.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Orthopedics
Teun Cremers, Michael Zoulfi Khatiri, Koen van Maren, David Ring, Teun Teunis, Amirreza Fatehi
Summary: Psychological distress exacerbates the role of cognitive bias in the relationship between pain intensity and activity intolerance. Misconceptions and greater symptoms of depression or anxiety can make individuals even more ill. Identifying and addressing common misconceptions and psychological distress are crucial aspects of musculoskeletal care for orthopaedic surgeons.
JOURNAL OF BONE AND JOINT SURGERY-AMERICAN VOLUME
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Jialu Qian, Shiwen Sun, Lu Liu, Xiaoyan Yu
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of nonpharmacological interventions for reducing postpartum fatigue. The results showed that exercise and drinking tea can significantly improve postpartum fatigue in women, and drinking tea may have beneficial effects on depression.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2021)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Veronica Pentland, Sean Spilsbury, Aviroop Biswas, Michelle F. Mottola, Stephanie Paplinskie, Marc S. Mitchell
Summary: Walking appears to have a significant impact on the severity of postpartum depression, with greater reductions in symptoms observed with 90-120+ minutes of moderate-intensity walking per week. This study provides preliminary evidence that walking may help mothers manage postpartum depression, addressing barriers uniquely faced by mothers.
JOURNAL OF WOMENS HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Philipp Gulde, Heike Vojta, Joachim Hermsdorfer, Peter Rieckmann
Summary: Finger tapping tests have been proven to be a reliable tool for assessing motor performance in multiple sclerosis patients and are closely linked to the severity of the disease. The study showed good inter-trial and inter-session reliability of the tapping test, with significant associations with disability scale scores and the effects of neurological inpatient rehabilitation.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Johanna Loechner, Belinda Platt, Kornelija Starman-Woehrle, Keisuke Takano, Lina Engelmann, Alessandra Voggt, Fabian Loy, Mirjam Bley, Dana Winogradow, Stephanie Haemmerle, Esther Neumeier, Inga Wermuth, Katharina Schmitt, Frans Oort, Gerd Schulte-Koerne
Summary: This study evaluated the effectiveness of the family and group-based cognitive-behavioral GuG-Auf intervention in preventing depression in children of depressed parents through a randomized controlled trial. The intervention was associated with a reduced incidence of depression and symptom severity, and potential mediators and moderators were explored.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Yunjun Li, Wallace Chi Ho Chan, Honglin Chen, Maosheng Ran
Summary: This study examined the impact of widowhood on depression among Chinese older adults using the stress-coping framework. The results showed a direct effect of widowhood on depression, with coping styles and perceptions of aging playing a mediating and moderating role. The findings suggest the importance of targeting cognitive approaches in programs for widowed older adults in China to improve coping styles and life narratives.
AGING & MENTAL HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Sandra Nakic Rados
Summary: The study found that higher levels of parental mental health problems (depression and anxiety) were associated with lower levels of parental responsiveness, which in turn affected parent-infant bonding. Thus, prevention and intervention programs focusing on postpartum mental health promotion and enhancing responsiveness in infant care should be offered for both mothers and fathers.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Tania Santina, Dominique Beaulieu, Camille Gagne, Laurence Guillaumie
Summary: This study identified mediators and moderators of changes in physical activity following a school-based pilot intervention, showing that active self-identity and perceived barriers mediated the intervention's effect on PA changes. Baseline intention, attitude, PBC, and age were found to moderate PA changes at post-intervention, with the youngest participants and those reporting the lowest PA scores at baseline benefiting most from the intervention.
JOURNAL OF HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Fangsong Liu, Eddie S. K. Chong, Harold Chui
Summary: This study aims to explore the relationship between disclosure of sexual orientation and mental health problems, and identify variables that may moderate and mediate this relationship. The findings suggest that family attitudes and behaviors play a role in moderating the effects of sexual orientation disclosure on depressive symptoms.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Geovan Menezes de Sousa, Vagner Deuel de Oliveira Tavares, Ana Cecilia de Menezes Galvao, Raissa Nobrega de Almeida, Fernanda Palhano-Fontes, Bruno Lobao-Soares, Fulvio Aurelio de Morais Freire, Emerson Arcoverde Nunes, Joao Paulo Maia-de-Oliveira, Daniel Perkins, Jerome Sarris, Draulio Barros de Araujo, Nicole Leite Galvao-Coelho
Summary: This study investigates the effects of emotional, cognitive, and physiological parameters on the antidepressant potential of ayahuasca. The results suggest that changes in depressive symptoms and salivary cortisol levels during the dosing session are associated with improvements in mood and brain-derived neurotrophic factor levels. These findings contribute to our understanding of the biological response to psychedelic therapy as an antidepressant treatment.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Xiuxiu Zhao, Junlin Li, Xianhai Xie, Zhaojing Fang, Yue Feng, Yi Zhong, Chen Chen, Kaizong Huang, Chun Ge, Hongwei Shi, Yanna Si, Jianjun Zou
Summary: This study developed dynamic prediction models for postoperative delirium (POD) after cardiac surgery using machine learning algorithms. The models showed satisfactory predictive performance and were used to create online risk calculators for identifying high-risk patients and facilitating early intervention or care.
JOURNAL OF PSYCHOSOMATIC RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Psychiatry
Miaolan Guo, Jing Su, Shaoyan Zheng, Baixin Chen
Summary: Psoriasis is associated with poor sleep quality and higher risk for sleep disturbance, especially among patients with psoriatic arthritis, severe psoriasis, shorter duration of psoriasis, and younger age. Patients with psoriasis are also more likely to experience insomnia, restless legs syndrome (RLS), and depression.
JOURNAL OF PSYCHOSOMATIC RESEARCH
(2024)