Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Tabia Henry Akintobi, R. Barrett, L. Hoffman, S. Scott, K. Davis, T. Jones, N. De Veauuse Brown, M. Fraire, R. Fraire, J. Garner, A. Gruner, J. Hill, R. Meckel, C. Obi, P. Omunga, Q. Parham, T. Rice, O. Samples, T. Terrill
Summary: Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving Institutions have the potential to establish community-campus research partnerships due to their history of service and similarities to marginalized communities. The Morehouse School of Medicine Prevention Research Center collaborates with these institutions and community organizations to implement Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) principles and address public health priorities. A Participatory Evaluation framework was used to assess the network's effectiveness and identify areas for improvement in community-academic partnerships.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nicholas Dowhaniuk, Susan Ojok, Sarah L. McKune
Summary: The study utilized a community-based participatory research approach to engage communities and public health end-users in setting a research agenda to improve health in their community. Through Photovoice and a cross-sectional survey, Alcohol-Use Disorders were identified as the most significant health issue in Kuc, with a higher prevalence than estimated by the World Health Organization. The participants highlighted the under-researched and underfunded topic of Alcohol-Use Disorders for future research and partnership.
Article
Psychiatry
Onnalin Singkhorn, Pawadee Hamtanon, Katemanee Moonpanane, Khanittha Pitchalard, Rachanee Sunsern, Yosapon Leaungsomnapa, Chananan Phokhwang
Summary: High prevalence of depression among hill tribe individuals in northern Thailand; developed a depression care model using community-based participatory research (CBPR); effectiveness of the model tested through questionnaires, observations, focus groups, and in-depth interviews.
Article
Pediatrics
Marcella Ogenchuk, Juanita Graham, Gerry Uswak, Holly Graham, Robert Weiler, Vivian R. Ramsden
Summary: This study aimed to explore, identify, and address the strengths and barriers related to oral health services in an Indigenous community in Canada. The research used interviews with community members and employed a community-based participatory approach. The findings highlighted the need for resource development and improved access to care, as well as the impact of access barriers on personal and community levels.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
P. Paul Chandanabhumma, Sergi Fabregues, John Oetzel, Bonnie Duran, Chandra Ford
Summary: This study evaluated the association between group diversity and participatory decision-making within CBPR partnerships, finding that functional diversity was beneficial while sociocultural diversity posed challenges.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Rachel R. Adler, Randi N. Smith, Kevin J. Fowler, Jeffery Gates, Nichole M. Jefferson, Joel T. Adler, Rachel E. Patzer
Summary: This article discusses the importance of addressing disparities in surgical care and introduces the principles and benefits of community-based participatory research (CBPR). Through collaborative partnerships between community stakeholders and researchers, CBPR can improve intervention implementation and outcomes, contributing to the advancement of surgical care.
Article
Criminology & Penology
Jennifer M. Demers, Samantha Gregus, Rachel A. Petts
Summary: This article focuses on the process of community-based research as new faculty members in a new community. Three tenure-track assistant professors reflected on their experiences in establishing community partnerships to address interpersonal violence. The narratives highlighted challenges and successes related to building relationships with relevant community organizations, and six overarching themes and associated strategies were identified.
JOURNAL OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Milton (Mickey) Eder
Summary: The professional role in ethical review of research involving human beings is evolving and requires changes in education, infrastructure, and accountability. Recommendations include enhancing reviewer knowledge of local community contexts, developing an infrastructure that supports engagement and dialogue, and establishing an institutional structure for community-engaged research. These recommendations aim to improve clinical research ethics reviews.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Cyleste Collins, Jacqueline Dolata, Earl Pike, Ashwini Sehgal
Summary: Increasing research capacity in community-based organizations can lead to more equal partnerships and greater accountability. This study examines the Community Research Scholars Initiative (CRSI) in Cleveland, Ohio, which provided research training to frontline workers from CBOs focused on health disparities. The findings show that the program had positive impacts on Scholars' knowledge, confidence, and comfort with research, as well as their engagement with academic researchers and career opportunities. The program's impact was sustained through a community-based research network.
EVALUATION AND PROGRAM PLANNING
(2023)
Article
Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology
Nicole L. Marrone, Carrie L. Nieman, Laura Coco
Summary: The article introduces the methods and principles of community-based participatory research (CBPR) and human-centered design, emphasizing their role in advancing equity and access in hearing healthcare. CBPR can elevate community voices and cultural perspectives, promoting inclusion, diversity, and access to innovation.
Article
Psychiatry
Annahita Ehsan
Summary: The study explores the process of negotiating access to CBPR in Switzerland, involving interactions with intervention leaders, facilitators, and community members. The results demonstrate that access is a fluid and complex process that can change throughout CBPR, highlighting the importance of reflexive analysis in understanding this process.
SOCIAL PSYCHIATRY AND PSYCHIATRIC EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Anthony J. Wenndt, Hari Kishan Sudini, Prabhu Pingali, Rebecca Nelson
Summary: This study proposes a framework for FRN-mediated participatory food safety research and reports on its application in six villages in Unnao District, Uttar Pradesh, India. By fostering collective identity and leveraging endogenous systems of change, the study successfully addressed a range of local issues and implemented a FRN-wide hermetic grain storage intervention.
AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Donele Wilkins, Amy J. Schulz
Summary: Communities affected by environmental exposures and health disparities recognize the role of racism in shaping these risks. More researchers are focusing on racism as a fundamental driver of racial inequities in environmental health. Research and funding institutions are committed to addressing structural racism. This article discusses strategies for taking explicitly antiracist approaches to community engagement in environmental health research.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PERSPECTIVES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Heidi Eriksen, Arja Rautio, Rhonda Johnson, Catherine Koepke, Elizabeth Rink
Summary: This study explores the ethical considerations for engaging in Community-Based Participatory Research with Sami communities in northern Finland from the perspectives of Sami community members and university researchers. Five key themes were identified, emphasizing the importance of trust-building, research preparation, research comprehension, research ethics, and inclusion in research. The study highlights the need for strategies to bridge biases and increase education for researchers working with Sami communities.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
C. Claire Hallmark, Krista Bohn, Lance Hallberg, Sharon A. Croisant
Summary: The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences aims to overcome barriers in translational research and improve health. Community-Engaged Research plays a crucial role in bridging gaps between research and practice. However, skill development is critical for successful partnerships. Assessing current community engagement educational frameworks and competencies is important in addressing this issue.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Neurosciences
Neda Rashidi-Ranjbar, Tarek K. Rajji, Colin Hawco, Sanjeev Kumar, Nathan Herrmann, Linda Mah, Alastair J. Flint, Corinne E. Fischer, Meryl A. Butters, Bruce G. Pollock, Erin W. Dickie, Christopher R. Bowie, Matan Soffer, Benoit H. Mulsant, Aristotle N. Voineskos
Summary: This study compared resting state functional connectivity in older adults with major depressive disorder (MDD) or mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and found that the alterations in functional connectivity in certain brain networks were associated with an increased risk of cognitive impairment.
NEUROPSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Osnat C. Melamed, Sumeet Kalia, Rahim Moineddin, Michelle Greiver, Stefan Kloiber, Benoit H. Mulsant, Peter Selby, Braden G. O'Neill
Summary: This study aims to identify demographic, socioeconomic and medical factors associated with the initiation of antidepressant medication in adult patients with diabetes. The study found that younger age, female gender, insulin treatment, and polypharmacy were associated with higher odds of antidepressant initiation. Patients also had increased visits to primary care after antidepressant initiation.
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF DIABETES
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Melissa Milanovic, Chelsea Wood-Ross, Meryl A. Butters, Corinne E. Fischer, Alastair J. Flint, Philip Gerretsen, Nathan Herrmann, Krista L. Lanctot, Linda Mah, Benoit H. Mulsant, Bruce G. Pollock, Tarek K. Rajji, Christopher R. Bowie
Summary: This study assessed the concordance between self-report and informant-report of cognitive decline, and compared them with objective cognitive and functional performance. The results showed a poor concordance between self-report and informant-report of cognitive decline in patients with mild cognitive impairment. Underestimators of cognitive decline had lower objective cognitive and functional performance. Cognitive performance significantly predicted functional performance in all groups, and this relationship was influenced by the discrepancy between self-report and informant-report.
Correction
Psychiatry
Tarek K. Rajji, David C. Mamo, Jason Holden, Eric Granholm, Benoit H. Mulsant
SCHIZOPHRENIA RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Emma Mastrobattista, Eric J. Lenze, Charles F. Reynolds, Benoit H. Mulsant, Julie Wetherell, Gregory F. Wu, Daniel M. Blumberger, Jordan F. Karp, Meryl A. Butters, Ana Paula Mendes-Silva, Erica L. Vieira, George Tseng, Breno S. Diniz
Summary: This study assessed the levels of GDF-15 in 393 older adults, including 308 with major depressive disorder (MDD) and 85 non-depressed individuals. The results showed that older adults with MDD had significantly higher levels of GDF-15, which were associated with physical comorbidity burden, cognitive decline, and late-onset depression.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Nicholas J. Ainsworth, Hailey Wright, Ksenya Tereshchenko, Daniel M. Blumberger, Alastair J. Flint, Eric J. Lenze, Athina Perivolaris, Benoit H. Mulsant
Summary: This study evaluated the effectiveness of online recruitment for a clinical trial of pharmacotherapy for late-life depression during COVID-19. The study found that provider referrals had a higher yield compared to Facebook self-referrals. Participants who self-referred from Facebook had higher education levels. Future research should assess the cost-effectiveness and potential barriers of online recruitment.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Hanadi Ajam Oughli, Marie Anne Gebara, Adam Ciarleglio, Helen Lavretsky, Patrick J. Brown, Alastair J. Flint, Nuri B. Farber, Jordan F. Karp, Benoit H. Mulsant, Charles F. Reynolds, Steven P. Roose, Lei Yang, Meryl A. Butters, Eric J. Lenze
Summary: This pilot study suggests that repeated IV ketamine infusions are well-tolerated and associated with improvement in depression and executive function in older adults with TRD. These promising findings need to be confirmed and extended in a larger randomized controlled trial.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Alexandra J. M. Beunders, Federica Klaus, Almar A. L. Kok, Sigfried N. T. M. Schouws, Ralph W. Kupka, Hilary P. Blumberg, Farren Briggs, Lisa T. Eyler, Brent P. Forester, Orestes Forlenza, Ariel Gildengers, Esther Jimenez, Benoit H. Mulsant, Regan E. Patrick, Soham Rej, Martha Sajatovic, Kaylee Sarna, Ashley Sutherland, Joy Yala, Eduard Vieta, Luca M. Villa, Nicole C. M. Korten, Annemieke Dols
Summary: This study compared bipolar I disorder (BD-I) and bipolar II disorder (BD-II) in a large, global sample and found no significant differences between the two in terms of general functioning, cognition, and somatic burden. These findings suggest that the distinction between BD-I and BD-II may not be applicable to geriatric bipolar disorder patients.
Article
Psychiatry
Alastair J. Flint, Kathleen S. Bingham, George S. Alexopoulos, Patricia Marino, Benoit H. Mulsant, Nicholas H. Neufeld, Anthony J. Rothschild, Aristotle N. Voineskos, Ellen M. Whyte, Barnett S. Meyers
Summary: This study aimed to identify a prediction model for the risk of relapse in psychotic depression and examine if predictors moderated the effect of treatment on relapse. The number of depressive episodes, severity of residual depressive symptoms, and psychomotor disturbance predicted the risk of relapse. Multivariable models had an accuracy of 69-70% in predicting relapse. Future research is needed to determine if a combination of clinical and biological variables can improve the accuracy of predicting relapse in psychotic depression.
JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRIC RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Psychiatry
Brett D. M. Jones, Madeha Umer, Mary E. Kittur, Ofer Finkelstein, Siqi Xue, Mikaela K. Dimick, Abigail Ortiz, Benjamin I. Goldstein, Benoit H. Mulsant, Muhammad I. Husain
Summary: This systematic review examined the efficacy of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) for mood symptoms in patients with bipolar disorder (BD), finding that DBT may be effective in improving core symptoms of BD. However, limited sample sizes, heterogeneity, and high risk of bias in the included trials limit the confidence in this conclusion. Larger, well-designed randomized controlled trials are needed to establish the effectiveness of DBT in BD.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIPOLAR DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Lenka Vojtila, Diana Sherifali, Rosa Dragonetti, Iqra Ashfaq, Scott Veldhuizen, Farooq Naeem, Sri Mahavir Agarwal, Osnat C. Melamed, Allison Crawford, Philip Gerretsen, Margaret Hahn, Sean Hill, Sean Kidd, Benoit Mulsant, Eva Serhal, Leah Tackaberry-Giddens, Carly Whitmore, Jennifer Marttila, Frank Tang, Seeta Ramdass, Gloria Lourido, Sanjeev Sockalingam, Peter Selby
Summary: This study aims to test the feasibility of a technology-enabled collaborative care (TECC) model for diabetes management and mental health support among adults with T2D. Thirty adults with T2D in Ontario, Canada will participate in an 8-week web-based health coaching program supported by a digital care team. The study results, expected to be available by the end of 2023, will provide valuable insights for supporting individuals with T2D and mental health challenges.
JMIR RESEARCH PROTOCOLS
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
M. Ishrat Husain, David J. Rodie, Athina Perivolaris, Marcos Sanches, Allison Crawford, Kyle P. Fitzgibbon, Andrea Levinson, Rose Geist, Paul Kurdyak, Brian Mitchell, David Oslin, Nadiya Sunderji, Benoit H. Mulsant, PARTNERs Study Grp
Summary: Telephone-based collaborative care (tCC) delivered by lay providers can improve outcomes for primary care patients with common mental conditions. This study found that tCC was more effective than enhanced usual care (eUC) in reducing anxiety symptoms and the number of weekly drinks in those with at-risk drinking, but did not have a significant effect on depression symptoms.
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY-REVUE CANADIENNE DE PSYCHIATRIE
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Jianmeng Song, Benoit H. Mulsant, Marcos Sanches, George S. Alexopoulos, Patricia Marino, Barnett S. Meyers, Anthony J. Rothschild, Aristotle N. Voineskos, Ellen M. Whyte, Alastair J. Flint, Philip Gerretsen, STOP-PD I. I. Study Group Behalf STOP PD II Study Grp
Summary: This study examined the relationship between participant characteristics and impaired insight into delusions in remitted psychotic depression, as well as whether impaired insight is associated with risk of relapse during continuation pharmacotherapy. The results showed that the severity of psychosis before treatment initiation was the only participant characteristic associated with the change in insight. Neither change in insight nor insight at the end of stabilization treatment predicted risk of relapse.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2023)
Review
Psychiatry
Muhammad Ishrat Husain, Nicole Ledwos, Elise Fellows, Jenna Baer, Joshua D. Rosenblat, Daniel M. Blumberger, Benoit H. Mulsant, David J. Castle
Summary: This article reviews the mechanisms underlying the antidepressant effect of serotonergic psychedelics, including their serotonin 2A agonist effects, impact on brain derived neurotrophic factor and immunomodulatory responses, and disruption of the default mode network. However, further research is needed to validate these mechanisms and determine which theories are supported by robust evidence.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Correction
Psychiatry
M. Ishrat Husain, Madeha Umer, Muqaddas Asif, Ameer B. Khoso, Tayyeba Kiran, Moin Ansari, Huma Aslam, Moti Ram Bhatia, Farasat A. Dogar, M. Omair Husain, Hazrat A. Khan, Ali A. Mufti, Benoit H. Mulsant, Farooq Naeem, Haider A. Naqvi, Claire de Oliveira, M. Sajjad Siddiqui, Asad Tamizuddin, Wei Wang, Juveria Zaheer, Nusrat Husain, Nasim Chaudhry, Imran B. Chaudhry