Article
Critical Care Medicine
Barry Burstein, Saraschandra Vallabhajosyula, Bradley Ternus, Dennis Murphree, Gregory W. Barsness, Kianoush Kashani, Jacob C. Jentzer
Summary: The study indicates that mortality is higher among cardiac intensive care unit (CICU) patients with severe shock treated with norepinephrine. For patients requiring high-dose vasopressors, hospital mortality increases with rising peak norepinephrine equivalent doses, while the use of norepinephrine is associated with lower mortality.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Richard Stephen Mpango, Wilber Ssembajjwe, Godfrey Zari Rukundo, Philip Amanyire, Carol Birungi, Allan Kalungi, Rwamahe Rutakumwa, Christine Tusiime, Kenneth D. Gadow, Vikram Patel, Moffat Nyirenda, Eugene Kinyanda
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence, associated factors, and psychosocial consequences of physical and sexual victimization among 1,201 out-patients with severe mental illness in Uganda. The results showed that the prevalence of physical abuse was 34.1% and sexual victimization was 21.9%. Factors associated with victimization included age group of ≥50 years, living in a rural area, high socioeconomic status, being female, and being Muslim. Victimization was associated with risky sexual behavior, mental health stigma, and poor adherence to medication. In conclusion, there is a high burden of physical and sexual victimization among people with severe mental illness in central Uganda, and interventions should be implemented to address this issue.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Editorial Material
Oncology
Luigi Grassi, Michelle B. Riba
Summary: This study examined the challenges faced by individuals with SMI in the field of cancer care globally, highlighting barriers at the patient, clinician, and institutional levels. The need for specific guidelines and clinical procedures for cancer care, large-scale studies to address disparities in care, and the role of psychosocial oncology in facilitating the connection between oncology and psychiatry were emphasized as key recommendations from the research.
Article
Psychiatry
Anne Kleijburg, Ben Wijnen, Silvia M. A. A. Evers, Hans Kroon, Joran Lokkerbol
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the effects of integrating flexible assertive community teams with social services in terms of effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, and implementation. It will collect and analyze data from patients with severe mental illness to demonstrate the benefits of integrating health and social services in providing holistic and recovery-oriented treatment with efficient resource allocation.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Clodagh Cogley, Claire Carswell, Jessica Bramham, Kate Bramham, Aoife Smith, John Holian, Peter Conlon, Paul D'Alton
Summary: This research investigates the barriers and facilitators to effective kidney care for people with severe mental health difficulties (SMHDs) and concurrent kidney disease, and how care might be improved for this underserved population. Findings indicate that effective management of kidney disease for people with SMHDs requires integrated physical and mental health care, which takes an individualised whole person approach to addressing the interaction between kidney disease and mental health.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Vicent Caballer-Tarazona, Antonio Zuniga-Lagares, Francisco Reyes-Santias
Summary: The goal of this study was to analyze hospital costs and length of stay for psychiatric inpatients in a Mediterranean region of Europe. Different diagnostic groups were found to have statistically significant differences in costs, with comorbidities such as circulatory system diseases, injuries and poisoning, substance abuse, and readmission being statistically significant in explaining hospital expenditure.
ANNALS OF MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Ana P. Boucas, Jakeline Rheinheimer, Jim Lagopoulos
Summary: Severe COVID-19 patients exhibit an overreaction of the immune system, resulting in a cytokine storm and increased inflammation. This article discusses the potential risk of depression in survivors of severe COVID-19 who experience significant immune system activation. It also proposes the mechanisms of how cytokine storm and SARS-CoV-2 neuroinvasion may lead to long-term mental health consequences.
Article
Psychiatry
Felipe Botero-Rodriguez, Maria Camila Hernandez, Jose Miguel Uribe-Restrepo, Camilo Cabariqe, Catherine Fung, Stefan Priebe, Carlos Gomez-Restrepo
Summary: This study explores the feasibility and outcomes of a volunteer befriending intervention for patients with severe mental illness in Colombia. Results show significant improvements in patients' social situation and positive experiences from participants, including stigma reduction, personal growth, relationship formation, continuity of befriending, and acceptability of the intervention.
Article
Psychiatry
Surat Ram Kudi, Deepika C. Khakha, T. K. Ajesh Kumar, Koushik Sinha Deb
Summary: The study revealed that a significant proportion of patients with severe mental disorders in AIIMS, New Delhi first sought help from faith healers, with family members playing a crucial role in the decision-making process. Most patients sought treatment due to hallucinations or psychotic symptoms. Awareness about mental illness and available treatment options is crucial to improve direct access to psychiatry services.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Review
Nursing
Julie Sharrock, Brenda Happell, Sarah Yeun-Sim Jeong
Summary: Mental Health Nurse Consultants have a positive impact on the mental health care of general hospital patients, improving patient experiences, influencing aspects of care delivery, and increasing staff competence and confidence. However, there are significant limitations in the available evidence, calling for further evaluation and discussion of this role.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Andrew M. Busch, Dawn M. Nederhoff, Shira Dunsiger, Sandra J. Japuntich, Michelle Chrastek, Melissa Adkins-Hempel, Linda M. Rinehart, Harry Lando
Summary: The study is a pilot study of the feasibility and acceptability of a chronic care model of tobacco cessation treatment implemented in outpatient psychiatry clinics. Results show that it was feasible to recruit and retain SMI patients in a smoking cessation trial in the context of outpatient psychiatry, the novel chronic care model treatment was acceptable to patients and showed promise for efficacy.
Article
Psychiatry
Claire de Oliveira, Joyce Mason, Rowena Jacobs
Summary: The study identified pro-poor inequality in SMI-related psychiatric admissions in Ontario, with higher psychiatric admissions in more deprived areas. This inequality was particularly present in very urban and very rural areas. Furthermore, this inequality did not change over time.
Article
Psychiatry
Renana Danenberg, Sharon Shemesh, Dana Tzur Bitan, Hagai Maoz, Talia Saker, Chen Dror, Libi Hertzberg, Yuval Bloch
Summary: Most patients with severe mental illness are willing to get vaccinated against COVID-19, and their decision is based on their attitude towards the vaccine rather than their level of distress. It is important to provide vaccine accessibility to hospitalized patients, consider their opinions, and provide useful information to reduce vaccine hesitancy and improve vaccination rates.
JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRIC RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Gilad Gal, Itzhak Levav, Arad Kodesh
Summary: The mental health reform in Israel did not lead to significant changes in the use of health services among people with severe mental illness. The mortality rates remained stable.
SOCIAL PSYCHIATRY AND PSYCHIATRIC EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Marjam V. Smeekens, Fedde Sappelli, Meike G. de Vries, Berend H. Bulten
Summary: ForFACT is a specialized form of outpatient intensive treatment in the Netherlands aimed at patients with severe psychiatric problems at risk of criminal behavior. A study was conducted to gain insight into the characteristics of ForFACT patient population, highlighting the diversity in complex care needs and the importance of collaboration with different institutions. Recommendations were given to improve ForFACT, emphasizing the necessity of continually checking inclusion criteria, and importance of cognitive screening for forensic outpatients.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Letter
Pediatrics
Jojanneke J. G. T. Van Summeren, Gea A. Holtman, Janny H. Dekker, Marjolein Y. Berger
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2020)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Pleun Beelen, Marian J. van den Brink, Malou C. Herman, Peggy M. A. J. Geomini, Janny H. Dekker, Ruben G. Duijnhoven, Nienke Mak, Hannah S. van Meurs, Sjors F. Coppus, Jan Willem van der Steeg, Heleen P. Eising, Diana S. Massop-Helmink, Ellen R. Klinkert, Theodoor E. Nieboer, Anne Timmermans, Lucet F. van der Voet, Sebastiaan Veersema, Nicol A. C. Smeets, Joke M. Schutte, Marchien van Baal, Patrick M. Bossuyt, Ben Willem J. Mol, Marjolein Y. Berger, Marlies Y. Bongers
Summary: This study compared the effectiveness of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system with endometrial ablation in women with heavy menstrual bleeding. Both treatments led to a significant decrease in menstrual blood loss and similar quality of life scores post-treatment, but endometrial ablation showed a significant advantage in reducing menstrual blood loss.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Primary Health Care
Anne M. M. Loohuis, Nienke J. Wessels, Janny H. Dekker, Nadine A. M. van Merode, Marijke C. Ph Slieker-ten Hove, Boudewijn J. Kollen, Marjolein Y. Berger, Henk van der Worp, Marco H. Blanker
Summary: A study conducted in the Netherlands showed that app-based treatment for women with UI was at least as effective as usual care in the primary care setting, providing a good alternative to consultation with potential advantages of privacy, accessibility, and lower cost.
ANNALS OF FAMILY MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
M. J. van den Brink, P. Beelen, M. C. Herman, P. M. Geomini, J. H. Dekker, K. M. Vermeulen, M. Y. Bongers, M. Y. Berger
Summary: This study compared the costs and non-inferiority of starting treatment for heavy menstrual bleeding with LNG-IUS versus EA. The findings suggest that starting with LNG-IUS is cheaper but slightly less effective than starting with EA.
BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Anne M. M. Loohuis, Henk Van der Worp, Nienke J. Wessels, Janny H. Dekker, Marijke C. Ph Slieker-Ten Hove, Marjolein Y. Berger, Karin M. Vermeulen, Marco H. Blanker
Summary: This study assessed the long-term effectiveness of app-based treatment compared to care-as-usual for female stress, urgency, or mixed urinary incontinence. The results showed that after 1 year of follow-up, app-based treatment was equally effective as care-as-usual.
BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
(2022)
Letter
Hematology
Marian J. van den Brink, Sophie Wiewel-Verschueren, Pleun Beelen, Joep W. van Borselen, Marlies Y. Bongers, Michael V. Lukens, Janny H. Dekker, Karina Meijer
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Nienke J. Wessels, Anne M. M. Loohuis, Henk Van der Worp, Linde Abbenhuis, Janny Dekker, Marjolein Y. Berger, Julia E. W. C. Van Gemert-Pijnen, Marco H. Blanker
Summary: The study demonstrates that the effectiveness of app-based treatment for urinary incontinence is primarily influenced by adherence, which is in turn affected by personal factors, app factors, and awareness. These identified factors could act as both facilitators and barriers depending on the user and interaction with other themes. Understanding these facilitators and barriers may lead to improved implementation and increased treatment effectiveness by targeting women most likely to benefit and through further app development.
JMIR MHEALTH AND UHEALTH
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Anne M. M. Loohuis, Henk Van Der Worp, Nienke J. Wessels, Janny H. Dekker, Marijke C. Ph Slieker-Ten Hove, Marjolein Y. Berger, Karin M. Vermeulen, Marco H. Blanker
Summary: This study assessed the cost-effectiveness of app-based treatment for female urinary incontinence in Dutch primary care. The results showed that app-based treatment is a cost-effective alternative to care-as-usual.
BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Francoise J. M. Notenboom-Nas, Grietje E. Knol-de Vries, Lotte Beijer, Yme Tolsma, Marijke C. Ph Slieker-Ten Hove, Janny H. Dekker, Gommert A. van Koeveringe, Marco H. Blanker
Summary: This study aimed to explore the association between pelvic floor muscle function and symptoms in men. The results showed no clear relationship between muscle function and the number of symptoms, with the PRM having higher levels of dysfunction.
NEUROUROLOGY AND URODYNAMICS
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Anne Martina Maria Loohuis, Huibert Burger, Nienke Wessels, Janny Dekker, Alec Gga Malmberg, Marjolein Y. Berger, Marco H. Blanker, Henk van Der Worp
Summary: This study developed a prediction model to illustrate the practical potential of personalizing treatment decisions between eHealth and care as usual for urinary incontinence. Prognostic factors and modifiers were combined into a final prediction model, improving treatment outcomes.
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Grietje E. Knol-de Vries, G. G. Alec Malmberg, Francoise J. M. Notenboom-Nas, Danny B. H. Voortman, Anouk de Groot, Janny H. Dekker, Gommert A. van Koeveringe, Peter Leusink, Marlies Bosch, Marijke C. Ph Slieker-ten Hove, Debby G. Keuken, Marco H. Blanker
Summary: The occurrence of concurrent pelvic floor symptoms (PFS) was explored in community-dwelling males and females with pelvic floor dysfunction. The study found a considerable overlap between different PFS, with variations in PFS clusters between males and females. Healthcare providers should address all PFS in both males and females.
NEUROUROLOGY AND URODYNAMICS
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Miranda C. Schreuder, Henk van der Worp, Beate Balkestein, Alec Gga Malmberg, Tine van den Bos, Janny H. Dekker, Michiel R. de Boer, Karin M. Vermeulen, Marco H. Blanker
Summary: This study evaluated a new framework for selecting incontinence materials in pharmacies in the Netherlands and found that it had no clinically significant effect compared to the existing method. Additionally, there were no differences in effectiveness and costs. Therefore, introducing the new framework in pharmacies may not lead to better incontinence care.
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Francoise J. M. Notenboom-Nas, Grietje E. Knol-de Vries, Marijke C. P. Slieker-ten Hove, Janny H. Dekker, Debby G. Keuken, Gommert A. van Koeveringe, Marco H. Blanker
Summary: This study aimed to compare male and female pelvic floor muscle (PFM) function and assess its relationship with the number and type of pelvic floor symptoms (PFS). The study found that males had higher muscle tone in the external anal sphincter and puborectal muscle, while females had weaker maximum voluntary contraction and endurance. There are differences in PFM function between males and females, which are clinically significant.
NEUROUROLOGY AND URODYNAMICS
(2023)
Article
Primary Health Care
A. B. Elisabeth, Dirk Luijt, Alewijn Ott, Janny H. Dekker
Summary: A study conducted in general practices in the north of the Netherlands investigated the prevalence of co-occurrent genital and anorectal chlamydia infection, and examined the association between sexual behavior and anorectal infection. The study found a high prevalence of anorectal disease among women with an indication for genital chlamydia testing, and many anorectal infections were missed despite comprehensive sexual histories. The authors recommend performing anorectal testing in all women with an indication for genital chlamydia testing.
Article
Primary Health Care
Jojanneke J. G. T. van Summeren, Gea A. Holtman, Yvonne Lisman-van Leeuwen, Alice H. C. van Ulsen-Rust, Karin M. Vermeulen, Merit M. Tabbers, Boudewijn J. Kollen, Janny H. Dekker, Marjolein Y. Berger
Summary: This study evaluated the cost-effectiveness of adding physiotherapy to conventional treatment for children with functional constipation. The results showed that adding physiotherapy as first-line treatment for all children with FC is not cost-effective compared with conventional treatment alone.