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Clinical Neurology
Maki Ogawa, Yuichiro Watanabe, Takaharu Motegi, Naoki Fukui, Koyo Hashijiri, Ryusuke Tsuboya, Takuro Sugai, Jun Egawa, Rie Araki, Kazufumi Haino, Masayuki Yamaguchi, Koji Nishijima, Takayuki Enomoto, Toshiyuki Someya
Summary: This study assessed the factor structure and measurement invariance of the HADS for use with pregnant Japanese women. The results indicated a two-factor structure of the HADS and weak measurement invariance during the peripartum period in pregnant Japanese women.
NEUROPSYCHIATRIC DISEASE AND TREATMENT
(2021)
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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
John B. Nezlek, Marzena Rusanowska, Pawel Holas, Izabela Krejtz
Summary: The present study conducted a confirmatory factor analysis on the Polish version of HADS with psychologically distressed but non-hospitalized participants, revealing two correlated measures of affectively focused distress, depression, and anxiety. However, caution should be taken by analysts and practitioners as there may be limitations in the discriminant validity of these two scales due to the correlation between the subscales and potential cross-loadings of items.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Maddison Lloyd, Nicole Sugden, Matt Thomas, Andrew McGrath, Clive Skilbeck
Summary: This study examined the factor structure of HADS and found inconsistent results, with unidimensional, two-factor, and three-factor models reported. By comparing existing models using CFA, the study identified theoretical and methodological issues contributing to the inconsistencies. Results from Rasch analysis, PCA, and CFA supported the original two-factor structure, but the addition of a negative wording factor improved model fit. These findings highlight the impact of different methodologies on producing inconsistent HADS factor structures and call for further replication and refinement of the HADS items.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
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Clinical Neurology
Dong Liu, Sacha Epskamp, Adela-Maria Isvoranu, Caixia Chen, Wenjun Liu, Xinyi Hong
Summary: This study investigated the network structure between COVID-19 symptoms and psychiatric symptoms, revealing direct associations between COVID-19 severity and certain psychiatric symptoms, while ICU admission showed no direct link. Potential causal effects between COVID-19 related variables and demographic characteristics were also highlighted.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
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Psychology, Clinical
Elisabeth L. Zeilinger, Ingo W. Nader, Wolfgang Wiedermann, Mencia R. Gutierrez-Colosia, Matthias Unseld, Simone Lubowitzki, Markus Raderer, Philipp B. Staber, Peter Valent, Alexander Gaiger
Summary: This study aimed to compare and analyze competing psychometric models of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) in cancer outpatients, and examine its measurement invariance. The results showed that the HADS has a robust two-factor structure in cancer outpatients, and it is recommended to exclude items 7 and 10 when screening for anxiety and depression.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
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Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Yongmei Deng, Songlin He, Jinhua Wang
Summary: The study found that HADS and PSS-10 can be used for psychological assessment in patients with periodontitis, and the severity of periodontitis, age, smoking history, and comorbidities can affect psychological manifestations in patients with periodontitis.
JOURNAL OF PERIODONTOLOGY
(2021)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ivano Caselli, Alessandra De Leo, Celeste Isella, Alessandro Bellini, Marta Ielmini, Camilla Callegari
Summary: Depressive disorders have been recognized as the leading cause of disability worldwide since 2018. The anxiety and depression outpatient clinic at the University Hospital of Varese provides comprehensive services to meet the increasing demand. Approximately 1,350 medical records have been opened from 2010 to December 2021, with the most frequent diagnoses being anxiety disorders (36.8%), severe stress and maladaptation syndromes (35.5%), and depressive episodes (18%). The outpatient clinic has proven to be a highly impactful model, offering a range of diagnostic and therapeutic options to meet the community's needs.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Chiara Penengo, Chiara Colli, Maddalena Cesco, Veronica Croccia, Matilde Degano, Alessandra Ferreghini, Marco Garzitto, Marci Lobel, Heidi Preis, Alessia Sala, Lorenza Driul, Matteo Balestrieri
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the association between anxiety, depressive and obsessive-compulsive symptomatology in Italian women during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic and pregnancy-specific stress, pandemic-related stress, and coping strategies.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
David S. Mathai, Scott M. Lee, Victoria Mora, Kelley C. O'Donnell, Albert Garcia-Romeu, Eric A. Storch
Summary: This study examined informed consent documents from a convenience sample of 23 outpatient ketamine clinics in the United States. The findings showed that improvements are needed in addressing long-term adverse effects, treatment alternatives, medical/psychiatric evaluations prior to treatment, medical/psychological support during treatment, adjunctive psychological interventions, and subjective/dissociative-type effects. Additionally, all forms had poor readability.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Barbara Muzzatti, Giulia Agostinelli, Francesca Bomben, Sara Busato, Cristiana Flaiban, Katiuscia Maria Gipponi, Giulia Mariutti, Sara Mella, Marika Piccinin, Maria Antonietta Annunziata
Summary: This study used the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) to assess the intensity and prevalence of psychological distress in cancer inpatients. The results show that anxiety and depression are distinct entities, with anxiety being more intense overall. Certain sociodemographic and clinical factors, such as gender, age, occupational status, and cancer diagnosis, were found to be associated with anxiety and depression intensity or prevalence.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Rie Toyomoto, Masatsugu Sakata, Kazufumi Yoshida, Yan Luo, Yukako Nakagami, Taku Iwami, Shuntaro Aoki, Tomonari Irie, Yuji Sakano, Hidemichi Suga, Michihisa Sumi, Hiroshi Ichikawa, Takafumi Watanabe, Aran Tajika, Teruhisa Uwatoko, Ethan Sahker, Toshi A. Furukawa
Summary: This study examined the validity and reliability of the Japanese Big Five Scale Short Form (JBFS-SF) in measuring the Big Five personality traits. The results showed that the JBFS-SF has good structural validity and internal consistency in assessing personality characteristics. Therefore, it can be a clinically useful measure for assessing personality traits.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Yan Qiu, Jing Huang, Jinghui Sun, Jiaxu Zhao, Apian Chen, Jindong Chen, Renrong Wu, Sujuan Li, Ziwei Teng, Yuxi Tan, Bolun Wang, Haishan Wu
Summary: The survey found that symptoms of depression, anxiety, and acute stress were highly prevalent among psychiatric patients. Female, unmarried, or highly educated respondents were more likely to experience these symptoms. In the family member group, over half reported an increased burden of care during the epidemic, with those experiencing higher burden more likely to exhibit mental health symptoms, and females more likely to report acute stress.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Muhammad Farooqi, Anum Khan, Asaf Jacobs, Vanessa D'Souza, Faith Consiglio, Carol L. Karmen, Rhea Dornbush, Gull Shamir Hasnat, Stephen J. Ferrando
Summary: This study retrospectively reviewed the cases of 30 COVID-19 patients who were treated in a post-COVID-19 recovery program and referred to an outpatient psychiatric department. The study found that these patients commonly complained of neuropsychiatric symptoms such as anxiety, depression, fatigue, and cognitive problems. They experienced social and occupational decline, isolation, lack of empathy and understanding from family, friends, and employers, and apprehension about their future ability to recover. Treatment options included psychotherapy, medication, and cognitive rehabilitation.
NEUROPSYCHIATRIC DISEASE AND TREATMENT
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Carolin C. Hoeflich, Sara Nutley, Catherine W. Striley, Leslie Miller, Michelle B. Riba, Marcia R. Morris
Summary: The prevalence of depression and/or anxiety symptoms among college students has increased, along with the utilization of pharmacological and/or psychotherapy services. Continued surveillance and identification of students at risk for adverse psychiatric health outcomes is necessary, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Maria Cassel, Kerstin Blom, Jannis Gatzacis, Peter Renblad, Viktor Kaldo, Susanna Jernelov
Summary: This pilot study aimed to determine the clinical feasibility of a group-based CBT-I intervention in a psychiatric outpatient setting, showing promising results in reducing symptoms of insomnia, depression, and anxiety.