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Psychiatry
Benjamin Buck, Janelle Nguyen, Shelan Porter, Dror Ben-Zeev, Greg M. Reger
Summary: This study examines the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of an mHealth intervention for serious mental illnesses (SMIs) among veterans in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) outpatient care. The results show that the intervention is feasible, acceptable, and usable among veterans, leading to small improvements in self-assessed recovery, auditory hallucinations, and quality of life.
JMIR MENTAL HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Kaito Kageyama, Yudai Kato, Takanori Mesaki, Hiroyuki Uchida, Kana Takahashi, Risako Marume, Yoshiyuki Sejima, Kazuki Hirao
Summary: A pilot RCT was conducted to assess the efficacy of SPSRS application intervention for people with subthreshold depression. The results showed that the experimental group displayed medium, small, and small improvements in depressive symptoms compared to the control group after the 5-week intervention.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
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Health Policy & Services
Dror Ben-Zeev, Lisa A. Razzano, Nicole J. Pashka, Carol E. Levin
Summary: This study found that mobile health intervention (FOCUS) and clinic-based group intervention (WRAP) produced similar clinical outcomes for treating serious mental illness. Labor costs were the largest expenditure for both interventions.
PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES
(2021)
Review
Psychology, Clinical
Xue-Lei Fu, Yan Qian, Xiao-Hong Jin, Hai-Rong Yu, Hua Wu, Lin Du, Hong-Lin Chen, Ya-Qin Shi
Summary: This study quantified the suicide rates among people with serious mental illness (bipolar disorder, major depression, or schizophrenia). The findings showed high suicide rates, especially among individuals with major depression. Male patients were found to have a higher risk of suicide compared to females. Poisoning was the most common method of suicide. The study highlights the need for increased psychological assessment and monitoring, as well as further research on regional and age differences in suicide among this population.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Sarah Payne Riches, Carmen Piernas, Paul Aveyard, James P. Sheppard, Mike Rayner, Charlotte Albury, Susan A. Jebb
Summary: The study aims to evaluate a complex behavioral intervention to reduce salt intake in individuals with hypertension and test the trial procedures for effectiveness. The intervention included individualized advice from a health care professional using the SaltSwap app. The feasibility study showed promising results in terms of intervention delivery and acceptability but did not show significant reductions in salt intake or blood pressure.
JMIR MHEALTH AND UHEALTH
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Erlendur Egilsson, Ragnar Bjarnason, Urdur Njardvik
Summary: Although most adolescents have access to smartphones, few of them use mobile health (mHealth) apps for health improvement, highlighting the apparent lack of interest in mHealth apps among adolescents. The objective was to obtain daily attrition rates among adolescents in an mHealth intervention to gain a deeper understanding of attrition patterns, including the role of motivational support, such as altruistic rewards, through analysis of app usage data.
JMIR MHEALTH AND UHEALTH
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Monica Zolezzi, Safa Al-Rawi, Yassin Eltorki
Summary: Tobacco use is exceptionally high among people with serious mental illness (SMI), and in Qatar, a study found that while the majority of SMI patients had documented smoking status, only a small proportion were receiving smoking cessation treatment.
NEUROPSYCHIATRIC DISEASE AND TREATMENT
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Annabel Sandra Mueller-Stierlin, Scott B. Teasdale, Uemmueguelsuem Dinc, Sabrina Moerkl, Nicole Prinz, Thomas Becker, Reinhold Kilian
Summary: This study assessed the feasibility and effectiveness of three dietary assessment methods for individuals with serious mental illness. The photographic food record and food diary were found to be feasible and acceptable to participants, with further validation testing and clear guidance needed for optimal use.
Article
Psychiatry
Sonja Motteli, Christine Adamus, Tim Deb, Rahel Frobel, Jakob Siemerkus, Dirk Richter, Matthias Jager
Summary: This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of Independent Supported Housing (ISH) for individuals with severe mental illness (SMI). The results showed that ISH services can help individuals live independently and significantly reduce the need for inpatient treatment. There were no significant differences in social inclusion and other social and clinical outcomes between ISH and regular housing and support services.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Karen L. Fortuna, Amanda L. Myers, Joelle Ferron, Arya Kadakia, Cynthia Bianco, Martha L. Bruce, Stephen J. Bartels
Summary: This study assessed the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of a digital peer support integrated medical and psychiatric self-management intervention for adults with serious mental illness. The results showed that the intervention was feasible and acceptable, and it was associated with significant improvements in self-efficacy and personal empowerment.
JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Marko Stojcevski, Amy Cheung, Victor Agwu, Xiaoduo Fan
Summary: This pilot study explored Zentangle as a novel adjunct treatment for people with serious mental illness (SMI). The results suggest that Zentangle may have a positive impact on overall psychiatric symptoms and mindfulness in SMI participants. The Zentangle Method encourages positive emotions and self-accomplishment to counteract negative feelings in participants.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Karli R. Hochstatter, David H. Gustafson, Gina Landucci, Klaren Pe-Romashko, Olivia Cody, Adam Maus, Dhavan Shah, Ryan P. Westergaard
Summary: The study incorporated HCV-related content into the A-CHESS platform to examine the HCV care continuum among individuals in early remission and receiving MAT for OUD. Results showed that integrating HCV prevention and care information into A-CHESS may increase the uptake of HCV testing while preventing opioid relapse among populations engaging in high-risk behaviors. Additional studies powered to detect differences in HCV testing among high-risk groups are needed to further validate these findings.
JMIR MHEALTH AND UHEALTH
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Claire Carswell, Peter A. Coventry, Jennifer V. E. Brown, Sarah L. Alderson, Keith Double, Simon Gilbody, Richard I. G. Holt, Rowena Jacobs, Jennie Lister, David Osborn, David Shiers, Najma Siddiqi, Johanna Taylor, Ian Kellar, DIAMONDS Res Grp
Summary: This study developed a self-management intervention for individuals with severe mental illness and type 2 diabetes, incorporating a digital app, a paper-based workbook, and one-to-one coaching. The intervention was based on theory, empirical evidence, and co-design approaches.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Charlotte Lee, Felicity Waite, Carmen Piernas, Paul Aveyard
Summary: This study aimed to develop an intervention to improve uptake and engagement with a mainstream weight management program for people with serious mental illness (SMI). The intervention included attending a 12-week mainstream weight management program and receiving online adjunct support and regular check-ins. Preliminary results showed that the intervention was feasible and acceptable, warranting further trials.
Article
Psychiatry
Sarah Chang, Lucy Gray, John Torous
Summary: Despite the popularity of mental health-related smartphone apps, weak user engagement has hindered their impact on the mental health landscape. Integrating these apps into traditional therapeutic models seems to improve clinical outcomes, but questions remain about the relationship between app engagement and the coach or clinician. This study examines patient app engagement patterns and clinical outcomes from a digital clinic pilot, finding that app engagement does not correlate with outcomes but satisfaction with app and clinician/coach engagement does have an impact.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2023)