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Filter by:Dual diagnosis refers to patients with both severe mental illness and substance abuse. Dual diagnosis is therefore a challenging condition to treat, and the group typically represents the most vulnerable individuals in society. Historically, research on dual diagnosis has been underprioritized, and thus, we still do not know enough about how to best assist this vulnerable group. However, new studies indicate that virtual reality programs can reduce anxiety in patients with psychotic disorders. They achieve this by providing access to a virtual therapist and lifelike environments where patients can challenge their thoughts about the dangers of navigating the world. For both psychotic disorders and substance abuse, we know that anxiety often plays a role in the clinical picture. Therefore, anxiety almost always has an impact on dual diagnosis patients, where it is crucial in maintaining substance abuse and functional impairment. Despite this, anxiety is rarely a focus in existing treatment options, as it is too resource-intensive in addition to an already intensive treatment process. This study investigates whether the resource barrier can be overcome and whether hospitalized dual diagnosis patients can experience reduced anxiety, fewer relapses, and better outcomes after discharge when their anxiety is treated through partially automated virtual reality therapy.
This study aims to measure the effectiveness of the Music Therapy nursing intervention in reducing anxiety in outpatients diagnosed with severe mental illness (SMI) (bipolar disorder and schizophrenia). The intervention was structured over five weeks (ten 1-hour sessions, twice weekly). Objective measures (blood pressure, heart rate, and respiratory rate) and subjective measures (anxiety response and the subjective perception of relaxation) were taken before and after every session.
The purpose of this study is to find out if an anxiety treatment program is practical and effective for Latino older adults with cancer (OACs) and their caregivers.
The aim of our study was to evaluate the effect of the use of a electric ride-on car during transport to the operating theatre on preoperative anxiety in children undergoing elective ambulatory surgery. As a distraction method, children in the experimental group will be introduced to the operating theatre with a electric ride-on car. Yale Modified Preoperative Anxiety Scale Child Form will be used to evaluate anxiety. The sample size was determined as 118 as a result of power analysis. 59 children will be included in the experimental group and 59 children in the control group. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
This research will be conducted to determine the effect of stress ball intervention during NST on anxiety and fetal well-being in high-risk pregnant women. Women with high-risk pregnancies randomly assigned to intervention (n=43) and control (n=43) groups at a state and a faculty hospital in Turkey will be included in the study. Pregnant women in the intervention group will be told to squeeze and release the ball once after counting to three, to inhale each time they press the ball, to exhale when they relax their grip and to focus only on the ball. Pregnant women will be instructed to continue this practice throughout the NST procedure (approximately 20 minutes). Pregnant women in the control group will not receive any intervention other than routine hospital care during the NST procedure. Data on anxiety and fetal well-being outcomes will be collected before and after NST.
Objective: To collect preliminary data and assess the preliminary effectiveness of a game-based digital therapeutics (DTx) intervention for individuals with symptoms of anxiety and depression, and to investigate whether reinforcement learning (RL) can personalize the intervention and enhance effectiveness. Design: Randomized controlled trial with three arms. Setting: Internet-based recruitment and delivery of the intervention. Participants: 223 individuals with symptoms of anxiety and depression, aged between 18 and 50 years. Interventions: Participants were randomly assigned to one of three groups: game-based DTx with RL algorithm (RL algorithm group), game-based DTx without RL algorithm (no algorithm group), and a blank control group. Main Outcomes and Measures: The primary outcomes were reductions in symptoms of anxiety and depression, measured using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 and Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item scales. Response rates and rates of recovery, as well as the impact of demographic variables, were also examined.
The aim of this study is to assess the cost-effectiveness of schema therapy compared to treatment as usual (TAU) in patients with treatment-resistant anxiety disorders. In a multicenter randomized controlled trial, patients will be assigned to receive individual schema therapy (maximum of 40 sessions) or treatment as usual (control group) within one year. The primary outcome is the difference between ST and TAU conditions in anxiety symptoms as measured with the Beck Anxiety Inventroy (BAI) at post treatment. Secondary outcomes include quality of life, societal costs, general mental health, remission from the anxiety disorders and/or comorbid affective disorders, positive and negative effects of psychotherapy, schemas and schema modes, and satisfaction. Measurements take place at baseline and after 1, 3, 6, 12, 24 and 36 months (follow-up of two years).
Studying the effects of Low Intensity Focused Ultrasound (LIFU) on measures of pain, craving, and anxiety in a complex patient population.
This study was planned to determine the effect of Emotional Freedom Technique on perceived pain level, situational anxiety, salivary cortisol and satisfaction level during mammography screening.
Blacks in America more frequently meet the criteria for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) than any other US race or ethnicity. Yet, blacks are among the groups least likely to use mental health services for trauma. Thus, a large number of traumatized blacks suffer silently and remain untreated. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an empirically-based psychological intervention that uses acceptance and mindfulness strategies, with commitment and behavior change strategies, to increase psychological flexibility and decrease anxiety outcomes. While culturally tailored mental health interventions have been shown useful for racial and ethnic minorities, there have been few efforts to tailor ACT for blacks. This NIH R21 would compare an ACT model specifically culturally tailored for blacks (POOF) to the classic ACT model in a randomized trial, where clinicians will conduct 12-session telehealth synchronous virtual groups. Eighty black participants who self-identify as suffering from stress or anxiety will be confidentially recruited. Two specific aims are proposed: Aim 1) It is expected that POOF participants will report higher levels of acceptability of treatment than classic ACT participants and that POOF participants will have better adherence to treatment regimens than traditional ACT participants. Aim 2) Given that race-based stress may mediate anxiety symptoms in U.S. based blacks, it is expected that POOF will decrease race-based stress, thereby mattering the most for improving anxiety outcomes for blacks. The proposed R21 pilot study will be the first randomized controlled trial to evaluate an ACT intervention tailored explicitly for black racial trauma. This study will provide critical data needed to plan and design a future R01 controlled longitudinal effectiveness study. The long-term objective is to significantly reduce the prevalence of stress and anxiety-related symptoms due to traumatic events for Blacks by increasing treatment acceptability for this population. Since blacks have the highest rates of trauma prevalence and chronicity, yet they are still underrepresented in mental health treatment, this tailored intervention can have a significant public health impact.