A5044973702- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Mental Health Research Topics
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Bone health and osteoporosis research
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies
- Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Bone and Joint Diseases
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- IoT and Edge/Fog Computing
- Optimism, Hope, and Well-being
- Radiopharmaceutical Chemistry and Applications
- Radiomics and Machine Learning in Medical Imaging
- Technology Use by Older Adults
- Pain Management and Placebo Effect
- Lung Cancer Treatments and Mutations
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Personality Disorders and Psychopathology
Universität für Weiterbildung Krems
2019-2024
Medical University of Vienna
2020
Paracelsus Medizinische Privatuniversität
2019
Whiston Hospital
2013
St Helens Hospital
2013
University of Chicago Medical Center
2006
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
2006
UCLA Medical Center
2006
Amgen (United States)
2006
Although problematic smartphone use (PSU) is prevalent and associated with mental health physical activity, there are no studies on its prevalence associations in Austria. The aim of this study was to evaluate the PSU adolescents young adults. A cross-sectional online survey performed from 19 April 27 July 2023, data N = 913 respondents (14.1% male, 82.4% female, 3.5% diverse; median age: 17 [IQR: 15–18]; range: 14–20 years) were included analyses. Overall, 38.1% (females: 39.0%, males:...
Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic and containment efforts seem to be particularly challenging for adolescents. This study assessed mental health in high school students 1.5 years after the began Austria. A cross-sectional survey was carried out from September November 2021. Well-being (WHO-5), depressive symptoms, anxiety symptoms sleep quality were assessed. total of 1505 adolescents participated (78% girls). cut-offs clinically relevant exceeded by 62% girls 38.1% boys depression (PHQ-9 score...
This study assessed the mental health of apprentices during COVID-19 pandemic in Austria and effect gender, migration background, work situation, sector. An online survey via REDCap was performed with a sample 1442 (female: 53.5%, male: 45.4%, diverse: 1.1%, background: 28.4%) from 29 March to 18 May 2021. Indicators were depression (PHQ-9), anxiety (GAD-7), well-being (WHO-5), disordered eating (EAT-8), insomnia (ISI-7). There high prevalence clinically relevant (cut-offs ≥11 for...
The aim of this study was to investigate the impact different coping styles on situational in everyday life situations and gender differences. An ecological momentary assessment with mobile health app TrackYourStress conducted 113 participants. Positive Thinking, Active Stress Coping, Social Support, Support Faith, Alcohol Cigarette Consumption Coping Inventory were measured at baseline. Situational assessed by question "How well can you cope your stress level" over 4 weeks. Multilevel...
7119 Introduction: AMG 706 is an investigational, oral, multi-kinase inhibitor with both antiangiogenic and direct antitumor activity targeting VEGF, PDGF, Kit receptors. Panitumumab, a fully human monoclonal antibody directed against the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFr), has shown acceptable safety in pts solid tumors. Methods: This ongoing, multicenter, dose finding, phase 1b study of panitumumab CP advanced NSCLC. Primary objectives were to assess PK 706; secondary included drug...
Background The mobile phone app, TrackYourStress (TYS), is a new crowdsensing health platform for ecological momentary assessments of perceived stress levels. Objective In this pilot study, we aimed to investigate the time trend levels while using TYS entire population being studied and whether individuals’ reactivity moderates level changes TYS. Methods Using TYS, were measured repeatedly with 4-item version Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-4), was once Reactivity (PSRS). A total 78 nonclinical...
Background A multitude of health-related mobile applications is available to the public in app stores. Many these apps were not developed by health professionals and do keep what they promise. To facilitate a safe handling use such apps, it important assess their quality standardized way. Some instruments for assessment exist, although have some limitations, which we want improve on with this new tool. Objectives The objective paper introduce multidimensional criteria-based tool apps. Method...
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted our daily lives, which in turn impacted health behaviors. Young people have been particularly affected. This study aimed to assess behaviors Austrian apprentices and high school students during the whether vaccination willingness is affected by Two online surveys were conducted via REDCap with 1442 (female: 53.5%, male: 45.4%) from 29 March 18 May 2021 563 79.6%, 18.6%) 19 June 2 July 2021. two samples matched account for sociodemographic differences...
Abstract Background The Coping Scales of the Stress and Inventory (SCI; Satow in Stress- und Coping-Inventar (SCI): Test- Skalendokumentation. coping inventory. http://www.drsatow.de , 2012) are well-established German self-report scales measuring five styles: Positive Thinking, Active Coping, Social Support, Support Faith, Alcohol Cigarette Consumption. purpose this study was to translate into English psychometrically evaluate version SCI with a representative sample UK population. Methods...
Purpose: Pain and depression have been shown to a bidirectional interaction. Although several outcome studies conducted, it is still unclear if how influences pain outcome. The current study aims further clarify this relationship by comparing the predicting value of an interview- questionnaire-based assessment depression. Patients methods: This retrospective analyzed data N=496 chronic patients who received multimodal management program. Multilevel models were performed with as predictor,...
This study assessed problematic alcohol use in Austrian apprentices during the COVID-19 pandemic. An online survey was performed via REDCap with a sample of 1442 (53.3% female, 45.4% male, 1.1% non-binary, 28.4% migration background) from 29th March to 18th May 2021. The CAGE questionnaire used measure use. Chi-square tests revealed that more likely depressive symptoms (OR: 2.1), anxiety 2.1) or insomnia 1.4) and those over 18 1.6). There were no differences according gender, background,...
<h3>Background</h3> Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is associated with the increased risk of cardiovascular (CV) mortality and morbidity [1]. There are recommendations by European League against Rheumatism (EULAR) National Institute for Health Clinical Excellence (NICE) to include assessment cardiovascular, osteoporosis, infection depression risks annually [2,3]. One ways CV calculated assessing 10-year having event [4]. <h3>Objectives</h3> The objective was determine relationship traditional...
<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> The mobile phone app, TrackYourStress (TYS), is a new crowdsensing health platform for ecological momentary assessments of perceived stress levels. </sec> <title>OBJECTIVE</title> In this pilot study, we aimed to investigate the time trend levels while using TYS entire population being studied and whether individuals’ reactivity moderates level changes TYS. <title>METHODS</title> Using TYS, were measured repeatedly with 4-item version Perceived Stress Scale...
<h3>Background</h3> Bone health is a significant problem with over 300,000 patients presenting fragility fractures to hospitals in the UK each year resulting 20% mortality and 50% disability. <b>FRAX</b> <b>Q fracture</b> are two fracture risk-assessment tools available use UK. FRAX an important tool assess 10-year risk by using clinical factors clinic determine need for bone densitometry measurement (DXA).1 Moreover, refinement of this requires reassessment mineral density (BMD)....
<h3>Background</h3> Osteoporosis is a major cause of morbidity in patients with RA. It leads to fragility fractures frequently associated disability, mortality and financial social impact [1]. There no clear guidance regarding when screen for these group who are at high risk compared general population. In our institute we assess the using Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX) request DEXA scan those as suggested by National Guidance Group (NOGG) [2,3]. defined bone mineral density <-2.5...
This cross-sectional online survey study investigated whether certain health behaviors moderated the relationship between perceived stress and suicidal ideation in Austrian adolescents during COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 1505 14-20-year-old (median age = 16) high school students (77.9% female) filled out an from September to November 2021. Perceived was measured with PSS10, item 9 PHQ-9. The following were assessed: Physical activity (days/week), phone use (hours/day), problematic drinking...
Introduction: Data show adolescent mental health has declined in recent years, possibly due to increased uncertainty and loss of opportunities. The SPARKY study aims test an at-home intervention which promote autonomous healthy levels physical activity smartphone use, turn reducing clinical illness symptoms increasing wellbeing. Methods analysis: Adolescents (14-19 years) Austria Germany will be recruited randomised into one three groups (physical activity, smartphone, control). (PA) time...
<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> It is necessary to cope with situations in daily life prevent stress-related health consequences. However, coping strategies might differ their impact on dealing stressful life. Moreover, the effect of situational between women and men. </sec> <title>OBJECTIVE</title> The aim this study was investigate everyday gender differences. <title>METHODS</title> An ecological momentary assessment mobile app TrackYourStress (TYS) conducted 113 participants. Coping were...