A5021950635- Renal Transplantation Outcomes and Treatments
- Psychiatric care and mental health services
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Social and Demographic Issues in Germany
- Health and Medical Studies
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Family Support in Illness
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Medication Adherence and Compliance
- Transplantation: Methods and Outcomes
- Tryptophan and brain disorders
- Pregnancy and Medication Impact
- Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
- Stress Responses and Cortisol
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Employment and Welfare Studies
Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
2020-2025
Universitätsklinikum Erlangen
2021-2024
Eli Lilly (Germany)
2016-2018
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting mental health worldwide, particularly among healthcare workers (HCWs). Risk and protective factors for depression generalized anxiety in need to be identified protect their ability work. Social support optimism are known psychosocial resources, but have not been adequately studied the context of Germany. Methods: Within first wave VOICE study (n = 7765), a longitudinal web-based survey Germany, we assessed symptoms (PHQ-2) (GAD-2), social...
Abstract Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) does not only have direct consequences for well-being, but it also comes with a significant risk severe somatic health consequences. A number of previous studies pointed to alterations in systems traumatized persons, as well the inflammatory system, which might be important links pathway between trauma, PTSD, and The aim this study was investigate acute responses PTSD patients compared healthy controls. Twenty-seven 15 controls were exposed Trier...
Aim of the study was to compare working and non-working patients over a period 12 months regarding socio-demographic, cancer-specific mental health parameters.This conducted as part Germany-wide longitudinal survey among 1398 in 13 national Comprehensive Cancer Centers. The sample used for analysis consisted n = 430 cancer younger than 65 years (age M 52.4 years, SD 8.1; 67.0% females). Socio-demographic, parameters (Depression: Patient Health Questionnaire, Anxiety: Generalized Anxiety...
ABSTRACT Background Health care workers (HCW) with post‐COVID condition (PCC) are frequently reported to suffer from mental health impairment. Given HCW above‐average risk for health, research is necessary and factors need be assessed. Aim To compare of German without PCC identify associated psychological social factors. Design Cross‐sectional study. Method Overall, 2816 participated (332 PCC). Measures were symptom sum score (PCSS), symptoms depression (Patient Questionnaire‐2), anxiety...
Abstract Background Non-adherence (NA) to immunosuppressants (IS) among renal transplant recipients (RTRs) is associated with higher risk of allograft rejection, graft loss, and mortality. A precise measurement NA indispensable, although its prevalence differs greatly depending on the respective methods. The objective this study was assess accuracy concordance different methods in patients after transplantation. Design This a single-center prospective observational study. At baseline (T0),...
Abstract Background The risk of metastases in uveal melanoma can accurately be estimated through genetic analysis the tumor. A growing number patients decide to receive information on their prognosis, although this extremely burdensome. Studies psychosocial impact testing are sparse. objective study was examine traits opting for prognostication, investigate its and use psycho-oncological services over time. We further examined characteristics utilizing these factors prolonged psychological...
Zusammenfassung Hintergrund Die COVID-19-Pandemie stellt eine anhaltende Belastung für die Gesellschaft und das Gesundheitssystem dar. Bereitschaft des Gesundheitspersonals zur COVID-19-Impfung ist aufgrund seiner Schlüsselrolle in der Pandemiebewältigung besonders relevant. Ziel Arbeit Studie untersuchte Impfbereitschaft Deutschland Abhängigkeit von soziodemografischen, berufsbezogenen COVID-19-spezifischen Merkmalen sowie psychischer Gesundheit. Methoden Zwischen November 2020 Januar 2021...
Abstract Background Team cohesion is a crucial factor when it comes to job satisfaction and turnovers. However, in Germany, economic measures for team are scarce. The aim of this study was develop validate an self-report questionnaire measuring work setting health care. Methods developed stepwise procedure. After item analysis, exploratory analysis conducted assess structure. Reliability tested via internal consistency. To convergent divergent validity, we applied the Copenhagen Psychosocial...
Team or group cohesion is a multifaceted construct with variety of definitions and measurement instruments. However, most these measures are context group-specific and/or time-consuming. There no adaptable economic measure in Germany. Therefore, the aim this study was to validate German version 6-item
<b>Zielsetzung:</b> Die Studie ermittelte den Ressourceneinsatz und die Gesamtkosten der Alzheimer-Demenz (AD), stratifiziert nach Schweregrad. Dazu wurden Daten aus deutschen Privathaushalten von 552 Patienten mit leichter (n = 228), mittlerer 157) oder mittelschwerer/schwerer 167) AD ausgewertet, an einer 18-monatigen Beobachtungsstudie (GERAS) teilgenommen hatten. <b>Methodik:</b> Demografische Charakteristika Pflegenden zu Studienbeginn dokumentiert. Informationen zum aufgewendete Zeit...
Non-adherence (NA) after renal transplantation poses a major risk for allograft rejection, graft loss, and patient mortality. Yet, there is still ambiguity about its etiology possible relationships with patient-related factors. In order to prevent poor outcomes transplantation, it crucial gain more refined understanding of potential determinants, identify patients at risk, intervene accordingly. The objective this study was assess factors NA by prospectively applying electronic...
Introduction In heart transplant recipients (HTRs), non-adherence (NA) to immunosuppressive (IS) medication and recommended lifestyle behaviours are a common phenomenon associated with higher risk of allograft rejection, organ loss mortality. Risk factors for NA highly diverse still insufficiently researched. Precise measures an accurate understanding its aetiology undisputable importance detect patients at intervene accordingly. The aim this study is assess the accuracy concordance...
Self-help groups (SHGs) are an important cornerstone of the German health care system. Especially collaborations SHGs with cancer centers enable active patient involvement in care. We investigated current situation and unmet needs Bavarian order to point out possible options action.
This study aimed to assess subjective and objective parameters of stress among nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic examine recovery effect a day off.
Das psychoonkologische Screening hat seit seiner Einführung für viele Diskussionen gesorgt. Inzwischen ist es zu einem zertifizierungsrelevanten Thema geworden. Dies Grund genug, die aktuellen Vorgaben betrachten. Eine auf individuellen Abläufe ausgelegte SOP das kann den Prozess durch eine klare Strukturierung erleichtern und zur Effizienz bei der Durchführung beitragen.
Abstract Introduction In addition to physical symptoms such as dyspnea, fatigue, post-exertional malaise, and pain, a subgroup of patients with Post-COVID-19 syndrome (Post-Acute Sequelae COVID-19, PASC) suffers from mental illnesses anxiety, depression, neurocognitive impairments. To date, there are no causal treatments available for PASC. While initial studies show that psychotherapy improves psychological symptoms, PASC-related psychosocial functioning, further research is needed evaluate...
Zusammenfassung Die Komorbidität von depressiven Syndromen und Alkoholabhängigkeit wurde in den letzten Jahren zunehmend Gegenstand der Forschung. Nach chronologischen Gesichtspunkten wird unterschieden zwischen primären sekundären, nach ätiologischen abhängigen unabhängigen Syndromen. unterschiedlichen Ergebnisse, die hinsichtlich klinischen Studien ermittelt wurden, erklären sich vor allem durch Verwendung unterschiedlicher Diagnosesysteme, Auswahl untersuchten Stichproben Zeitpunkt...