Catastrophes are known to have an impact on relationships as well mental health. This study evaluated differences in several health and well-being measures according relationship quality during the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic related lockdown measures. A cross-sectional online survey was launched four weeks after were implemented Austria. Relationship measured with Quality of Marriage Index (QMI), included life (WHO-QOL BREF psychological domain), (WHO-5), depression (PHQ-9),...

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and related lockdown measures have raised important questions about the impact on mental health. This study evaluated several health well-being indicators in a large sample from United Kingdom (UK) during COVID-19 where death rate is currently among highest Europe.A cross-sectional online survey with that mirrors general population norms according to sex, age, education, region was launched 4 weeks after were implemented UK. Measures included...

Since the beginning of COVID-19 pandemic a decline in mental health has been reported. This online study investigated and well-being Austria during strict lockdown. In total, N = 1505 participants were recruited between 23 December 2020 4 January 2021 levels depression (PHQ-9), anxiety (GAD-7), sleep quality (ISI), (WHO-5), life (WHO-QOL) stress (PSS-10) measured. 26% scored above cut-off for moderate depressive symptoms (PHQ-9 ≥ 10; ♀ 32%; ♂ 21%), 23% (GAF-7 29%; 17%) 18% insomnia (ISI 15;...

COVID-19 pandemic lockdown measures changed the everyday lives of people around world.To evaluate effects different coping strategies on mental health during lockdown.A representative sample for Austria was recruited through Qualtrics® in a period 4 weeks after started. Measurements were inventory (SCI), psychological quality life (WHO-QOL BREF, domain), well-being (WHO-5), depression (PHQ-9), anxiety (GAD-7), stress (PSS-10), and insomnia (ISI). Regression analyses performed with as...

The purpose of this study was to compare mental health in adolescents with and without migration background after a semester remote schooling almost year social distancing Austria. An online survey, supported by the Austrian Federal Ministry Education, Science Research, conducted from 3rd February 28th 2021 measuring well-being (WHO-5), depression (PHQ-9), anxiety (GAD-7), sleep quality (ISI), stress (PSS-10), disordered eating (EAT-8). A matched-pairs analysis checked whole sample analysis....

The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has repeatedly been reported to impair mental health. This longitudinal study evaluated health at the emergence of COVID-19 pandemic (t1) and 6 months later (t2) in Austria. Indicators were depression (PHQ-9), anxiety (GAD-7), sleep quality (ISI), perceived stress (PSS-10), as well life (WHO-QOL BREF) well-being (WHO-5). In total, N = 437 individuals participated both surveys (52.9% women). number participants with clinically relevant depressive,...

To study the use of brain parenchyma sonography (BPS) in discriminating between patients with idiopathic PD (IPD) and atypical parkinsonian syndromes (APS).Twenty-five APS, 9 progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) 16 multiple-system atrophy (MSA), 25 age-matched IPD were prospectively studied BPS according to a standardized protocol.Twenty-four (96%) exhibited hyperechogenicity substantia nigra (SN) but only 2 23 (9%) APS (Mann-Whitney U test, p < 0.001). In those two patients, SN was moderate...

In several pilot studies, transcranial brain sonography findings of substantia nigra and lenticular nucleus discriminated between idiopathic Parkinson disease (PD) atypical parkinsonian disorders.To study the use in excluding diagnosis PD patients with sporadic parkinsonism.All parkinsonism admitted to our movement disorder clinic from January 1, 2003, through December 31, 2005, who fulfilled clinical diagnostic criteria for definite PD, probable variant multiple-system atrophy (MSA-P), or...

Background The number of mobile health apps (MHAs), which are developed to promote healthy behaviors, prevent disease onset, manage and cure diseases, or assist with rehabilitation measures, has exploded. App store star ratings descriptions usually provide insufficient even false information about app quality, although they popular among end users. A rigorous systematic approach establish evaluate the quality MHAs is urgently needed. Mobile Rating Scale (MARS) an assessment tool that...

Tinnitus, the phantom perception of sound without a corresponding external sound, is frequent disorder which causes significant morbidity. So far there no treatment available that reliably reduces tinnitus perception. The research hampered by large heterogeneity and fact fluctuates over time. It therefore necessary to develop tools for measuring fluctuations time analyzing data on single subject basis. However, this type longitudinal measurement difficult perform using traditional methods...

Abstract The psychological process how tinnitus loudness leads to distress remains unclear. This cross-sectional study investigated the mediating role of emotional state “stress level” and two components “arousal” “valence” with N = 658 users “TrackYourTinnitus” smartphone application. Stress mediated relationship between in a simple mediation model even multiple when arousal valence were held constant. Arousal loudness-distress holding constant, but not anymore controlling for as well...

Psychotherapists around the world are facing an unprecedented situation with outbreak of novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). To combat rapid spread virus, direct contact others has to be avoided when possible. Therefore, remote psychotherapy provides a valuable option continue mental health care during COVID-19 pandemic. The present study investigated fear psychotherapists become infected in personal and assessed how provision changed due whether there were differences regard country...

Reducing personal contacts is a central measure against the spreading of novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). This troubles mental health, but also health care as treatments usually take place in contact and switching to remote might be necessary times COVID-19. The present study investigated question how provision psychotherapy changed early weeks COVID-19 lockdown Austria whether there were differences between four therapeutic orientations eligible (psychodynamic, humanistic, systemic,...

The current situation around the COVID-19 pandemic and measures necessary to fight it are creating challenges for psychotherapists, who usually treat patients face-to-face with personal contact. is accelerating use of remote psychotherapy (ie, provided via telephone or internet). However, some psychotherapists have expressed reservations regarding psychotherapy. As individuals determine frequency psychotherapy, potential enabling mental health care during in line protective can be realized...

This cross-sectional study assesses multiple aspects of mental health among high school students during the COVID-19 pandemic in Austria.

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:...

Only few previous studies used ecological momentary assessments to explore the time-of-day-dependence of tinnitus. The present study data from mobile application "TrackYourTinnitus" whether tinnitus loudness and distress fluctuate within a 24-h interval. Multilevel models were performed account for nested structure (level 1: 17,209 daily life assessments) days 2: 3,570 with at least three completed assessments), participants 3: 350 participants). Results revealed In particular, was perceived...

The increasing prevalence of smart mobile devices (e.g., smartphones) enables the combined use crowdsensing (MCS) and ecological momentary assessments (EMA) in healthcare domain. By correlating qualitative longitudinal ecologically valid EMA assessment data sets with sensor measurements apps, new valuable insights about patients humans who suffer from chronic diseases) can be gained. However, there are numerous conceptual, architectural technical, as well legal challenges when implementing a...

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...

To study the use of brain parenchyma sonography (BPS) in discriminating between patients with corticobasal degeneration (CBD) and progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP).Thirteen PSP eight CBD were studied BPS according to a standardized protocol.Seven (88%) showed marked hyperechogenicity substantia nigra (SN) but none eleven (Mann-Whitney U test, p < 0.001). This finding indicated positive predictive value 100%. Marked dilatation third ventricle (width > 10 mm) was found (83%) 12 patients, (p...