Background Substantial evidence indicates that the COVID-19 pandemic has adversely affected population mental health globally. However, most studies assumed a linear relationship where only negative pandemic-induced changes led to worse outcomes, overlooking complex between COVID-19-related and health. This study examined how various types magnitudes of pandemic-related relate depression suicidal thoughts in large, nationwide adult sample. Methods We analyzed data from 2021 Korean Community...

Abstract Background The Impact of Event Scale-Revised (IES-R) is one the most widely used self-report measures post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), though it was based on DSM-IV Diagnostic criteria.1 previous studies have suggested a cutoff point IES-R according to DSM-IV.2 Aims & Objectives aim this study investigate whether applicable within DSM-5 nomenclature and determine for PTSD diagnosis. Methods A total 238 subjects, recruited from multiple psychiatric centers, participated in...

<title>Abstract</title> <bold>Purpose</bold> Breast cancer incidence in Asian women peaks the mid-40s, when many remain premenopausal. The progression of chemotherapy-induced menopausal symptoms this population remains underexplored. This study examined their temporal trajectory and clinical significance during adjuvant chemotherapy. <bold>Method</bold> prospective assessed breast patients undergoing chemotherapy at a tertiary hospital. Participants were classified by status treated with...

ABSTRACT Background: Insomnia is a common psychiatric complaint among elderly individuals. This study investigates the prevalence and sociodemographic correlates of insomnia by considering community sample individuals in South Korea. Methods: A face-to-face household survey was conducted five regions Korea from June 2008 to August 2008. Among total 3,074 aged 65 years over, 2,002 participants were interviewed. The presence defined as having at least one four sleep complaints that included...

Objective The aim of the study was to explore impact insomnia and sleep disturbance on functional outcomes mild moderated stroke. Design A multicenter-observational correlation performed. Two hundred eighty patients with mild-moderate severity stroke admitted three acute hospitals rehabilitation departments. DiagnosticStatistical Manual Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, criteria were used define any disturbance. Patient's initial final functions evaluated using Korean version Berg Balance...

Blonanserin is a second-generation antipsychotic used for the treatment of schizophrenia. This study determined efficacy, safety and pharmacokinetics blonanserin transdermal patch in patients with acutely exacerbated schizophrenia.This double-blind, multicenter, phase 3 consisted 1-week observation period during which were treated two patches placebo, followed by 6-week double-blind where randomized (1:1:1) to receive once-daily 40 mg, 80 or placebo patches. The primary endpoint was change...

Objective This study aimed to introduce a 4-week long fully immersive virtual reality-based cognitive training (VRCT) program that could be applied for both cognitively normal elderly population and patients with mild impairment (MCI). In addition, we attempted investigate the neuropsychological effects of VRCT in each group.Methods A total 56 participants, 31 MCI group 25 group, underwent eight sessions 4 weeks. order evaluate VRCT, Korean version Consortium Establish Registry Alzheimer’s...

We investigated the neurocognitive deficits in schizophrenic patients with and without obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).We grouped 27 as either or non-obsessive-compulsive based on presence of OCD. The two groups completed Yale-Brown Obsessive-Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS), Positive Negative Symptom (PANSS), Hamilton Depression Scale. intelligence quotient (IQ) was tested using Korean Wechsler Adult Intelligence memory (MQ) Korean-Auditory Verbal Learning Korean-Complex Figure Test. executive...

The purpose of this study was to develop and evaluate psychometrically the Korean version Primary Care Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Screen for Diagnostic Statistical Manual-fifth edition (K-PC-PTSD-5). In total, 252 participants were interviewed with Structured Clinical Interview edition-research (SCID-5-RV). K-PC-PTSD-5 showed good internal consistency (α = 0.872), test-retest reliability (r 0.89), concurrent validity 0.81). A score 3 identified as threshold clinically significant...

Objective The prevalence of restless legs syndrome (RLS) and its relationship with the demographic variables in an older Korean population were examined. Methods A face‐to‐face household survey was conducted five different regions Korea from June 2008 to August 2008. Among a total 3074 individuals who aged more than 65, 1990 participants interviewed, response rate 64.7%. diagnosis RLS made using questionnaire. medical review systems assessed by self‐report questionnaire containing 15 items....

ABSTRACT Objective Risk factors for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) include older age, female sex, alcohol consumption, a history of motion sickness. Although gastrointestinal symptoms are found to be related with sleep mood in other conditions, little is known about their effects on CINV. Methods This prospective observational study recruited patients early-stage breast cancer who had recovered from surgery before receiving first cycle anthracycline cyclophosphamide–based...

Neoadjuvant chemotherapy, that is, the administration of chemotherapy before surgery, has been commonly used for locally advanced breast cancer to improve surgical outcomes and increase opportunity breast-conserving therapy. Women with often receive an anthracycline-based regimen as neoadjuvant which is associated a high risk emesis. Despite development novel antiemetics, chemotherapy-induced nausea vomiting (CINV) reported major adverse effect, affecting quality life patients. However,...

Abstract Background Cognitive reserve (CR) is a concept proposed to account for discrepancies between the extent of brain pathology and clinical manifestations that pathology. This study aimed explore associations CR effects cognitive training using fully immersive virtual reality (VR). Methods A total 44 older adults (22 cognitively normal, 22 with mild impairment) underwent eight sessions VR period 4 weeks. was assessed Reserve Index questionnaire (CRIq). To evaluate baseline function...

Poststroke insomnia is common and negatively affects stroke recovery. The objective of this study was to determine the effectiveness bright light therapy for mild-to-moderate patients with insomnia.This randomized, double blind, placebo controlled. A 2-week trial conducted on who had poststroke insomnia. Only experienced a first episode were enrolled in study. Sleep parameters measured using Actiwatch Spectrum Pro 7 days before after therapy. instrument specifically collected data concerning...

Subsyndromal delirium, a condition in which patients exhibit some, but not all, of the symptoms can negatively affect outcomes with cancer. However, incidence subsyndromal delirium gastric cancer is unknown. Here, we investigated and risk factors after curative resection We recruited consecutive who were scheduled for at tertiary hospital. Patients' serially assessed preoperatively 1, 2, 3, 7 days postoperatively using Delirium Rating Scale-Revised-98 (DRS-R-98). A DRS-R-98 score 8–14 any...

This study presents the reliability and validity of Korean version post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) checklist for Diagnostic Statistical Manual Mental Disorders-fifth edition (DSM-5) (K-PCL-5) short form (K-PCL-5-S).Seventy-one subjects with PTSD, 74 mood or anxiety disorders, 99 healthy controls were enrolled. The Structured Clinical Interview DSM-5-research was used to confirm presence PTSD. Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II), Anxiety Inventory (BAI), Impact Event Scale-Revised...

Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by vertical and parkinsonian symptoms. The neuropsychiatric symptoms of PSP include anhedonia, depressed mood cognitive impairment. Patients with have an increased risk for developing depressive disorders within the next year. However, it rare to find that major disorder was antecedent diagnosis patient who later diagnosed PSP. We present here suffered from repetitive falls, masked face dysarthria after...

This study aims to provide the information of stigmas mental illness such as psychosis, alcoholism, attempt suicide, and depression among North Korean defectors.We examined stigma for illnesses 639 defectors aged 19 65 years who live in Settlement Support Center Refugees. The were assessed using Perceived Devaluation-Discrimination Scale We directly compared level between general population South Korea.North had higher perceived psychosis alcoholism lower than Koreans. associated with...

For diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale (CAPS) is one most widely used structured diagnostic interviews.In this study, we aimed to develop and validate Korean version CAPS for Diagnostic Statistical Manual Mental Disorders, 5th edition ([DSM-5] K-CAPS-5). Seventy-one subjects with PTSD, 74 mood or anxiety disorder, 99 as healthy controls were enrolled. The clinical interview DSM-5-research was assess convergent validity K-CAPS-5. BDI-II,...

ABSTRACT Background: This study investigates the relationship between insomnia and cognitive dysfunctions including, subjective memory impairment (SMI), mild (MCI), dementia, by considering depression in a community sample of elderly individuals. Methods: Data for 1,740 individuals aged 65 years over were obtained from nationwide dementia epidemiological conducted South Korea. Cognitive functional status was assessed Mini-Mental State Examination Consortium to Establish Registry Alzheimer's...

Objective Depression in cancer patients is under-recognized and under-treated. To better identify depression, we designed a voluntary depression screening system. Based on its data, examined trends oncologist-issued referrals for the psycho-oncology service (POS). Methods The Electronic Voluntary Screening Referral System (eVSRS-D) comprises self-screening, automated reporting, referral guidance. Using touch-screen kiosks at tertiary hospital Korea, participants with completed Patient Health...