- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Workplace Health and Well-being
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Research in Social Sciences
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Health and Well-being Studies
- Mental Health and Psychiatry
- Healthcare Systems and Technology
- Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
- Delphi Technique in Research
- Cognitive Abilities and Testing
- Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders
- Electroconvulsive Therapy Studies
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Healthcare cost, quality, practices
- Work-Family Balance Challenges
- Sleep and related disorders
- Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
- Mental Health Research Topics
- Alcoholism and Thiamine Deficiency
- Dermatology and Skin Diseases
- Human-Animal Interaction Studies
Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare
2011-2024
Helsinki University Hospital
2019-2024
University of Helsinki
2019-2024
Public Health Solutions
2019
National Institutes of Health
2011
Finnish Foundation for Alcohol Studies
2007-2008
Abstract Background Psychological distress refers to non-specific symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression, it is more common in women. Our aim was investigate factors contributing psychological the working population, with a special reference gender differences. Methods We used questionnaire data from nationally representative Finnish Regional Health Well-being Study (ATH) collected years 2012–2016 (target population participants aged 20 +, n = 96,668, response rate 53%), restricting...
Health utility and quality of life (QoL) are increasingly important outcome measures in healthcare health economics.To compare the loss subjective QoL utility-based health-related (HRQoL) associated with psychotic disorders.A representative sample 8028 Finns was screened for disorders bipolar I disorder. Lifetime were diagnosed using Structured Clinical Interview DSM-IV and/or case records. Health-related measured EQ-5D 15D, a 10-point scale.Schizoaffective disorder largest losses HRQoL,...
Background Epidemiological data on alcohol-induced psychotic disorder and delirium (alcohol-induced syndrome, AIPS) are scarce. Aims To investigate the epidemiology of AIPS, risk factors for developing AIPS among people with alcohol dependence, mortality associated dependence or without in a sample drawn from general population Finland. Method A 8028 persons were interviewed Composite International Diagnostic Interview screened disorders using multiple sources. Best-estimate diagnoses made...
We investigated mortality and its determinants in people with psychotic disorder.A nationally representative two-stage cluster sample of 8028 persons aged 30 years or older from Finland was selected for a comprehensive health survey conducted 2000 to 2001. Participants were screened disorder, screen-positive invited Structured Clinical Interview DSM-IV. The diagnostic assessment DSM-IV disorders based on the DSM-IV, case records mental treatments, both. Mortality followed up until September...
Relatively little is known about whether the association between smoking and depressive symptoms changes with age how trajectories of are intertwined during life course. In this population-based study, these associations were examined from young adulthood to middle age.
Abstract Background The work of church employees contains many elements causing symptoms stress and anxiety. They can lead into psychological distress possibly indicate the beginning a more serious state. Women seem to be disposed than men. We investigated factors contributing among women men in four professions Evangelical Lutheran Church Finland (ELCF). Methods A link an electronic survey was sent members respective trade unions ELCF, we got responses from pastors ( n = 241), musicians...
Abstract Sleep abnormalities in major depressive disorder (MDD) have been suggested to represent a vulnerability trait, which might predispose the individual long-term psychiatric morbidity. In this study, we sought assess whether presence of sleep symptoms among adolescents with MDD is associated poorer outcome young adulthood during naturalistic follow-up. Adolescent outpatients diagnosed ( n = 166; age 13–19 years, 17.5% boys) were followed up 8 years settings. N 112 (16.1% completed...
Abstract Background Women suffer from psychological distress more often than men. Our aim was to investigate the potential contribution of work-family balance this gender difference. Methods Questionnaire data nationally representative 2013 Finnish Regional Health and Well-being Study (target population all adults aged 20 years or over, n = 88 377, response rate 53%), restricted in current analysis those who were working had minor children (n 26 442). Psychological assessed using Mental...
The determinants of everyday functioning in persons with psychotic disorder have not been widely studied community dwelling samples. Our aim was to investigate limitations among subjects disorders a population-based study. Everyday assessed nationally representative sample 7112 aged 30+ using interviewer observations and self-reports, while verbal fluency memory were also measured. Diagnostic assessment DSM-IV based on SCID interview case-note data. Lifetime-ever diagnoses classified into...
Earlier research has revealed contrasting gender results in standardized mortality ratios (SMR) for cancers and cardiovascular diseases of Finnish church musicians compared with the general population. In order to better understand SMRs, our study examined differences health work-related experiences special focus on experienced stress burnout one hand, work engagement mental well-being other. The data were collected by a questionnaire including both measures open-ended questions. Statistical...
ABSTRACT Objectives We implemented the first national patient experience survey, with novel patient‐reported measures (PREMs), in out‐ and inpatient mental health substance use services Finland. Methods The Outpatient Experience Scale (OPES) Inpatient (IPES) were co‐designed experts by professionals. survey was carried out 2021 435 treatment facilities. applied bi‐factor analysis of ordinal indicators to prespecified exploratory models. Results received 8794 outpatient 1112 responses. Both...
Abstract BackgroundPsychological distress refers to non-specific symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression, it is more common in women. Our aim was investigate factors contributing psychological the working population, with a special reference gender differences. Methods We used questionnaire data from nationally representative Finnish Regional Health Well-being Study (ATH) collected years 2012–2016 (target population participants aged 20 +, n=96 668, response rate 53%), restricting current...