A5066576012- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Personality Disorders and Psychopathology
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Physical Activity and Health
- Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
- Social Media and Politics
- Psychiatric care and mental health services
- Innovation, Technology, and Society
- Health and Medical Studies
- Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders
- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- Diet and metabolism studies
- Technology Use by Older Adults
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- Social Policies and Healthcare Reform
- Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Personality Traits and Psychology
- Youth Substance Use and School Attendance
University of Bamberg
2021-2025
LWL-Universitätsklinikum Bochum
2019-2024
Ruhr University Bochum
2020-2024
University of Rostock
2005
Impairment in personality functioning (PF) has been linked to a number of mental disorders, including eating disorders (EDs). However, the precise relationship between PF and symptom severity, as well potential impact on outcome, remains unclear. The study aimed analyse association its change with severity ED symptomatology outcome hospital treatment. sample consisted 397 patients EDs, treated 19 university hospitals for Psychosomatic Medicine Psychotherapy Germany 1/2019 12/2020. was...
ABSTRACT Objective Former studies indicated worse outcome for individuals with food addiction (FA) when participating in weight loss programs. Yet, the results may have been influenced by comorbid eating disorders and insufficient consideration of psychological aspects associated FA. Methods We report here a subgroup analysis on treatment success participants overweight/obesity FA, but no disorders, compared to without FA taking part 12‐week long tailored mHealth intervention (IG) that...
Background and Aims: It is assumed that a relevant subgroup of individuals experiences an addiction-like eating behaviour (Food Addiction), characterized by impaired control over behaviour, emotional food craving. Individuals experiencing Food Addiction partially share common symptomatology with Binge-Eating-Disorder Bulimia Nervosa. The aim this study was to investigate the prevalence Addiction, general psychopathology, associations weight- addiction-related constructs in overweight...
Introduction In May 2019, the WHO classified internet gaming disorder (IGD) as a mental in upcoming International Classification of Diseases 11th Revision. However, individuals affected by IGD or use disorders (IUDs) are often not provided with adequate therapy due to lack motivation absence local treatment options. To close gap between IUDs and care system, we conduct an online-based motivational intervention reduce problematic promote (OMPRIS). Methods analysis Within randomised controlled...
Background Given the increase in prevalence of overweight and obesity worldwide, number digital weight loss interventions has also risen. However, these often lack theoretical background data on long-term effectiveness. The consideration individual gender differences weight-related psychological parameters might enhance efficacy sustainability mobile-based interventions. Objective This paper presented an introduction to process evaluation a 12-week gender-sensitive mobile health (mHealth)...
Although the majority of internet users enjoy as a recreational activity, some individuals report problematic use behaviors causing negative psychosocial consequences. Therefore, it is important to have precise and valid diagnostic criteria ensure suitable treatment for those affected avoid over-pathologization.The aim present study was determine which nine DSM-5 gaming disorder (IGD) are crucial in distinguish pathological from non-pathological based on questionnaire-based response behavior...
Reliable outcome data of psychosomatic inpatient and day hospital treatment with a focus on psychotherapy are important to strengthen ecological validity by assessing the reality mental health care in field. This study aims evaluate effectiveness German university departments Psychosomatic Medicine Psychotherapy prospective, naturalistic, multicenter design including structured assessments.Structured interviews were used diagnose disorders according ICD-10 DSM-IV at baseline. Depression,...
Background Internet use disorder (IUD) is a new type of behavioral addiction in the digital age. At same time, internet applications and eHealth can also provide useful support medical treatment. Objective The purpose this study to examine if an internet-based service reach individuals with IUD. In particular, it should be investigated whether both male female more severe IUDs reached. Methods Data were retrieved from OMPRIS (online-based motivational intervention reduce problematic promote...
In recent decades, the number of people who experience their Internet use behavior as problematic has risen dramatically. Germany, a representative study from 2013 estimated prevalence disorder (IUD) to be about 1.0%, with higher rates among younger people. A 2020 meta-analysis shows global weighted average 7.02%. This indicates that developing effective IUD treatment programs is more critical than ever. Studies show motivational interviewing (MI) techniques are widely used and in treating...
Evidence from clinical studies on quality of life (QoL) in patients suffering internet use disorders (IUD) is still limited. Furthermore, the impact additional mental comorbidities QoL IUD has rarely been investigated yet.In a cross-sectional study 149 male subjects were analyzed for presence and severity an as well other by experienced clinicians. The sample consisted 60 with without comorbid disorders, 34 non-IUD 55 healthy participants. Standardized interviews (M.I.N.I. 6.0.0)...
Internet use disorder is a of the digital age and presents growing problem worldwide. It appears that due to structural personal barriers, many persons affected (PA) Concerned Significant Others (CSO) do not reach health care system so far thus chronification pathology can proceed.A telemedicine counseling service for PA CSO unwilling enter treatment with two webcam-based sessions 60 minutes each group was created aim reaching out provide low-threshold support refer participants local...
Abstract Background Addressing cognitive behavioral factors is associated with a favorable development of eating styles (i.e., increased levels restrained eating, decreased external and emotional eating) in individuals overweight obesity. Research suggests that the use digital interventions consider gender aspects regarding prevalence, comorbidities, weight-related behaviors could enhance existing treatment options. This randomized controlled trial aimed to evaluate effectiveness self-guided...
Introduction The prevalence of mental health problems is increasing worldwide, particularly in the vulnerable group older people. limited availability therapists, long wait periods and shortage healthcare resources limit adequate care. As a result, digital applications are becoming more commonplace as an alternative to human therapists. However, these tend be used by younger people with higher education, literacy experience. In Germany, that approved authorities, so-called (DiGAs), can...
Affect is known to be predictive of and enhanced by higher physical activity (PA) levels in the general population. This secondary analysis aimed increase understanding bi-directional relationship between PA core affect (i.e. valence, energetic arousal, calmness) among adults with body weight. were assessed naturalistic settings via ecological momentary assessment using a mixed sampling scheme from 157 participants (body mass index: 32.99 ± 3.78 kg/m 2 ). Multilevel models revealed that...
ABSTRACT Background Experimental studies reveal that deficits in food‐related inhibitory control, rather than general impulsiveness, are closely linked to overweight and obesity. To date, the real‐world implications remain unknown, it is unclear whether these results supported clinical field. Objective examine effectiveness of a mobile health (mHealth) intervention with cognitive behavioral therapeutic elements altering impulsiveness control. Methods Prespecified secondary outcome analysis...
Addressing patients' perceptions of the causes their overweight and obesity may be a promising approach to enhance treatment motivation success. Previous research suggests that there are gender differences in these aspects. The objective this study was investigate causal attributions among individuals with who participated cognitive-behavioral mobile health (mHealth) intervention. Causal were assessed using revised Illness Perceptions Questionnaire, which included rated open answering...
Internet Use Disorders (IUD) have a relevant effect on national economies. In the randomized, controlled, multicenter, prospective, and single-blinded OMPRIS study (pre-registration number DRKS00019925; Innovation Fund of Joint Federal Committee Germany, grant 01VSF18043), four-week online program to reduce media addiction symptoms, was evaluated for cost-effectiveness. The intervention group (IG) compared waiting control (WCG) from German statutory health insurance (SHI) societal...