A5054058808- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints
- Hearing Impairment and Communication
- Circadian rhythm and melatonin
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Medical Practices and Rehabilitation
- Psychiatric care and mental health services
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Psychopathy, Forensic Psychiatry, Sexual Offending
- Interpreting and Communication in Healthcare
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
- Family Caregiving in Mental Illness
- Autoimmune Neurological Disorders and Treatments
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects
Medical University of Vienna
2014-2024
Klinik Hietzing
2024
University of Vienna
2013-2023
Universitätsklinikum Tulln
2022
Klinik und Poliklinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie
2014-2018
Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Klinische Ernährung
2013
Abstract Objective Pain depicts a severe physical symptom but its relationship to mental health problems is not well studied in cancer patients. The aim of this study was investigate the prevalence pain and correlation with symptoms post‐traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety psychological distress large sample Methods From 2010 2019, patients who received outpatient treatment at Medical University Vienna were assessed Post‐Traumatic Symptom Scale (PTSS‐10) Hospital Anxiety...
Nutritional interventions have beneficial effects on certain psychiatric disorder symptomatology and common physical health comorbidities. However, studies evaluating nutritional literacy in mental professionals (MHP) are scarce. This study aimed to assess the across 52 countries. Surveys were distributed via colleagues professional societies. Data collected regarding self-reported general nutrition knowledge, education, learning opportunities, tendency recommend food supplements or...
Aim This cross‐sectional study investigates the relationship between motor performance and mental health in a representative population of children with hearing impairment. Method Ninety‐three pupils (45 males, 48 females) aged 6 years to 16 (mean 11y 3mo, SD 2y 9mo) impairment at least 40d B Nonverbal IQ greater than 70 were assessed for Z ürich N euromotor A ssessment ( ZNA ) parent version S trengths D ifficulties Q uestionnaire (SDQ). Results Children had lower scores all four subscales...
Abstract Background. Seasonal patterns in hospitalizations have been observed various psychiatric disorders, however, it is unclear whether they also exist schizophrenia. Previous studies found mixed results and those reporting the presence of seasonality differ regarding characteristics these patterns. Further, are inconclusive sex an influencing factor. The aim this study was therefore to examine if seasonal can be schizophrenia, with special regard a possible influence sex, by using large...
Abstract Introduction Symptoms of cancer‐related fatigue (CRF) can have a significant impact on patients' quality life and treatment adherence. We aimed to investigate the relationship between CRF multiple psychosocial somatic indicators within large mixed cancer sample. Methods In this cross‐sectional study, N = 1787 outpatients with were assessed for CRF, pain, anxiety, depression using validated screening instruments. further obtained clinical parameters (Hb, CRP, creatinine, leukocytes,...
Aside from the concept of seasonal affective disorder, evidence for a pattern (SP) major depressive disorder (MDD) is controversial. Furthermore, effect sex and age still unclear.This nationwide, registry-based study assessing all inpatient admissions in mental health hospitals due to MDD episodes according ICD-10 (moderate (F32/33.1), severe (F32/33.2) with psychotic features (F32/33.3)) Austria across 14 years. Calculations were based on deviations expected monthly admissions.The sample...
Alcohol is an important risk factor for morbidity and mortality, especially within the European region. Differences in per capita consumption drinking patterns are possible reasons regional differences diverging trends alcohol-related health outcomes.Twenty-nine countries World Health Organization (WHO) region were evaluated predictions deaths last four decades using data available from WHO All database.Between 1979 2015, age-standardised death rates due to selected causes decreased...
Abstract Background The prevalence of major depressive disorder (MDD) in women is up to 50% higher as compared men. However, little known about discrepancies health care utilization between depressed female and male patients. Consequently, the aim present study was elucidate gender differences regarding frequency hospital admissions length inpatient treatment for MDD across lifespan. Methods This nationwide, registry-based analyzed all psychiatric hospitals due recurrent/non-recurrent...
<b>Anliegen:</b> Der Bedarf der Angehörigen von Schizophreniekranken, die erstmals mit einer psychiatrischen Einrichtung in Kontakt kamen, sollte analysiert werden. <b>Methode:</b> 93 Angehörige Schizophreniekranker wurden mittels „Carers’ Needs Assessment for Schizophrenia“ (CNA-S) untersucht. <b>Ergebnisse:</b> Die häufigsten Probleme Kranken beim Erstkontakt waren zu wenig Information über Krankheit und Sorgen bezüglich Krankheit. Individuelle Psychoedukation wurde im Falle eines...
Many European countries have seen increasing refugee populations and asylum applications over the past decade. Forcibly displaced persons (FDPs) are known to be at higher risk of developing mental disorders in need specific care. Thus, training for health professionals is recommended by international organizations. The aim this exploratory study was assess experience clinical work with FDPs among psychiatric trainees Europe Central Asia as well their interest received on topic. An online...
Patients who require psychiatric inpatient treatment early in life are a particularly at-risk population. Factors such as adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are, however, not well studied those requiring during both or adolescence and adulthood. Thus, the aim of current study was to investigate, young adult inpatients, risk factors for prior admissions Child Adolescent Psychiatry, with focus on ACEs.An explorative population-based systematic chart investigation inpatients aged 18-25...
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic constitutes one of the greatest recent public crises. This study explored its influence on lives and care realities people with a schizophrenia spectrum disorder (SSD). Methods: Between October 2020 April 2021, semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted 30 volunteers SSDs receiving inpatient or outpatient treatment in Vienna (Austria). Interviews audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim analysed thematically. Results: Three main themes identified. First,...
Abstract Background Accumulating evidence suggests beneficial effects of media stories featuring individuals mastering their suicidal crises, but have not been assessed for psychiatric patients. Methods We randomized n = 172 adult patients ( 172, 97.1% inpatients) to read an educative article a person crisis 92) or unrelated 80) in single-blind controlled trial. Questionnaire data were collected before T 1 ) and after exposure 2 as well week later (study end-point, 3 ). The primary outcome...
Most studies about the burden of schizophrenia carers included only one care-giving relative, usually patients' mothers. The present study intended to analyse differences level between mothers and fathers same patients.101 101 patients suffering from were into this study. They assessed by means "Involvement Evaluation Questionnaire" "Carers' Needs Assessment for Schizophrenia".Mothers showed significantly higher scores than regarding subscores "Tensions" "Urging". Multiple linear regression...
Diese Publikation umfasst eine Stellungnahme der Österreichischen Gesellschaft für Psychiatrie, Psychotherapie und Psychosomatik Sozialpsychiatrie zur psychosozialen Versorgung von Flüchtlingen. Es werden zunächst die Hintergründe aktueller Fluchtbewegungen sowie psychische Erkrankungen Flüchtlingen dargestellt. Anschließend Herausforderungen psychosoziale thematisiert entsprechende Empfehlungen beschrieben. sind möglichst rasche reguläre Unterkünfte, Sicherung Basisbedürfnisse...
Summary Delirium is commonly seen in palliative care. It usually develops over a short period of time and characterized by disturbance attention awareness. As delirium associated with increased mortality, prevention early identification this severe neurocognitive disorder high clinical relevance. This paper provides brief overview risk factors, preventive measures, current screening diagnostic procedures, as well nonpharmacological pharmacological treatment options the care setting.
Die Hashimoto-Enzephalopathie (HE) auch bekannt als steroidresponsive Enzephalopathie assoziiert mit Autoimmunthyreoiditis (SREAT) ist eine seltene, jedoch aufgrund mangelndem Bewusstsein und unklaren Diagnosekriterien möglicherweise unterdiagnostizierte Erkrankung. Symptomatik vielfältig kann von leichter kognitiver Beeinträchtigung bis zum Status epilepticus reichen, oftmals zeigen sich Wesensveränderungen, Verwirrtheit, subakute kognitive Defizite, Krampfanfälle, Bewegungsstörungen sowie...