A5040996543- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Health and Medical Studies
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Aging and Gerontology Research
- Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Mental Health Research Topics
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Health, Environment, Cognitive Aging
- Social and Demographic Issues in Germany
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Workplace Health and Well-being
Leipzig University
2016-2025
UNSW Sydney
2024
University Hospital Leipzig
2023-2024
University of Bologna
2023
Radboud University Nijmegen
2023
Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences
2023
The University of Sydney
2023
University of Hull
2023
Radboud University Medical Center
2023
Klinik und Poliklinik für Psychosomatische Medizin und Psychotherapie
2023
Ziel: Untersucht wurden Umfang, Konsummuster und Störungen im Zusammenhang mit dem Gebrauch von Alkohol, Tabak, illegalen Drogen Medikamenten. Methodik: Die Stichprobe des Epidemiologischen Suchtsurveys (ESA) 2012 wurde zufällig aus den Einwohnermelderegistern gezogen umfasste 9084 Personen Alter zwischen 18 64 Jahren. Befragung erfolgte schriftlich, telefonisch bzw. über das Internet; die Antwortrate lag bei 53.6 %. Ergebnisse: Bezogen auf letzten 30 Tage zeigten 57.3 % der Befragten einen...
Abstract Background Subjective cognitive decline (SCD) is recognized as a risk stage for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and other dementias, but its prevalence not well known. We aimed to use uniform criteria better estimate SCD across international cohorts. Methods combined individual participant data 16 cohorts from 15 countries (members of the COSMIC consortium) used qualitative quantitative (Item Response Theory/IRT) harmonization techniques prevalence. Results The sample comprised 39,387...
The internet has the potential to foster healthy lifestyles and support chronic disease management. Older adults could benefit from using other information communication technology access health-related interventions available online.The aim of this study was investigate factors influencing use in older oldest age groups determine frequency for purposes.Using data a nationally representative telephone survey aged 75 years over, sample 999 people assessed structured clinical interviews....
Background Syrian refugees residing in Germany often develop posttraumatic stress as a result of the civil war, their escape, and postmigration stressors. At same time, there is lack adequate treatment options. The smartphone-based app Sanadak was developed to provide cognitive behavioral therapy–based self-help Arabic language for with stress. Objective aim this study evaluate effectiveness cost-effectiveness app. Methods In randomized controlled trial, eligible individuals were randomly...
Substantial evidence indicates a huge potential for risk reduction of cognitive decline and dementia based on modifiable health lifestyle factors. To maximize the chances reduction, it is useful to investigate associations social determinants brain health. We computed "LIfestyle BRAin health" (LIBRA) score baseline participants Leipzig Research Centre Civilization Diseases (LIFE) Adult Study, population-based urban cohort in Germany. LIBRA predicts midlife early late life populations,...
Abstract INTRODUCTION We investigated the effectiveness of a multidomain intervention to preserve cognitive function in older adults at risk for dementia Germany cluster‐randomized trial. METHODS Individuals with Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Aging, and Dementia (CAIDE) score ≥ 9 aged 60 77 years were recruited. After randomization their general practitioner (GP), patients received (including optimization nutrition medication, physical, social, activity) or health advice GP treatment as usual...
Aims: In Sweden, alcohol abstention has increased over the last 20 years and consumption recently decreased after a peak in 2004. To understand dynamics of these trends present study aims at estimating age, period cohort (APC) effects on use prevalence as well overall beverage-specific volume drinking three decades. Methods: APC analysis seven cross-sectional surveys from 1979 to 2011 was conducted using cross-classified random models (CCREMs) by gender. The nationally representative samples...
To date, little is known about treatment preferences for depression concerning new media. This study aims to (1) investigate including internet-based interventions and (2) examine subgroup differences age, gender severity of as well patient-related factors associated with preferences.
In the absence of treatment options, WHO emphasizes identification effective prevention strategies as a key element to counteract dementia epidemic. Regarding complex nature dementia, trials simultaneously targeting multiple risk factors should be particularly for prevention. So far, however, only few such multi-component have been launched, but yielding promising results. Germany, comparable initiatives are lacking, and translation these interventions into routine care was not yet done....
Abstract Purpose People with a severe mental illness (SMI) are at particular risk of occupational exclusion. Among the approaches to rehabilitation, supported employment (SE) has been proven be most effective. A requirement enter SE-programs is that individuals must want seek competitive employment. The aim this work investigate relationship between serious and desire including potential predictors. Methods This cross-sectional observational study patients SMI aged 18–65 years ( n = 397)....
Abstract INTRODUCTION Dementia risk scores constitute promising surrogate outcomes for lifestyle interventions targeting cognitive function. We investigated whether dementia risk, assessed using the LIfestyle BRAin health (LIBRA) index, was reduced by AgeWell.de intervention. METHODS Secondary analyses of AgeWell trial, testing a multicomponent intervention (including optimization nutrition, medication, and physical, social, activity) in older adults with increased risk. analyzed data from n...
The present study investigates the combined effect of average volume and binge drinking in predicting alcohol-related social problems estimates proportion harms related to specific patterns that could be prevented if transferred a low-risk group.Data came from 1997 2000 German Epidemiological Survey Substance Abuse (ESA) (age: 18-59 years; response rate: 65% 51%, respectively). pooled sample consisted 12,668 current drinkers. By using nine categories daily intake three groups drinking,...
Ziel: Untersucht wurden Prävalenzen des Konsums sowie substanzbezogener Störungen von illegalen Drogen, Alkohol, Tabakwaren und Medikamenten. Methodik: Die Stichprobe Epidemiologischen Suchtsurveys (ESA) 2009 umfasst 8.030 Personen im Alter zwischen 18 64 Jahren wurde in einem zweistufigen Verfahren auf Grundlage der Einwohnermelderegister zufällig gezogen. Befragung erfolgte schriftlich, telefonisch bzw. über das Internet erzielte eine Antwortrate 50.1 %. Ergebnisse: In den letzten 12...
The aim of this study is to assess the contribution alcopops tax changes in alcohol consumption and beverage preference among adolescents Germany. We hypothesize that decrease intake by substituted an increase other alcoholic beverages.Data came from German 2003 (n = 10 551) 2007 598) cross-sectional European School Survey Project on Alcohol Drugs (ESPAD).A propensity score-matched subsample 9(th) 10(th) graders 4694) was used for analyses.Alcohol within last 7 days assessed a...