Waguih William IsHak

ORCID: 0000-0003-1970-4756
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Research Areas
  • Treatment of Major Depression
  • Mental Health Treatment and Access
  • Mental Health Research Topics
  • Sexual function and dysfunction studies
  • Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
  • Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
  • Cardiac Health and Mental Health
  • Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
  • Eating Disorders and Behaviors
  • Tryptophan and brain disorders
  • Schizophrenia research and treatment
  • Heart Failure Treatment and Management
  • Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
  • Photonic and Optical Devices
  • Pain Management and Placebo Effect
  • Magneto-Optical Properties and Applications
  • Hormonal and reproductive studies
  • Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
  • Acoustic Wave Resonator Technologies
  • Sleep and related disorders
  • Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Electroconvulsive Therapy Studies
  • Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
  • Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
2016-2025

University of California, Los Angeles
2014-2025

Sinai Health System
2019-2025

Western University of Health Sciences
2016-2018

California State University, Northridge
2018

Imam Sadiq University
2018

Kern Medical Center
2017

Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
2017

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
2017

University of California, Davis
2017

Improvements in software and design reduction cost have made virtual reality (VR) a practical tool for immersive, three-dimensional (3D), multisensory experiences that distract patients from painful stimuli.The objective of the study was to measure impact onetime 3D VR intervention versus two-dimensional (2D) distraction video pain hospitalized patients.We conducted comparative cohort large, urban teaching hospital medical inpatients with an average score ≥3/10 any cause. Patients nausea,...

10.2196/mental.7387 article EN cc-by JMIR Mental Health 2017-03-29

Objectives Therapeutic virtual reality (VR) has emerged as an effective, drug-free tool for pain management, but there is a lack of randomized, controlled data evaluating its effectiveness in hospitalized patients. We sought to measure the impact on-demand VR versus "health and wellness" television programming Methods performed prospective, comparative trial patients with average score ≥3 out 10 points. Patients experimental group received library 21 experiences administered using Samsung...

10.1371/journal.pone.0219115 article EN cc-by PLoS ONE 2019-08-14

This nonrandomized pilot study assesses the efficacy of a new future-oriented form therapy, known as future-directed therapy (FDT), treatment for patients with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) in naturalistic hospital-based outpatient psychiatry clinic. The measured symptom severity depression and anxiety, addition to quality life pre- posttreatment.The examined manualized designed help people anticipate more positive future. intervention consists twenty 90-min group sessions administered...

10.1111/j.1755-5949.2011.00235.x article EN other-oa CNS Neuroscience & Therapeutics 2011-03-16

Objective This study examines the impact of major depressive disorder ( MDD ) and its treatment on quality life QOL ). Method From Sequenced Treatment Alternatives to Relieve Depression STAR * D trial, we analyzed complete data 2280 adult out‐patients at entry/exit each level antidepressant treatments after 12 months entry follow‐up. was measured using Enjoyment Satisfaction Questionnaire Q ‐ LES The proportions patients scoring ‘within‐normal’ (within 10% community norms) those with...

10.1111/acps.12301 article EN Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica 2014-06-23

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) criteria proved to be in a constant evolution [1]. first edition the DSM, 1952, catalogued 60 categories abnormal behavior. By 1994, fourth (DSM-IV) listed 297 separate disorders over 400 specific psychiatric diagnoses [2]. As with other disorders, DSM for sexual dysfunctions reflect prevailing thinking time publication; they have thus evolved throughout years, reflecting advancements understanding disorders. For instance,...

10.4172/2161-038x.1000122 article EN cc-by Reproductive System & Sexual Disorders 2013-01-01

The Addiction Consultation Service has emerged as a model of care for hospitalized patients with substance use disorder. aim this integrative review is to characterize the in general hospital settings, assess its impact on clinical outcomes, identify knowledge gaps, and offer guidance implementation.

10.1016/j.josat.2024.209377 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Journal of Substance Use and Addiction Treatment 2024-04-23

The National Institute of Mental Health Affective Disorders Workgroup identified the assessment an individual's burden illness as important need. Individual Burden Illness Index for Depression (IBI-D) metric was developed to meet this need.To assess use IBI-D multidimensional treatment efficacy depressed patients.Complete data on depressive symptom severity, functioning, and quality life (QOL) from patients (N = 2280) at entry exit level 1 Sequenced Treatment Alternatives Relieve (STAR*D)...

10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2013.286 article EN JAMA Psychiatry 2013-01-02
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