A case control study: Testing a new technique of rehabilitation in schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders using fiction films

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (S2) ◽  
pp. 1357-1357
Author(s):  
I. Garcia del Castillo ◽  
L. Caballero Martinez ◽  
M. Magariños ◽  
M.J. Martin Calvo ◽  
C. Pelaez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychotic Disorders ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Initial Assessment ◽  
Measurement Tool ◽  
List Type ◽  
Type Number ◽  
Cognitive Screening ◽  
Control Study

IntroductionFiction films offer unexplored support for rehabilitation in patients with schizophrenia and other psychoses. Schizophrenia produces deficits and distortions in perception and understanding of reality, also expressed in the perception and comprehension of films. After two years of experience “ad hoc” we have designed an experimental case-control study in order to study the effectiveness of the proposed technique compared with conventional “cinema-forum”Methodology20 patients treated at the Psychiatric Day Hospital in Puerta de Hierro Hospital (Majadahonda) will participate in the study. Initially, the researcher will collect information on socio-demographic and clinical data of all participants, as well as a written informed consent. There will be an initial assessment using the following instruments:-SCID-PANSS-SCIP (schizophrenia cognitive screening)-Scale GEOPTE (social cognition in schizophrenia)-Social Functioning Scale (SOFAS, PSP)-Scale of disease awareness-IPDE (TP)-Hamilton Scale (anxiety-depression)The material used will be the 12 chapters of the first season of TV series “The Sopranos” by David Chase (2004). Specific techniques of cognitive and affective work are compared against a “cinema-forum”. For the evaluation of the effectiveness of the proposed technique, it will be used a measurement tool designed specifically for the activity, which includes:1.60 item-Scale, specific on each chapter, evaluating:-Attention-Concentration-Memory-Comprehension of the main plot-Comprehension of subplots-Dialogues-Other-Self-identification of deficiencies or errors2. Heteroapplied analogical scales3. Semi-structured qualitative interview

scholarly journals Perceived major experiences of discrimination, ethnic group, and risk of psychosis in a six-country case−control study

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Supriya Misra ◽  
Bizu Gelaye ◽  
David R. Williams ◽  
Karestan C. Koenen ◽  
Christina P.C. Borba ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ethnic Groups ◽  
Psychotic Disorders ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Perceived Discrimination ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Excess Risk ◽  
Minority Ethnic Groups ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Minority Ethnic ◽  
Control Study

Abstract Background Perceived discrimination is associated with worse mental health. Few studies have assessed whether perceived discrimination (i) is associated with the risk of psychotic disorders and (ii) contributes to an increased risk among minority ethnic groups relative to the ethnic majority. Methods We used data from the European Network of National Schizophrenia Networks Studying Gene-Environment Interactions Work Package 2, a population-based case−control study of incident psychotic disorders in 17 catchment sites across six countries. We calculated odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) for the associations between perceived discrimination and psychosis using mixed-effects logistic regression models. We used stratified and mediation analyses to explore differences for minority ethnic groups. Results Reporting any perceived experience of major discrimination (e.g. unfair treatment by police, not getting hired) was higher in cases than controls (41.8% v. 34.2%). Pervasive experiences of discrimination (≥3 types) were also higher in cases than controls (11.3% v. 5.5%). In fully adjusted models, the odds of psychosis were 1.20 (95% CI 0.91–1.59) for any discrimination and 1.79 (95% CI 1.19–1.59) for pervasive discrimination compared with no discrimination. In stratified analyses, the magnitude of association for pervasive experiences of discrimination appeared stronger for minority ethnic groups (OR = 1.73, 95% CI 1.12–2.68) than the ethnic majority (OR = 1.42, 95% CI 0.65–3.10). In exploratory mediation analysis, pervasive discrimination minimally explained excess risk among minority ethnic groups (5.1%). Conclusions Pervasive experiences of discrimination are associated with slightly increased odds of psychotic disorders and may minimally help explain excess risk for minority ethnic groups.

Risk factors for completed suicide in schizophrenia and other chronic psychotic disorders: A case–control study

2006 ◽  
Vol 84 (1) ◽  
pp. 132-143 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. McGirr ◽  
M. Tousignant ◽  
D. Routhier ◽  
L. Pouliot ◽  
N. Chawky ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Psychotic Disorders ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Completed Suicide ◽  
Control Study

scholarly journals Environmental factors during adolescence associated with later development of psychotic disorders – A nested case-control study

2014 ◽  
Vol 215 (3) ◽  
pp. 579-585 ◽  
Author(s):  
Unni Bratlien ◽  
Merete Øie ◽  
Elisabeth Haug ◽  
Paul Møller ◽  
Ole A. Andreassen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Psychotic Disorders ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Nested Case Control ◽  
Control Study

Schizophrenia and Afro-Caribbeans a Case-Control Study

1991 ◽  
Vol 159 (6) ◽  
pp. 795-801 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Wessely ◽  
D. Castle ◽  
G. Der ◽  
R. Murray
Keyword(s):  
Psychotic Disorders ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Local Population ◽  
Age At Onset ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Case Register ◽  
Social Adversity ◽  
Operational Criteria ◽  
First Contact ◽  
Control Study

A case-control study was performed using 90% of all first-contact patients with a clinical diagnosis of schizophrenia residing in the London borough of Camberwell between 1965 and 1984. Cases and controls were obtained from the Camberwell psychiatric case register. Controls were those presenting with first episodes of non-psychotic disorders, matched for age, sex and period. The risk of schizophrenia was greater in those of Afro-Caribbean ethnicity, irrespective of age, gender or place of birth. This risk increased over the study period. The results cannot be explained by changes in the age, gender or ethnic structure of the local population. Effects of misdiagnosis or change in diagnostic practice were reduced by using uniform operational criteria. Possible explanations include maternal exposure to unfamiliar infective agents, a differential fall in the age at onset of illness, or worsening social adversity.

scholarly journals Emergency Department Presentations and Youth Suicide: A Case-Control Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 64 (2) ◽  
pp. 88-97 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne E. Rhodes ◽  
Mark Sinyor ◽  
Michael H. Boyle ◽  
Jeffrey A. Bridge ◽  
Laurence Y. Katz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Emergency Department ◽  
Mental Health Problem ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Psychotic Disorders ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Time Frame ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Control Study

Objective: We estimate associations between emergency department (ED) diagnoses and suicide among youth to guide ED care. Method: This ED-based case-control study used data from the Office of the Chief Coroner and all EDs in Ontario, Canada. Cases ( n = 697 males and n = 327 females) were aged 10 to 25 years who died by suicide in Ontario between April 2003 and March 2014, with an ED contact in the year before their death. Same-aged ED-based controls were selected during this time frame. Crude and adjusted odds ratios (aORs) and 95% confidence intervals were calculated. Results: Among youth diagnosed with a mental health problem at their most recent ED contact (41.9% cases, 5% controls), suicide was elevated among nonfatal self-inflicted: ‘other’ injuries, including hanging, strangulation, and suffocation in both sexes (aORs > 14); cut/pierce injuries in males (aOR > 5); poisonings in both sexes (aORs > 2.2); and mood and psychotic disorders in males (aORs > 1.7). Among those remaining, ‘undetermined’ injuries and poisonings in both sexes (aORs > 5), ‘unintentional’ poisonings in males (aOR = 2.1), and assault in both sexes (aORs > 1.8) were significant. At least half of cases had ED contact within 106 days. Conclusions: The results highlight the need for timely identification and treatment of mental health problems. Among those with an identified mental health problem, important targets for suicide prevention efforts are youth with self-harm and males with mood and psychotic disorders. Among others, youth with unintentional poisonings, undetermined events, and assaults should raise concern.

scholarly journals Gender Differences in Neuropsychological Performance across Psychotic Disorders – a Multi-Centre Population Based Case-Control Study

PLoS ONE ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. e77318 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jolanta Zanelli ◽  
Kevin Morgan ◽  
Paola Dazzan ◽  
Craig Morgan ◽  
Manuela Russo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Psychotic Disorders ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Neuropsychological Performance ◽  
Control Study

Psychotic disorders in Argentine patients with refractory temporal lobe epilepsy: A case–control study

2009 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 604-609 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luciana D’Alessio ◽  
Brenda Giagante ◽  
Cristina Papayannis ◽  
Silvia Oddo ◽  
Walter Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Temporal Lobe Epilepsy ◽  
Temporal Lobe ◽  
Psychotic Disorders ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Control Study

Frozen sock use in the prevention of docetaxel-induced nails and skin toxicities: Results of a case-control study

2007 ◽  
Vol 25 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 9059-9059 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Scotte ◽  
E. Banu ◽  
J. Medioni ◽  
E. Levy ◽  
C. Ebenezer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Performance Status ◽  
Parametric Method ◽  
Skin Toxicity ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Wilcoxon Test ◽  
Ecog Performance Status ◽  
The Right ◽  
Control Study

9059 Background: Nails and skin toxicities (NST) of the hand occur in about 50% of patients (pts) treated with docetaxel (D). No clinical data exists on specific NST of the foot after D treatment. We prospectively investigated the efficacy and safety of an Elasto-Gel (Akromed, France) flexible frozen sock (FS) for the prevention of D-induced NST according to the results of a precedent study on the hand toxicities (JCO 2005). Methods: Cancer pts receiving D at 75 to 100 mg/m2 (one hour infusion q3w) alone or in combination were eligible for this matched case-control study. Each patient wore a FS for a total of 90 minutes (min) on the right foot (15 min before to 15 min after D-infusion). The left foot acted as control was not protected by FS. NST were assessed at each cycle using NCI-CTC version 3 criteria and documented by digital photography. Comfort in socks wearing was assessed using an ad-hoc scale. Wilcoxon matched-pairs ranks test as a non-parametric method was used to determine the magnitude of the difference in terms of nails and skin toxicities between two matched groups. Results: Forty-nine pts were included: median age 64 years, M/F: 37/12, ECOG performance status 0/1/2 (%): 46/39/15, type of cancer (%): prostate: 53; breast: 20; lung: 18; others: 8. Nails toxicities were significantly lower in the FS-protected foot compared with the control foot (P=0.002, Wilcoxon test). Grade (G) of nails toxicities were (FS vs. control %): G0 100 vs. 80, G1–3; 0 vs. 20. Skin toxicity was not significantly different (P=0.18) with a low incidence of disorder (%) G0: 94 vs. 90, G1: 2 vs. 4, G2: 0 vs. 2 (missing data for 2 pts). Median time until nails toxicities occurrence was not significantly different between feet: 97 days with FS vs. 74 days in control foot. Skin toxicity occurred in both sides after a median of 96 days. FS comfort satisfied 74% of patients. Conclusions: Frozen sock significantly reduced nails toxicities of the foot associated with docetaxel treatment. No significant financial relationships to disclose.

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