Analysis of Psychological Impact on Diabetes Patients in The Era of Pandemic Covid-19: A Literature Review

Introduction: Diabetics have several psychological problems associated with diabetes and its complications, which could be exacerbated during the Covid-19 pandemic. The purpose of this study is to analyze the types of psychological responses, efforts to prevent and overcome psychological impacts, and the results of efforts to deal with the psychological impacts experienced by diabetes in the Covid-19 pandemic era based on empirical studies in the last two years.Method: Journal search using a database Scopus, Science Direct. Proquest, and PubMed. The framework used to review is PICOS with inclusion criteria, namely English-language journals from 2019 to 2020. The study is divided into three major themes.Results: Of the ten studies that met the inclusion criteria, it was found that the types of psychological responses experienced by people with diabetes during the Covid-19 pandemic were stress, depression, and anxiety. Efforts to deal with psychological problems include telepsychiatry, telemedicine, telehealth, teleconsultation, self-care, and social support. The results obtained were in the form of low satisfaction levels, lifestyle changes, an increase in glycemic control, low anxiety levels, and high optimism with the Covid-19 situation, and a minimal impact on the psychological status of people with diabetes.Conclusion: It is important to pay attention to the psychological health of diabetics during the Covid-19 pandemic, and serious resources, planning, and action are needed to tackle this problem.

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Analysis of The Influence of Nursing Intervention on the Mental Health of Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients

Journal of Nursing ◽

10.18686/jn.v4i3.13 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 4 (3) ◽

pp. 37

Author(s):

Xingli He

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Psychological Health ◽

Behavior Management ◽

Nursing Intervention ◽

Hemodialysis Patients ◽

Psychological Problems ◽

Psychological Status ◽

Maintenance Hemodialysis ◽

Term Survival

Objective: To explore the effect of nursing intervention on the mental health status of patients through maintenance of hemodialysis patients with psychological counseling, psychological health education, treatment and other aspects while promoting the treatment of the disease. To study the effect of nursing intervention on the self-behavior management and anxiety in the patients. Methods: The psychological status of the patients was assessed through questionnaires which conducted by nurses with patients. The nurses asked for cooperation of patients and led them to complete a classified questionnaire. According to different psychological problems, the corresponding nursing measures were taken. Results: Most of the patients with maintenance hemodialysis had different levels of depression, fear, paranoia, interpersonal sensitivity and other psychological problems. Conclusion: Patients, who had psychological problems, received nursing intervention through nurse-patient relationship in the maintenance of hemodialysis patients. Self-care education could improve patients' self-management, which could reduce the patients' anxiety and depression. Their mental health had significantly improved. The treatment of disease ensured long-term survival, prolonged their life cycle and improved quality of life of patients.

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The prevalence and predictors of anxiety and depression in near-centenarians and centenarians: a systematic review

International Psychogeriatrics ◽

10.1017/s1041610219000802 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 31 (11) ◽

pp. 1539-1558 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Adrian Cheng ◽

Yvonne Leung ◽

Fleur Harrison ◽

Henry Brodaty

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Psychological Health ◽

Age Groups ◽

Large Degree ◽

Psychological Status ◽

Anxiety And Depression ◽

Inclusion Criteria ◽

Ovid Medline ◽

Cochrane Database ◽

Younger Age

ABSTRACTBackground:Current research on the psychological health of near-centenarians (95−99 years old) and centenarians remains limited. Existing studies have mainly characterized their physical, cognitive, and social health. Results on the anxiety and depression of near-centenarians and centenarians (more than 95 years old) have been mixed with some studies, finding higher rates of anxiety and depression among those older than 95 years and others reporting no difference in rates compared with younger age groups. This study aims to synthesize the existing literature on the prevalence and predictors of anxiety and depression in near-centenarians and centenarians.Method:A systematic review was conducted using Ovid Medline, Embase, PsycINFO, CINAHL, SCOPUS, and the Cochrane database. Common and conflicting findings among the literature were examined.Results:Thirty-eight studies met the inclusion criteria. Six studies examined the prevalence and predictors of anxiety, and 37 studies investigated the prevalence and predictors of depression. Five studies examined both anxiety and depression in the same sample. Prevalence data on anxiety and depression varied significantly, as did comparisons with rates in younger populations. Findings on predictors of anxiety and depression were contradictory.Conclusion:There is a large degree of heterogeneity among studies of centenarians’ psychological status. Findings conflict on the prevalence and predictors of anxiety and depression and rates compared with younger age groups. Variation in findings may result from the different inclusion criteria, sampling methods, and measurement tools. Better harmonization of centenarian study methodologies may improve consistency of findings to aid in developing clinical interventions.

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An Assessment of Transparency and Reproducibility-related Research Practices in Otolaryngology

10.1101/19002238 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Austin L. Johnson ◽

Trevor Torgerson ◽

Mason Skinner ◽

Tom Hamilton ◽

Daniel Tritz ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Patient Care ◽

Random Sample ◽

English Language ◽

Empirical Studies ◽

Improve Patient Care ◽

Inclusion Criteria ◽

Research Practices ◽

Pubmed Search ◽

Clear Statement ◽

Improve Patient

ABSTRACTIntroductionClinical research serves as the foundation for evidence-based patient care, and reproducibility of results is consequently critical. We sought to assess the transparency and reproducibility of research studies in otolaryngology by evaluating a random sample of publications in otolaryngology journals between 2014 and 2018.MethodsWe used the National Library of Medicine catalog to identify otolaryngology journals that met the inclusion criteria (available in the English language and indexed in MEDLINE). From these journals, we extracted a random sample of 300 publications using a PubMed search for records published between January 1, 2014, and December 31, 2018. Specific indicators of reproducible and transparent research practices were evaluated in a blinded, independent, and duplicate manner using a pilot-tested Google form.ResultsOur initial search returned 26,498 records, from which 300 were randomly selected for analysis. Of these 300 records, 286 met inclusion criteria and 14 did not. Among the empirical studies, 2% (95% CI, 0.4%-3.5%) of publications indicated that raw data were available, 0.6% (95% CI, 0.3%-1.6%) reported an analysis script, 5.3% (95% CI, 2.7%-7.8%) were linked to an accessible research protocol, and 3.9% (95% CI, 1.7%-6.1%) were preregistered. None of the publications had a clear statement claiming to replicate, or to be a replication of, another study.ConclusionsInadequate reproducibility practices exist in otolaryngology. Nearly all studies in our analysis lacked a data or material availability statement, did not link to an accessible protocol, and were not preregistered. Most studies were not available as open access. Taking steps to improve reproducibility would likely also improve patient care.

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Chronic Diseases and Labor Force Participation Among Presenile and Senile Chinese

Frontiers in Public Health ◽

10.3389/fpubh.2021.675927 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 ◽

Author(s):

Xiaotuo Qiao ◽

Bo Wang ◽

Haifeng Guo

Keyword(s):

Labor Force ◽

Chronic Diseases ◽

Labor Force Participation ◽

Psychological Health ◽

Negative Impact ◽

The Elderly ◽

Structural Equations ◽

Lifestyle Changes ◽

Psychological Problems ◽

The Impact

Background: The incidence of chronic diseases has increased dramatically due to rapid aging and lifestyle changes of China in recent decades. The population aged more than 45 years is an important participant in the labor force market, and the health status directly affects their labor force participation decision. This study aims to explore the relationship between chronic diseases and the labor force participation among the elderly Chinese population aged more than 45 years.Method: We employ a multivariate probit (MVP) model to construct five structural equations for an analysis. The advantage of this model is that it can deal with the endogeneity of chronic diseases.Results: Firstly, compared with the elderly, younger people are more likely to participate in the labor force market; the influence of chronic diseases is the largest for presenile women in the decision-making of labor force participation; the impact of psychological problems on labor force participation cannot be ignored, especially for men aged more than 45 years. In addition, sociodemographic factors such as geographical location and marital status also have direct effects on the probability of labor force participation while the impact of both family wealth and family number is much smaller. Finally, unhealthy lifestyles through chronic diseases have negative and indirect marginal effects on labor force participation.Conclusions: This article proves that chronic diseases have a negative impact on the labor force participation for Chinese aged more than 45 years. The public should give more tolerance and opportunities to these groups. The population aged more than 45 years are more vulnerable and face more psychological problems, which will lead to a decline in labor force participation. Psychological health counseling and services are urgently needed. As the urban areas enjoy more social welfare, Chinese welfare policy needs to be tilted toward the rural elderly. For individuals, maintaining healthy lifestyles can help you stay away from chronic diseases and stay in the labor force market.

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Self-Referent Thoughts in Exercise: The Self-Perception in Exercise Questionnaire

European Journal of Psychological Assessment ◽

10.1027/1015-5759.13.3.195 ◽

1997 ◽

Vol 13 (3) ◽

pp. 195-205 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Marit Sorensen

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Pilot Study ◽

Physical Activity Level ◽

Convergent Validity ◽

English Language ◽

Lifestyle Changes ◽

Activity Level ◽

Language Version ◽

Social Comfort ◽

And Gender

Adherence to lifestyle changes - beginning to exercise, for example - is assumed to be mediated by self-referent thoughts. This paper describes a pilot study and three studies conducted to develop and validate a questionnaire for adults to determine their self-perceptions related to health-oriented exercise. The pilot study identified items pertinent to the domains considered important in this context, and began the process of selecting items. Study 2 examined the factor structure, reduced the number of items, determined the internal consistency of the factors, and explored the discriminative validity of the questionnaire as to physical activity level and gender. Four factors with a total of 24 items were accepted, measuring mastery of exercise, body perception, social comfort/discomfort in the exercise setting, and perception of fitness. All subscales had acceptable internal consistencies. Preliminary validity was demonstrated by confirming hypothesized differences in scores as to gender, age, and physical activity level. The third study examined and demonstrated convergent validity with similar existing subscales. The fourth study examined an English-language version of the questionnaire, confirming the existence of the factors and providing preliminary psychometric evidence of the viability of the questionnaire.

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Lifestyle, psychological stress, and incidence of adolescent constipation: results from the Toyama birth cohort study

BMC Public Health ◽

10.1186/s12889-020-10044-5 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Masaaki Yamada ◽

Michikazu Sekine ◽

Takashi Tatsuse ◽

Yuko Fujimura

Keyword(s):

Cohort Study ◽

Prospective Study ◽

Birth Cohort ◽

Healthy Lifestyle ◽

Lifestyle Changes ◽

Psychological Status ◽

Birth Cohort Study ◽

Female Sex ◽

Bowel Movement Frequency ◽

Skipping Breakfast

Abstract Background We aimed to clarify the predisposing factors for adolescent constipation in a longitudinal study, because while factors associated with childhood constipation have been reported, prospective studies on the incidence of constipation are lacking. Methods We enrolled 5540 adolescents aged 12 to 13 years from the Toyama Birth Cohort Study—a community-based prospective study examining children’s health. The incidence of constipation, defined as bowel movement frequency of less than once every 2 days, was surveyed during the three-year period from baseline (grade 4) to follow-up (grade 7). Multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to explore the association between the incidence of adolescent constipation and their lifestyle variables. Results A total of 261 adolescents (4.7%) developed constipation during the three-year period. Female sex (odds ratio [OR] = 2.62,) overweight (OR = 0.60), and infrequent intake of fruits (OR = 1.50) at baseline were associated with the incidence of constipation. Furthermore, factors related to lifestyle changes and psychological status such as skipping breakfast (OR = 1.73), becoming physically inactive (OR = 1.55), and being persistently irritated (OR = 1.80) were significantly associated with the incidence of constipation. Conclusion Our prospective study demonstrated that female sex, insufficient fruit intake, and deteriorating lifestyles such as skipping breakfast and becoming inactive during the 3-year period were associated with the incidence of adolescent constipation. Beyond anecdotal, maintaining a healthy lifestyle is recommended to reduce the incidence of adolescent constipation.

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Foot and Ankle Injections in Athletes

Sports Health A Multidisciplinary Approach ◽

10.1177/19417381211003619 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 194173812110036

Author(s):

Jonathan K. Ochoa ◽

Christopher E. Gross ◽

Robert B. Anderson ◽

Andrew R. Hsu

Keyword(s):

English Language ◽

Platelet Rich Plasma ◽

Empirical Studies ◽

Autologous Blood ◽

Case Series ◽

Placental Tissue ◽

Ankle Injuries ◽

Extensive Literature ◽

Foot And Ankle ◽

Level Of Evidence

Context: Injections are commonly used by health care practitioners to treat foot and ankle injuries in athletes despite ongoing questions regarding efficacy and safety. Evidence Acquisition: An extensive literature review was performed through MEDLINE, Google Scholar, and EBSCOhost from database inception to 2021. Keywords searched were injections, athletes, sports, foot and ankle, corticosteroids, platelet-rich plasma, and placental tissue. Search results included articles written in the English language and encompassed reviews, case series, empirical studies, and basic science articles. Study Design: Clinical review. Level of Evidence: Level 4. Results: Corticosteroids, platelet-rich plasma/autologous blood, anesthetic, and placental tissue injections are commonly used in the treatment of foot and ankle injuries. Primary indications for injections in athletes include plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinosis, isolated syndesmotic injury, and ankle impingement with varying clinical results. Conclusions: Despite promising results from limited case series and comparative studies, the data for safety and efficacy of injections for foot and ankle injuries in athletes remain inconclusive.

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Lifestyle Changes Among Medical Students During COVID-19 Pandemic: A Multicenter Study Across Nine Countries

Health Education & Behavior ◽

10.1177/10901981211019292 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 109019812110192

Author(s):

Francisco Perez-Dominguez ◽

Francisca Polanco-Ilabaca ◽

Fernanda Pinto-Toledo ◽

Daniel Michaeli ◽

Jadi Achiardi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Medical Students ◽

Online Education ◽

Physical Health ◽

Latin American ◽

Eating Habits ◽

Lifestyle Changes ◽

Private Life ◽

Psychological Status ◽

Emotional Instability ◽

Public And Private

The global pandemic caused by coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) disrupted both public and private life for many. Concerning medical students, practical teaching and classrooms were substituted with a virtual curriculum. However, how this new academic environment has affected students’ health and lifestyles has yet to be studied. In this study, we surveyed 2,776 students from nine different countries about changes in their university curricula and potential alterations in their daily habits, physical health, and psychological status. We found negative changes across all countries studied, in multiple categories. We found that 99% of respondents indicated changes in their instruction delivery system, with 90% stating a transition to online education, and 93% stating a reduction or suspension of their practical activities. On average, students spent 8.7 hours a day in front of a screen, with significant differences among countries. Students reported worsened studying, sleeping, and eating habits with substantial differences in Latin American countries. Finally, the participants frequently expressed onset and increase in both mental and physical health symptoms: backache, asthenopia, irritability, and emotional instability. Altogether, these results suggest a potential risk in the health and academic performance of future doctors if these new academic modalities are maintained.

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Mapping the Landscape and Structure of Research on Education for Sustainable Development: A Bibliometric Review

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su12051947 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (5) ◽

pp. 1947 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Philip Hallinger ◽

Vien-Thong Nguyen

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Knowledge Base ◽

English Language ◽

Current Knowledge ◽

Empirical Studies ◽

Education For Sustainable Development ◽

Intellectual Structure ◽

Geographic Diversification ◽

The Past ◽

K 12

This systematic review of research used science mapping as a means of analyzing the knowledge base on education for sustainable development (ESD) in K-12 schooling. The review documented the size, growth trajectory and geographic distribution of this literature, identified high impact scholars and documents, and visualized the “intellectual structure” of the field. The database examined in this review consisted of 1842 English language, Scopus-indexed documents published between 1990 and 2018. The review found that the knowledge base on ESD has grown dramatically over the past 30 years, with a rapidly accelerating rate of publication in the past decade. Although the field has been dominated by scholarship from Anglo-American_European nations, there is evidence of increasing geographic diversification of the ESD knowledge base over the past 15 years. Citation analyses identified authors who have had a significant influence on the development of this literature. Author co-citation analysis revealed three “schools of thought” that comprise the “intellectual structure” of this knowledge base: Education for Sustainable Development, Developing a Sustainability Mindset, Teaching and Learning for Sustainability. Document content analyses led to the conclusion that the current knowledge base is heavily weighted towards critical, descriptive and prescriptive papers, with an insufficient body of analytical empirical studies. Several recommendations are offered for strengthening this literature.

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Promoting Diet and Physical Activity in Nurses

American Journal of Health Promotion ◽

10.4278/ajhp.141107-lit-562 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 31 (1) ◽

pp. 19-27 ◽

Cited By ~ 21

Author(s):

Luciana Torquati ◽

Toby Pavey ◽

Tracy Kolbe-Alexander ◽

Michael Leveritt

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

English Language ◽

Data Extraction ◽

Student Nurses ◽

Inclusion Criteria ◽

Exclusion Criteria ◽

Data Synthesis ◽

Diet And Physical Activity ◽

Data Source

Objective. To systematically review the effectiveness of intervention studies promoting diet and physical activity (PA) in nurses. Data Source. English language manuscripts published between 1970 and 2014 in PubMed, Scopus, CINAHL, and EMBASE, as well as those accessed with the PICO tool, were reviewed. Study Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria. Inclusion criteria comprised (1) nurses/student nurses working in a health care setting and (2) interventions where PA and/or diet behaviors were the primary outcome. Exclusion criteria were (1) non–peer-reviewed articles or conference abstracts and (2) interventions focused on treatment of chronic conditions or lifestyle factors other than PA or diet in nurses. Data Extraction. Seventy-one full texts were retrieved and assessed for inclusion by two reviewers. Data were extracted by one reviewer and checked for accuracy by a second reviewer. Data Synthesis. Extracted data were synthesized in a tabular format and narrative summary. Results. Nine (n = 737 nurses) studies met the inclusion criteria. Quality of the studies was low to moderate. Four studies reported an increase in self-reported PA through structured exercise and goal setting. Dietary outcomes were generally positive, but were only measured in three studies with some limitations in the assessment methods. Two studies reported improved body composition without significant changes in diet or PA. Conclusions. Outcomes of interventions to change nurses’ PA and diet behavior are promising, but inconsistent. Additional and higher quality interventions that include objective and validated outcome measures and appropriate process evaluation are required.

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