The Stiff Man Syndrome: A Psychiatric Disease?

1977 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 363-371 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Heiligman ◽  
Morris J. Paulson
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Assessment ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Psychiatric Disease ◽  
Psychiatric Evaluation ◽  
Individual Psychotherapy ◽  
Single Case Study ◽  
Neurologic Disorder ◽  
Stiff Man Syndrome

Although the Stiff Man Syndrome has been traditionally viewed as a neurologic disorder, a number of recent articles have documented a pattern of familial, interpersonal, and intrapsychic stress which suggests that this disease may be, to a considerable degree, psychosomatic in origin. The present paper reviews several recent articles and focuses on a single case study. Although the medical diagnosis was earlier confirmed, an in-depth psychiatric evaluation and extensive psychological assessment showed many psychopathological concomitants associated with the severe muscle spasm and stiffness. A follow-up after about a year of group and individual psychotherapy showed that the symptoms were still in remission, and that the patient was functioning personally and occupationally on a significantly improved level.

scholarly journals Geographic Information Systems and COVID-19: The Johns Hopkins University Dashboard

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
BELMIRO N JOAO
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Single Case Study ◽  
Epidemic Outbreak ◽  
Global Epidemic ◽  
Johns Hopkins University ◽  
Successful Case ◽  
Other Information

Abstract Background: This article presents a single case study on the development of a GIS for global monitoring of coronavirus (COVID-19). For such concepts presented about GIS, its use and evolution in epidemic events and a presentation of the context of the current coronavirus outbreak and the meaningless results of consolidating a panel with reliable data.Methods: A single case study of a GIS in continuous development with data sharing and comments from the scientific community was carried out. Because it is not a post-mortem analysis, or a follow-up to a successful case, it was not possible to use more rigorous and systematic approaches such as those used by Lee (1989) and Onsrud, Pinto and Azad (1992) for case studies in GIS.Results: The case study presents the results of the development of a control dashboard, as well as the availability of consolidated data made by researchers at Johns Hopkins University and who showed a reliable platform and a world reference for health comunity.Conclusions: Efforts to develop a dashboard and provide data on the coronavirus outbreak resulted in the immediate replication of several other information systems with different approaches (Power BI, R, Tableau), becoming a reference for any new global epidemic outbreak events.

Interventions using Virtual Reality : Tele Psych in Pediatrics (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erin Bogdanski
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Private Practice ◽  
Mental Health Treatment ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Standard Of Care ◽  
Individual Psychotherapy ◽  
Single Case Study ◽  
Pediatric Mental Health

UNSTRUCTURED This is a single case study of using virtual reality ( Thera VR ™) for individual psychotherapy for treating PTSD with Trauma Focused CBT. This case study is an exploratory comparison between standard Telehealth using. 2D device with full HMD ( head mounted device ) with avatar technology. The case study is based on the usage of live telemedicine sessions in private practice, then detailing the benefits of cognitive, behavioral and neurological use of the Thera VR ™ technology. Determination of these results suggest the benefits of virtual reality as tele psych, and suggest further research and trials focused on pediatric mental health treatment be observed as new standard of care.

scholarly journals Interoceptive Axes Dissociation in Anorexia Nervosa: A Single Case Study With Follow Up Post-recovery Assessment

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniele Di Lernia ◽  
Silvia Serino ◽  
Nicoletta Polli ◽  
Chiara Cacciatore ◽  
Luca Persani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Anorexia Nervosa ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Single Case Study ◽  
Recovery Assessment

MANAGING CHALLENGING BEHAVIOUR IN AN ADULT WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES: THE USE OF LOW AROUSAL APPROACH

1998 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 163-171 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew McDonnell ◽  
Simon Reeves ◽  
Amanda Johnson ◽  
Alan Lane
Keyword(s):  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Behaviour Change ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Challenging Behaviour ◽  
Single Case Study ◽  
Short Term ◽  
One Year ◽  
Challenging Behaviours

Behaviour change is often a desired outcome for carers and professionals who work with people with learning disabilities and challenging behaviours. Managing these behaviours in the short term is an important step towards this goal. This single case study presents the use of a low arousal approach in managing challenging behaviours in a young man labelled with severe challenging behaviour. This strategy focuses on the interaction of the carers with the client and how their approach has an important impact on the behaviour of the client. The study documents the incidents of challenging behaviour and shows a decline in their frequency from baseline over a one-year period. These gains were maintained at five-month follow-up. The implications for services of these findings are discussed.

ATTENTIONAL FOCUS AND FEAR OF BLUSHING: A CASE STUDY

1999 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 153-164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandra Mulkens ◽  
Susan M. Bögelts ◽  
Peter J. de Jong
Keyword(s):  
Single Case ◽  
Attentional Focus ◽  
Single Case Study ◽  
Fear Avoidance ◽  
Differential Effects ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Fear Of Blushing

By means of a single case study, the effects of redirecting attention above exposure only on fear of blushing, avoidance, and idiosyncratic dysfunctional beliefs were tested. A social phobic patient with fear of blushing as the predominant complaint received sessions of Task Concentration Training (TCT) and Exposure in Vivo (EXP) alternately, after a steady baseline had been established. The treatment consisted of 14 individual sessions. Assessments were held before and after baseline, after treatment, after 4 weeks follow-up, and after 1-year follow-up. Continuous measurements were held throughout the treatment in order to measure the differential effects of TCT and EXP on fear, avoidance and beliefs. TCT and EXP together, turned out to be an effective treatment for fear of blushing: large effects were observed on all three outcome measurements. When differential effects are closely looked at, EXP seemed more effective in decreasing fear of blushing. However, the patient appeared to have used TCT strategies as well during the EXP weeks, which may have contributed to the favourable effects of EXP.

scholarly journals A Pilot Study of Concentrated EMDR: A Brief Report

2011 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Earl Grey
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Panic Disorder ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Single Case Study ◽  
Major Depressive ◽  
Treatment Frequency ◽  
Case Study Design ◽  
Psychotic Features

The current research used a quantitative single-case study design to investigate the effectiveness of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) treatment for a participant diagnosed with comorbid major depressive disorder (MDD), severe without psychotic features, and panic disorder with agoraphobia. Treatment frequency was three sessions per week, with twelve 90-minute reprocessing sessions provided over a period of 1 month; the study also evaluated this application of “concentrated EMDR.” At baseline, mean scores on the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) and Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) were 49 and 38, and at 3-month follow-up, the scores had decreased to 8 and 7 respectively. The results of this pilot study indicate that concentrated EMDR may be effective in treating comorbid MDD and panic disorder with agoraphobia. The study also evaluated the application of concentrated EMDR, with treatment frequency increased from one session to three sessions per week. Twelve 90-minute reprocessing sessions were provided over a period of 1 month. Results show the apparent effectiveness of concentrated EMDR.

Cognitive behavioural therapy in the treatment of social skills deficits and social phobia in a man with an autism spectrum disorder: a single-case study

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark A. Turner ◽  
Neil Hammond
Keyword(s):  
Social Skills ◽  
Social Anxiety ◽  
Social Phobia ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Behavioural Therapy ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Single Case Study ◽  
Cognitive Behavioural

AbstractAutism spectrum disorders (ASD) including high-functioning types such as Asperger's syndrome (AS) are diagnosed when there is evidence of a triad of qualitative impairments in social interaction, communication, and stereotyped/repetitive behaviours. It is not uncommon for these impairments to be accompanied by social anxiety. The present single-case study investigates the use of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to treat a 47-year-old man who was assessed as having difficulties with social skills and social phobia in the context of a late diagnosis of AS. He received 20 h of CBT adapted for his AS in 15 sessions including a 1-month follow-up. Following a highly individualized formulation, treatment included modelling, role-playing, reinforcement, thought challenging, and behavioural experimentation. Results from five self-report measures showed continued improvements from the start of therapy to follow-up in social anxiety, global distress, depression and self-esteem. The client gave positive feedback about his experience of treatment. The case study is discussed with reference to limitations and some reflections for CBT in ASD.

scholarly journals Penerapan Play Therapy untuk Meningkatkan Perilaku Bersekolah pada Anak dengan School Refusal Behavior (SRB)

2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-38
Author(s):  
Esty Aryani Safithry
Keyword(s):  
Play Therapy ◽  
Single Case ◽  
School Refusal ◽  
Single Case Study ◽  
School Behavior ◽  
School Refusal Behavior ◽  
Pre Treatment ◽  
Therapy Sessions

This research aims to determine whether play therapy can improve the behavior of school children with school refusal behavior. This research used single case study. The subjects used in this research amounts to one person who has school refusal behavior. Methods of data collection using interviews, observation and documentation. Stages ofis divided into10 sessions of therapy sessions plus pre-treatment, post-treatment and follow-up. Results of this research showed improvement in school behavior at the time pre treatment only1 time a week to 6 times on a follow-up session.

scholarly journals To Evaluate the Efficacy of Mukkadi Bidalaka and Patoladi Kashaya Parisheka in the management of Anjananamika (External Hordeolum) – A Single case study.

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 434-439
Author(s):  
Vidya N V ◽  
Sooriyaarachchi B S M M ◽  
Bineesh P ◽  
Vaghela D B
Keyword(s):  
Single Case ◽  
Study Patient ◽  
Complete Relief ◽  
Single Case Study ◽  
Palpebral Conjunctiva ◽  
Body Sensation ◽  
Suppurative Inflammation ◽  
Sincere Effort

Anjananamika is a Raktapradhana Vartmagata Sadhya Netra Vikara caused by the vitiation of Rakta and Mamsa of Vartma due to improper Ahara and Viharas.1 The Lakshanas of Anjannamika appears to be similar to that of Hordeolum externum, acute suppurative inflammation of the eyelash follicles and its associated glands of Zeis or Moll.2 It is a Raktapradhana Vyadhi along with the involvement of other Doshas, Pittahara and Doshahara treatment can be done. All the drugs in Mukkadi Bidalaka and Patoladi Kashaya Parisheka are Chakshushya and have Pitta Shamaka properties. The case selected in this study, patient has been suffering from pain, foreign body sensation, discomfort, congestion, mild watering and photophobia in the upper palpebral conjunctiva of the left eye. Mukkadi Bidalaka and Parisheka was administered twice a day for 5 days, with follow up of one week in Anjananamika. Here a sincere effort is made to evaluate the effect of Mukkadi Bidalaka and Patoladi Kashaya Parisheka. Clinical data collected in 5 days course shows complete relief from the symptoms.

Covert Conditioning for Persistent Aggressive Behaviors: A Case Illustration

2021 ◽  
pp. 025371762110563
Author(s):  
Kavan ◽  
Naveen Grover ◽  
Nikita Jain ◽  
Vishal Dhiman
Keyword(s):  
Aggressive Behavior ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Single Case Study ◽  
Case Study Design ◽  
Psychotherapy Practice ◽  
First Time ◽  
And Training

In psychotherapy practice and training, single case study design plays an indispensable role by effectively articulating the application of textbook knowledge, thereby bridging the gap between theory and practice. This article, on similar lines, illustrates one such successful example of the application of the classical behavioral technique of covert conditioning modified with a component of verbal challenging. A woman in her late-thirties reported with long-standing seemingly-resistant-to-treat symptoms of aggressive behavior of beating children. The client had a total of 10 daily sessions of 60–90 minutes each. By the end of one week, she reported not beating children in this period. She felt extremely relieved because it had happened for the first time in 10 years. The intensity of anger had decreased drastically, and she was not shouting any longer. She had to discontinue sessions abruptly due to unavoidable circumstances. Although she was suggested to follow up the intensive sessions again, she was not able to do it due to feasibility issues. The improvement was maintained on follow-up visits after two weeks, four weeks, and three months.

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