Searching for Active Factors in Diverse Approaches to Psychotherapy – Types of Intervention and Temporal Aspects

This paper is a synopsis of scientific research on treatment effectiveness of ten varying approaches to psychotherapy. Different types of psychotherapy justify their existence by the basic assumption that therapeutic change is effectuated by specific concepts, attitudes and interventional techniques. In comparative psychotherapy research, for many years, studies have quantified outcome differences (see e.g. Lambert, 2013), and only very few have closely examined the process of treatment. The study reported here was part of a larger multi-center naturalistic process-outcome study (pre-post-follow-up, see e.g. von Wyl et al., 2013; Crameri et al., 2015; Tschuschke et al., 2015), named PAP-S, which included 362 patients from 81 therapists. The synopsis includes methods as well as results and discussion.

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Characteristics of Different Types of Childhood Violence and the Risk of Revictimization

Violence Against Women ◽

10.1177/1077801218818381 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 25 (14) ◽

pp. 1696-1716 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Ida Frugaard Stroem ◽

Helene Flood Aakvaag ◽

Tore Wentzel-Larsen

Keyword(s):

Childhood Abuse ◽

Telephone Survey ◽

Regression Analyses ◽

Multiple Forms ◽

Different Types ◽

Children And Young Adults ◽

Childhood Violence ◽

Forms Of Violence ◽

The Relationship

This study investigates the relationship between the characteristics of different types of childhood violence and adult victimization using two waves of data from a community telephone survey (T1) and a follow-up survey, including 505 cases and 506 controls, aged 17-35 years (T2). The logistic regression analyses showed that exposure to childhood abuse, regardless of type, was associated with adult victimization. Exposure to multiple types of abuse, victimization both in childhood and in young adulthood, and recency of abuse increased these odds. Our findings emphasize the importance of assessing multiple forms of violence when studying revictimization. Practitioners working with children and young adults should be attentive to the number of victimization types experienced and recent victimization to prevent further abuse.

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Cardiac Amyloidosis with Discordant QRS Voltage between Frontal and Precordial Leads

Medicina ◽

10.3390/medicina57070660 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 57 (7) ◽

pp. 660

Author(s):

Csilla-Andrea Eötvös ◽

Roxana-Daiana Lazar ◽

Iulia-Georgiana Zehan ◽

Erna-Brigitta Lévay-Hail ◽

Giorgia Pastiu ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Left Ventricular Hypertrophy ◽

Cardiac Amyloidosis ◽

Ventricular Hypertrophy ◽

Low Voltage ◽

Disease Process ◽

Left Ventricular ◽

Clinical Suspicion ◽

Immunoglobulin Light Chain ◽

Different Types

Among the different types, immunoglobulin light chain (AL) cardiac amyloidosis is associated with the highest morbidity and mortality. The outcome, however, is significantly better when an early diagnosis is made and treatment initiated promptly. We present a case of cardiac amyloidosis with left ventricular hypertrophy criteria on the electrocardiogram. After 9 months of follow-up, the patient developed low voltage in the limb leads, while still maintaining the Cornell criteria for left ventricular hypertrophy as well. The relative apical sparing by the disease process, as well as decreased cancellation of the opposing left ventricular walls could be responsible for this phenomenon. The discordance between the voltage in the frontal leads and precordial leads, when present in conjunction with other findings, may be helpful in raising the clinical suspicion of cardiac amyloidosis.

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Midterm follow-up results of two different types of implants in opening wedge high tibia osteotomy

The Knee ◽

10.1016/j.knee.2021.05.006 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 31 ◽

pp. 11-21

Author(s):

Simo Miettinen ◽

Henrik Nyländen ◽

Jussi Jalkanen ◽

Hannu Miettinen ◽

Heikki Kröger ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Opening Wedge ◽

Different Types ◽

Tibia Osteotomy

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O21 The incidence of COVID-19 among children with rheumatic diseases receiving biological agents

Rheumatology ◽

10.1093/rheumatology/keab246.020 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 60 (Supplement_1) ◽

Author(s):

Nadezhda Tsurikova ◽

Elena Ligostaeva ◽

Vadim Avdeenko ◽

Nataliya Kobzeva ◽

Irina Tsiganok ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Rheumatic Diseases ◽

Lupus Erythematosus ◽

Biological Agents ◽

Tnf Receptor ◽

The Past ◽

Different Types ◽

Mediterranean Fever ◽

Positive Results ◽

Single Center Observational Study

Abstract Background/Aims During the COVID-19 pandemic, analysis of the incidence of COVID-19 among patients suffering from rheumatic diseases and receiving therapy with biological agents remains relevant. Methods This single-center observational study included 118 children suffering from various rheumatic diseases and receiving therapy with anti-rheumatic drugs and biological agents. In this research, we analyzed the incidence of CIVID-19 and the frequency of documented contact with SARS-CoV-2 in the period from 01.03.2020 to 11.10.2020 (32 weeks). The results were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results Among 118 children, there were 28 (24%) boys and 90 (76%) girls, average age 10.3±4.2. 104 (88.2%) patients had different types of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), 2 (1.6%) children had systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), 2 (1.6%) patients had juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM), 1 (1%) child had ANCA-associated vasculitis, 6 (5%) patients had familial Mediterranean fever (FMF), 2 (1.6%) children had deficiency of adenosine deaminase 2 (DADA2), 1 (1%) child had TNF receptor-associated periodic syndrome (TRAPS). In this group of patients 94 (79%) patients were treated with methotrexate, 1 (1%) - azathioprine, 3 (2%) patients received hydroxychloroquine, 6(5%) - mycophenolate mofetil, 4 (3%) - sulfasalazine, 14(11%) children received prednisone, 6(5%) - cyclosporine A. All children included in this study received biological agents for more than 1 year, the distribution of biological agents among patients was as follows: 41(34%) - etanercept, 33(28%) - adalimumab, 24 (20%) - tocilizumab, 7 (6%) - canakinumab, 3 (2%) - abatacept, 4 (3%) - golimumab, 6 (5%) - rituximab. Out of 118 children, 4 (3%) patients had flu-like symptoms and positive results of PCR tests for COVID-19 (1 patient was treated with etanercept, 1 - adalimumab, 1 - tocilizumab, 1 - rituximab), none of the patients had signs of SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia. 10 (8%) patients had documented contact with COVID-19: among this patients 2 children had flu-like symptoms, positive results of PCR tests and absence of COVID-19 pneumonia (one of this patient was treated with adalimumab, another one - with rituximab), one more patient was treated with tocilizumab and had positive PCR test without any symptoms of COVID-19; other 7 children had negative PCR tests and didn’t have any signs of COVID-19. Conclusion Among our patients with various rheumatic diseases treated with biological agents there were no registered severe cases of COVID-19. Over the past period (32 weeks of follow-up) 3% of children with COVID-19 were identified and 8% patients had documented contact with COVID-19, but we suppose it is too early to make conclusions about the degree and severity of COVID-19 among children suffering from rheumatic diseases and receiving various biological agents. Further follow-up is needed to better understand the risk and impact of COVID-19 among children with rheumatic diseases and receiving therapy with biological agents. Disclosure N. Tsurikova: None. E. Ligostaeva: None. V. Avdeenko: None. N. Kobzeva: None. I. Tsiganok: None. K. Skorobogatova: None. A. Motkina: None.

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Incidence and Characteristics of Retinoblastoma in Poland: The First Nationwide Study 2010–2017

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18126539 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (12) ◽

pp. 6539

Author(s):

Michał S. Nowak ◽

Bożena Romanowska-Dixon ◽

Iwona Grabska-Liberek ◽

Michał Żurek

Keyword(s):

Western Europe ◽

External Beam Radiotherapy ◽

Cohort Analysis ◽

Developed Countries ◽

Live Births ◽

Focal Treatment ◽

Different Types ◽

The Mean ◽

Birth Cohort Analysis

Background: The present study aimed to investigate the incidence and characteristics of retinoblastoma in the overall population of Poland. Methods: The retrospective survey of both National Health Fund (NHF) and National Cancer Registry (NCR) databases were performed to identify all retinoblastoma cases in Poland in the years 2010–2017. Results: During 2010–2017, the mean age-standardised incidence of retinoblastoma (the unit of incidence is per 1,000,000 person-years) was 10.15 (95% CI 7.23–13.08) among children aged 0 to 4 years and 5.39 (95% CI 4.18–6.60) in those aged 0 to 9 years. During 2010–2014 (to allow 5 years of follow-up), the mean incidence of retinoblastoma by birth cohort analysis in Poland was 4.89 (95% CI 4.04–5.74) per 100,000 live births, corresponding to an incidence of 1 per 20,561 (95% CI 15,855–25,267) live births. In Poland, 14.6% of children with retinoblastoma had enucleation of the eye globe, 76.8% received different types of chemotherapy combined with focal treatment, 5.9% were treated with external beam radiotherapy, and 2.7% were treated with focal treatments only. Conclusions: The incidence of retinoblastoma and the pattern of medical management of retinoblastoma in Poland was similar to that reported in developed countries in Western Europe, Asia, and North America.

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Repertory Grid Technique as a Group Psychotherapy Research Instrument

Group Analysis ◽

10.1177/0533316492254007 ◽

1992 ◽

Vol 25 (4) ◽

pp. 449-462 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

David A. Winter

Keyword(s):

Group Therapy ◽

Group Psychotherapy ◽

Group Process ◽

Psychotherapy Research ◽

Repertory Grid ◽

Therapeutic Change ◽

Therapy Outcome ◽

Repertory Grid Technique ◽

Grid Technique ◽

S Application

This article provides a brief description of repertory grid technique and the measures which can be derived from it which may be of value to the investigator of group therapy. It reviews the technique `s application in this area of research, with particular reference to studies of group therapy outcome, studies of the prediction of therapeutic change and studies of the group process.

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In women with early breast cancer, how do different types of follow-up strategy compare with each other for improving outcomes?

Cochrane Clinical Answers ◽

10.1002/cca.1432 ◽

2016 ◽

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Early Breast Cancer ◽

Different Types

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Phonological Profile of Patients With Velopharyngeal Dysfunction and Palatal Anomalies

Journal of Speech Language and Hearing Research ◽

10.1044/2021_jslhr-20-00652 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-15

Author(s):

Ariela Nachmani ◽

Muhamed Masalha ◽

Firas Kassem

Keyword(s):

Cleft Palate ◽

Cleft Lip ◽

Cleft Lip And Palate ◽

Age Groups ◽

Phonological Process ◽

Phonological Processes ◽

Process Error ◽

Submucous Cleft Palate ◽

Different Types

Purpose This purpose of this study was to assess the frequency and types of phonological process errors in patients with velopharyngeal dysfunction (VPD) and the different types of palatal anomalies. Method A total of 808 nonsyndromic patients with VPD, who underwent follow-up at the Center for Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies, from 2000 to 2016 were included. Patients were stratified into four age groups and five subphenotypes of palatal anomalies: cleft lip and palate (CLP), cleft palate (CP), submucous cleft palate (SMCP), occult submucous cleft palate (OSMCP), and non-CP. Phonological processes were compared among groups. Results The 808 patients ranged in age from 3 to 29 years, and 439 (54.3%) were male. Overall, 262/808 patients (32.4%) had phonological process errors; 80 (59.7%) ages 3–4 years, 98 (40, 0%) ages 4.1–6 years, 48 (24.7%) 6.1–9 years, and 36 (15.3%) 9.1–29 years. Devoicing was the most prevalent phonological process error, found in 97 patients (12%), followed by cluster reduction in 82 (10.1%), fronting in 66 (8.2%), stopping in 45 (5.6%), final consonant deletion in 43 (5.3%), backing in 30 (3.7%), and syllable deletion and onset deletion in 13 (1.6%) patients. No differences were found in devoicing errors between palatal anomalies, even with increasing age. Phonological processes were found in 61/138 (44.20%) with CP, 46/118 (38.1%) with SMCP, 61/188 (32.4%) with non-CP, 70/268 (26.1%) with OSMCP, and 25/96 (26.2%) with CLP. Phonological process errors were most frequent with CP and least with OSMCP ( p = .001). Conclusions Phonological process errors in nonsyndromic VPD patients remained relatively high in all age groups up to adulthood, regardless of the type of palatal anomaly. Our findings regarding the phonological skills of patients with palatal anomalies can help clarify the etiology of speech and sound disorders in VPD patients, and contribute to general phonetic and phonological studies.

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A study on orthodontic retention practices in Nepal

Orthodontic Journal of Nepal ◽

10.3126/ojn.v11i1.39075 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 29-33

Author(s):

Anjana Karmacharya ◽

Dashrath Kafle ◽

Ram Bhakta Adhikari ◽

Nirjalla Malla

Keyword(s):

Social Sciences ◽

Background Information ◽

Specific Situation ◽

Multiple Choice Questions ◽

Short Answer ◽

Different Types ◽

The Individual ◽

Retention Practices ◽

Survey Questionnaires

Introduction: Retainers are used after all orthodontic treatment, to prevent or minimize relapse and recurrence. Among various retainers used, Hawley retainer and ‘invisible’ retainers are the most common. Most of the orthodontists favored permanent retention. It is obvious that the retention procedures are variable and depended largely on personal preferences, and there does not seem to be any consistent pattern in the application of retention methodologies. The purpose of this study was to survey the retention protocols among orthodontists in Nepal. Materials and Method: The complete lists of the names and addresses of orthodontists in Nepal was obtained from the ODOAN. The questionnaire was sent to them which consisted of multiple-choice questions and short answer, related to background information of the individual orthodontist, retention use in general, the frequency of different types of bonded or removable retainers that are used, the retention protocol, the type of retainer used in specific situation. All statistical analyses were performed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), version 12.0.1 (SPSS Inc, Chicago, Illinois, USA) Result: The survey questionnaires were completed by 90.42% of the 94 orthodontists of Nepal, 58.8% males and 41.2% females with a mean age of 36.7 years. Most of the orthodontists used a clear (vacuum) retainer (80%) in the maxilla and fixed bonded retainer in the mandible. Most of them prefer the use of retainer for a continuous 24 hours except during eating and brushing for 6 months to 1 year (56.5%) and if possible, for 1 to 2 years (28.2%). Conclusion: Majority of Nepalese orthodontists provide vacuum formed retainer on maxillary arch and bonded retainer in mandibular arch. There is no specific consensus on other type of retainers, duration of wear and follow up visits which is affected by various other factors.

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