scholarly journals Systematic Review of Alexithymia in the Population of Hemodialysis Patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (13) ◽  
pp. 2862
Author(s):  
Đorđe Pojatić ◽  
Ivana Tolj ◽  
Davorin Pezerović ◽  
Dunja Degmečić

Alexithymia is a construct defined as the inability to differentiate between emotional experiences and bodily sensations. According to existing knowledge, alexithymia may have a major effect on the process of treatment and the outcome of the hemodialysis disease. The objective of this literature review was to determine the significance that alexithymia has for compliance and variables of clinical and mental health in the population of hemodialysis patients. For the above purpose, bibliographic databases “MEDLINE” and “Web of Science” were searched. The matrix method was used in analysis of articles. Searching both databases resulted in 248 articles. After applying exclusion and inclusion criteria, we included results of 13 articles in the literature review. The results of the search are findings regarding the prevalence and correlation of alexithymia with variables of clinical and mental health in hemodialysis patients. Alexithymia is significantly more common in the population of hemodialysis patients, and it has a negative effect on their mental and somatic health. Alexithymia levels in hemodialysis patients are more pronounced in cases where there is a greater number of comorbidities. Alexithymia is the predictor of high mortality rate in the population of hemodialysis patients, independent of other comorbidities.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melissa Voth ◽  
Shannon Chisholm ◽  
Hannah Sollid ◽  
Chelsea Jones ◽  
Lorraine Smith-MacDonald ◽  
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BACKGROUND Globally, military members (MM) and public safety personnel (PSP) are vulnerable to occupational stress injuries (OSIs) due to their job demands. Consequently, when MM and PSP transition out of these professions, they may continue to experience mental health challenges. In response to this, resilience building programs are being developed and implemented with the goal of promoting empowerment and primary stress regulation. The development of mobile health (mHealth) applications (apps) as an emergent mental health intervention platform has allowed for targeted, cost effective, and easily accessible treatment when in-person therapy may be limited or unavailable. However, current mHealth app development is not regulated, and often lacks both clear evidence-based research and the input of healthcare professionals. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this manuscript is to evaluate the evidence-based quality, efficacy, and effectiveness of resilience building mobile apps targeted towards MM, PSP, and veteran populations via: (1) a scoping literature review of the current evidence-base regarding resilience apps for these populations, and; (2) evaluation of free resilience apps designed for use amongst these populations. METHODS Studies were selected using a comprehensive search of MEDLINE, CINAHL Plus, PsycINFO, SocINDEX, Academic Search Complete, Embase, and Google and was guided by Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis for scoping reviews (PRISMA-ScR). The Alberta Rating Index for Apps (ARIA) was utilized to conduct a review of each of the identified apps. Inclusion criteria consisted of apps: 1) free to download in either Google Play or the App Store; 2) updated within the last 3 years; 3) available in English and in Canada; and 4) intended for use by MM and/or PSP. RESULTS Twenty-two apps met the inclusion criteria for evaluation. The resilience strategies offered by the majority of apps included psychoeducation, mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Eleven apps (50%) had been tested with randomized controlled trials, seven (31.8%) were evaluated using other research methods, and five (22.7%) had not been researched. Using the ARIA, apps scores ranged from 37 to 56 out of 72 with higher rated apps demonstrating increased useability and security features. CONCLUSIONS The mHealth apps reviewed are well suited to providing resilience strategies for MMs, PSP and veterans. They offer easy accessibility to evidence-based tools while working to encourage the use of emotional and professional support with safety in mind. While not intended to function as a substitute for professional services, research has demonstrated that mHealth apps have the potential to foster a significant reduction in symptom severity for PTSD, depression, anxiety, and other stress-induced concerns. Within clinical practice, apps can be utilized to supplement treatment as well as provide clients with population-specific, confidential tools to increase engagement in the treatment process. CLINICALTRIAL N/A


Author(s):  
Ioneide De Oliveira Campos ◽  
Rafael Moraes Reis

A Economia Solidária é uma alternativa para inserção laboral de pessoas com transtornos mentais. Realizou-se uma revisão da literatura, com o propósito de conhecer o que tem sido publicado sobre Economia Solidária, inclusão e Saúde Mental, quais os objetivos e métodos de pesquisa, quem são os profissionais e populações-alvo e quais os resultados obtidos nos estudos. Foram considerados os seguintes critérios para a realização desse estudo: a importância da temática para o contexto da Saúde Mental e a identificação de pesquisas e relatos de experiência que informassem práticas em Saúde Mental e Economia Solidária. A revisão foi realizada nas bases: Web of Science, DOAJ, PubMed, SciElo e LILACS, sem restrições de ano. Os descritores utilizados foram “economia solidária”, “saúde mental” e “inclusão”. Vinte e nove (n=29) artigos foram encontrados e, após a aplicação dos critérios de inclusão, dez foram analisados na íntegra. Trinta e quatro (n=34) profissionais estiveram envolvidos nas pesquisas, sendo a Terapia Ocupacional, Enfermagem e Psicologia, as profissões que apareceram mais frequentemente.  Todos os estudos encontrados eram qualitativos e foram conduzidos no Brasil. A entrevista foi o método mais adotado. Os resultados dos estudos sinalizaram ganhos para aspectos intrínsecos dos usuários no que se refere a autogestão, expressão, empoderamento, e também extrínsecos, como a questão familiar e do trabalho coletivo. A revisão agregou conhecimento que permitem refletir sobre a importância da interdisciplinaridade, do trabalho colaborativo em rede, e sobre a necessidade de documentação das experiências em Economia Solidária no país. AbstractThe Solidarity Economy is an alternative for the labour inclusion of people with mental health. A review of the literature was conducted in order to know what has been published on the issue of Solidarity Economy, Inclusion and Mental Health, what are the objectives and research methods, who are the professionals and populations’ target, and the results identified in the research. We considered the following criteria: the importance of the issue in the mental health context and identification of studies and case reports which informed practice in Mental Health and Solidarity Economy. The search was done at the databases: Web of Science, DOAJ, PubMed, Scielo and LILACS, with no year restrictions. The descriptors used were "solidarity economy", "mental health" and "inclusion". Twenty-nine (n=29) were found and after the inclusion criteria filter, ten articles were analysed. Thirty-four (n=34) professionals were involved in the studies and the most were Occupational Therapy, Nursing and Psychology. All the studies found used qualitative approaches and were conducted in Brazil. The interview was the most adopted method for data collection. The results indicate outcomes for users' intrinsic aspects such as self-management, expression, empowerment, and also extrinsic, such as family and collective work. The review added knowledge to reflect about the interdisciplinary and collaborative network, and also on the documentation of experiences in Solidarity Economy in the country.Keywords: Mental health; Solidarity economy; Public policies; Inclusion; Research.ResumenLa Economía Solidaria es una alternativa para la inserción laboral de personas con trastornos mentales. Se realizó una revisión de la literatura, con el fin de conocer qué se ha publicado sobre Economía Solidaria, inclusión y Salud Mental, cuáles son los objetivos y métodos de investigación, quiénes son los profesionales y las poblaciones objetivo y cuáles son los resultados obtenidos. Se consideraron los siguientes criterios para realizar este estudio: la importancia del tema para el contexto de la salud mental y la identificación de informes de investigación y experiencia que informarían las prácticas con la Salud Mental y la Economía Solidaria. La revisión se realizó en las bases de datos: Web of Science, DOAJ, PubMed, Scielo y LILACS, sin restricciones de año. Los descriptores utilizados fueron "economía solidaria", "salud mental" e "inclusión". Veintinueve (n = 29) artículos fueron encontrados y, después de aplicar los criterios de inclusión, diez fueron analizados en su totalidad. Treinta y cuatro (n = 34) profesionales participaron en las investigaciones, siendo la Terapia Ocupacional, Enfermería y Psicología las profesiones que aparecieron con más frecuencia. Todos los estudios encontrados fueron cualitativos y se realizaron en Brasil. La entrevista fue el método más adoptado. Los resultados de los estudios señalaron ganancias para los aspectos intrínsecos de los usuarios, como la autogestión, la expresión, el empoderamiento y también los aspectos extrínsecos, como el tema del trabajo familiar y colectivo. La revisión agregó conocimiento que nos permite reflexionar sobre la importancia de la interdisciplinariedad, así como el trabajo en red colaborativo, y sobre la necesidad de documentar experiencias en Economía Solidaria en el país.Palabras clave: Salud mental; Economía solidaria; Políticas públicas; Inclusión; Investigación.      


2021 ◽  
pp. 103985622110361
Author(s):  
Joseph Freeman ◽  
Carmelle Peisah

Objective: To undertake a narrative literature review of imposter syndrome (IS) in doctors beyond training. Method: Twelve studies met inclusion criteria from a systematised search of three databases. Results: There is a paucity of literature on IS, although it has been observed across a diverse range of specialties. IS appears to be more common in female doctors but is also seen amongst male doctors. IS impacts career progression, leadership and mental health. Conclusions: IS causes professional and personal detriment. Solutions must include institutional changes to foster safer workplaces and to address systemic barriers to help-seeking and peer support. Systemic interventions are the only solution to the systemic drivers of IS.


Author(s):  
Bente Nordtug ◽  
Hildfrid V. Brataas ◽  
Lisbeth Ø. Rygg

The aim of this literature review is to bring to the forefront knowledge about the suitability of videoconferencing in nursing for patients and their families living at home. A systematic literature review that included studies of videoconferencing in nursing care. Inclusion criteria were original studies relevant to concept of study. Computerized bibliographic databases (PubMed, CINAHL and PsycINFO) were searched from January 2008 to October 2016. In total, 325 articles were identified. Eight articles (1539 participants) met the inclusion criteria, and were finally included. The eight articles covered videoconferencing used in follow-up care for patients living in their homes after surgery, postpartum, chronic illnesses, families with premature infants, and children with cancer. A conventional content analysis was conducted. The results show that the success of videoconferencing depends on satisfying network access. Nurses as well as patients thought videoconferencing was similar to meeting in person. Videoconferencing seems to support person-centred nursing, promote selfmanagement and motivate patients and families to engage in their health. The use of videoconferencing requires further organization of the nursing practice. The study indicates that videoconferencing can be a suitable alternative to traditional nursing follow-up when network access and technology function properly and the nursing service is well organized. Videoconferencing seems to underpin person-centred nursing. Knowledge gaps identified, more research needed as bases for assessment of videoconferencing suitability in nursing for individual persons in different treatment situations.


2021 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alma Oñate Muñoz ◽  
Erica Camacho ◽  
John Torous

Language differences between patients and providers remains a barrier to accessing health care, especially mental health services. One potential solution to reduce inequities for patients that speak different languages and improve their access to care is through the delivery of healthcare through mobile technology. Given that the Latinx community serves as the largest ethnic minority in the United States, this two-phased review examines Spanish app development, feasibility and efficacy. Phase 1 explored the commercial marketplace for apps available in Spanish, while phase 2 involved a literature review of published research centered around the creation, functions, and usability of these apps using the PubMed and Google Scholar electronic databases. Of the apps available on the database, only 14.5% of them had Spanish operability. The literature search uncovered 629 results, of which 12 research articles that tested or described 10 apps met the inclusion criteria. Of the 10 apps studied in this literature review, only four apps were translated to Spanish. Our study reveals that despite increasing interest in Spanish-language apps to address mental health, the commercial marketplace is not currently meeting the demand.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amzal Mortin Andas ◽  
Muhamad Luthfi Alfian

Background: In hemodial therapy can cause various kinds of problems, one of which is anxiety. Anxiety becomes a common problem, the results of studies in patients undergoing hemodialysis showed 183 patients (100%) experienced anxiety. One therapy for overcoming anxiety is aromatherapy inhalation therapy. Purpose: The study of this literature aims to determine the effect of aromatherapy inhalation on hemodialysis patients with anxiety problems. Method: In this scientific paper is a literature review search using electronic databases namely google schoolar and pubmed. The keywords used with search are hemodialysis or hemodialysis, aromatherapy or aromatherapy and anxiety or anxiety. inclusion criteria used in the article are accessible full text, no pay available in English and Indonesian. The number of journals used is limited to the last 10 years, results are found 1 journal from google schoolar and 4 pubmed, of 5 articles discussing the effectiveness of inhalation aromatherapy for decreased anxiety in hemodialysis patients. Results: From the literature review results from the 5 articles show that inhalation aromatherapy is effective in reducing anxiety levels in hemodialysis patients. Conclusion: the results of a literature review review show that aromatherapy inhalation can reduce anxiety in hemodialysis patients.


2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-19
Author(s):  
Latif Fajar Pamungkas ◽  
Fauziah Hamid Wada ◽  
Puji Astuti ◽  
Ashar Prima

Hemodialysis can cause various kinds of problems including fatigue, around 7-92% of hemodialysis patients experience fatigue. One of the therapies that can overcome this fatigue is reflexology foot massage therapy. This literature review aims to determine the effect of foot reflexology massage on hemodialysis patients with fatigue problems. The design in this scientific paper is a literature review search using electronic data base namely ProQuest and Pubmed. The keywords used in the search are hemodialysis, foot reflexology, fatigue. inclusion criteria used in the article are accessible full text available in english and indonesian years the articles used are limited to the last ten years, results are found each of 2 articles from google schoolar and pubmed, from the four articles discussing the effectiveness of foot reflexology massage on the decline fatigue in hemodialysis patients. The results of the study showed the benefits of foot reflexology in reducing fatigue in hemodialysis patients


Aquichan ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Carolina Marques de Almeida ◽  
Camila Fernandes Pollo ◽  
Silmara Meneguin

Objective: the study sought to identify, in national and international publications, the principal Nursing interventions aimed at patients with intracranial hypertension. Materials and Method: integrative literature review with search in LILACS, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Cinahal, and Google Scholar databases, from 2013 to 2018. Results: the sample was comprised of seven articles fulfilling the inclusion criteria. Two thematic categories were established for the Nursing interventions aimed at patients with intracranial hypertension: cognitive skills and clinical reasoning, necessary to control neuro-physiological parameters and prevent intracranial hypertension, and evidence-based practices to improve care for neuro-critical patients. Conclusions: intracranial hypertension is an event of great clinical impact, whose complications can be minimized and control through specific Nursing interventions that encompass control of neuro-physiological and hemodynamic parameters and prevention of increased intracranial pressure related with the performance of procedures by the Nursing staff.


2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. e41510615977
Author(s):  
Thais Cristina Loyola da Silva ◽  
Pedro Vilar de Oliveira Villarim ◽  
Alyne Barreto Mesquita de Goés ◽  
Vitória Ribeiro Dantas Marinho ◽  
Natália Marcelino Araújo ◽  
...  

Hypertensive patients with COVID-19 are susceptible to complications of the disease, so this study aimed to analyze the action of drugs that act on Angiotensin (TA) in the presence of COVID-19 in comparison with other antihypertensives, as well as to identify the main ones. evidence on the subject presented so far. It is an integrative literature review containing 34 articles selected according to the inclusion criteria, between January / 2020 to February / 2021, in the PubMed, Embase, Scopus and Web of Science databases. The results do not show a causal relationship between the increase in COVID-19 infection and the use of RAAS inhibitors, but a possible protective effect of these against the severe manifestation of the disease due to the inhibition of the pro-inflammatory diseases of AT II. Thus, about ⅔ of the studies defended the continuity of use and the protection factor of RAAS blockers to the detriment of the other classes of antihypertensive drugs that do not modulate RAAS. It was found, then, that antihypertensive treatment should be maintained, as it does not worsen the prognosis in the face of Sars-CoV-2 infection. However, the studies are mainly observational and, therefore, cannot establish strong causal relationships. For this reason, robust randomized controlled trials are needed to better understand this topic.


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