Medium term religious support program applied to suicidal psychiatric patients

A program for providing information to children who are deaf about their deafness and addressing common concerns about deafness is detailed. Developed by a school audiologist and the school counselor, this two-part program is geared for children from 3 years to 15 years of age. The first part is an educational audiology program consisting of varied informational classes conducted by the audiologist. Five topics are addressed in this part of the program, including basic audiology, hearing aids, FM systems, audiograms, and student concerns. The second part of the program consists of individualized counseling. This involves both one-to-one counseling sessions between a student and the school counselor, as well as conjoint sessions conducted—with the student’s permission—by both the audiologist and the school counselor.

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Predictors of Purchasing a Hearing Aid After an Evaluation Period: A Prospective Study in Dutch Older Hearing Aid Candidates

American Journal of Audiology ◽

10.1044/2019_aja-heal18-18-0163 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 28 (3S) ◽

pp. 802-805 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Marieke Pronk ◽

Janine F. J. Meijerink ◽

Sophia E. Kramer ◽

Martijn W. Heymans ◽

Jana Besser

Keyword(s):

Help Seeking ◽

Hearing Aid ◽

Model Performance ◽

Area Under The Curve ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Support Program ◽

Evaluation Period ◽

A Prospective Study ◽

Study Participants ◽

Baseline Covariates

Purpose The current study aimed to identify factors that distinguish between older (50+ years) hearing aid (HA) candidates who do and do not purchase HAs after having gone through an HA evaluation period (HAEP). Method Secondary data analysis of the SUpport PRogram trial was performed ( n = 267 older, 1st-time HA candidates). All SUpport PRogram participants started an HAEP shortly after study enrollment. Decision to purchase an HA by the end of the HAEP was the outcome of interest of the current study. Participants' baseline covariates (22 in total) were included as candidate predictors. Multivariable logistic regression modeling (backward selection and reclassification tables) was used. Results Of all candidate predictors, only pure-tone average (average of 1, 2, and 4 kHz) hearing loss emerged as a significant predictor (odds ratio = 1.03, 95% confidence interval [1.03, 1.17]). Model performance was weak (Nagelkerke R 2 = .04, area under the curve = 0.61). Conclusions These data suggest that, once HA candidates have decided to enter an HAEP, factors measured early in the help-seeking journey do not predict well who will and will not purchase an HA. Instead, factors that act during the HAEP may hold this predictive value. This should be examined.

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Experiences With and Lessons Learned From Developing, Implementing, and Evaluating a Support Program for Older Hearing Aid Users and Their Communication Partners in the Hearing Aid Dispensing Setting

American Journal of Audiology ◽

10.1044/2020_aja-19-00072 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 29 (3S) ◽

pp. 638-647 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Janine F. J. Meijerink ◽

Marieke Pronk ◽

Sophia E. Kramer

Keyword(s):

Large Scale ◽

Hearing Aid ◽

Critical Discussion ◽

Lessons Learned ◽

Research Note ◽

Support Program ◽

Large Sample Size ◽

Long Term Effects ◽

Communication Program ◽

Communication Partners

Purpose The SUpport PRogram (SUPR) study was carried out in the context of a private academic partnership and is the first study to evaluate the long-term effects of a communication program (SUPR) for older hearing aid users and their communication partners on a large scale in a hearing aid dispensing setting. The purpose of this research note is to reflect on the lessons that we learned during the different development, implementation, and evaluation phases of the SUPR project. Procedure This research note describes the procedures that were followed during the different phases of the SUPR project and provides a critical discussion to describe the strengths and weaknesses of the approach taken. Conclusion This research note might provide researchers and intervention developers with useful insights as to how aural rehabilitation interventions, such as the SUPR, can be developed by incorporating the needs of the different stakeholders, evaluated by using a robust research design (including a large sample size and a longer term follow-up assessment), and implemented widely by collaborating with a private partner (hearing aid dispensing practice chain).

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Massive distension of the esophageal stump after cervical esophagogastrostomy in psychiatric patients

Diseases of the Esophagus ◽

10.1046/j.1442-2050.2000.00121.x ◽

2000 ◽

Vol 13 (3) ◽

pp. 248-250

Author(s):

P. Yannopoulos ◽

I. Katsoulis ◽

G. Chatzikonstantinou ◽

G. Veloudis

Keyword(s):

Psychiatric Patients

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Neurometric EEG classification and subtyping of psychiatric patients

Electroencephalography and Clinical Neurophysiology ◽

10.1016/s0013-4694(97)88071-x ◽

1997 ◽

Vol 103 (1) ◽

pp. 36-37

Author(s):

E John

Keyword(s):

Psychiatric Patients ◽

Eeg Classification

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Abstract #1139: Improved Treatment Engagement Among Patients Receiving Insulin Glargine 300 Units/Ml Who Enrolled and Received Live Support Through the Coach Patient Support Program

Endocrine Practice ◽

10.1016/s1530-891x(20)44267-3 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 23 ◽

pp. 311

Author(s):

Jennifer Goldman ◽

Jasvinder Gill ◽

Tony Horn ◽

Timothy Reid ◽

Jodi Strong ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Insulin Glargine ◽

Treatment Engagement ◽

Support Program ◽

Patient Support ◽

Patient Support Program

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Reliability of Measured Interests of Hospitalized Psychiatric Patients

Measurement and Evaluation in Guidance ◽

10.1080/00256307.1968.12022377 ◽

1968 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 115-121

Author(s):

Dennis W. Olson ◽

Richard W. Johnson

Keyword(s):

Psychiatric Patients

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Too Much to Bear

Crisis ◽

10.1027/0227-5910/a000355 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 37 (1) ◽

pp. 59-67 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Nicole J. Peak ◽

James C. Overholser ◽

Josephine Ridley ◽

Abby Braden ◽

Lauren Fisher ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Suicidal Ideation ◽

Concurrent Validity ◽

Medical Center ◽

Psychiatric Patients ◽

Preliminary Evidence ◽

Diagnostic Interview ◽

Veterans Affairs ◽

Self Report ◽

Perceived Burdensomeness ◽

Scale Method

Abstract. Background: People who feel they have become a burden on others may become susceptible to suicidal ideation. When people no longer feel capable or productive, they may assume that friends and family members would be better off without them. Aim: The present study was designed to assess preliminary psychometric properties of a new measure, the Perceived Burdensomeness (PBS) Scale. Method: Depressed psychiatric patients (N = 173) were recruited from a veterans affairs medical center. Patients were assessed with a structured diagnostic interview and self-report measures assessing perceived burdensomeness, depression severity, hopelessness, and suicidal ideation. Results: The present study supported preliminary evidence of reliability and concurrent validity of the PBS. Additionally, perceived burdensomeness was significantly associated with higher levels of hopelessness and suicidal ideation. Conclusion: It is hoped that with the aid of the PBS clinicians may be able to intervene more specifically in the treatment of suicidality.

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