Cross-agency working when conducting a pragmatic RCT for older victims of crime: our experiences and lessons learned by Marc Serfaty, Jessica Satchell, Gloria K. Laycock, Chris R. Brewin, Marta Buszewicz, Gerard Leavey, Vari M. Drennan, Jonathan Cooke, Anthony Kessel

“…Abstract Background With the population ageing, more victims of community crime are likely to be older adults. The psychological impact of crime on older victims is significant and sustained, but only feasibility trials have been published regarding potential interventions. …”
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Interaction of the gastroenterologist and psychiatrist at management of patient with functional disorder of gastro-intestinal tract by V. T. Ivashkin, Ye. A. Poluektova, A. G. Beniashvili

“…More and more doctors recognize pathogenic relation between psychological disorders and physical symptoms without obvious organic substrate and, therefore — necessity of creation of interdisciplinary alliances to provide qualified aid to considerable number of such patients.…”
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Quality of Life as Medicine: A Pilot Studyof Patients with Chronic Illness and Pain by Soren Ventegodt, Joav Merrick, JØrgen Anderson

“…There was a 17.3% improvement in self-perceived psychological health (p < 0.05) and satisfaction with health in general improved by 21.4% (p < 0.05). …”
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Neurocognitive function and health-related quality of life among glioblastoma patients: A prospective study by Mohamed A Baba, Ahmed Kharbach, Mohamed Lmejjati, Nawal Adali

“…Background: Glioblastomas are aggressive brain tumours that significantly impact patients’ functional and psychological well-being, making the evaluation of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) essential. …”
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BreathCarer: Informal carers of patients with chronic breathlessness: a mixed-methods systematic review of burden, needs, coping, and support interventions by Saskia Blütgen, Anne Pralong, Carolin Wilharm, Yvonne Eisenmann, Raymond Voltz, Steffen T. Simon

“…Carers bear substantial emotional burden due to uncertainty, sleep disturbances, and social isolation, which leads to severe psychological distress. Their unmet needs for professional guidance, self-management strategies, and social interaction are high. …”
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A comparison of kinesiophobia, pain-activity patterns and fear-avoidance beliefs in patients with chronic low back pain by Egemen Kızılay, Fatma Kızılay, Betül Ergün

“…Kinesiophobia is a psychological factor that attracts attention in people with persistent pain, is related to the severity and persistence of pain. …”
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A Standardized Classification Scheme for Gastroduodenal Disorder Evaluation Using the Gastric Alimetry System: Prospective Cohort Study by Chris Varghese, Gabriel Schamberg, Emma Uren, Stefan Calder, Mikaela Law, Daphne Foong, Vincent Ho, Billy Wu, I-Hsuan Huang, Peng Du, Thomas Abell, Charlotte Daker, Christopher N. Andrews, Armen A. Gharibans, Gregory O’Grady

“…Classified phenotypes showed independent relationships with symptom severity, quality of life, and psychological measures. The scheme is now being applied clinically and in research studies.…”
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Gap analysis of maternity service quality and associated factors at a maternity hospital in northwest Iran: a cross-sectional survey using SERVQUAL and HEALTHQUAL questionnaires by Parnian Rahimi, Farzaneh Miri, Alireza Hajizadeh, Azadeh Anbari, Jafar Sadegh Tabrizi, Edris Kakemam

“…Therefore, hospital managers need to develop several strategies to improve the interpersonal skills of staff and communication, strengthen trust between patients and health providers, and meet the psychological and emotional needs of patients.…”
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Exercise-induced anxiety impairs local and systemic inflammatory response and glucose metabolism in C57BL/6J mice by I. Gálvez, M.C. Navarro, S. Torres-Piles, L. Martín-Cordero, M.D. Hinchado, E. Ortega

“…Introduction: The complex physiological and psychological responses to regular exercise are yet to be fully elucidated. …”
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A General Look at Women Taking Shelters: What are they living through? What can we do? by Gamer Gunay, Esra Alatas, Suheyla Dogan Bulut, Sibel Orsel

“…Individual strengthening, supporting, providing the psychiatrist applications and pharmacotheraphy treatments in necessary conditions, appyling group and individual theraphies will provide women to be strengthened psychologically until they leave the shelters. On the other hand, providing educational-professional development and labor facilities will enable women to survive after they leave the shelter. …”
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Moral grounds and social norms of safe prosocial behaviour of young people by P. A. Kislyakov, E. A. Shmeleva, M. O. Aleksandrovich

“…The current research is based on the theory of moral grounds, the theory of social norms of prosocial behaviour, and the theory of social and psychological security. The following psychodiagnostic methods were applied: “Diagnostics of the Level of Moral and Ethical Responsibility of the Individual” (by I. …”
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Symptomatic neurosyphilis in HIV-negative patients: a retrospective cohort study by Qiaoer Chen, Qiaoer Chen, Weiqi Wu, Lu Wang, Honghong Huang, Lingxing Wang

“…The predominant clinical manifestations included psychological disorders, cognitive decline, and cranial nerve disorders. …”
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Using a co-design approach to develop a Preventative Online Mental Health Program for Youth (POMHPY): a quality improvement project by Elnaz Moghimi, Kimberly Belfry, Sarah Farr, Shavon Stafford, Arina Bogdan, Megan Brush, Christopher Canning, Soyeon Kim

“…Preventative intervention programs can address the psychological impact of the pandemic on youth and build resiliency. …”
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Investigating neuropathological correlates of hyperactive and psychotic symptoms in dementia: a systematic review by Giulia Negro, Giulia Negro, Michele Rossi, Camillo Imbimbo, Alberto Gatti, Andrea Magi, Andrea Magi, Ildebrando Marco Appollonio, Ildebrando Marco Appollonio, Alfredo Costa, Alfredo Costa, Tino Emanuele Poloni, Tino Emanuele Poloni

“…IntroductionBehavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD) are common neuropsychiatric manifestations that complicate the clinical course of dementia and impact caregiving. …”
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Healthcare workers’ perspectives on trauma and mental health access for Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar by Lindsey Green, Linda Kaljee, Shahanoor Akter Chowdhury, Thomas McHale, Ranit Mishori, Ranit Mishori, Dahlia Fateen, Nima Sheth

“…Detailing the limited mental health infrastructure and structural barriers facing Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, the findings underscore the urgent need for trauma-informed interventions that address the complex psychological consequences of systemic violence and displacement. …”
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Investigating mental health disparities in rural sexual and gender minority adults: protocol for the rural exploration and approaches to LGBTQ + Mental Health (REALM) prospective c... by Shoshanna L. Fine, Kalai Willis, Iaah L. Lucas, Kirsten F. Siebach, Jennifer L. Glick, Mariah Valentine-Graves, Savannah Winter, Michael Smith, Thomas Waltz, Gina Bailey Herring, Marissa Hannah, Holly C. Wilcox, Travis Sanchez, Stefan D. Baral, Sarah M. Murray

“…Included survey measures will focus on sociodemographic information, mental health, substance use, suicidal behaviors, minority stressors, psychological processes, and other related risk and protective factors. …”
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The choice of the content of training process for mass-category athletes in view of the subjectivity of competitive activity by Orlov, Andrey I., Talantseva, Valentina K., Shilenko, Olga V., Petrova, Tatyana N., Kudratova, Lola A.

“…Within the developed matrix, a brief psychological characteristic of sports and competitive exercises is given. …”
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Metaverse Clinic for Pregnant Women With Subclinical Hypothyroidism: Prospective Randomized Study by Yuanyuan Zheng, Yizhen Chen, Yan Chen, Liang Lin, Ting Xue, Chuhui Chen, Junping Wen, Wei Lin, Gang Chen

“…The primary outcomes were adverse maternal and offspring outcomes, and the secondary outcomes included the neurobehavioral development of offspring and maternal psychological assessments. ResultsOf the 30 participants in each group, adverse maternal outcomes were observed in 43% (n=13) of the standard group and 37% (n=11) of the metaverse group (P=.60). …”
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The mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic among individuals with depressive, anxiety, and stressor-related disorders: A scoping review. by Christine M Wickens, Veda Popal, Venesa Fecteau, Courtney Amoroso, Gina Stoduto, Terri Rodak, Lily Y Li, Amanda Hartford, Samantha Wells, Tara Elton-Marshall, Hayley A Hamilton, Graham W Taylor, Kristina L Kupferschmidt, Branka Agic

“…., posttraumatic stress, acute stress) disorders/issues; (2) focus on mental health-related pandemic effects, and; (3) direct study of mental health symptoms related to depression, anxiety, or psychological distress.<h4>Sources of evidence</h4>Database-specific subject headings and natural language keywords were searched in Medline, Embase, APA PsycInfo, and Cumulative Index to Nursing & Allied Health Literature (CINAHL) up to March 3, 2021. …”
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Qualitative analysis of patients’ feedback from a PROMs survey of cancer patients in England by Richard Wagland, Jessica Corner, Adam Glaser, Sir Mike Richards

“…Factors impacting negatively upon patient-reported outcomes included the emotional impact of cancer; poor experiences of treatment and care; comorbidities, treatment side effects, social difficulties and inadequate preparation for a wide range of sometimes long-lasting on-going physical and psychological problems. Mediating factors assisting recovery incorporated both professional-led factors, such as quality of preparation for anticipated problems and aftercare services, and participant-led factors, such as learning from other cancer survivors and self-learning through trial and error. …”
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