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View article: Depressive Symptoms and Risk Factors During the COVID-19 Pandemic Among People with/Without Mental Disorders
Depressive Symptoms and Risk Factors During the COVID-19 Pandemic Among People with/Without Mental Disorders Open
Background/Objectives: The present study aimed to reveal the differences in changes in and risk factors for depressive symptoms between people with and without various psychiatric disorders during the pandemic. Methods: Longitudinal web-ba…
View article: Exploring Psychotherapy Approaches for Dyspnea: A Systematic Review Protocol
Exploring Psychotherapy Approaches for Dyspnea: A Systematic Review Protocol Open
Introduction: Dyspnea, a common and debilitating symptom, affects over half of the patients with cancer, with increasing frequency and severity as the end of life approaches. It substantially affects the daily lives of patients by contribu…
View article: Online vs. face-to-face interactive communication education using video materials among healthcare college students: a pilot non-randomized controlled study
Online vs. face-to-face interactive communication education using video materials among healthcare college students: a pilot non-randomized controlled study Open
Background This study aimed to examine whether online interactive communication education using video materials was as effective as face-to-face education among healthcare college students. Methods The participants were healthcare college …
View article: Machine learning judged neutral facial expressions as key factors for a “good therapist” within the first five minutes: An experiment to simulate online video counselling
Machine learning judged neutral facial expressions as key factors for a “good therapist” within the first five minutes: An experiment to simulate online video counselling Open
Expression recognition techniques were applied innovatively to an online counselling setting where therapists' expressions are limited. Our findings have the potential to enhance psychiatric clinical practice using Information and Communic…
View article: An in-person survey of the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on physical function, functional capacity, cognitive function, and mental health among community-dwelling older adults in Japan from 2016 to 2022
An in-person survey of the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on physical function, functional capacity, cognitive function, and mental health among community-dwelling older adults in Japan from 2016 to 2022 Open
Background The COVID-19 outbreak might have had several effects on older adults; however, much of the previous research only included self-report, cross-sectional, and online-survey data in the early stage of the pandemic. We conducted a f…
View article: Psychological symptoms, risk factors, and effective coping strategies among people with mental disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Psychological symptoms, risk factors, and effective coping strategies among people with mental disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic. Open
View article: Interactional effects of depressive symptoms and physical function on daily physical activity in ambulatory patients receiving hemodialysis
Interactional effects of depressive symptoms and physical function on daily physical activity in ambulatory patients receiving hemodialysis Open
Background Clarification of the factors associated with decreased physical activity is crucial for effective disease management in patients undergoing hemodialysis. Although evidence suggests that physical activity may be associated with p…
View article: An in-person survey of the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on physical function, functional capacity, cognitive function, and mental health among community-dwelling elderly in Japan from 2016 to 2022
An in-person survey of the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on physical function, functional capacity, cognitive function, and mental health among community-dwelling elderly in Japan from 2016 to 2022 Open
Background The COVID-19 outbreak might have had several effects on the elderly; however, much of the previous research only included self-report, cross-sectional, and online-survey data in the early stage of the pandemic. We conducted a fa…
View article: Symptoms and risk factors of depression and PTSD in the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic: a longitudinal survey conducted from 2020 to 2022 in Japan
Symptoms and risk factors of depression and PTSD in the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic: a longitudinal survey conducted from 2020 to 2022 in Japan Open
View article: Health care providers’ perspectives on providing end-of-life psychiatric care in cardiology and oncology hospitals: a cross-sectional questionnaire survey
Health care providers’ perspectives on providing end-of-life psychiatric care in cardiology and oncology hospitals: a cross-sectional questionnaire survey Open
View article: Job stressors and coping strategies among Japanese workers during the COVID-19 pandemic
Job stressors and coping strategies among Japanese workers during the COVID-19 pandemic Open
Workplace changes, such as remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic, have caused serious psychological distress for workers. The aim of this study was to examine job stressors and coping strategies among Japanese workers during the pandemi…
View article: Symptoms and risk factors of depression and PTSD in the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic: A longitudinal survey conducted from 2020 to 2022 in Japan
Symptoms and risk factors of depression and PTSD in the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic: A longitudinal survey conducted from 2020 to 2022 in Japan Open
Background The present study aimed to explore changes in depression and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among the general population during the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic and to investigate risk factors and adaptive/nonadaptive strat…
View article: Association between psychological distress of each points of the treatment of esophageal cancer and stress coping strategy
Association between psychological distress of each points of the treatment of esophageal cancer and stress coping strategy Open
Background Patients with esophageal cancer often feel depressed and are fearful of metastasis and death. Esophagectomy is an invasive procedure with a high incidence of complications. The objective of this study was to examine the associat…
View article: Relationship between psychiatric symptoms and activities of daily living in patients undergoing hemodialysis
Relationship between psychiatric symptoms and activities of daily living in patients undergoing hemodialysis Open
Background Accurately identifying the factors contributing to decline in activities of daily living (ADL) is important for preventing such decline in patients undergoing hemodialysis (HD). We studied the prevalence and number of overlappin…
View article: Preferences of patients with cancer for psychological counseling: a cross-sectional study using full-profile conjoint analysis in Japan
Preferences of patients with cancer for psychological counseling: a cross-sectional study using full-profile conjoint analysis in Japan Open
Background: Psychological counseling is an effective nonpharmacological intervention for patients with cancer experiencing psychological distress. This study used a conjoint analysis approach to assess the preferences of patients with canc…
View article: Association Between Psychological Distress at Different Points in the Treatment of Esophageal Cancer and Stress-Coping Style
Association Between Psychological Distress at Different Points in the Treatment of Esophageal Cancer and Stress-Coping Style Open
Background Patients with esophageal cancer often have depressed mood and fear of metastasis and death. Esophagectomy is an invasive procedure with a high incidence of complications. The objective of this study was to examine the associatio…
View article: Health care providers’ perspectives on providing end-of-life psychiatric care between cardiovascular and oncological hospitals: a cross-sectional questionnaire survey
Health care providers’ perspectives on providing end-of-life psychiatric care between cardiovascular and oncological hospitals: a cross-sectional questionnaire survey Open
Background: Psychological distress is a serious problem for patients with heart disease or cancer at the end of life. The aim of this study was to compare the barriers to providing end-of-life psychiatric care in cardiovascular compared to…
View article: Age-related differences in depressive symptoms and coping strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan: A longitudinal study
Age-related differences in depressive symptoms and coping strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan: A longitudinal study Open
View article: Difficulty in work practices and depression due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Difficulty in work practices and depression due to the COVID-19 pandemic Open
The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the incidence of serious social mental health problems such as depression. Changes to the way we work, such as telework, are potential factors for mental health problems. This study’s aim was to investig…
View article: Characteristics and Social Support Needs Predicting Anticipatory Grief in the Spouses of Patients with Cancer at the End of Life
Characteristics and Social Support Needs Predicting Anticipatory Grief in the Spouses of Patients with Cancer at the End of Life Open
Background: Medical staff provide care to spouses of terminal cancer patients through trial and error by meeting their various support needs and spousal factors regarding their anticipatory grief. Studies on the association between spousal…
View article: Health Care Providers’ Perspectives on Providing End-Of-Life Psychiatric Care Between Cardiovascular and Oncological Hospitals: A Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Survey
Health Care Providers’ Perspectives on Providing End-Of-Life Psychiatric Care Between Cardiovascular and Oncological Hospitals: A Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Survey Open
Purpose Psychological distress is a serious problem for patients with heart disease or cancer at the end of life. The aim of this study was to compare the barriers to providing end-of-life psychiatric care in cardiovascular compared to onc…
View article: Cancer Patients’ Preferences for Psychological Counselling: A Cross-Sectional Study Using Full-Profile Conjoint Analysis in Japan
Cancer Patients’ Preferences for Psychological Counselling: A Cross-Sectional Study Using Full-Profile Conjoint Analysis in Japan Open
Background : Psychological counselling is an effective non-pharmacological intervention for cancer patients facing psychological distress. However, there are barriers to applying counselling in clinical settings because some cancer patient…
View article: Cancer patients’ preferences for psychotherapy: a conjoint analysis
Cancer patients’ preferences for psychotherapy: a conjoint analysis Open
Aim: Psychotherapy is an effective intervention for depressive cancer patients. However, there are barriers to applying psychotherapy in clinical settings. This study assessed cancer patients’ preferences for psychotherapy using a conjoint…
View article: Depression, risk factors, and coping strategies in the context of social dislocations resulting from the second wave of COVID-19 in Japan
Depression, risk factors, and coping strategies in the context of social dislocations resulting from the second wave of COVID-19 in Japan Open
View article: The influence of ageism on stereotypical attitudes among allied health students in Japan: a group comparison design
The influence of ageism on stereotypical attitudes among allied health students in Japan: a group comparison design Open
View article: Perioperative risk factors of psychological distress in patients undergoing treatment for esophageal cancer
Perioperative risk factors of psychological distress in patients undergoing treatment for esophageal cancer Open
View article: Efficacy of stress management program for depressive patients with advanced head and neck cancer: A single-center pilot study
Efficacy of stress management program for depressive patients with advanced head and neck cancer: A single-center pilot study Open
View article: Factors Associated with Social Support Needs of Spouses of Patients with Cancer: Online Survey
Factors Associated with Social Support Needs of Spouses of Patients with Cancer: Online Survey Open
Background: A means of assessing the social support needs of spouses of patients with cancer is not available in Japan, yet such individuals are at increased risk of developing psychological difficulties. Objectives: The present study aime…
View article: Concurrent validity and test-retest reliability of the autonomy scale for older adult
Concurrent validity and test-retest reliability of the autonomy scale for older adult Open
View article: The degree of social difficulties experienced by cancer patients and their spouses
The degree of social difficulties experienced by cancer patients and their spouses Open
Health care providers should show sufficient concern for both patients and their spouses, particularly young and female spouses.