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Gayle Thalmayer, Amber. "Alternative Models of the Outcome Questionnaire-45." European Journal of Psychological Assessment 31, no. 2 (May 1, 2015): 120–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1027/1015-5759/a000216.

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The Outcome Questionnaire-45 (OQ) reliably quantifies level of psychological functioning and change during treatment. The three subscales, however, are not well validated. Could alternative scales, based on personality dimensions or other groupings of psychological problems better explain patterns of response? In Study 1, the intended structure and four alternative models were compared using EFA and CFA in random thirds of a community clinic intake sample (N = 1,822). Oblique and bi-level models were compared. Preferred models were tested for stability in samples from later time points. In Study 2, the models were compared in a nonclinical sample (N = 589). Most bi-level models provided adequate fit per standards previously established for the Outcome Questionnaire-45. A seven-factor model of psychological problems provided better fit than any yet reported for this inventory.
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Bludworth, Jamie L., Terence J. G. Tracey, and Cynthia Glidden-Tracey. "The bilevel structure of the Outcome Questionnaire–45." Psychological Assessment 22, no. 2 (June 2010): 350–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/a0019187.

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Ellsworth, Jennifer R., Michael J. Lambert, and Jennifer Johnson. "A comparison of the Outcome Questionnaire-45 and Outcome Questionnaire-30 in classification and prediction of treatment outcome." Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy 13, no. 6 (2006): 380–91. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/cpp.503.

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Conijn, Judith M., Wilco H. M. Emons, Kim De Jong, and Klaas Sijtsma. "Detecting and Explaining Aberrant Responding to the Outcome Questionnaire–45." Assessment 22, no. 4 (December 16, 2014): 513–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1073191114560882.

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Penas, P., I. Iraurgi, S. Gorbeña, B. Matellanes, and M. Montero. "Outcomes Assessment: Psychometric Properties of the Spanish Adaptation of the Outcome Questionnaire (OQ-45)." European Psychiatry 41, S1 (April 2017): s781. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpsy.2017.01.1486.

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IntroductionThe outcome questionnaire (OQ-45) has been one of the most frequently used instrument to measure clinical outcomes in psychotherapy. Probably due to its subscale structure, its applicability for a variety of disorders and life struggles, its sensitivity to change by repeated measurements and its predictive ability. Given its popularity, OQ-45 has been translated into several languages.ObjectiveAs the Spanish version has not been published, through this poster it is going to show the reliability and the dimensional structure of the OQ-45.MethodOne hundred and thirty-nine patients in clinical settings have completed the Spanish version. Three different confirmatory factor analysis have been calculated to analyze the construct validity.ResultsThe Cronbach Alpha of the instrument was adequate .92, but also, in the three dimensions: symptoms distress (.90), interpersonal relations (.78) and social role (.66). Through the CFA was proved that the Four-factor bi-level model structure [χ2(900) = 3930.47, P < .001, AGF = .86, CFI = .91, RMSEA = .061(.049 to .073)]suited appropriately, in fact, more properly than the three-factor correlated or the three-factor with a second order factor models.DiscussionThe three-factor bi-level model structure of the OQ-45 is confirmed indicating an empirically and clinically relevant measure of client functioning. In this model each item loaded on one of the three subscales originally created. Besides, each item also captures common variance represented by the general factor of overall maladjustment, where this factor may indicate the degree to which respondents are functionally impaired. Thus, OQ-45 is an instrument that could be used for monitoring treatment efficacy and for making informed decisions about clinically significant changes.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.
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Holgado Tello, Francisco Pablo, Enrique Vila Abad, and Mª Isabel Barbero Garcia. "Factor Structure of the Symptom Assessment-45 Questionnaire (SA-45) [Estructura interna del Factor Structure of the Symptom Assessment-45 Questionnaire (SA-45)]." Acción Psicológica 16, no. 1 (May 28, 2019): 31. http://dx.doi.org/10.5944/ap.16.1.22048.

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AbstractWe describe the internal structure of the Symptom Assessment-45 Questionnaire (SA-45; Davison et al., 1997) in a sample of non-clinical Spanish subjects. The scale was developed for treatment outcome assessment in psychiatric settings; however, many studies have examined its psychometric properties in non-clinical populations. The internal structure of these studies usually replicates the dimensionality proposed in the original study closely. In this work, the scale was administered to a sample of 823 participants. In order to analyse the dimensionality of the instrument in a non-clinical population, exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses using polychoric correlations were carried out. The results obtained, are similar to those obtained for the original model and replicated in later studies, but there are important nuances that should be taken into account in defining a measurement model for the sample used. These data confirm the need for further research in a non-clinical population. ResumenSe describe la estructura interna del Symptom Assess­ment-45 Questionnaire (SA-45; Davison et al., 1997) en una muestra española no clínica. La escala, fue desarro­llada para la evaluación de los tratamientos en entornos psiquiátricos. Sin embargo, muchos estudios han exami­nado sus propiedades psicométricas en población no clí­nica. La estructura interna en estos estudios, usualmente replica la dimensionalidad propuesta en el estudio origi­nal. En este trabajo, la escala fue administrada a una mues­tra de 358 participantes. Para analizar su dimensionalidad en población no clínica, se usó Análisis Factorial Explora­torio y Confirmatorio factorizando la matriz de correlacio­nes policóricas. Los resultados obtenidos, son similares a los del modelo original y replicados en algunos estudios, sin embargo, hay importantes matices que deben ser teni­dos en cuenta para definir el modelo en la muestra usada. Los resultados, confirman la necesidad de más investiga­ción en población no clínica
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Alldredge, Cameron, Gary Burlingame, Joseph Olsen, and Jake Van Epps. "Outcome Questionnaire-45 (OQ-45) progress alert rates in group versus individual treatment: An archival replication." Group Dynamics: Theory, Research, and Practice 24, no. 4 (December 2020): 247–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/gdn0000121.

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Carvalho, Lucas de Francisco, and Glaucia Mitsuko Ataka da Rocha. "Tradução e adaptação cultural do Outcome Questionnaire (OQ-45) para o Brasil." Psico-USF 14, no. 3 (December 2009): 309–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/s1413-82712009000300007.

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O Outcome Questionnaire (OQ-45) é um instrumento desenvolvido com a finalidade de avaliar o progresso do paciente, repetidamente, durante a psicoterapia. Não é um instrumento teoricamente orientado, podendo ser aplicado a psicoterapias de diferentes fundamentações teóricas. Apresenta evidências de validade e consistência interna, em sua versão original. O objetivo geral deste trabalho foi traduzir e adaptar culturalmente o OQ-45 para o contexto da cultura brasileira. O processo consistiu de cinco estágios: tradução, síntese, back-translation ou tradução regressiva, revisão por especialistas e pré-teste. Teve como base duas versões: a original, em inglês e a portuguesa. Os resultados sugerem que o OQ-45 é um instrumento de fácil compreensão e aplicação, mesmo em pessoas com baixo grau de instrução escolar formal. Serão necessários estudos de validade e precisão da versão brasileira, comparando-se amostras clínicas com não-clínicas.
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Takara, Risa, Mark E. Beecher, John C. Okiishi, Ken Shimokawa, Michael J. Lambert, and Derek Griner. "Translation of the Outcome Questionnaire-45 (OQ) into Japanese: A cultural adaptation." Psychotherapy Research 27, no. 2 (September 11, 2015): 154–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10503307.2015.1080876.

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Jong, Kim, and Philip Spinhoven. "De Nederlandse versie van de Outcome Questionnaire (OQ-45): een crossculturele validatie." Psychologie & gezondheid 36, no. 1 (February 2008): 35–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/bf03077465.

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Limb, Gordon E., Courtney L. Baker, David S. Wood, and Cole Hooley. "Therapeutic OQ-45 Outcome Differences." Research on Social Work Practice 27, no. 6 (October 16, 2015): 726–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1049731515610637.

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Purpose: The purpose of this exploratory study was to determine whether Native American clients seen at a University Counseling Center had different treatment outcomes than did Caucasian clients according to the Outcome Questionnaire-45 (OQ) given at the first and final sessions. Methods: Participants included self-identified 21 Native American and 105 Caucasian clients who received services over the past 7 years and who had OQ-45 scores. Results: American Indian total scores on the OQ-45 were not that much different from Caucasian scores. As a whole, both groups showed no significant change in OQ-45 scores at the end of treatment. Discussion: Given the lack of research on this important group of color, these findings provide a unique comparison to a previous studies and suggest further research is needed about the effectiveness of therapeutic outcomes and practices with Native American clients.
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Brosseau-Liard, Patricia É., Marie-Pier Vandette, Parastoo Jamshidi, Cary S. Kogan, and Timothy Aubry. "Propriétés psychométriques de la version française (Mesure d’impact; MI-45) du Outcome Questionnaire-45 (OQ-45) en milieu clinique et universitaire." Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science / Revue canadienne des sciences du comportement 52, no. 1 (January 2020): 78–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/cbs0000138.

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Jabrayilov, Ruslan, Wilco H. M. Emons, Kim de Jong, and Klaas Sijtsma. "Longitudinal measurement invariance of the Dutch Outcome Questionnaire-45 in a clinical sample." Quality of Life Research 26, no. 6 (February 13, 2017): 1473–81. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11136-017-1500-1.

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de Jong, Kim, M. Annet Nugter, Marike G. Polak, Johannes E. A. Wagenborg, Philip Spinhoven, and Willem J. Heiser. "The Outcome Questionnaire (OQ-45) in a Dutch population: A cross-cultural validation." Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy 14, no. 4 (2007): 288–301. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/cpp.529.

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Puschner, Bernd, Suzanne Cosh, and Thomas Becker. "Patient-Rated Outcome Assessment With the German Version of the Outcome Questionnaire 45 in People With Severe Mental Illness." European Journal of Psychological Assessment 32, no. 4 (October 2016): 273–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.1027/1015-5759/a000254.

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Abstract. The purpose of this study was to assess the feasibility and psychometric properties of the German version of the Outcome Questionnaire (Ergebnisfragebogen; EB-45) in people with severe mental illness (N = 294). Reliability and sensitivity to change were assessed. Convergent validity was examined through correlations with the measures Health of the Nation Outcome Scales (HoNOS-D) and Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF), and predictive validity through correlation with length of inpatient stay. The EB-45 showed good reliability and sensitivity to change, as well as good internal consistency for the total score and the subscale “symptom distress.” The EB-45 was found to be acceptable and feasible for use within inpatient psychiatric settings. Also predictive validity was good. However, psychometric properties of the subscales “interpersonal relations” and “social role” were equivocal. Thus, interpreting subscale scores only is not advisable. Also low convergent validity is a concern. Taken together, the EB-45 can be recommended for outcome assessment in a wide range of mental health service settings including inpatient psychiatric services. However, treatment planning and evaluation of effectiveness of services for people with severe mental illness should not be based on EB-45 data alone.
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Hansson, Helena, Jenny Rundberg, Agneta Österling, Agneta Öjehagen, and Mats Berglund. "Intervention with feedback using Outcome Questionnaire 45 (OQ-45) in a Swedish psychiatric outpatient population. A randomized controlled trial." Nordic Journal of Psychiatry 67, no. 4 (November 19, 2012): 274–81. http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/08039488.2012.736534.

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Lo Coco, Gianluca, Marco Chiappelli, Luca Bensi, Salvatore Gullo, Claudia Prestano, and Michael J. Lambert. "The factorial structure of the outcome questionnaire-45: a study with an Italian sample." Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy 15, no. 6 (November 2008): 418–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/cpp.601.

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Carlier, Ingrid V. E., Viktória Kovács, Martijn S. van Noorden, Christina van der Feltz-Cornelis, Nanda Mooij, Yvonne W. M. Schulte-van Maaren, Albert M. van Hemert, Frans G. Zitman, and Erik J. Giltay. "Evaluating the Responsiveness to Therapeutic Change with Routine Outcome Monitoring: A Comparison of the Symptom Questionnaire-48 (SQ-48) with the Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI) and the Outcome Questionnaire-45 (OQ-45)." Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy 24, no. 1 (October 9, 2015): 61–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/cpp.1978.

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Nebeker, R. Scott, Michael J. Lambert, and Jonathan C. Huefner. "Ethnic Differences on the Outcome Questionnaire." Psychological Reports 77, no. 3 (December 1995): 875–79. http://dx.doi.org/10.2466/pr0.1995.77.3.875.

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The Outcome Questionnaire is a 45-item inventory of client-reported symptoms and distress, used to track therapeutic change on a session-by-session basis. Data collected with the cooperation of a managed care provider were analyzed to note ethnic differences on the questionnaire. 1552 first session questionnaires were selected and mean total and subscale scores were analyzed using analysis-of-variance procedures for differences by ethnicity. No significant differences were found; however, significant ethnic differences on some items were noted, and these are reported with ethnic trends in clients' problems, diagnoses, and therapists' ratings on Global Assessment of Functioning. These findings were contrasted with those of other studies reporting ethnic differences on various measures such as IQ and personality assessment.
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Crameri, Aureliano, Christopher Schuetz, Andreas Andreae, Margit Koemeda, Peter Schulthess, Volker Tschuschke, and Agnes von Wyl. "The Brief Symptom Inventory and the Outcome Questionnaire-45 in the Assessment of the Outcome Quality of Mental Health Interventions." Psychiatry Journal 2016 (2016): 1–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/7830785.

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Self-report questionnaires are economical instruments for routine outcome assessment. In this study, the performance of the German version of the Outcome Questionnaire-45 (OQ-45) and the Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI) was evaluated when applied in analysis of the outcome quality of psychiatric and psychotherapeutic interventions. Pre-post data from two inpatient samples (N=5711) and one outpatient sample (N=239) were analyzed. Critical differences (reliable change index) and cut-off points between functional and dysfunctional populations were calculated using the Jacobson and Truax method of calculating clinical significance. Overall, the results indicated that the BSI was more accurate than the OQ-45 in correctly classifying patients as clinical subjects. Nonetheless, even with the BSI, about 25% of inpatients with schizophrenia attained a score at admission below the clinical cut-off. Both questionnaires exhibited the highest sensitivity to psychopathology with patients with personality disorders. When considering the differences in the prescores, both questionnaires showed the same sensitivity to change. The advantage of using these self-report measures is observed primarily in assessing outpatient psychotherapy outcome. In an inpatient setting two main problems—namely, the low response rate and the scarce sensitivity to psychopathology with severely ill patients—limit the usability of self-report questionnaires.
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Tabet, Saundra M., Glenn W. Lambie, Shiva Jahani, and S. Mostafa Rasoolimanesh. "The Factor Structure of Outcome Questionnaire–45.2 Scores Using Confirmatory Tetrad Analysis–Partial Least Squares." Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment 38, no. 3 (April 15, 2019): 350–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0734282919842035.

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The researchers employed a confirmatory tetrad analysis (CTA) using partial least squares–structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) with Outcome Questionnaire–45.2 (OQ-45) data, examining the measurement model of the OQ-45 scores with a sample of male adult clients ( N = 1,558) receiving individual therapy at a university-based community counseling and research center (UBCCRC). Using CTA-PLS, this study examined the reflective and formative nature of each of the OQ-45 items and dimensions. These results identified the innovative second-order formative–formative three-factor model as a best alternative measurement model to represent and calculate the scores of OQ-45 scale.
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Gregersen, Ann T., R. Scott Nebeker, Kenneth L. Seely, and Michael J. Lambert. "Social Validation of the Outcome Questionnaire-45: An Assessment of Asian and Pacific Islander College Students." Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development 32, no. 4 (October 2004): 194–205. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/j.2161-1912.2004.tb00627.x.

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Burlingame, Gary M., Kaitlyn E. Whitcomb, Sean C. Woodland, Joseph A. Olsen, Mark Beecher, and Robert Gleave. "The effects of relationship and progress feedback in group psychotherapy using the Group Questionnaire and Outcome Questionnaire–45: A randomized clinical trial." Psychotherapy 55, no. 2 (June 2018): 116–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/pst0000133.

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de Jong, Kim, Jaap Segaar, Theo Ingenhoven, Jan van Busschbach, and Reinier Timman. "Adverse Effects of Outcome Monitoring Feedback in Patients With Personality Disorders: A Randomized Controlled Trial in Day Treatment and Inpatient Settings." Journal of Personality Disorders 32, no. 3 (June 2018): 393–413. http://dx.doi.org/10.1521/pedi_2017_31_297.

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This study aimed to evaluate the differential effect of outcome monitoring feedback to therapists and to patients on outcomes in cluster B, cluster C, and personality disorder not otherwise specified (PD-NOS) patients. Day treatment patients (n = 112) and inpatients (n = 94) were randomly assigned to a feedback to therapist (FbT), feedback to therapist and patient (FbTP), or no feedback (NFb) condition. Feedback was based on weekly administrations of the Outcome Questionnaire-45 (OQ-45). In cluster B and PD-NOS patients FbTP resulted in increased OQ-45 scores during the first 6 months of therapy for not on track (NOT) patients. In cluster C patients, no adverse effects of feedback were found. These results suggest that for certain personality disorder patient groups, providing feedback during treatment may not always be beneficial, although more research is needed to further assess these effects.
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Wennberg, Peter, Björn Philips, and Kim Jong. "The Swedish version of the Outcome Questionnaire (OQ-45): Reliability and factor structure in a substance abuse sample." Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice 83, no. 3 (September 2010): 325–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.1348/147608309x478715.

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Machado, Paulo P. P., and Daniel B. Fassnacht. "The Portuguese version of the Outcome Questionnaire (OQ-45): Normative data, reliability, and clinical significance cut-offs scores." Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice 88, no. 4 (December 8, 2014): 427–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/papt.12048.

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Bhandari, Shama, Dhundi Raj Paudel, and Subhash Mahaseth. "Validity of Sinonasal Outcome Test 22 in Assessing Symptomatological Outcome Following Septoplasty in Deviated Nasal Septum." Journal of Nepalgunj Medical College 20, no. 1 (July 31, 2022): 39–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jngmc.v20i1.48247.

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Introduction: Nasal obstruction is the most common symptom of deviated nasal septum. Septoplasty is a surgical procedure that corrects deformity of the nasal septum. Sinonasal outcome test 22 is a subjective questionnaire tool that include various nasal symptoms which is useful to measure patient`s symptoms outcome after septoplasty. Aims: To determine the symptomatologic outcome in patients with deviated nasal septum following septoplasty using Sinonasal outcome test 22. Methods: This prospective longitudinal study was done atNepalgunj Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Kohalpur including 60 patients of symptomatic deviated nasal septum who underwent septoplasty. Details of patient symptoms as per Sinonasal outcome test - 22 were graded from zero to five preoperatively and were compared one month following surgery. Results: Patients who underwent septoplasty were commonly in the age group 20-45 years and least in the age group 46-60 years with a mean age of 25.48. In the present study, the male to female ratio was 1.4:1. Deviated nasal septum was more common on the left side (53.3%). The mean preoperative sinonasal outcome test -22 score was 24.42 (range 14-40), and the mean postoperative sinonasal outcome test-22 score was 12.93 (range 8-23) and the difference was 11.49. Conclusion: Sinonasal outcome test 22 is a subjective questionnaire tool used in patients with deviated nasal septum. In our study with the use of this questionnaire tool there was improvement in nasal symptoms on comparing preoperative and postoperative symptoms following septoplasty.
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Hall, Ashleigh, Alberly Perez, Xandria West, Maryilyn Brown, Ella Kim, Zainab Salih, and Stephen Aronoff. "The Association of Adverse Childhood Experiences and Resilience With Health Outcomes in Adolescents: An Observational Study." Global Pediatric Health 8 (January 2021): 2333794X2098243. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2333794x20982433.

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The relationship between Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), resilience, and health outcomes has not been as thoroughly studied in adolescents. Adolescents completed the ACEs Questionnaire and a validated resilience measure (Child Youth Resilience Measure, or CYRM). Poor health outcome was having 1 or more: obesity, hypertension, and/or depression. 34.5% of teens had a poor health outcome, 38.6% had ACE scores of 4 or more, and resilience ranged from 45 to 84 (mean = 74.6). By univariate and bivariate analysis, ACEs (OR = 1.11, 95% CI = 1.03-1.19, P = .0039; OR = 1.08, 95% CI = 1.0-1.16, P = .045) and resilience (OR = 0.95, 95% CI = 0.92-0.98, P = .0016; OR = 0.96, 95% CI = 0.93-0.99, P = .016) were significantly associated with poor health outcome. Resilience relationship subscale was significantly associated with reduced health risk (OR = 0.85, 95%CI = 0.75-0.95, P = .005). ACEs are associated with poor health outcomes in adolescents, resilience is inversely related, and the caregiver relationship may be the driving force.
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Kirzner, N., P. Zotov, D. Goldbloom, H. Curry, and H. Bedi. "Dorsal bridge plating or transarticular screws for Lisfranc fracture dislocations." Bone & Joint Journal 100-B, no. 4 (April 2018): 468–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.1302/0301-620x.100b4.bjj-2017-0899.r2.

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AimsThe aim of this retrospective study was to compare the functional and radiological outcomes of bridge plating, screw fixation, and a combination of both methods for the treatment of Lisfranc fracture dislocations.Patients and MethodsA total of 108 patients were treated for a Lisfranc fracture dislocation over a period of nine years. Of these, 38 underwent transarticular screw fixation, 45 dorsal bridge plating, and 25 a combination technique. Injuries were assessed preoperatively according to the Myerson classification system. The outcome measures included the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score, the validated Manchester Oxford Foot Questionnaire (MOXFQ) functional tool, and the radiological Wilppula classification of anatomical reduction.ResultsSignificantly better functional outcomes were seen in the bridge plate group. These patients had a mean AOFAS score of 82.5 points, compared with 71.0 for the screw group and 63.3 for the combination group (p < 0.001). Similarly, the mean Manchester Oxford Foot Questionnaire score was 25.6 points in the bridge plate group, 38.1 in the screw group, and 45.5 in the combination group (p < 0.001). Functional outcome was dependent on the quality of reduction (p < 0.001). A trend was noted which indicated that plate fixation is associated with a better anatomical reduction (p = 0.06). Myerson types A and C2 significantly predicted a poorer functional outcome, suggesting that total incongruity in either a homolateral or divergent pattern leads to worse outcomes. The greater the number of columns fixed the worse the outcome (p < 0.001).ConclusionPatients treated with dorsal bridge plating have better functional and radiological outcomes than those treated with transarticular screws or a combination technique. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2018;100-B:468–74.
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Bilal, Muhammad, Muhammad Shakeel Basit, Abdul Hannan, Kazi Muhammad Saeed, Adil Kazi, and Hassan Abbas Abdullah. "Outcome of Dorsal Wrist Ganglion Surgical Excision." Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences 16, no. 11 (November 30, 2022): 207–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs20221611207.

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Objective: To investigate the clinical outcome of dorsal wrist ganglion treated with surgical excision. Methodology: It was a cross-sectional study performed at Kazi Hospital Lahore. Non-probability purposive sampling technique was used to enroll 50 patients of dorsal wrist ganglion who responded through a questionnaire / research proforma. Surgical excision was done under local anesthesia as day case. Results: We collected data of 55 patients. The mean age of the patients having dorsal wrist ganglion cyst was 31. Female patients were in a larger proportion than male patients. Right wrist was affected in n= 29 (58 %) of the individuals. At the end of our follow up only 2(45) patients had residual pain. Hypertrophic scar has been reported to be associated with the lower patient satisfaction (p = 0.001). Luckily in our study only two patients (4%) had this problem. Conclusion: This study concluded that the outcomes of surgical excision of dorsal wrist ganglion is effective technique with high patient satisfaction and cost effectiveness. Keywords: Dorsal wrist ganglion, aspiration, surgical excision, outcome, patient satisfaction.
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Lambert, Michael J., Wolfgang Hannöver, Kerstin Nisslmüller, Matthias Richard, and Hans Kordy. "Fragebogen zum Ergebnis von Psychotherapie:." Zeitschrift für Klinische Psychologie und Psychotherapie 31, no. 1 (January 2002): 40–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.1026/0084-5345.31.1.40.

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Zusammenfassung.Theoretischer Hintergrund: Routinemäßige Qualitätssicherung psychotherapeutischer Versorgung erfordert Instrumente zur unaufwendigen, aber zuverlässigen Erfassung von Behandlungsergebnissen. Fragestellung: Ziel der Studie ist eine deutsche Adaptation (EB-45) des in den USA bewährten Outcome Questionnaire 45.2. Methode: Der EB-45 wurde von einer nicht-klinischen Stichprobe (n =232) im Abstand von 2 Wochen zweimal bearbeitet. Zur Konstruktvalidierung wurden parallel die Symptom Checklist 90, das Inventar Interpersoneller Probleme sowie die Fragebogen zur sozialen Integration und zur Lebenszufriedenheit vorgelegt. Ergebnisse: Für die interne Konsistenz wurden Werte von .59 bis .93 und für die Retest-Reliabilitäten von .71 bis .87 geschätzt. Die Korrelationen mit den zur Validierung hinzugezogenen Instrumenten lagen zwischen .45 und .76. Schlußfolgerungen: Die Standardisierung rechtfertigt es, den EB-45 in der Evaluation und Qualitätssicherung einzusetzen; die Beschränkungen der Stichprobe ermahnen jedoch zur Vorsicht.
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Svernlöv, Birgitta, Göran Nylander, and Lars Adolfsson. "Patient-Reported Outcome of Surgical Treatment of Nerve Entrapments in the Proximal Forearm." Advances in Orthopedics 2011 (2011): 1–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2011/727689.

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The outcome of decompression for long-standing symptoms of nerve entrapments in the proximal forearm was investigated in a retrospective study of 205 patients using a self-assessment questionnaire, 45 months after the operation. The questionnaire consisted of visual analogue scale recordings of pre- and postoperative pain during rest and activity, questions about remaining symptoms and appreciation of the result and the Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder and Hand form (DASH). Altogether, 59% of the patients were satisfied, 58% considered themselves improved, and 3% as being entirely relieved of all symptoms. Pain decreased significantly (). There was a significant correlation between preoperative duration and patient perceived post-operative pain. Preoperative pain was a chief complaint, and pain reduction appears to be the principal gain of the operation. Although the majority of the patients benefited from the operation, a substantial proportion was not satisfied. There is apparently room for improvement of the diagnostic and surgical methods applied in this study.
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Garrido-Ardila, Elisa María, María Victoria González-López-Arza, María Jiménez-Palomares, Agustín García-Nogales, and Juan Rodríguez-Mansilla. "Effects of Physiotherapy vs. Acupuncture in Quality of Life, Pain, Stiffness, Difficulty to Work and Depression of Women with Fibromyalgia: A Randomized Controlled Trial." Journal of Clinical Medicine 10, no. 17 (August 24, 2021): 3765. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/jcm10173765.

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Background: Fibromyalgia is a chronic clinical condition characterized by pain and other associated symptoms that have a negative impact on the quality of life of the affected person. The objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness of a core stability training physiotherapy program compared to an acupuncture treatment on quality of life, pain, joint stiffness, difficulty to work and depression of women with fibromyalgia. Methods: This was a single-blind, randomized clinical controlled trial. Women with fibromyalgia were randomized to a core stability physiotherapy program group (n = 45), an acupuncture treatment group (n = 45) and a control group (n = 45) for 13 weeks. Measurements were taken at baseline (week 0), post-intervention (week 6) and at follow-up (week 13). The primary outcome measure was quality of life (Spanish Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire). The secondary outcome measures were pain, joint stiffness, difficulty to work and depression (Visual Analogue Scale). Results: In total, 103 participants completed the study. The results, from a descriptive perspective, showed improvements in all the outcome measures in both intervention groups (physiotherapy and acupuncture) at weeks 6 and 13 in relation to week 0 and in comparison to the control group. Only the difficulty to work measure in the acupuncture group showed a slight decrease at week 13. In particular, mean (±SD) Spanish Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire score at 6 weeks was 62.89 ± 16.91 for the physiotherapy group, 62.5 ± 18.09 for the acupuncture group and 67.45 ± 17.07 for the control group. However, these improvements were not statistically significant. Conclusion: Core stability-based physiotherapy and acupuncture showed non-significant improvements in quality of life, pain, joint stiffness, difficulty to work and depression in women with fibromyalgia.
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CLESHAM, Kevin, Gerard A. SHERIDAN, Evelyn P. MURPHY, Sharon P. O’ CONNOR, and Michael E. O’ SULLIVAN. "Collagenase and the Treatment of Dupuytren Contracture: Efficacy of Treatment and Patient Satisfaction." Journal of Hand Surgery (Asian-Pacific Volume) 27, no. 01 (February 2022): 141–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/s2424835522500138.

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Background: Collagenase clostridium histolyticum has become a widely used treatment in the management of Dupuytren disease. The aims of this study are to assess the immediate success of treatment of Dupuytren contracture with collagenase injection, to measure long-term patient-rated outcomes, to determine whether the risk factors for the disease impacted outcomes and to report complications of collagenase treatment. Methods: A prospective study was performed in a tertiary referral centre. Measurements were recorded pre-treatment, day 1 and day 90. Patient-rated outcome scores were measured using Disability of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand questionnaire (DASH) and the Michigan Hand Questionnaire (MHQ) at minimum 36 months post-injection. Results: The study included 45 patients with 53 hands with a mean age of 65.7 years. The treatment was successful in 62% of patients with the greatest improvement in the metacarpal-phalangeal joint of the little finger. Diabetes, epilepsy, gender, alcohol intake and positive family history had no statistically significant predictive value on successful outcomes. Patient satisfaction at 41 months was high with mean MHQ score of 97.3. Conclusions: Collagenase is effective in the treatment of Dupuytren contracture, with disease involving the little finger showing the greatest benefit. Risk factors for development of Dupuytren disease had no effect on successful outcome and long-term satisfaction rates are high. Level of Evidence: Level III (Therapeutic)
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Wells, Joshua Sterling, Aya El Husseini, Sandra Okoh, Ali Jaffar, Claire Neely, Philip Crilly, Kevin Dolgin, and Reem Kayyali. "SPUR: psychometric properties of a patient-reported outcome measure of medication adherence in type 2 diabetes." BMJ Open 12, no. 9 (September 2022): e058467. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2021-058467.

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IntroductionPoor medication adherence is associated with worsening patient health outcomes and increasing healthcare costs. A holistic tool to assess both medication adherence and drivers of adherence behaviour has yet to be developed. This study aimed to examine SPUR, a multifactorial patient-reported outcome measure of medication adherence in patients living with type 2 diabetes, with a view to develop a suitable model for psychometric analysis.Furthermore, the study aimed to explore the relationship between the SPUR model and socio-clinical factors of medication adherence.Research design and methodsThe study recruited 378 adult patients living with type 2 diabetes from a mix of community and secondary-care settings to participate in this non-interventional cross-sectional study. The original SPUR-45 tool was completed by participants with other patient-reported outcome measures for comparison, in addition to the collection of two objective adherence measures; HbA1c and the medication possession ratio (MPR).ResultsFactor and reliability analysis conducted on SPUR-45 produced a revised and more concise version (27-items) of the tool, SPUR-27, which was psychometrically assessed. SPUR-27 observed strong internal consistency with significant correlations to the other psychometric measures (Beliefs about Medication Questionnaire, Diabetes Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire, Medicine Adherence Rating Scale) completed by participants. Higher SPUR-27 scores were associated with lower HbA1c values and a higher MPR, as well as other predicted socio-clinical factors such as higher income, increased age and lower body mass index.ConclusionsSPUR-27 demonstrated strong psychometric properties. Further work should look to examine the test–retest reliability of the model as well as examine transferability to other chronic conditions and broader population samples. Overall, the initial findings suggest that SPUR-27 is a reliable model for the multifactorial assessment of medication adherence among patients living with type 2 diabetes.
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Garrido-Ardila, Elisa María, María Victoria González-López-Arza, Maria Jiménez-Palomares, Agustín García-Nogales, and Juan Rodríguez-Mansilla. "Effectiveness of acupuncture vs. core stability training in balance and functional capacity of women with fibromyalgia: a randomized controlled trial." Clinical Rehabilitation 34, no. 5 (March 23, 2020): 630–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0269215520911992.

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Objective: This study investigated the effectiveness of a core stability training physiotherapy programme vs. acupuncture for the management of balance and functional capacity impairments of women with Fibromyalgia. Design: Single-blind randomized controlled trial. Setting: Outpatients setting. Subjects: Women with Fibromyalgia and balance impairment. Interventions: Participants were randomized to a core stability physiotherapy programme group ( n = 45), acupuncture treatment group ( n = 45) and control group ( n = 45) for 13 weeks. Main Measures: Measures were taken at baseline (week 0), postintervention (week 6) and follow-up (week 13). The primary outcome measures were static balance (posturography) and dynamic balance and functional mobility (Berg Balance Scale, timed up and go test and 10-m walk). The secondary outcome measure was functional capacity (Fibromyalgia Health Assessment Questionnaire and the physical function item from the Spanish Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire). Results: In all, 103 participants completed the study. The results showed statistically significant improvements in the acupuncture and physiotherapy groups vs. the control group at week 6 regarding Berg Balance Scale ( P = 0.00, both groups), timed up and go test ( P = 0.00 and P = 0.01, respectively) and 10-m walk test at comfortable speed ( P = 0.02 and P = 0.03, respectively). The 10-m walk test at maximum speed showed significance when comparing the physiotherapy and control group ( P = 0.03). However, no significant differences were found between the physiotherapy and the acupuncture groups. In relation to functional capacity, the improvements achieved after the treatments were not statistically significant. Conclusion: Core stability-based physiotherapy and acupuncture improve dynamic balance and postural control in women with Fibromyalgia.
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Kauppila, Joonas H., Helen Rosenlund, Fredrik Klevebro, Asif Johar, Poorna Anandavadivelan, Kalle Mälberg, and Pernilla Lagergren. "Minimally invasive surgical techniques for oesophageal cancer and nutritional recovery: a prospective population-based cohort study." BMJ Open 12, no. 9 (September 2022): e058763. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2021-058763.

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ObjectivesTo explore whether the minimally invasive oesophagectomy (MIE) or hybrid minimally invasive oesophagectomy (HMIE) are associated with better nutritional status and less weight loss 1 year after surgery, compared with open oesophagectomy (OE).DesignProspective cohort study.SettingAll patients undergoing oesophagectomy for cancer in Sweden during 2013–2018.ParticipantsA total of 424 patients alive at 1 year after surgery were eligible, and 281 completed the 1-year assessment. Of these, 239 had complete clinical data and were included in the analysis.Primary and secondary outcome measuresThe primary outcome was nutritional status at 1 year after surgery, assessed using the abbreviated Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment questionnaire. The secondary outcomes included postoperative weight loss at 6 months and 1 year after surgery.ResultsOf the included patients, 78 underwent MIE, 74 HMIE while 87 patients underwent OE. The MIE group had the highest prevalence of malnutrition (42% vs 22% after HMIE vs 25% after OE), reduced food intake (63% vs 45% after HMIE vs 39% after OE), symptoms reducing food intake (60% vs 45% after HMIE vs 60% after OE) and abnormal activities/function (45% vs 32% after HMIE vs 43% after OE). After adjustment for confounders, MIE was associated with a statistically significant increased risk of reduced food intake 1 year after surgery (OR 2.87, 95% CI 1.47 to 5.61), compared with OE. Other outcomes were not statistically significantly different between the groups. No statistically significant associations were observed between surgical techniques and weight loss up to 1 year after surgery.ConclusionsMIE was statistically significantly associated with reduced food intake 1 year after surgery. However, no differences were observed in weight loss between the surgical techniques. Further studies on nutritional impact of surgical techniques in oesophageal cancer are needed.
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Potter, Aron, Monty Baker, Carmen Sanders, and Alan Peterson. "Combat Stress Reactions During Military Deployments: Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Combat Stress Control Treatment." Journal of Mental Health Counseling 31, no. 2 (March 24, 2009): 137–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.17744/mehc.31.2.161u820r2255t667.

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Few studies have evaluated the effectiveness of mental health treatments for the combat stress reactions of military service members treated in deployed locations. The present pilot investigation is the first report on the effectiveness of a Combat Stress Control (CSC) unit treatment for deployed service members. Thirty-eight United States military personnel (33 men and 5 women) completed a 2-day CSC unit program at Balad Air Base, Iraq. The program included individual and group treatments to reduce the symptoms of combat operational stress reactions and to improve coping strategies, stress management skills, and interpersonal relationships. Measures used included the Outcome Questionnaire-45 (OQ-45) and the Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist-Military version (PCL-M). The study found significant decreases on the OQ-45 and the PCL-M. These results provide preliminary data to support the use of CSC units to treat combat operational stress reactions in the field.
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Solis-Soto, Maria Teresa, Anabel Schön, Manuel Parra, and Katja Radon. "Associations between effort–reward imbalance and health indicators among school teachers in Chuquisaca, Bolivia: a cross-sectional study." BMJ Open 9, no. 3 (March 2019): e025121. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2018-025121.

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ObjectiveTo assess the association between effort–reward imbalance (ERI) and health indicators among Bolivian school teachers.DesignSchool-based cross-sectional study.SettingSixty randomly selected schools from rural (33) and urban (27) schools in Chuquisaca, Bolivia.ParticipantsA total of 1062 school teachers were invited to participate, of which 597 answered the questionnaire (response 56.2%).Exposure measurePsychosocial factors at work were explored through the short version of the Effort–Reward Questionnaire.Primary and secondary outcome measuresHealth outcomes included self-rated overall health, mental distress (12-item General Health Questionnaire ≥5) and the 7-day prevalence of low back pain (LBP) as well as neck or shoulder pain (Nordic Questionnaire). Crude and adjusted ORs and their 95% CIs for each health outcome were calculated using logistic regression models.ResultsThe median value for the effort–reward ratio was 0.91 (range: 0.3–2.3) with higher values for teachers from rural versus urban schools. Overall, about 43% of the teachers reported their overall health as fair or poor; 45% suffered mental distress, 17% reported LBP and 29% neck or shoulder pain. Prevalences were higher for teachers employed at rural schools compared with those at urban schools. After adjusting for potential confounders and school location, ERI was statistically significantly associated with fair/poor self-rated health (adjusted OR 1.7, 95% CI 1.0 to 2.9); mental distress (1.9; 95% CI 1.2 to 3.1) and LBP (2.3; 95% CI 1.3 to 4.1).ConclusionOur results indicate the urgent need to improve psychosocial working conditions among Bolivian school teachers, in order to promote their health and well-being.
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Yilgwan, C. S., V. C. Pam, G. Yilgwan, O. O. Ige, W. N. Golit, S. Anzaku, A. S. Sagay, et al. "Comparing neonatal outcomes in women with preeclampsia and those with normal pregnancy." Nigerian Journal of Paediatrics 47, no. 3 (August 6, 2020): 258–63. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njp.v47i3.11.

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Background: Preeclampsia has remained an important public health problem in the developing world where it is associated with a five-fold increase in perinatal morbidity and mortality. Objective: We set out to compare neonatal outcomes between women with preeclampsia and those with normal pregnancy. We also sought to evaluate factors associated with poor outcome in the neonates. Materials and Methods: This was a prospective cohort study that enrolled 90 women (45 with preeclampsia and 45 with normal pregnancy) after 20 weeks gestation. Maternal socio-demographic and clinical information was obtained at enrolment and delivery using questionnaire. Neonatalanthropometric and physiologic data was obtained at delivery and used for classifying the birth weight according to the WHO classification. APGAR score was used to evaluate the presence of birth asphyxia. We defined poor outcome as the presence of at least one of low birth weight, prematurity, birth asphyxia and need for admission. SPSS version 25 was used in all analysis. Significance testing was set at p=0.05. Results: The women with preeclampsia were significantly heavier at booking (BMI 29.0±6.9 Kg/ m2 vs 25.0±5.2. p=0.005), have higher mean booking systolic blood pressure (122.±22.6 mmHg vs 111.5±12.7mmHg, p=0.003) and diastolic blood pressure ( 7 9 . 8 ± 1 4 . 3mm Hgvs 68.8±9.0mmHg, p<0.001). Neonates of women with preeclampsia were significantly more premature ( meangestational age = 36 . 8 ± 3 . 2 week svs 38.7±2.0weeks, p=0.001) and lighter (mean birth weight =2,529±817.5g vs 3,079.2±527.4g, p<0.001). Overall, 22 (49.4%) of the neonates of women with preeclampsiahad significantly poor outcome compared with 12(27.4%) of the neonates of women with normal pregnancy (p=0.01). Univariate logistic analysis showed only being a male neonate, maternal preeclampsia and admission in index pregnancy were significantly associated with poor outcome. Multivariable logistic regression showed only being a male neonate to be 3 times more likely to have a poor outcome (Wald=5.34. OR=3.2, p=0.02) Conclusions: Intrauterine exposure to preeclampsia is associated with poor neonatal outcomes especially in males Key words: infant outcome, preeclampsia, Nigeria
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Dissanayaka, Nadeeka N. W., Farah Idu Jion, Nancy A. Pachana, John D. O’Sullivan, Rodney Marsh, Gerard J. Byrne, and Paul Harnett. "Mindfulness for Motor and Nonmotor Dysfunctions in Parkinson’s Disease." Parkinson's Disease 2016 (2016): 1–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/7109052.

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Background. Motor and nonmotor symptoms negatively influence Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients’ quality of life. Mindfulness interventions have been a recent focus in PD. The present study explores effectiveness of a manualized group mindfulness intervention tailored for PD in improving both motor and neuropsychiatric deficits in PD.Methods. Fourteen PD patients completed an 8-week mindfulness intervention that included 6 sessions. The Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ), Geriatric Anxiety Inventory, Hamilton Depression Rating Scale, PD Cognitive Rating Scale, Unified PD Rating Scale, PD Quality of Life Questionnaire, and Outcome Questionnaire (OQ-45) were administered before and after the intervention. Participants also completed the FFMQ-15 at each session. Gains at postassessment and at 6-month follow-up were compared to baseline using pairedt-tests and Wilcoxon nonparametric tests.Results. A significant increase in FFMQ-Observe subscale, a reduction in anxiety, depression, and OQ-45 symptom distress, an increase in PDCRS-Subcortical scores, and an improvement in postural instability, gait, and rigidity motor symptoms were observed at postassessment. Gains for the PDCRS were sustained at follow-up.Conclusion. The mindfulness intervention tailored for PD is associated with reduced anxiety and depression and improved cognitive and motor functioning. A randomised controlled trial using a large sample of PD patients is warranted.
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van der Made, Anne D., Rolf W. Peters, Claire Verheul, Frank F. Smithuis, Gustaaf Reurink, Maarten H. Moen, Johannes L. Tol, and Gino M. M. J. Kerkhoffs. "Proximal hamstring tendon avulsions: comparable clinical outcomes of operative and non-operative treatment at 1-year follow-up using a shared decision-making model." British Journal of Sports Medicine 56, no. 6 (January 7, 2022): 340–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2021-104588.

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ObjectiveTo prospectively evaluate 1-year clinical and radiological outcomes after operative and non-operative treatment of proximal hamstring tendon avulsions.MethodsPatients with an MRI-confirmed proximal hamstring tendon avulsion were included. Operative or non-operative treatment was selected by a shared decision-making process. The primary outcome was the Perth Hamstring Assessment Tool (PHAT) score. Secondary outcome scores were Proximal Hamstring Injury Questionnaire, EQ-5D-3L, Tegner Activity Scale, return to sports, hamstring flexibility, isometric hamstring strength and MRI findings including proximal continuity.ResultsTwenty-six operative and 33 non-operative patients with a median age of 51 (IQR: 37–57) and 49 (IQR: 45–56) years were included. Median time between injury and initial visit was 12 (IQR 6–19) days for operative and 21 (IQR 12–48) days for non-operative patients (p=0.004). Baseline PHAT scores were significantly lower in the operative group (32±16 vs 45±17, p=0.003). There was no difference in mean PHAT score between groups at 1 year follow-up (80±19 vs 80±17, p=0.97). Mean PHAT score improved by 47 (95% CI 39 to 55, p<0.001) after operative and 34 (95% CI 27 to 41, p<0.001) after non-operative treatment. There were no relevant differences in secondary clinical outcome measures. Proximal continuity on MRI was present in 20 (95%, 1 recurrence) operative and 14 (52%, no recurrences) non-operative patients (p=0.008).ConclusionIn a shared decision-making model of care, both operative and non-operative treatment of proximal hamstring tendon avulsions resulted in comparable clinical outcome at 1-year follow-up. Operative patients had lower pretreatment PHAT scores but improved substantially to reach comparable PHAT scores as non-operative patients. We recommend using this shared decision model of care until evidence-based indications in favour of either treatment option are available from high-level clinical trials.
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Joshy, Grace, Emily Banks, Anthony Lowe, Rory Wolfe, Leonie Tickle, Bruce Armstrong, and Mark Clements. "Predicting 7-year mortality for use with evidence-based guidelines for Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) testing: findings from a large prospective study of 123 697 Australian men." BMJ Open 8, no. 12 (December 2018): e022613. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2018-022613.

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ObjectivesTo develop and validate a prediction model for short-term mortality in Australian men aged ≥45years, using age and self-reported health variables, for use when implementing the Australian Clinical Practice Guidelines for Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Testing and Early Management of Test-Detected Prostate Cancer. Implementation of one of the Guideline recommendations requires an estimate of 7-year mortality.DesignProspective cohort study using questionnaire data linked to mortality data.SettingMen aged ≥45years randomly sampled from the general population of New South Wales, Australia, participating in the 45 and Up Study.Participants123 697 men who completed the baseline postal questionnaire (distributed from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2008) and gave informed consent for follow-up through linkage of their data to population health databases.Primary outcome measuresThe primary outcome was all-cause mortality.Results12 160 died during follow-up (median=5.9 years). Following age-adjustment, self-reported health was the strongest predictor of all-cause mortality (C-index: 0.827; 95% CI 0.824 to 0.831). Three prediction models for all-cause mortality were validated, with predictors: Model-1: age group and self-rated health; Model-2: variables common to the 45 and Up Study and the Australian Health Survey and subselected using stepwise regression and Model-3: all variables selected using stepwise regression. Final predictions calibrated well with observed all-cause mortality rates. The 90th percentile for the 7-year mortality risks ranged from 1.92% to 83.94% for ages 45–85 years.ConclusionsWe developed prediction scores for short-term mortality using age and self-reported health measures and validated the scores against national mortality rates. Along with age, simple measures such as self-rated health, which can be easily obtained without physical examination, were strong predictors of all-cause mortality in the 45 and Up Study. Seven-year mortality risk estimates from Model-3 suggest that the impact of the mortality risk prediction tool on men’s decision making would be small in the recommended age (50–69 years) for PSA testing, but it may discourage testing at older ages.
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Wiafe, Ebenezer, Kofi Boamah Mensah, Adwoa Bemah Boamah Mensah, Varsha Bangalee, and Frasia Oosthuizen. "An Akan Translation, Validation and Reliability of a Questionnaire for assessing Awareness of Ghanaian women on Prostate Cancer." Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Care 6, no. 3 (July 23, 2021): 257–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.31557/apjcc.2021.6.3.257-262.

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Objectives: The study aimed to: (1) adopt, modify and develop a questionnaire suitable for data collection on prostate cancer in the female population, (2) translate the questionnaire into the Akan language, and (3) conduct a validity and reliability analysis on the Akan questionnaire. Methods: An English version questionnaire was developed and adequately translated into an Akan version according to the forward and backward translation protocols. The Akan questionnaire went through translator-approval and certification. Validity and reliability analysis were performed on the questionnaire. Statistical analysis for face validity involved the determination of average scores while content validity involved the determination of the content validity index. Regarding reliability analysis, Cronbach’s alpha was calculated for the test and retest periods of study. Results: A forty-five (45) membered Akan questionnaire was successfully developed and certified. The average scores for all parameters employed in the face validation were greater than 4. The content validity index was within the range of 0.90 - 0.99 while the Cronbach’s alpha for both test periods was within the range of 0.7808 - 0.9209. Conclusion: The Akan questionnaire had acceptable validity and reliability outcome. Therefore, the questionnaire was considered appropriate for assessing knowledge, awareness, and perception of Ghanaian women of prostate cancer.
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Timman, Reinier, Kim de Jong, and Nita de Neve-Enthoven. "Cut-off Scores and Clinical Change Indices for the Dutch Outcome Questionnaire (OQ-45) in a Large Sample of Normal and Several Psychotherapeutic Populations." Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy 24, no. 1 (October 26, 2015): 72–81. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/cpp.1979.

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Gerstl, Brigitte, Christina Signorelli, Claire E. Wakefield, Chantelle D’Souza, Rebecca Deans, Tejnei Vaishnav, Karen Johnston, Kristen A. Neville, Richard J. Cohn, and Antoinette Anazodo. "Feasibility, acceptability and appropriateness of a reproductive patient reported outcome measure for cancer survivors." PLOS ONE 16, no. 8 (August 27, 2021): e0256497. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0256497.

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Background Cancer patients can experience a number of reproductive complications as a result of cancer treatment and may benefit from reproductive preventative health strategies. A Reproductive Survivorship Patient Reported Outcome Measure (RS-PROM) is not currently available but could assist patients address reproductive concerns. Purpose To develop and test the acceptability, feasibility and appropriateness of a RS-PROM tool to be used to assess reproductive needs of cancer survivors aged 18–45 years. Methods We reviewed the outcomes of a recently published audit of reproductive care provided in our cancer survivorship clinic to identify gaps in current service provided and used this along with available validated reproductive measures, to develop this pilot RS-PROM. Survivors aged 18–45 years either attending the SCH survivorship clinic over a 1-year period or participants on the Australasian Oncofertility Registry (AOFR) who had agreed to be contacted for future research studies were asked to complete the RS-PROM and a questionnaire on the acceptability, feasibility and appropriateness of content included. Results One-hundred and fifty patients participated (61.3% females). Median age at cancer diagnosis was 24.5 years (range: 2–45 years). Eighty percent of participants reported the length of the RS-PROM was “just right”, 92% agreed they would not mind completing the RS-PROM and 92.7% were willing to answer all questions, with 97% agreeing that the RS-PROM would be an important tool in addressing difficult sexual/reproductive topics concerning with healthcare professionals. Conclusion The large majority of survivors participating in our pilot study found the RS-PROM to be an acceptable, feasible and useful tool to assist discussions of their sexual and reproductive health concerns and experiences with their clinical team.
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Yabusaki, Hiroshi, Yasuhiro Kodera, Norimasa Fukushima, Naoki Hiki, Shinichi Kinami, Masashi Yoshida, Keishiro Aoyagi, et al. "Comparison of Postoperative Quality of Life among Three Different Reconstruction Methods After Proximal Gastrectomy: Insights From the PGSAS Study." World Journal of Surgery 44, no. 10 (June 6, 2020): 3433–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00268-020-05629-5.

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Abstract Background Proximal gastrectomy (PG) has become an increasingly preferred procedure for early cancer in the upper third of the stomach, owing to reportedly superior quality of life (QOL) after PG when compared with total gastrectomy. However, various methods of reconstruction have currently been proposed. We compared the postoperative QOL among the three different reconstruction methods after PG using the Postgastrectomy Syndrome Assessment Scale-45 (PGSAS-45) questionnaire. Methods Post Gastrectomy Syndrome Assessment Study (PGSAS), a nationwide multi-institutional survey, was conducted to evaluate QOL using the PGSAS-45 among various types of gastrectomy. Of the 2,368 eligible data from the PGSAS survey, data from 193 patients who underwent PG were retrieved and used in the current study. The PGSAS-45 consists of 45 items including 22 original gastrectomy specific items in addition to the SF-8 and GSRS. These were consolidated into 19 main outcome measures pertaining postgastrectomy symptoms, amount of food ingested, quality of ingestion, work, and level of satisfaction for daily work, and the three reconstruction methods (n = 193; 115 esophago-gastrostomy [PGEG], 34 jejunal interposition [PGJI], and 44 jejunal pouch interposition [PGJPI]) were compared using PGSAS-45. Results Size of the remnant stomach was significantly larger in PGEG, and significantly smaller in PGJI and PGJPI (P < 0.05). There was no difference in other patient background factors among the groups. EGJPI tended to be superior to PGEG in several of the 19 main outcome with marginal significance (P = 0.047–0.076). Conclusion PGJPI appears to be the most favorable of the three reconstruction methods after PG especially when the size of remnant stomach is rather small. Trial registration number UMIN-CTR #000002116 entitled as “A study to observe correlation between resection and reconstruction procedures employed for gastric neoplasms and development of postgastrectomy syndrome”
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Mack, Mick G., and Brian G. Ragan. "Development of the Mental, Emotional, and Bodily Toughness Inventory in Collegiate Athletes and Nonathletes." Journal of Athletic Training 43, no. 2 (March 1, 2008): 125–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-43.2.125.

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Abstract Context: The assessment of an individual's mental toughness would assist clinicians in enhancing an individual's performance, improving compliance with the rehabilitation program, and improving the individual treatment program. However, no sound measure of mental toughness exists. Objective: To develop a new measure of mental toughness, the Mental, Emotional, and Bodily Toughness Inventory (MeBTough). Design: Participants were invited to complete a 45-item questionnaire. Setting: University research laboratory. Patients or Other Participants: A total of 261 undergraduate students were recruited to complete the questionnaire. Main Outcome Measure(s): The Rasch-calibrated item difficulties, fit statistics, and persons' mental toughness ability estimates were examined for model-data fit of the MeBTough. Results: Forty-three of the 45 items had good model-data fit with acceptable fit statistics. Results indicated that the distribution of items was fittingly targeted to the people and the collapsed rating scale functioned well. The item separation index (6.31) and separation reliability statistic (.98) provided evidence that the items had good variability with a high degree of confidence in replicating placement of the items from another sample. Conclusions: Results provided support for using the new measure of mental, emotional, and bodily toughness.
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Waller, Rosemary, Peter Manuel, and Lyn Williamson. "The Swindon Foot and Ankle Questionnaire: Is a Picture Worth a Thousand Words?" ISRN Rheumatology 2012 (September 26, 2012): 1–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.5402/2012/105479.

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Objectives. Despite increased awareness of the high prevalence and significance of foot and ankle problems in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), feet remain neglected. Reasons may include the perception that feet are difficult to assess, they are not included in the DAS28, and lack of freely available foot screening tools specific for RA. Methods. The Swindon Foot and Ankle Questionnaire (SFAQ) is a simply worded 10-point foot and ankle screening questionnaire with diagrams of feet and ankles for use in general rheumatology outpatients. All RA patients on our electronic database were invited to complete the questionnaire and attend clinic for assessment. Patients assessed clinically were scored out of 10 using the parameters from the questionnaire. The SFAQ was compared to the Manchester Foot Pain and Disability Index (MFPDI), DAS28, HAQ, HAD, and OSRA scores. Results. 597 questionnaires were sent, 301 (50%) returned, and 137 seen in clinic. There was good correlation between the postal SFAQ score, clinic score (), and the MFPDI (). Neither of the foot scores correlated with other RA disease outcome measures. 75% patients completed the picture. 73% corresponded to clinical findings. 45% of patients required an intervention following clinical review and trended towards higher scores. Conclusions. The SFAQ was quick to complete and correlated with the MFPDI. Lack of association with standard RA outcome measures suggests that relying on these scores alone may miss foot pathology. The diagrams were a useful complement. This simple screening tool could aid identification of RA foot and ankle problems.
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Svedbo Engström, Maria, Janeth Leksell, Unn-Britt Johansson, Sixten Borg, Bo Palaszewski, Stefan Franzén, Soffia Gudbjörnsdottir, and Katarina Eeg-Olofsson. "New Diabetes Questionnaire to add patients’ perspectives to diabetes care for adults with type 1 and type 2 diabetes: nationwide cross-sectional study of construct validity assessing associations with generic health-related quality of life and clinical variables." BMJ Open 10, no. 11 (November 2020): e038966. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-038966.

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ObjectivesTo study evidence for construct validity, the aim was to describe the outcome from the recently developed Diabetes Questionnaire, assess the associations of that outcome with clinical variables and generic health-related quality of life, and study the sensitivity to differences between clinically relevant groups of glycaemic control in adults with type 1 and type 2 diabetes in a nation-wide setting.DesignCross-sectional survey.SettingSwedish diabetes care clinics connected to the National Diabetes Register (NDR).ParticipantsAmong 2479 adults with type 1 diabetes and 2469 with type 2 diabetes selected at random from the NDR, 1373 (55.4%) with type 1 and 1353 (54.8%) with type 2 diabetes chose to participate.Outcome measuresThe Diabetes Questionnaire, the generic 36-item Short Form version 2 (SF-36v2) health survey and clinical variables.ResultsRelated to the prespecified assumptions, supporting evidence for construct validity for the Diabetes Questionnaire was found. Supporting divergent validity, the statistically significant correlations with the clinical variables were few and weak. In relation to the SF-36v2 and in support of convergent validity, the strongest correlations were seen in the Diabetes Questionnaire scales General Well-being and Mood and Energy. In those scales, machine learning analyses showed that about 40%–45% of the variance was explained by the SF-36v2 results and clinical variables. In multiple regression analyses among three groups with differing levels of glycated haemoglobin adjusted for demographics, other risk factors, and diabetes complications, the high-risk group had, in support of sensitivity to clinically relevant groups, statistically significant lower scores than the well-controlled group in most Diabetes Questionnaire scales.ConclusionsThis nation-wide study shows that the Diabetes Questionnaire captures some generic health-related quality-of-life dimensions, in addition to adding diabetes-specific information not covered by the SF-36v2 and clinical variables. The Diabetes Questionnaire is also sensitive to differences between clinically relevant groups of glycaemic control.
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