{"title":"[Necessity for relaxation techniques in individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder: a thematic analysis].","authors":"D M J Hoogenboom, M de Leeuw","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>In the management of bipolar disorder, the search for appropriate non-pharmacological interventions as adjuncts to pharmacotherapy is underway. Various lifestyle interventions focusing on relaxation contribute to mood stabilization. However, the specific needs and preferences of individuals with bipolar disorder concerning relaxation interventions remain unexplored.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To gain insight into the relaxation needs and preferences of individuals undergoing treatment for bipolar disorder.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Qualitative research was conducted through ten interviews with individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Thematic analysis was applied to analyze the collected data.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Mindfulness and physical activity were identified by all participants as effective means of achieving relaxation. The timing of intervention within the course of the illness was deemed crucial. Seven participants emphasized that relaxation-oriented activities should be enjoyable. All participants expressed a need for stimulation, preferably with tailored advice. A structured and consistent offering of relaxation interventions was found to increase participation. A group-based approach with guidance to acquire relaxation skills was universally favored by the participants. All within and beyond the clinical setting.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Individuals with bipolar disorder require relaxation-focused interventions that are presented in a structured and clear manner within the treatment context. Particularly during depressive or manic episodes, individuals seek guidance and motivation from clinicians to engage in relaxation-focused activities. Participants expressed a preference for structured group interventions led by experts with relaxation expertise. Integrating relaxation-focused approaches into treatment strategies is shown to be essential.</p>","PeriodicalId":23100,"journal":{"name":"Tijdschrift voor psychiatrie","volume":"66 7","pages":"362-366"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142508555","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M B de Koning, T J Burger, A Vellinga, R M Van Eck, M J Kikkert, L de Haan, H J de Haas
{"title":"[Back space in regulations: legal frameworks of research with existing patient data].","authors":"M B de Koning, T J Burger, A Vellinga, R M Van Eck, M J Kikkert, L de Haan, H J de Haas","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>A subgroup of patients with severe mental illness (SMI) is underrepresented in scientific research, in part due to barriers around giving informed consent. This may lead to response bias and lack of knowledge about this group. Retrospective research with existing patient data is the only way to increase our knowledge for some patient groups.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To make recommendations to exploit the possibility of retrospective research with existing patient data, taking into account applicable laws and regulations.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>After a review of relevant laws and regulations, recommendations are made.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Factors that determine the possibilities for retrospective research are 1) whether the researcher works with directly traceable, pseudonymized or anonymized data; 2) whether there is a high risk of response bias when asking for informed consent; 3) whether information is collected within the treatment relationship. Depending on the situation, there are several alternatives to an informed consent procedure.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Knowledge of the relevant regulations and collaboration with specialists in the field often makes retrospective research with existing data in those patients with SMI who cannot give informed consent possible.</p>","PeriodicalId":23100,"journal":{"name":"Tijdschrift voor psychiatrie","volume":"66 8","pages":"437-442"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142508562","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Impairments in neurocognitive functions in patients with long COVID: A systematic review].","authors":"N Warnaerts, K Beeckmans, M Morrens, L De Picker","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Studies have shown impairments in neurocognitive functions which persist more than 3 months after COVID-19 (long COVID). It remains unclear what these impairments entail, how long they persist and what proportion of the patients exhibit them.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To define the specific neurocognitive profile and to determine the proportion of deficits in at least one cognitive domain in patients with long COVID.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>We conducted a systematic search in PubMed according to PRISMA 2020 guidelines with the following inclusion criteria: peer reviewed publications in which patients were assessed more than 3 months following acute COVID-19 by means of a test battery for different domains of neurocognition.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>We found a total of 1178 papers, of which 7 cohort studies and 1 case-control study were selected. The proportion of patients having deficits in at least one domain of neurocognition ranged from 23% to 100%. Most frequent impairments were found in attention and speed of information processing, anterograde memory, working memory and executive function. Quality of the included studies was moderate.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Impairments in neurocognitive functions are highly prevalent among patients with long COVID and include various cognitive domains. We encourage further research to continue studying the complex interaction of COVID-19, neurocognitive impairments and neuropsychiatric syndromes.</p>","PeriodicalId":23100,"journal":{"name":"Tijdschrift voor psychiatrie","volume":"66 1","pages":"12-18"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139913482","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M Riemersma, C Maagd, N de Rooy, N M Lommerse, I Visch, H Kronemeijer, E de Beurs
{"title":"[Discussing survey results in client panels appears a beneficial approach for a client counsel].","authors":"M Riemersma, C Maagd, N de Rooy, N M Lommerse, I Visch, H Kronemeijer, E de Beurs","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The Client Participation Act in Healthcare Institutions prescribes that information must be collected as low as possible in the organization. To meet this need, Arkin’s client council started experimenting with a new way to get in touch with clients.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>We regularly send a short survey to clients about a number of themes and we invite clients to discuss these in a client panel. Two rounds of surveys and panel discussions have now been organized on the following themes: waiting times, participation in treatment, stigma, ROM, eHealth and relative or friend.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The experiences with the chosen approach were favorable. The collection of quantitative survey data and qualitative information from the panel discussion complemented each other and led to further professionalization of the work of the client council. Clients were happy to be involved in the work of the client council in this way. A better insight was gained into how they experience policy decisions and the client council was better able to present this information to the board of directors and the executive board of Arkin.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The new approach has strengthened the position of the client council within Arkin. We consider this a good approach to implement the Client Participation Act.</p>","PeriodicalId":23100,"journal":{"name":"Tijdschrift voor psychiatrie","volume":"66 4","pages":"188-194"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140871221","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Ga mee met uw tijd: denk ook aan verslaving bij uw oudere patiënt].","authors":"D S Everaerd","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":23100,"journal":{"name":"Tijdschrift voor psychiatrie","volume":"66 4","pages":"179-180"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140871993","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Kennis over radicalisering relevant voor de ggz].","authors":"B Sizoo","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":23100,"journal":{"name":"Tijdschrift voor psychiatrie","volume":"66 9","pages":"504-505"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142923277","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
D H M Lefrandt, J C Hutten, E A Maas, J E van Horn, M J Eisenberg, N J L Buitelaar
{"title":"[Off-label psychopharmacological prescription in thirteen forensic outpatient clinics].","authors":"D H M Lefrandt, J C Hutten, E A Maas, J E van Horn, M J Eisenberg, N J L Buitelaar","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Outpatient forensic treatment is generally more focused on diminishing transgressive behavior, rather than the treatment of a specific disorder. However, the indications for prescribing psychotropic medication are usually a specific disorder. Although guidelines are used a large portion of psychopharmacological prescription is off-label.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To explore the extent of off-label prescribing. The study aimed to address three main questions: What is the percentage of off-label prescribing? Which part of off-label prescribing is based on guidelines and formularies? What is the frequency of pharmacist consultation before prescribing off-label medication?</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Data for the study were collected by 17 psychiatrists working in the thirteen forensic outpatient clinics of de Waag. The study focused on a sample of 202 adult patients, who were treated between October 2022 and May 2023.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>72.0% of 350 prescriptions were prescribed off-label. From these 72.0%, 51.4% was based on guidelines and formularies and 20.6% not. In 84,7% off the off-label prescription not based on guidelines and formularies a pharmacist wasn’t consulted.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study confirms the high percentage of off-label prescriptions in the forensic psychiatry. However, more than 70% was based on guidelines and formularies.</p>","PeriodicalId":23100,"journal":{"name":"Tijdschrift voor psychiatrie","volume":"66 9","pages":"527-531"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142923280","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Necrosis of the lip due to nasal abuse of cocaine].","authors":"A Neven, F Knetsch","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We describe a patient who developed lip necrosis and a nasal septal defect after excessively nasal abuse of cocaine. Necrosis of the lip can be caused by local vasoconstriction of the vessels of the skin, by the anesthetic effects of cocaine, by local irritation and inflammation and by the effects of adulterants. The patient was unable to stop using cocaine on her own and was compulsorily admitted. The surgical reconstruction of the lip was planned, but not performed because of the constant use of cocaine.</p>","PeriodicalId":23100,"journal":{"name":"Tijdschrift voor psychiatrie","volume":"66 6","pages":"328-330"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142005376","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Recovery measure Individual Recovery Outcomes Counter (I.ROC): scoring on common metrics].","authors":"E de Beurs, M J Metz, L M W Nahar-van Venrooij","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>In this article we provide norm scores for the I.ROC, an instrument for measuring recovery. Normative data from the general population are presented in the form of two common metrics: percentile rank (PR-)scores and T-scores. The pros and cons of both metrics are discussed and their relationship is considered.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>The literature on the psychometric characteristics of the I.ROC is summarized. Data from a large sample from the Dutch general population were used to calculate T- and PR-scores. Two approaches for converting raw scores into T-scores were compared: a simple linear conversion and a conversion based on the curvilinear relationship of raw scores with normalized (rankit) T-scores.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The frequency distribution of raw scores on the I.ROC was approximately normal and a linear formula was sufficient for most raw scores. Only for very low scores did we find substantial differences between linear and normalized T-scores. A crosswalk table and figure are provided to convert raw scores to T-scores and PR-scores.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The I.ROC appears to be an instrument well aligned with a comprehensive recovery paradigm. Employment of common metrics (T-scores and PR-scores) is recommended for a clear presentation of results to both the client and professional. For occasional conversion of raw scores to T-scores, a straightforward linear formula suffices; for scoring software, a more precise and sophisticated curvilinear formula for normalized T-scores is advised.</p>","PeriodicalId":23100,"journal":{"name":"Tijdschrift voor psychiatrie","volume":"66 7","pages":"356-361"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142508557","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M den Toom, J B Zantvoord, A L Sutterland, J J Luykx, L M E Blanken, R Aarts, M B de Koning
{"title":"[Study participation in clozapine-resistant psychosis: a case study on decision-making capacity].","authors":"M den Toom, J B Zantvoord, A L Sutterland, J J Luykx, L M E Blanken, R Aarts, M B de Koning","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Informed consent is a requirement for medical research. Obtaining consent can be complex in patients with severe psychiatric disorders, often leading to their exclusion from study participation. Here, we discuss a case involving a patient with clozapine-resistant schizophrenia, highlighting the different perspectives of caregivers and physician-researchers, with an emphasis on decision-making capacity. The case illustrates the complexity of informed consent in this population, including the challenges in assessing decision-making capacity, ethical dilemmas, and potential improvements.<br />We conclude that improving existing standardized assessment tools, promoting inclusive approaches to research participation, and supporting patient representation in decision-making processes can contribute to the quality and integrity of medical research involving individuals with the most severe forms of psychiatric disorders.</p>","PeriodicalId":23100,"journal":{"name":"Tijdschrift voor psychiatrie","volume":"66 8","pages":"443-446"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142508474","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}