{"title":"[Indication and Contraindication of Video-Based Psychotherapy: A Qualitative Delphi Survey to Capture Psychotherapists' Reflection and Deliberation Processes].","authors":"Isabelle Thurmann, Alena Leukhardt, Christiane Eichenberg","doi":"10.1055/a-2255-3800","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2255-3800","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The Corona pandemic forced many psychotherapists to make a rapid transition to video setting. Even after the acute phase of the pandemic, video-based treatments can be determined to a certain extent in practice. Thus, indication and contraindication recommendations are essential to ensure treatment quality. However, empirical studies are almost completely lacking in this regard. In the context of this work, the decision-making and consideration processes of psychotherapists regarding video-based treatments are to be recorded and those factors that can have an effect on the indication are to be identified.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Two-stage, qualitative Delphi survey with psychodynamically oriented psychotherapists (n=9) and behavioural therapists (n=7) who can be assigned to the fields of research and practice.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The quality of the therapeutic alliance guides the participants' choice of setting. An indication for video setting results from the feasibility of therapeutic interventions and the respective treatment goal. The therapists weighed the costs and benefits of video setting for various disorders. The changed feeling of control on both sides and the possibility of improving health care are decisive factors.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Based on the results, a decision tree for psychotherapists was created, which includes the identified indication criteria.</p>","PeriodicalId":47315,"journal":{"name":"Psychotherapie Psychosomatik Medizinische Psychologie","volume":" ","pages":"331-340"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140858825","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Frank Sauer, Mario Schmitz-Buhl, Euphrosyne Gouzoulis-Mayfrank
{"title":"[Effects of a Motivational Intervention on the Effectiveness and Sustainability of Sports and Exercise Therapy in Inpatient Psychiatric Care].","authors":"Frank Sauer, Mario Schmitz-Buhl, Euphrosyne Gouzoulis-Mayfrank","doi":"10.1055/a-2298-8510","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2298-8510","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Reinforcement and sustainability of sports and exercise therapy in inpatient depression treatment.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Randomized controlled study with 3 measurement times: t<sub>0</sub> admission to the study, t<sub>1</sub> after four weeks, t<sub>2</sub> two months after discharge. 96 inpatients with depressive disorders (ICD-10 F32, F33) were randomly assigned to an intervention group (IG) or a control group (KG). In addition to sports and exercise therapy (KG), the IG received an educational and motivational session on the importance of sports and exercise, as well as a motivational final discussion.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Endurance performance and physical fitness improved more significantly in the IG than in the CG over the 3 measurement times. The motivational final discussion was rated as more helpful.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>The intervention was well accepted by the patients and partially increased the effects of sports and exercise therapy. Not only psychological aspects of depression treatment were influenced, but also measurable physical effects.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The practical and time-efficient motivational intervention in inpatient psychiatric care can complement sports and exercise therapy for depressive patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":47315,"journal":{"name":"Psychotherapie Psychosomatik Medizinische Psychologie","volume":" ","pages":"323-330"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140870360","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Stephan Zipfel, Ulrike Hoffmann, Ulrike Sünkel, Simone Behrens, Anne Herrmann-Werner
{"title":"[The DZPG Academy - Network for strengthening mental health in Germany].","authors":"Stephan Zipfel, Ulrike Hoffmann, Ulrike Sünkel, Simone Behrens, Anne Herrmann-Werner","doi":"10.1055/a-2349-0174","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2349-0174","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47315,"journal":{"name":"Psychotherapie Psychosomatik Medizinische Psychologie","volume":"74 8","pages":"309-310"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141907996","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Andreas Maercker, Rahel Bachem, Celestin Mutuyimana, David Eberle
{"title":"[Toward Cultural Scripts of Trauma Sequelae].","authors":"Andreas Maercker, Rahel Bachem, Celestin Mutuyimana, David Eberle","doi":"10.1055/a-2276-4992","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2276-4992","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The concept of cultural scripts has proven to be very useful for describing depression-like psychological complaints in different cultural regions of the world. The article presents the galaxy model and its implementation in the model of cultural scripts theoretically for the first time and connects these with cultural psychological value research. A new, extensive series of research projects aims to investigate post-trauma -related psychological complaints in various regions of the world.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The work in two countries/regions began with focus groups in which elements of cultural scripts were collected by traumatized clients and/or by (therapeutic) experts. For this purpose, a theory-based framework of possible post-traumatic script elements was provided. In Switzerland, focus groups were conducted with patients and experts. Focus groups were conducted with genocide survivors and other trauma victims in Rwanda and three East African countries. The evaluation was semi-quantitative.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In Switzerland, around 50 symptoms and changes were mentioned as script elements (e. g. still having to function). Approximately 100 symptoms and changes were mentioned as script elements in East Africa (e. g. loss of dignity). The first temporal connections (i. e. strong scripts) were found for the Swiss scripts (e. g. self-devaluation - urge to function). In the East African study, cultural value orientations underlying the script groupings were also assessed (e. g. community reputation).</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>The illustrative results presented here demonstrate the galaxy model and the suitability of the cultural script concept for recording the effects of trauma. There are differences and similarities in the two world regions examined so far. Further steps at the two study sites will be the temporal connections and the relationships to value orientations. The studies will be started at the other study sites in the following years.</p>","PeriodicalId":47315,"journal":{"name":"Psychotherapie Psychosomatik Medizinische Psychologie","volume":" ","pages":"276-285"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140870409","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Open Debates Versus Discourse Vulnerability: A Plea for more Courage in the University Culture of Debate].","authors":"Anja Mehnert-Theuerkauf","doi":"10.1055/a-2305-8587","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2305-8587","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47315,"journal":{"name":"Psychotherapie Psychosomatik Medizinische Psychologie","volume":"74 7","pages":"263-264"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141538724","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Effects of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Training on Depression and Anxiety Disorders - A Pilot Study under Routine Care Conditions].","authors":"Felix Wucherpfennig, Patricia Eggert","doi":"10.1055/a-2294-2330","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2294-2330","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Skills training as an integral part of dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) is highly effective in the treatment of borderline personality disorder. Research interest is increasingly focused on the transdiagnostic effects of the skills training on depression and anxiety disorders. The present study examined the extent to which the findings of high-quality randomized controlled studies can be transferred to everyday treatment under routine care conditions.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>N=26 patients without personality disorders were treated in a day clinic over a period of eight weeks. In the control group, 11 patients received routine care treatment and in the experimental group 15 patients additionally received weekly skills training. Symptom distress, as well as emotion regulation and mindfulness were assessed longitudinally at three time points. Multilevel analyzes were used to examine whether there was an additive effect of the skills training.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The experimental group was superior to the control group in all endpoints. The effect sizes were comparable to those from experimental research. Improvements in mindfulness were significantly correlated with reductions in symptom distress.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>The findings fit into previous research efforts and complement them with a naturalistic research perspective. The advantages and disadvantages of an experimental and naturalistic research perspective are discussed, and relevant limitations of the present study are highlighted.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Skills training is an established, flexible, modular therapy program that is ideal for improving the adaptability of patients with different psychological diagnoses.</p>","PeriodicalId":47315,"journal":{"name":"Psychotherapie Psychosomatik Medizinische Psychologie","volume":" ","pages":"286-294"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140853167","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Laura Lübke, Eva Flemming, Sascha Müller, Elmar Brähler, Jörg M Fegert, Carsten Spitzer
{"title":"[Assessing Relationship Satisfaction with Four Items? Psychometric Evaluation of the Ultra-short German Version of the Dyadic Adjustment Scale (DAS-4)].","authors":"Laura Lübke, Eva Flemming, Sascha Müller, Elmar Brähler, Jörg M Fegert, Carsten Spitzer","doi":"10.1055/a-2278-6502","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2278-6502","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The quality of an individual's relationship plays a central role in their personal well-being as well as their mental and physical health. Despite its great importance, there are only a few ultra-short self-report measures for the assessment of relationship quality. An exception is the four-item version of the Dyadic Adjustment Scale (DAS-4), which is gaining increasing popularity internationally. In this study, the German version of the DAS-4 was evaluated for the first time with regard to its psychometric properties in a general population sample of individuals in a romantic relationship (N=1296). In addition to satisfactory item characteristics, the unidimensional measurement model showed sufficient goodness of fit and the internal consistency was satisfactory (ω=0.80). Measurement invariance was shown for men and women based on the latent construct of the DAS-4. In line with the hypothesis, associations of the DAS-4 with gender, general life satisfaction, psychopathology and attachment styles were found, which suggests construct validity. Despite the lack of application experiences and pending psychometric analyses of the DAS-4 in relevant target groups, such as individuals in couples counselling or therapy, the four-item version can be recommended for assessing relationship satisfaction.</p>","PeriodicalId":47315,"journal":{"name":"Psychotherapie Psychosomatik Medizinische Psychologie","volume":" ","pages":"295-300"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140871959","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Stefan Dalichau, Henrike Kordy, Janna Klüver, Wibke Brinkmeier, Nadine Rathmann, Lacy Yorke, Jesko Kleefmann, Torsten Möller
{"title":"[The Significance of Chronic Fatigue in the Post-Covid Consultation and its Consequences for Outpatient Rehabilitation in the Context of Statutory Accident Insurance].","authors":"Stefan Dalichau, Henrike Kordy, Janna Klüver, Wibke Brinkmeier, Nadine Rathmann, Lacy Yorke, Jesko Kleefmann, Torsten Möller","doi":"10.1055/a-2266-3441","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2266-3441","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The post-COVID consultation (PCC) is offered as part of a comprehensive range of treatment services provided by the statutory accident insurance for post-COVID patients to determine individual recommendations for further care. The aim of the study was to record the main symptoms and the associated restrictions on social and occupational participation in order to derive consequences for outpatient rehabilitation.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>In addition to a medical examination and a psychological consil, numerous assessments were carried out to evaluate the biopsychosocial state of health. 373 female (82.2%) and 81 male patients aged between 40 and 60 years from the professions of health and care services, education and pedagogy participated in the PCC since April 2021.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Nearly all patients (98.2%) reported fatigue as a cardinal symptom of their post-COVID complaints, in combination with subjectively experienced limitations in brain functioning in over 73% of cases. The duration of the symptomatology persisted for an average of 14-15 months in both female and male insured persons. Thus, over 85% of the total sample can be classified as cases of chronic fatigue (Fatigue Scale). The severity of fatigue also proportionally affects quality of life (SF-36), feelings of anxiety and depression (HADS), psychological resilience (RS-13), and motor parameters such as maximum grip strength and endurance capacity. 54.3% of the patients also received a suspected mental diagnosis and 38.1% a recommendation for further neuropsychological diagnostics.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>For further treatment of the leading symptom of chronic fatigue, a multimodal and interdisciplinary outpatient rehabilitation is recommended, which should be oriented towards the treatment of the diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) and thus in particular towards a psychoeducational and rather than a curative therapeutic approach, and should consider aftercare strategies. Confirmed mental disorders and neuropsychological deficits are to be treated in addition.</p>","PeriodicalId":47315,"journal":{"name":"Psychotherapie Psychosomatik Medizinische Psychologie","volume":" ","pages":"265-275"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140140946","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Embodiment - Connecting Body and Mind].","authors":"Prisca Bauer, Claas Lahmann","doi":"10.1055/a-2264-1098","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2264-1098","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Body and mind are often considered as separate entities, also in medicine. However, new neuroscientific research indicates that body and mind are much more connected than previously thought. This scientific contribution will look at the importance of \"embodiment\" for medicine.</p>","PeriodicalId":47315,"journal":{"name":"Psychotherapie Psychosomatik Medizinische Psychologie","volume":"74 6","pages":"243-255"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141312025","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Klara Koch, Yuriy Nesterko, Kim Hella Schönenberg, Heide Glaesmer
{"title":"[Frequency Of Psychological Stress And Barriers To Accessing Mental Health Services For Leipzig Citizens Of Afghan And Iraqi Citizenship].","authors":"Klara Koch, Yuriy Nesterko, Kim Hella Schönenberg, Heide Glaesmer","doi":"10.1055/a-2311-4717","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2311-4717","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Aim of the study was to report evidence on mental health needs and access to mental health and psychosocial support for Leipzig citizens of Afghan and Iraqi citizenship in the presence of mental stress and, above all, to identify barriers to access to care.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>All adults in Leipzig with Iraqi or Afghan citizenship, who were not born in Germany were contacted. Various instruments (PHQ-9, GAD-7, SSS-8, PCL-5/LEC-5) to screen for symptoms of depression, anxiety, somatization disorder or PTSD and one item for self-reported emotional problems were used. Questions on health care utilization and barriers to care followed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>51.4% screened positive in at least one of the tests and self-reported emotional problems. 38.2% of those in need of treatment did not seek help. Frequent reasons for not seeking help were, that the people wanted to solve the problem on their own or that the problem did not bother them very much. A lack of trust and understanding regarding the healthcare system and fear of discrimination and stigmatisation were also perceived as additional barriers to care.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>The study revealed a high percentage of mental health needs. This could be due to the high number of traumatic events and post-migration stressors. A longer period of residence in Germany and easier access to the public health system through the health insurance card could have encouraged the health care utilization. The treatment gap was caused by barriers to care such as a lack of knowledge or trust of the German health care system and fear of stigmatisation and discrimination.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>More information about access to care structures and more low-threshold services need to be implemented. These should be organised on an interdisciplinary basis and focus on culturally and racially sensitive care. Mental health awareness should be strengthened and under no circumstances should the access to care be restricted any further.</p>","PeriodicalId":47315,"journal":{"name":"Psychotherapie Psychosomatik Medizinische Psychologie","volume":"74 6","pages":"224-231"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141312026","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}