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{"title":"Feasibility Study and Design of the ICU Infection Registry System for Patients Admitted to the Alzahra University Hospital in Isfahan: A Methodology Study.","authors":"Soodabeh Rostami, Setayesh Sindarreh, Amirhossein Akhavan Sigari, Marzieh Salimi Bani, Behjat Taheri, Saeed Abbasi","doi":"10.4103/abr.abr_267_22","DOIUrl":"10.4103/abr.abr_267_22","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Data gathering and bioinformatics play a significant role in the management and treatment of patients, especially of critically ill patients. This study assesses the feasibility and design of a registration system for nosocomial infections and sepsis in the intensive care unit of Alzahra university hospital in Isfahan.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The members of the registration system consisting of physicians and nurses of the ICU, infectious disease and pulmonary specialists, microbiologists, infection control supervisors, and librarians. The data collection tool was a researcher-made checklist. To design the framework of the tool, researchers investigated various tools and indices in references and databases such as PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and national databases regarding ICU infection and disease registration systems. Essential items in this field were selected and a preliminary draft was prepared to record the data of patients with ICU-related infections. After applying experts' opinions, the checklist was reviewed, and the final approval of the checklist was obtained.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The final version of the checklist is prepared in three parts consisting of demographic data, principle variables (data required for registration of a patient), and the extended variables including details of the principle variables, and the data used to diagnose and treat.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The ICU infection registration system can predict the prevalence of infection, monitor services and treatment of patients, analyze survival, assess clinical care outcomes, and investigate drug-related interventions. Reducing hospitalization costs by stratifying patients, providing a database for research studies, assessing the cost-effectiveness of interventions, are other advantages that resulted from the design of this system.</p>","PeriodicalId":88011,"journal":{"name":"Journal of groups in addiction & recovery","volume":"6 1","pages":"218"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10699215/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82068084","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Is L-Glutamate Toxic to Neurons and Thereby Contributes to Neuronal Loss and Neurodegeneration? A Systematic Review.","authors":"Maryam N Al-Nasser, Ian R Mellor, Wayne G Carter","doi":"10.3390/brainsci12050577","DOIUrl":"10.3390/brainsci12050577","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>L-glutamate (L-Glu) is a nonessential amino acid, but an extensively utilised excitatory neurotransmitter with critical roles in normal brain function. Aberrant accumulation of L-Glu has been linked to neurotoxicity and neurodegeneration. To investigate this further, we systematically reviewed the literature to evaluate the effects of L-Glu on neuronal viability linked to the pathogenesis and/or progression of neurodegenerative diseases (NDDs). A search in PubMed, Medline, Embase, and Web of Science Core Collection was conducted to retrieve studies that investigated an association between L-Glu and pathology for five NDDs: Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease (PD), multiple sclerosis (MS), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and Huntington's disease (HD). Together, 4060 studies were identified, of which 71 met eligibility criteria. Despite several inadequacies, including small sample size, employment of supraphysiological concentrations, and a range of administration routes, it was concluded that exposure to L-Glu in vitro or in vivo has multiple pathogenic mechanisms that influence neuronal viability. These mechanisms include oxidative stress, reduced antioxidant defence, neuroinflammation, altered neurotransmitter levels, protein accumulations, excitotoxicity, mitochondrial dysfunction, intracellular calcium level changes, and effects on neuronal histology, cognitive function, and animal behaviour. This implies that clinical and epidemiological studies are required to assess the potential neuronal harm arising from excessive intake of exogenous L-Glu.</p>","PeriodicalId":88011,"journal":{"name":"Journal of groups in addiction & recovery","volume":"3 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2022-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9139234/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82062639","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Window Opens","authors":"J. Roth","doi":"10.1080/1556035X.2017.1397406","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/1556035X.2017.1397406","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":88011,"journal":{"name":"Journal of groups in addiction & recovery","volume":"12 1","pages":"239 - 239"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/1556035X.2017.1397406","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47098868","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":"The Effectiveness of Cognitive Group Therapy Based on Schema-Focused Approach on Self-Esteem and Emotion Regulation in Drug Addicted Prisoners Under the Methadone Maintenance Treatment (MMT)","authors":"F. Jalali, S. Hashemi, A. Hasani, Niloofar Fakoor Sharghi","doi":"10.1080/1556035X.2017.1337532","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/1556035X.2017.1337532","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT This study's purpose is to determine the effectiveness of cognitive group therapy based on schema-focused approach on self-esteem and emotion regulation in drug-addicted prisoners under methadone maintenance treatment (MMT). The research population comprised addicted male prisoners under the MMT in Chenaran Prison. The experimental group received cognitive group therapy based on schema-focused approach, whereas the control group received no treatment. The instruments used for measurement in this research were the Coopersmith Self-Esteem Inventory and the Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire. Results revealed that cognitive group therapy based on schema-focused approach increase self-esteem and regulate emotions in addicted prisoners who are under the MMT.","PeriodicalId":88011,"journal":{"name":"Journal of groups in addiction & recovery","volume":"12 1","pages":"284 - 295"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/1556035X.2017.1337532","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49662160","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":"Assessing the Impact of American Indian Peer Recovery Support on Substance Use and Health","authors":"Allyson Kelley, Dyani Bingham, E. Brown, Lita Pepion","doi":"10.1080/1556035X.2017.1337531","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/1556035X.2017.1337531","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Peer Recovery Support (PRS) is emerging as a key intervention for communities and individuals as they address high rates of substance abuse and limited recovery resources. American Indian populations were among the first people to use concepts of PRS through abstinence-based revitalization movements and ceremonies. The present study examined the impact of PRS on substance use, emotional and psychological problems, and social connections among urban and reservation American Indian peers involved in a 3-year PRS program. A total of 224 individuals, 110 male and 114 female completed baseline GPRA. Of these, 65 peers completed baseline and 6-month follow-up GPRAs. Involvement in PRS decreased substance use significantly among peers. Peer attendance at voluntary self-help groups and support from family and friends increased as a result of PRS.","PeriodicalId":88011,"journal":{"name":"Journal of groups in addiction & recovery","volume":"12 1","pages":"296 - 308"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/1556035X.2017.1337531","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48690354","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":"Rolling Psychodynamic Group for Cocaine Use Disorder: A Single-Group Study Using Multilevel Models","authors":"L. Pavia, C. Tosto, A. Cinquegrana, Ernesto Scioti, Tiziana Bussola, Paola Cavani","doi":"10.1080/1556035X.2017.1313148","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/1556035X.2017.1313148","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Cocaine disorder has been shown to have an important impact on the success of treatments because it is often associated with social or occupational impairment, high relapse incidences and poor treatment outcomes. Many community group treatment programs for cocaine disorders use a rolling admissions structure, in which a group member who drops out or successfully completes therapy is replaced by another individual. Despite the common use, little is known about the effectiveness of this group. The study involved 18 patients who started a group therapy for cocaine abuse disorder. Outpatients group therapy take place into Clinical Center of Cocaine Addicts in Brescia, Italy. The measures used are DAST-20, OQ-45, GMLCS. The analysis conducted by the Multilevel Models show improvements compared to the symptom that is reliable with respect to psychological functioning. Patients who remain in treatment longer experience a greater quality of relationships within the group.","PeriodicalId":88011,"journal":{"name":"Journal of groups in addiction & recovery","volume":"12 1","pages":"309 - 327"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/1556035X.2017.1313148","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45631401","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":"EOV editorial board page","authors":"","doi":"10.1080/1556035x.2017.1406720","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/1556035x.2017.1406720","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":88011,"journal":{"name":"Journal of groups in addiction & recovery","volume":"12 1","pages":"ebi - ebi"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/1556035x.2017.1406720","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47900209","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":"A Revised Multifamily Group Curriculum: The Need for Family Member Recovery from Addiction","authors":"Sterling T. Shumway, Sarah Schonian, Spencer D. Bradshaw, Nicholas D. Hayes","doi":"10.1080/1556035X.2017.1348281","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/1556035X.2017.1348281","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT This article presents a revised curriculum for a family program developed for family members who are participating in a family program at a residential treatment for addiction. The article consists of a comprehensive overview of the modules developed for the program, inclusive of multifamily groups, psychoeducational components, and other family therapy modalities. In addition, preliminary results are presented demonstrating the positive effects of the program, while simultaneously building a foundation for the development and necessity of family member recovery.","PeriodicalId":88011,"journal":{"name":"Journal of groups in addiction & recovery","volume":"12 1","pages":"260 - 283"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/1556035X.2017.1348281","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44191414","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":"Progress: Things are Good and Getting Better","authors":"L. B. Young","doi":"10.1080/1556035X.2017.1397407","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/1556035X.2017.1397407","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":88011,"journal":{"name":"Journal of groups in addiction & recovery","volume":"12 1","pages":"240 - 242"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/1556035X.2017.1397407","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47188173","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":"Bridging the Gap Between Research and Practice in Therapeutic Communities (TCs) for Addictions","authors":"W. Vanderplasschen, Rowdy Yates, M. Miovský","doi":"10.1080/1556035X.2017.1331598","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/1556035X.2017.1331598","url":null,"abstract":"Therapeutic communities (TCs) are well-known as a treatment modality and can be found in a variety of populations and settings, including addicts, as well as children and young people, individuals with personality disorders and learning disabilities, prisons and hospitals (see Boyling, 2009; De Leon, 2000; Kennard, 1998; Vanderplasschen, Vandevelde, & Broekaert, 2014). The term therapeutic community was first used by the British psychiatrist TomMain (1946), who was involved in the so-called Northfield Experiments (see Vanderplasschen, Vandevelde, De Ruysscher, Vandevelde, & Broekaert, 2017), where soldiers suffering from shell shock and war neuroses after the Second World War were treated by using group processes therapeutically (Harrison & Clarck, 1992). From that time forwards, the term therapeutic community has been linked to a range of treatment traditions and approaches that essentially share the “idea of using all the relationships and activities of a residential psychiatric centre to aid the therapeutic task” (Bridger, 1985, p. 60). One of these traditions is commonly referred to as drug-free or hierarchical TCs, also called concept(-based) TCs or TCs for addictions (Vanderplasschen et al., 2014). These TCs were developed in the 1960s as intensive inpatient-type programs to get people off drugs and to provide a complete break from their past lifestyle. Numerous residential programs for addicts have been modelled after this original concept and also drug-free TCs themselves have evolved and beenmodified to address the needs of specific groups, such as adolescents, mothers with young children, incarcerated substance abusers, or persons with co-occurring mental disorders. Community as method has been identified as the core and common mechanism across TCs (De Leon, 1997). It has been described as “teaching individuals to use the context of community life to learn about themselves” (De Leon, 2000, p. 93) and refers to peer and staff relationships, social roles, the social structure, group process and daily activities. Two years ago we agreed to prepare a special issue of the Journal of Groups in Addiction and Recovery (JGAR) on TCs. This decision was inspired by a series of","PeriodicalId":88011,"journal":{"name":"Journal of groups in addiction & recovery","volume":"12 1","pages":"63 - 67"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-06-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/1556035X.2017.1331598","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46139101","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}