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{"title":"The Effect of a Group Psychomotor Therapy on Self-Perception of Ability and on Social Acceptance of Children 5–6 Years Old","authors":"","doi":"10.47485/2693-2490.1077","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47485/2693-2490.1077","url":null,"abstract":"Group Psychomotor Therapy (GPT) has a positive effect on the development of pre-school age children. The purpose of the study was to examine the effect of a GPT on self-perception of ability and on social acceptance of children 5-6 years of age. The sample was 81 children and randomly assigned to the Experimental Group (EG) and Control Group (CG). Children were measured with the Pictorial Scale of Perceived Competence and Social Acceptance (PSPCSA) in Greek version. Children of the EG presented higher improvement on self-perception of ability and on social acceptance compared to those of the CG. The results confirm that GPT affects self-perception of ability but also the social acceptance. It is necessary, the Greek Health System include GPT because it can provide additional support in traditional treatments.","PeriodicalId":92534,"journal":{"name":"International journal of psychology and neuroscience","volume":"50 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136025874","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":"Exploring Alienation, Self-Dehumanization, and Aggression in Adolescents: Institutionalized vs Noninstitutionalized","authors":"Raúl Sánchez, Deyci Figueroa, Yosué Santana, María Jiménez, Carlos García","doi":"10.56769/ijpn09209","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56769/ijpn09209","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Background: Self-dehumanization is a scarcely studied process linked to stigma in minority groups that is promoted by the dissatisfaction of various psychosocial needs and is associated with antisocial or immoral behaviors. On the other hand, alienation is a subjective state of deprivation or \"estrangement\" from one's own nature, involving deficiencies in psychosocial needs, and predicting various types of deviant behaviors in adolescents. Objective: The aim of the following research is to verify if alienation is a predictor of self-dehumanization; and, secondly, if the experience of alienation and self-dehumanization promotes self-reported aggression in institutionalized and non-institutionalized adolescents. Methods: Sixty six “67” adolescents (27 of them institutionalized, 35 non-institutionalized) filled out self-report measures of alienation, dehumanization and aggression. Results: Through mean differences tests and various regression, mediation, and moderation analyses, it is found that the experience of alienation is a significant predictor of self-dehumanization and that both self-dehumanization and alienation (partially mediated by self-dehumanization) predict self-reported aggression. However, moderation analyses show that this is not the case for non-institutionalized minors. Conclusion: Both sets of findings allow for the consideration of interventions specifically aimed at mitigating alienating elements and problematic types of self-dehumanization. Keywords: Self-dehumanization, Alienation, Adolescence, Aggression, Institutionalization.","PeriodicalId":92534,"journal":{"name":"International journal of psychology and neuroscience","volume":"13 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135988246","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 systematic review of the effects of non-pharmacological interventions in people with dementia and cognitive impairment","authors":"Jenny Artunduaga, Iliana Cardozo","doi":"10.56769/ijpn092011","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56769/ijpn092011","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Background: Age-related cognitive decline, reducing a person’s abilities in areas of cognition, such as attention, memory, language, or visuospatial ability increasingly gains importance, as the human lifespan increases. When cognitive decline is pathologic and a form of dementia is diagnosed, interventions seek to recognize and counteract typical pathological patterns. On the one hand, pharmacological approaches, such as cholinesterase inhibitors and memantine are proven go-to solutions but are increasingly complemented by therapeutic and non-pharmacological interventions, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, physical and cognitive stimulation, psychosocial interventions, and in recent years even virtual-reality based interventions. Objective: Furthermore, as the objective of the study was to specifically analyze dementia in a certain age group, namely patients over 63 years, studies looking primarily at younger patients were excluded. As dementia has progressive characteristics, the studies were then grouped by diagnosis and the stage of progression, and the results were analyzed according to the reported effectiveness of the non-pharmacological interventions applied. Methods: For this review, three literature databases, namely PubMed, SCOPUS, and ERIC were scanned using a Boolean search with keywords related to different types of dementia, such as Huntington’s, Parkison’s, or vascular dementia. Following the approach outlined in the PRISMA statement, a multi-step process was then executed, reducing the 412 studies by deduplicating them, removing case studies, meta-studies, and, studies suffering from deficiencies, such as lacking a sufficient description of the non-pharmacological intervention applied. Results: Of the 412 studies encountered, only 11 (n = 1353 people) were found to be suitable for inclusion after removing meta-studies, and studies with an unsuitable population, or a lack of information regarding the chosen therapeutic approach. case studies or had an insufficient amount of information regarding the chosen sample. The reviewed studies indicated that physical stimulation had positive effects on cardiovascular disease in patients with dementia and positively correlated with an improvement of executive functions. Another important finding was psychosocial intervention, consisting of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and cognitive rehabilitation improves general cognition, while no consistent results were obtained regarding the effects on specific areas of cognition. For both types of interventions, physical and mental stimulation, the length of the intervention positively correlated with the improvement of the scores. Regarding scores related to quality of life, measured for patients and caregivers alike, cognitive and occupational therapies were found to be a useful tool. Keywords: Dementia, Non-pharmacological intervention, Cognitive impairment, Cognitive rehabilitation, Systematic review, PRISMA statement.","PeriodicalId":92534,"journal":{"name":"International journal of psychology and neuroscience","volume":"20 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135988540","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":"Integrating Neuroscience Principles into the Development of a Tailored Daily Report: A Universal Design Approach","authors":"Richard Lamb, Amal Hashky, Zach Pugh, Surbhi Rathore, Kerry k, Wenyuan Wang, Mamoun Mardini","doi":"10.56769/ijpn09208","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56769/ijpn09208","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Information management environments are typically dynamic, data-rich, and inherently multimodal but often do not support users sufficiently. Information management environments include the tools, supports, and persons which collect, organize, manage, and maintain information. The dynamism of the environment arises because of users’ need to use top-down attentional and memory approaches while attempting to use the available resources. In addition to the specific attentional and cognitive demands, many information management environments treat users as a monolithic group. The complexity of the interaction between the environment, the knowledge worker, and their individual needs creates serious difficulties in developing tailored tools and reports. Despite the intent of these “tailored” reports to simplify the interaction between the knowledge worker and the deluge of data for decision-making purposes, successfully creating a tailored report is still an active area of research. However, in the last decade, technologies that were considered theoretical have now been realized via the fourth industrial revolution. The success of the fourth industrial revolution has resulted in tools such as machine learning to drive the automated tailoring of information for individual knowledge workers. Despite early successes, the drive toward complete individualization and differentiation solely through computational means seems to reduce the effectiveness of the individual and has shown only limited success. To address these shortcomings, the authors of this essay suggest using a more comprehensive framework (Universal Design) to develop a tailored report. Universal Design (UD) is a design framework based upon the Universal Design for Learning framework. UD is a framework that promotes inclusive and equitable access to information for all knowledge workers through the application of “equalizer.” By acknowledging and addressing users’ individual needs and information processing preferences, UD can support creating a generative environment in which every individual has their needs met without individualization and differentiation occurring through specific automation. Keywords: Universal design, Adaptive environments, Information processing, Generative information environments, Knowledge workers.","PeriodicalId":92534,"journal":{"name":"International journal of psychology and neuroscience","volume":"104 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135989794","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":"Biofeedback training in PhD students’ mental health: A preliminary study","authors":"Anabela Pereira, Paulo Chaló","doi":"10.56769/ijpn09202","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56769/ijpn09202","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Undertaking a PhD, which is a prestigious career, is however associated with stress-inducing situations. The demands of research and publication, along with other academic requirements, and the complexity of reconciling professional, personal and family activities, require psychophysiological strategies to help students successfully overcome academic challenges. Objective: The aim of this study is to investigate the perceptions of a small group of doctoral students who used biofeedback to control anxiety, and to obtain information that will enable the development of a biofeedback-based program for doctoral students, based on a randomized intervention protocol. Methods: The questionnaires Mental Health Inventory (MHI-5), Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K-10) and Generalised Anxiety Disorder Assessment (GAD-7), were used for evaluation before and after the use of biofeedback. Focus-group, highlight positive perceptions of the use of biofeedback. Results: Highlights students’ opinions to report on the advantages and improvements achieved with the biofeedback experience, as well as to identify the necessary changes to be made in terms of time, duration, and contexts in which the program is carried out. Some implications for the use of biofeedback in reducing psychological distress and promoting the mental health of doctoral students are mentioned. Conclusion: The joint use of biofeedback complemented by processes based on artificial intelligence could contribute to greater effectiveness in promoting the health and well-being of doctoral students. Keywords: Biofeedback, PhD students, Distress, Anxiety, Training.","PeriodicalId":92534,"journal":{"name":"International journal of psychology and neuroscience","volume":"45 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135988868","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":"Validation of the Italian version of Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) in routine clinical practice in community dweller older adults residing in the central area of Sicily","authors":"Eduardo Cumbo, Daniela Migliore, Salvatore Torregrossa","doi":"10.56769/ijpn09201","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56769/ijpn09201","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Background/Objective: The aim of the study was to examine Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) performance in subjects with normal global cognition according to the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) in routine clinical practice. Methods: This was a prospective, clinical validation study in 302 consecutive subjects, referring to our dementia centre for suspected cognitive impairment over a six-month period. The MMSE and the MoCA were administered within two hours of each other. Results: 184 (60.91%) of 302 evaluated subjects with a MMSE score between 26 and 30/30 had a pathological MoCA score (< 26). 112/184 (60.84%) patients with a MMSE score between 26 and 29/30 obtained MoCA scores below the norm; 72/184 (39.13%) patients with a 30/30 MMSE had a MoCA score below the norm. Recall (p <.0001) and attention (p<.0001) were the domains that differed significantly on the two screening instruments. Conclusion: The additional use of MoCA, as a global assessment tool for the initial screening process, has allowed the identification of patients with cognitive deficit, despite their performance at MMSE had been the norm. Keywords: MoCA, MMSE, Cognitive Screening Test.","PeriodicalId":92534,"journal":{"name":"International journal of psychology and neuroscience","volume":"13 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135987943","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":"Evaluation of Incompleteness and Inconsistency in the Suicide Mortality Information System: A Time Series Analysis in Espírito Santo, Brazil (2014-2019).","authors":"Laerson Andrade, Eucilene Santana, Marcos Santos, Marluce Siqueira","doi":"10.56769/ijpn09207","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56769/ijpn09207","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Background: Analysis of Health Systems databases is an essential process for planning, developing and evaluating health policies. This process provides evidence on the health needs of the population for public managers. Objective: To evaluate and analyze the in-completeness and inconsistency of the Suicide Mortality Information System in Espírito Santo, between 2014-2019. Methods: This is a time series study. Secondary data from the Mortality Information System on deaths by suicide between 2014-2019 were used. For de-scriptive analysis, the proportions of incompleteness and inconsistencies were used. The temporal trend analysis of incompleteness and inconsistency was performed using Prais-Winsten regression. Results: During the study period (2014-2019), there were 1,230 deaths by suicide, with the suicide mortality rate ranging from 4.55 (2014) to 6.17 (2019)/100,000 inhabitants. Variables with a growing trend of incompleteness were “Gender” (p = 0.026), “Marital status” (p = 0.010) and “Medical care” (0.027). The variables with a decreasing tendency were: “Necropsy” (p = 0.027) and “Code of the Municipality of Occurrence” (p = 0.027). The variables “Code of the Municipality of Occurrence” (p = 0.132) and “Necropsy” × “Investigation” (p = 0.177) show a constant tendency towards inconsistency. Conclusion: The study allowed the analysis of the Mortality Information System for deaths by suicide in the state of Espírito Santo. The incompleteness of information in the Mortality Information System is not homogeneous between the analyzed variables. As for the incompleteness and inconsistency of the variables, the variables “Gender”, “Age”, “Date of Birth” and “Date of Death” show excellent quality. Keywords: Health Information Management, Health Information Systems, Information Systems, Suicide.","PeriodicalId":92534,"journal":{"name":"International journal of psychology and neuroscience","volume":"9 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135988249","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":"Evaluation of Users` Satisfaction with Mental Health Services: A Systematic Review","authors":"Lucas Subrinho, Elizangela Silva, Flavia Venâncio, Fabiana Xavier, Marcos Santos, Marluce Siqueira","doi":"10.56769/ijpn09204","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56769/ijpn09204","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Background: The idea of satisfaction as an indicator of quality of care has been expanding in Mental Health, since users have a unique perspective on services and the high satisfaction may be linked to greater treatment adherence and success, while the opposite may increase the user’s chance of abandoning the service. Objective: To evaluate which factors are evidenced by users in satisfaction with mental health services. This objective was developed to answer the following question: What factors are evidenced by users in satisfaction with mental health services? Method: A Systematic literature review was conducted by means of the databases PubMed, Scopus, Embase, SciELO, Web of Science, LILACS, Science Direct. The articles selected were evaluated for the level of evidence and quality of the studies. The selection of studies was performed by two reviewers' independence from each other, with the application of the criteria established in the protocol. In cases of disagreement, a third reviewer was consulted to make a final decision. After the search process and the selection of publications, the final sample consisted of 15 articles. Results: The studies demonstrated that users were satisfied with the healthcare in mental health services and the evidences were categorized into: interpersonal relationships, treatment strategies and organization of mental health services. The points for a greater degree of satisfaction were the comprehensive approach with effective communication between the professional-user, the ease of access to information, respect for autonomy, the co-participation of users in therapeutic planning, the active inclusion of family members and caregivers in the care process, the provision of a physical structure that provides comfort, privacy, as well as the development of outside activities. Conclusion: Due to the dynamic nature of the evaluation process, the search for user satisfaction should be ongoing and encompass process that beyond health professionals’ assistance, but also involve treatment strategies and organization of the service. Keywords: Patient satisfaction, Mental health services, Health evaluation.","PeriodicalId":92534,"journal":{"name":"International journal of psychology and neuroscience","volume":"11 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135988254","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":"Navigating Social Media Use in Group Psychotherapy","authors":"Salvatore Vitale","doi":"10.56769/ijpn09205","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56769/ijpn09205","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Background/Objective: This article sheds light on the often overlooked topic of incorporating social media use in group psychotherapy. Methods: Through the presentation of three practical examples, the influence of social media on the therapeutic process in group psychotherapy is explored, while also examining the various factors that contribute to online behavior and interactions. Discussion/Conclusion: Furthermore, the article provides recommendations for therapists on effectively integrating social media into group therapy sessions. Keywords: Social media, Group psychotherapy, Privacy, Digital self-disclosure.","PeriodicalId":92534,"journal":{"name":"International journal of psychology and neuroscience","volume":"21 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135987945","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":"Dancing reduces Depression and improves Cognition","authors":"Ana Rosa, Alex França, Edvaldo Soares","doi":"10.56769/ijpn09212","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56769/ijpn09212","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Background: Environmental enrichment (EE) is an inducer of neural/behavioral plasticity and therefore generates positive impacts in terms of memory and learning, even in aged organisms. Objective: Taking dance as an EE model, this research aimed to investigate its impact on the reduction of symptoms of depression and improvement of cognition in the institutionalized elderly. Methods: A protocol involving dance activities in two phases was applied. In the first, a baseline for depression was established through the application of the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) and a baseline for cognitive decline using the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) and, in the second phase, applied to a sample of 20 institutionalized elderly, a protocol with dance. Twenty sessions were performed over a period of 6 months, with an average duration of 1h30min. In the end, the instruments (GDS and MMSE) were again applied in order to measure the effect of the intervention. Results: The effect size calculated by Cohen's d for depression was large (CI = 95%: 0.75 to 1.99, d = 1.38) as well as the effect size for cognitive impairment (CI = 95%: -1.51 to -0, 43, d = -0.98). Conclusion: Therefore, dance generates positive impacts in terms of cognition of depression and, thus, can be used as a strategy of ES inducing plasticity. Keywords: Aging, Environmental Enrichment, Plasticity, Dance, Depression, Cognitive Decline.","PeriodicalId":92534,"journal":{"name":"International journal of psychology and neuroscience","volume":"48 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135987942","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}