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Assessment of quality of life and psychological state in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and overweight

Assessment of quality of life and psychological state in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and overweight

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Short-term CBT of mixed anxiety-depressive disorder

Short-term CBT of mixed anxiety-depressive disorder

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Typical difficult situations in doctor-patient interactions

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Results of 2017: updated clinical guidelines

In 2017 were published multiple clinical guidelines for management of patients with mental disorders. The review summarizes their main recommendations.

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Recent Articles

  1. Model of shared decision-making in medical practice

    Naumenko G.
    Today, the issue of patient-oriented delivery of medical services is particularly acute. This is not just about the good manners of doctors: polite smile, greetings, address to the patient with respect, as well as medical results due to the expressed professional competencies.
    Reviews
    Published:2019-02-16e0304173

  2. Assessment of quality of life and psychological state in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and overweight

    Baka O., Skurat K., Frankova I., Potapov O., Perehrestenko O., Man'kovs'kyj B., Todurov I.
    In recent years the most common liver disease in the world is a non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Given that this disease is closely linked to metabolic disorders and, first of all, obesity, it significantly impairs the quality of life of patients, and may also be accompanied by depressive disorders.
    Reviews
    Published:2019-01-22e0304172

  3. Psychological features of the cyberbullying in modern students

    Potoc'ka I., Rysynec' T., Lojko L.
    Однією із найгостріших проблем взаємодії дитини з інтернетом є небезпека зіткнення з нападами, які називають кібербулінгом. Кібербулінг – це новітня форма агресії, що передбачає жорстокі дії з метою дошкулити, нашкодити, принизити людину з використанням інформаційно-комунікаційних засобів: мобільних телефонів, електронної пошти, соціальних мереж тощо. Вже давно спілкування в інтернет-середовищі стало невіддільною частиною життя сучасного підлітка. Проблема полягає в тому, що це може нести в собі певні небезпеки про які дорослий може і не підозрювати. Дана тема є досить актуальною і в наш час існує велика потреба в дослідженні даного явища. Метою даного дослідження є вивчення психологічних особливостей прояву кібербулінгу у сучасних школярів. В зв`язку з відсутністю методів для дослідження цього явища був створений авторський опитувальник причетності до кібербулінгу. В роботі розкрито психологічний зміст поняття, ролі притаманні ситуаціям кібербулінгу, типи поведінки переслідувача, а також риси притаманні переслідувачу, жертві та свідку кібербулінгу. В результатах дослідження описуються результати теоретико-емпіричних досліджень психологічних особливостей прояву кібербулінгу у сучасних школярів в залежності від віку та статі. В ході дослідження виявлено, що кібербулінг як негативне явище найчастіше зустрічається серед учнів старших класів. Також емпірично доведено відмінності у проявах кібербулінгу учнів залежно від їх статті.
    Research Articles
    Published:2019-01-18e0304112

  4. Recommendations for a doctor-patient communicating in oncology, obstetrics, gynecology and pediatrics

    Trachuk L.
    The quality and effectiveness of health care is largely determined by the quality of contact between doctor and patient. Possessing communicative skills and knowledge of effective means of medical communication allows a doctor of any specialty to solve more effectively complex tasks that arise in the medical-diagnostic process.
    Reviews
    Published:2019-01-11e0304126

  5. The current state of forensic psychiatric examination and provision of psychiatric help to persons with dependence status of psychoactive substances that have committed criminal offenses

    Oliinyk O., Revenok O.
    For the scientific substantiation, the results of the forensic psychiatric examination of 368 sub-experts with the dependence on SAR were used. The sample was presented by a group with alcohol (AD) and narcotic addiction (ND) (respectively 156 and 212 cases). Analytical, clinical-anamnestic, clinical-psychopathological, statistical methods and the method of forensic psychiatric analysis were used for analysis and data processing.
    Research Articles
    Published:2019-01-08e0304139

  6. Particularities schizophrenia spectrum disorder with using cannabinoids

    Kramar J.
    In this clinical case, a typical clinical picture of the disorder of the schizophrenia spectrum when used in the history of cannabinoids was demonstrated.
    Clinical Case Studies
    Published:2018-12-25e030465

  7. The case of atypical anorexia nervosa

    Ivanov M.
    In this clinical case, an atypical clinical picture of the anorexia nervosa was demonstrated.
    Clinical Case Studies
    Published:2018-12-25e0304149

  8. Role of stress risk in development and course of cerebrovascular pathology

    Mukharovska I., Markova M., Yavorska T.
    of research was to evaluate peculiarities of the influence of stress risk factors (behavioral and psychoemotional) in patients with cerebrovascular pathology (CVP) in the dynamics of its development as targets of psychological help.
    Research Articles
    Published:2018-12-05e0303146

  9. Short-term CBT of mixed anxiety-depressive disorder

    Lahutina S.
    Epidemiological studies indicate that anxiety and depressive disorders are the most common mental health problems, without timely and effective help, they can have a pronounced negative impact on the quality of life of a person. Cognitive-behavioral therapy is one of the most researched and effective psychotherapeutic methods for treating depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, eating disorders, and many others. The purpose of this article is to show the effectiveness of short-term cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy of mixed anxiety and depressive disorder. The clinical case presented in this article illustrates a person whose mental disorder caused somatic symptoms, reduced life quality. The introduction of cognitive-behavioral therapy in national protocols of treatment of mental disorders will improve the quality of life, facilitate faster re-socialization and rehabilitation of patients.
    Clinical Case Studies
    Published:2018-11-29e030494

  10. Vital activity limitations and social isolation in psychiatric patients

    Prib G.
    Medical, social, and professional assessment of patients and the development of a rehabilitation program based on that assessment are important issue in mental and behavioral disorders. However, insufficient consideration of the basic principles of medical and social expertise leads to the inadequate  according to patient’s planning and implementation into rehabilitation interventions.
    Reviews
    Published:2018-11-24e0303143

  11. Psychotic manifesto as a symbolic safe space

    Romaniv O.
    The clinical case reflects the manifestation of psychosis in a young boy who has always shown remarkable success in his studies and professional activities. The development of psychotic symptoms significantly reduced his overall activity and quality of life. Propensities: limited social and communicative skills, poor social experience, resistance to behavioral patterns, which in the patient were clinical manifestations of ASD and demanding mother. The growing social expectations, which in a certain period of life the patient was unable to respond, became provocative events that triggered the development of psychotic symptoms.
    Clinical Case Studies
    Published:2018-11-24e030479

  12. Criteria for limited sanity for individuals that committed a sexual assault

    Kozerackaya E.
    The results of scientific research conducted within the framework of the doctoral thesis "Forensic psychiatric evaluation of persons who have committed sexual criminal offenses". For the purposes of the study the author analyzed 286 cases of forensic psychiatric examinations regarding the subject, who committed the sexual offense and were at the forensic psychiatric examination in Kiev city center forensic psychiatric examination in 2000 to 2016 (16 years). To determine the relationship between the degree of opportunities to realize their actions and manage the solution and expert author on the group - "responsibility" - was empirically selected group - "limited responsibility", which was formed artificially, based on the national concept of "limited responsibility". Revealed that the identified socio-demographic and clinicals in this scientific research  can be to determine critera "limited  responsibility" in forensic psychiatric examinations  persons who have committed sexual offenses .
    Research Articles
    Published:2018-11-24e0304134

Editorials, Commentaries & Education

  1. Загальні правила комунікації студента з пацієнтом

    Khaustova O.
    Для більшості студентів початкові кроки навчання спілкування з пацієнтом є дуже тривожними та складними. Це насамперед обумовлено потужною соціальною роллю лікаря в суспільстві, до якої студенти-медики молодших курсів не готові як з точки зору професійної компетентності, так і особистічної психологічної зрілості.
    Education
    Published:2019-02-18e0304177

  2. Anxiety in children: let's overcome it together

    Mokrii M., Frankova I.
    Can you imagine how it would feel when everything inside you is telling you something is wrong, but the person you trust keeps telling you there’s nothing to worry about? This article disclose important information regarding anxiety in children and how to overcome it.
    Education
    Published:2018-11-16e0303109

  3. Acupuncture in the treatment of stroke: Invitation to the discussion

    Khaustova O.
    Editorials & Commentaries
    Published:2018-09-24e0303138

  4. Typical difficult situations in doctor-patient interactions

    Asanova A., Khaustova O.
    Every day a physician encounters complex situations in his practice and communicates with patients in various emotional and psychological conditions. In most cases, patients are forced to seek medical advice, not because they want it. Sometimes they attend a visit to hospital by an advice of a family member or friend. This review article presents typical recommendations for interaction with patients in different clinical situations.
    Education
    Published:2018-09-13e0303125

  5. Characteristics and dynamics of PTSD in the participants of the Ukrainian anti-terrorist operation

    Pustovoyt M.
    The following paper underlines the specific characteristics and the course of Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in Ukrainian warriors of ATO. It is based on interviews recorded with 163 combatants using the methods of clinical psychology and psychodynamic methods. All the records of the interviews were reflected upon in supervision groups. The data obtained support the hypothesis that the cultural and historical heritage of the people of Ukraine has a determinative pathoplastic effect on the experience of war trauma. The analysis of this data leads to the conclusion about the need to create a favorable system of rehabilitation for veterans that would allow working more successfully with the war trauma.
    Editorials & Commentaries
    Published:2018-05-30e0302121

  6. Methodical recommendations for preparation and defence of a coursework for 6th year student of medico-psychological faculty

    Chaban O., Khaustova O., Trachuk L., Bezsheiko V.
    The methodical recommendations are devoted to the peculiarities of the writing of the coursework, its design according to requirements, preparation for defense, and aimed at helping students more effectively organize their own work and conduct their own research. The coursework is carried out by students of the 6th year of the medical-psychological faculty during the study of the discipline "Psychotherapy", in accordance with the requirements approved by the Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy. Methodological recommendations consist of four sections: how to write a coursework; how to arrange coursework; how to defend coursework; general rules and requirements for publications, and also contain a list of sources and applications used.
    Education
    Published:2017-12-22e020495

  7. The effectiveness of psychological interventions in improving quality of life and satisfaction with treatment in the elderly with mental disorders and multimorbidity

    Kalugin I., Khaustova O., Osukhovska O.
    The state of polymorbidity is common for the elderly patients. Older adults with mental illness often suffer from several somatic diseases. The mutual influence of these diseases changes the classical clinical picture, the nature of their course, increases the number of complications and their severity, worsens the quality of life and prognosis. As a result, the healing process is complicated; compliance and patient's satisfaction decreases. Individuals with polymorbidity are prone to non-compliance with medical recommendations, self-treatment and passive relationships in the medical process.
    Editorials & Commentaries
    Published:2017-11-16e020493

  8. Are influenza vaccines effective?

    Bezsheiko V.
    Vaccines for a long time have been used to prevent influenza. They are often recommended for healthy adults before an influenza season, despite the low risk of complications due to this infection in them. The article reviews the rationale for such recommendations.
    Editorials & Commentaries
    Published:2017-11-07e020485

  9. Schizoid personality disorder

    Dammann G.
    The schizoid personality disorder is characterized by a lack of interest in close relationships, both in the family and in other interpersonal relationships, including intimate/sexual interactions, a superiority of introverted activities, emotional coldness, estrangement and flattened affect (DSM-5). This video lecture is devoted to the review of the prevalence, diagnosis, and treatment of this disorder. In addition, the lecture examines clinical cases and an example of managing such patients.
    Education
    Published:2017-11-05e020484

  10. A rapidly evolving society as a stress

    Chaban O.
    How does social development affect the individual’s brain and psyche? What is the role of progress in a development of psychiatric and psychosomatic disorders? What new mental health problems are emerging now and what can be expected in the future?  This video is an educational material that proposes a point of view on this issues. Available only in Ukrainian.
    Education
    Published:2017-10-17e020482

  11. Algorithm for professional communication in medical settings

    Bezsheiko V., Davydenko I.
    This is a short algorithm for professional communication in specific clinical situations. Recommendations are developed on the basis of the guidelines on objective structured clinical examination. It is an educational material, intended for medical students and physicians, who have just started a clinical practice.  
    Education
    Published:2017-10-15e020477

  12. How does the brain affect cardiovascular health?

    Bezsheiko V.
    In the article the mechanisms of stress response regulation by the brain are reviewed, as well as the data from a new study in this area, which was focused on a detailed analysis of brain activity changes in people with excessive cardiovascular stress response.
    Editorials & Commentaries
    Published:2017-08-28e020368