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  1. Article: An Exploration of Pediatricians' Professional Identities: A Q-Methodology Study.

    Tiao, Mao-Meng / Chang, Yu-Che / Ou, Liang-Shiou / Hung, Chi-Fa / Khwepeya, Madalitso

    Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)

    2024  Volume 12, Issue 2

    Abstract: Professional identities may influence a wide range of attitudes, ethical standards, professional commitments and patient safety. This study aimed to explore the important elements that comprise pediatricians' professional identities. A Q-methodology was ... ...

    Abstract Professional identities may influence a wide range of attitudes, ethical standards, professional commitments and patient safety. This study aimed to explore the important elements that comprise pediatricians' professional identities. A Q-methodology was used to identify the similarities and differences in professional identity. Forty pediatricians were recruited from two tertiary referral hospitals in Taiwan. A list of statements was developed by five attending physicians and three residents. R software was used to analyze the Q-sorts to load the viewpoints and formulate the viewpoint arrays. Additional qualitative data-one-to-one personal interviews-were analyzed. Twenty-eight of forty pediatricians, 11 males and 17 females, with an average age of 39.9 (27-62) years, were associated with four viewpoints. We labeled the four viewpoints identified for professional identity as (1) professional recognition, (2) patient communication, (3) empathy and (4) insight. The professional recognition viewpoint comprised of youngest participants-28-36 years-with the majority as residents (77.8%), while the empathy viewpoint comprised the oldest participants-38-62 years-with all as attending physicians. All participants in the empathy and insight viewpoints were married. This study found professional identity to be a multifaceted concept for pediatricians, especially in the areas of professional recognition, patient communication, empathy and insight into patient care.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-08
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2721009-1
    ISSN 2227-9032
    ISSN 2227-9032
    DOI 10.3390/healthcare12020144
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  2. Article ; Online: Higher Serum DHA and Slower Cognitive Decline in Patients with Alzheimer's Disease: Two-Year Follow-Up.

    Chu, Che-Sheng / Hung, Chi-Fa / Ponnusamy, Vinoth Kumar / Chen, Kuan-Chieh / Chen, Nai-Ching

    Nutrients

    2022  Volume 14, Issue 6

    Abstract: Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), especially eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) have been associated with slower rates of cognitive decline. We investigated the association between omega-3 PUFAs and cognitive function ... ...

    Abstract Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), especially eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) have been associated with slower rates of cognitive decline. We investigated the association between omega-3 PUFAs and cognitive function in patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD) receiving acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (AChEIs). This was a prospective cohort study using registered data. Patients with AD receiving AChEIs were recruited from 1 May 2016 to 30 April 2019 and were followed up for two years. Their daily diet record and blood concentration of omega-3 PUFAs were analyzed. Multiple linear and binary logistic regression was used to determine the factors associated with cognitive decline (continuous and dichotomized cognitive change). In the research, 129 patients with AD were identified with a mean age of 76.5 ± 6.6. Patients with AD with lower baseline omega-3 PUFAs levels were associated with a higher risk of cognitive decline than those with higher levels (odds ratio [OR] = 1.067, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.012, 1.125;
    MeSH term(s) Acetylcholinesterase ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Alzheimer Disease ; Cognitive Dysfunction/etiology ; Docosahexaenoic Acids ; Follow-Up Studies ; Humans ; Prospective Studies
    Chemical Substances Docosahexaenoic Acids (25167-62-8) ; Acetylcholinesterase (EC 3.1.1.7)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-03-09
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2518386-2
    ISSN 2072-6643 ; 2072-6643
    ISSN (online) 2072-6643
    ISSN 2072-6643
    DOI 10.3390/nu14061159
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  3. Article: The Morbidity and Associated Factors of Depression in Caregivers of Patients with Depressive Disorder.

    Lee, Yu / Lin, Pao-Yen / Huang, Yu-Chi / Chiu, Nien-Mu / Hung, Chi-Fa / Wang, Liang-Jen

    Neuropsychiatric disease and treatment

    2023  Volume 19, Page(s) 1853–1864

    Abstract: Objective: Depressive disorder significantly impacts patients' daily living activities and quality of life. Caregivers of patients with depression may also suffer from psychological distress related to the chronic burden of caring for the patient's mood ...

    Abstract Objective: Depressive disorder significantly impacts patients' daily living activities and quality of life. Caregivers of patients with depression may also suffer from psychological distress related to the chronic burden of caring for the patient's mood changes. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the morbidity and associated factors of depression in caregivers of patients with depressive disorder.
    Methods: In this study, we used a cross-sectional design with consecutive sampling. Study subjects were recruited from the psychiatric outpatient clinic of a medical center from August 2021 to June 2022. Caregivers of depressive disorder patients were enrolled and assessed using the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), Suicide Assessment Scale (SAS), Stigma Scale of the Explanatory Model Interview Catalogue (EMIC), and Family APGAR Index.
    Results: Of the 120 caregivers that completed the study, 59.2% (n=71) were females. The most common psychiatric diagnosis was depressive disorders (25.8%), followed by anxiety disorders (17.5%) and insomnia disorder (15.8%); 54.2% of the caregivers had a psychiatric diagnosis. Using logistic regression analysis, we found that anxiolytics/hypnotics use (OR=5.58; 95% CI, 1.84-16.96;
    Conclusion: Depression was the most prevalent psychiatric diagnosis in caregivers of patients with depressive disorder. Early psychiatric diagnosis for caregivers of patients with depression is crucial to offering suitable support and treatment and may improve caregivers' quality of life.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-24
    Publishing country New Zealand
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2186503-6
    ISSN 1178-2021 ; 1176-6328
    ISSN (online) 1178-2021
    ISSN 1176-6328
    DOI 10.2147/NDT.S415881
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  4. Article ; Online: Comparative predictive efficacy of atherogenic indices on metabolic syndrome in patients with schizophrenia.

    Tien, Yu-Tung / Wang, Liang-Jen / Lee, Yu / Lin, Pao-Yen / Hung, Chi-Fa / Chong, Mian-Yoon / Huang, Yu-Chi

    Schizophrenia research

    2023  Volume 262, Page(s) 95–101

    Abstract: Background: Schizophrenia patients endure high risks of metabolic syndrome and related cardiovascular mortality. Evidence on comparing detective power among atherogenic indices of the metabolic syndrome in schizophrenia patients with antipsychotics ... ...

    Abstract Background: Schizophrenia patients endure high risks of metabolic syndrome and related cardiovascular mortality. Evidence on comparing detective power among atherogenic indices of the metabolic syndrome in schizophrenia patients with antipsychotics treatment is still lacking.
    Method: We recruited 128 schizophrenia patients and collected blood samples to determine plasma levels of fasting glucose, total cholesterol, triglycerides (TG), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol. Five components of metabolic syndrome were assessed. Atherogenic indices, such as atherogenic index of plasma (AIP), atherogenic coefficient (AC), Castelli's risk index-I (CRI-I) and Castelli's risk index-II (CRI-II), were calculated. The area under the receiver operating characteristics curve (AUC) and regression analysis were adopted to compare the detective power of each atherogenic index for metabolic syndrome. The optimal cutoff points using maximization of Youden's index and the positive likelihood ratios were calculated.
    Results: 51 (39.8 %) had metabolic syndrome. AIP (0.2 ± 0.2 vs. 0.6 ± 0.2), AC (2.5 ± 0.9 vs. 3.4 ± 0.9), CRI-I (3.5 ± 0.9 vs. 4.4 ± 0.9,) and CRI-II (2.1 ± 0.7 vs. 2.6 ± 0.7) were higher in the group with metabolic syndrome (all p < 0.001). AIP had the highest AUC (0.845, 95 % CI: 0.770, 0.920). The optimal cut-off point of AIP to predict metabolic syndrome was 0.4 with the corresponding sensitivity 83.7 %, specificity 80.3 %, and positive likelihood ratio 4.2. Regression analysis revealed that only AIP significantly correlated with the metabolic syndrome (p < 0.001).
    Conclusion: Among atherogenic indices, only AIP has superior discrimination for detecting metabolic syndrome in schizophrenia with antipsychotics treatment.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Metabolic Syndrome ; Schizophrenia/complications ; Schizophrenia/drug therapy ; Atherosclerosis ; Triglycerides ; Cholesterol, HDL
    Chemical Substances Triglycerides ; Cholesterol, HDL
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-05
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 639422-x
    ISSN 1573-2509 ; 0920-9964
    ISSN (online) 1573-2509
    ISSN 0920-9964
    DOI 10.1016/j.schres.2023.10.023
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  5. Article: Higher Serum DHA and Slower Cognitive Decline in Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease: Two-Year Follow-Up

    Chu, Che-Sheng / Hung, Chi-Fa / Ponnusamy, Vinoth Kumar / Chen, Kuan-Chieh / Chen, Nai-Ching

    Nutrients. 2022 Mar. 09, v. 14, no. 6

    2022  

    Abstract: Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), especially eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) have been associated with slower rates of cognitive decline. We investigated the association between omega-3 PUFAs and cognitive function ... ...

    Abstract Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), especially eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) have been associated with slower rates of cognitive decline. We investigated the association between omega-3 PUFAs and cognitive function in patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) receiving acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (AChEIs). This was a prospective cohort study using registered data. Patients with AD receiving AChEIs were recruited from 1 May 2016 to 30 April 2019 and were followed up for two years. Their daily diet record and blood concentration of omega-3 PUFAs were analyzed. Multiple linear and binary logistic regression was used to determine the factors associated with cognitive decline (continuous and dichotomized cognitive change). In the research, 129 patients with AD were identified with a mean age of 76.5 ± 6.6. Patients with AD with lower baseline omega-3 PUFAs levels were associated with a higher risk of cognitive decline than those with higher levels (odds ratio [OR] = 1.067, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.012, 1.125; p = 0.016) after adjustment. Patients with AD with a lower baseline DHA (OR = 1.131, 95% CI: 1.020, 1.254; p = 0.020), but not EPA, were associated with a higher risk of cognitive decline. We found that higher Mini-Nutritional Assessment scores (beta = −0.383, 95% CI = −0.182–−0.048, p = 0.001) and total fat (beta = −0.248, 95% CI = −0.067–−0.003, p = 0.031) were independently associated with slow cognitive decline in patients with AD receiving AChEIs. The baseline blood levels of omega-3 PUFAs were associated with cognitive decline in patients with AD receiving AChEIs. Future randomized controlled trials are needed to clarify whether this association is causal.
    Keywords acetylcholinesterase ; blood serum ; cognition ; cognitive disorders ; cohort studies ; confidence interval ; diet ; docosahexaenoic acid ; eicosapentaenoic acid ; nutrition assessment ; odds ratio ; omega-3 fatty acids ; regression analysis ; risk
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2022-0309
    Publishing place Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
    Document type Article
    ZDB-ID 2518386-2
    ISSN 2072-6643
    ISSN 2072-6643
    DOI 10.3390/nu14061159
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  6. Article: The Interrelationship of Benefit Finding, Demoralization, and Stigma among Patients with Parkinson's Disease and Their Caregivers.

    Chou, Pei-Chien / Lee, Yu / Chang, Yung-Yee / Hung, Chi-Fa / Chen, Ying-Fa / Lin, Tsu-Kung / Shih, Fu-Yuan / Chen, Wu-Fu / Lin, Pao-Yen / Chong, Mian-Yoon / Wang, Liang-Jen

    Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)

    2024  Volume 12, Issue 9

    Abstract: Parkinson's disease (PD) is a debilitating neurodegenerative disease with a relentlessly progressive course of illness. This study aimed to assess the dyadic dynamics of benefit finding (BF), demoralization, and stigma on the depression severity of PD ... ...

    Abstract Parkinson's disease (PD) is a debilitating neurodegenerative disease with a relentlessly progressive course of illness. This study aimed to assess the dyadic dynamics of benefit finding (BF), demoralization, and stigma on the depression severity of PD patients and their caregivers. This study used a cross-sectional design with purposive sampling. In total, 120 PD patients and 120 caregivers were recruited from the neurological ward or neurological outpatient clinic of a medical center in Taiwan from October 2021 to September 2022. PD patients and their caregivers were enrolled and assessed using the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview, the Benefit Finding scale, Demoralization Scale, Stigma Subscale of the Explanatory Model Interview Catalogue, and Taiwanese Depression Questionnaire. Among the 120 patients and 120 caregivers that successfully completed the study, 41.7% (N = 50) and 60% (N = 72) were female, respectively. The most common psychiatric diagnoses of both the PD patients (17.5%) and their caregivers (13.3%) were depressive disorders. Using structural equation modeling, we found that the stigma, BF, and demoralization of PD patients might contribute to their depression severity. Demoralization and stigma of PD patients' caregivers might also contribute to the depression severity of PD patients. Caregivers' BF and demoralization were significantly linked with their depression severity. PD patients' BF degree and their caregivers' BF degree had significant interactive effects. Both patients' and their caregivers' stigma levels had significant interactive effects. Clinicians should be aware of and manage these contributing factors between PD patients and their caregivers in order to prevent them from exacerbating each other's depression.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-23
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2721009-1
    ISSN 2227-9032
    ISSN 2227-9032
    DOI 10.3390/healthcare12090878
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  7. Article: Prevalence and Risk Factors of Depression between Patients with Parkinson's Disease and Their Caregivers: A One-Year Prospective Study.

    Lee, Yu / Chang, Yung-Yee / Chen, Ying-Fa / Lin, Tsu-Kung / Hung, Chi-Fa / Chiou, Yu-Jie / Wang, Liang-Jen

    Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)

    2022  Volume 10, Issue 7

    Abstract: Depression is a common comorbidity in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) and in their caregivers. This study aimed to compare the prevalence and risk factors of depression between patients with PD and their caregivers. In total, 113 patients with PD ... ...

    Abstract Depression is a common comorbidity in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) and in their caregivers. This study aimed to compare the prevalence and risk factors of depression between patients with PD and their caregivers. In total, 113 patients with PD and 101 caregivers were enrolled. Patients with PD were assessed using the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview, Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS), Activities of Daily Living (ADL), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, Beck Hopelessness Scale, Brief Fatigue Inventory, Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, and Big Five Inventory-10. Caregivers of patients with PD were also assessed using the above-mentioned instruments, with the exception of the UPDRS and ADL. During a 12-month follow-up period, depressive disorders were the most common psychiatric diagnosis of PD patients (27.4%) and their caregivers (17.8%). Depressive disorders were more prevalent in PD patients than in caregivers of PD patients throughout the entire follow-up phase. The severity of fatigue and severity of suicide risk were significantly associated with depression among patients with PD. The severity of pain and severity of anxiety were predictors of depression in caregivers of PD patients. The findings in this study provide references for early detection and treatment of depressive disorders in PD patients and their caregivers.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-07-14
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2721009-1
    ISSN 2227-9032
    ISSN 2227-9032
    DOI 10.3390/healthcare10071305
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  8. Article: Validation of the Chinese Version of the Schizophrenia Cognition Rating Scale.

    Huang, Kuan-Wei / Lin, Pao-Yen / Lee, Yu / Huang, Yu-Chi / Hung, Chi-Fa / Lee, Sheng-Yu / Chen, Chih-Ken / Wang, Liang-Jen

    Psychiatry investigation

    2022  Volume 19, Issue 7, Page(s) 511–518

    Abstract: Objective: The Schizophrenia Cognition Rating Scale (SCoRS) is an interview-based assessment tool for evaluating the cognitive deficit and daily functioning of patients with schizophrenia.: Methods: Sixty-eight patients with schizophrenia and 68 age- ...

    Abstract Objective: The Schizophrenia Cognition Rating Scale (SCoRS) is an interview-based assessment tool for evaluating the cognitive deficit and daily functioning of patients with schizophrenia.
    Methods: Sixty-eight patients with schizophrenia and 68 age- and sex-matched healthy individuals were recruited to validate the Chinese version of SCoRS in this study. All participants underwent cognitive assessment using the SCoRS, which was verified by the Brief Assessment of Cognition in Schizophrenia (BACS), and the UCSD Performance-based Skills Assessment, Brief Version (UPSA-B). Patients with schizophrenia were additionally assessed using the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS).
    Results: SCoRS ratings reported by patients (SCoRS-S), those reported by the interviewer (SCoRS-I), and SCoRS global scores (SCoRS-G) showed significant correlation with all subscales of the BACS and the UPSA-B. On receiver operating characteristic curve analysis, SCoRS-S, SCoRS-I, and SCoRS-G significantly differentiated patients with schizophrenia from healthy controls. Moreover, SCoRS-S and SCoRS-I ratings showed positive correlation with the negative symptoms and general symptoms of PANSS.
    Conclusion: The Chinese version of SCoRS showed good discriminant, concurrent, and external validity, suggesting that it is a useful and convenient tool for assessment of cognitive function among Mandarin-speaking patients with schizophrenia in clinical practice.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-07-21
    Publishing country Korea (South)
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2414364-9
    ISSN 1976-3026 ; 1738-3684
    ISSN (online) 1976-3026
    ISSN 1738-3684
    DOI 10.30773/pi.2021.0322
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  9. Article ; Online: Morbidity and Associated Factors of Depressive Disorder in Patients With Parkinson's Disease.

    Lee, Yu / Chiou, Yu-Jie / Chang, Yung-Yee / Hung, Chi-Fa / Chen, Ying-Fa / Lin, Tsu-Kung / Wang, Liang-Jen

    The Journal of nervous and mental disease

    2022  Volume 210, Issue 10, Page(s) 777–783

    Abstract: Abstract: Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive, neurodegenerative disorder and is commonly comorbid with depression. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to assess morbidity and associated factors of depression in patients with PD. In total, ... ...

    Abstract Abstract: Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive, neurodegenerative disorder and is commonly comorbid with depression. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to assess morbidity and associated factors of depression in patients with PD. In total, 181 patients with PD were enrolled and assessed using the Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview. Of the sample, 51% had at least one psychiatric diagnosis. The most prevalent psychiatric disorder was depressive disorder (27.6%), followed by rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder (9.9%), insomnia disorder (8.8%), and adjustment disorder (2.8%). Severity of anxiety, suicide risk, and anxiolytics/hypnotics use were factors associated with depressive disorder in PD patients. Furthermore, severity of anxiety was significantly linked with suicide risk. We suggest that use of a standardized structured interview for early detection of depression in PD patients is crucial. Anxiety, anxiolytics/hypnotics use, depression, and suicide risks are interrelated and warrant clinical concerns regarding PD patients.
    MeSH term(s) Anti-Anxiety Agents ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Depressive Disorder/epidemiology ; Depressive Disorder/etiology ; Humans ; Hypnotics and Sedatives ; Morbidity ; Parkinson Disease/complications ; Parkinson Disease/epidemiology
    Chemical Substances Anti-Anxiety Agents ; Hypnotics and Sedatives
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-05-14
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 3020-x
    ISSN 1539-736X ; 0022-3018
    ISSN (online) 1539-736X
    ISSN 0022-3018
    DOI 10.1097/NMD.0000000000001537
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  10. Article ; Online: Functional Outcomes in a Randomized Controlled Trial of Animal-Assisted Therapy on Middle-Aged and Older Adults with Schizophrenia.

    Chen, Chyi-Rong / Hung, Chi-Fa / Lee, Yi-Wen / Tseng, Wei-Ting / Chen, Mei-Li / Chen, Tzu-Ting

    International journal of environmental research and public health

    2022  Volume 19, Issue 10

    Abstract: Deficits in cognition, physical, and social functions in adults with schizophrenia may become salient with aging. While animal-assisted therapy (AAT) can benefit physical function in older adults and improve symptoms of psychotic disorders, the effect of ...

    Abstract Deficits in cognition, physical, and social functions in adults with schizophrenia may become salient with aging. While animal-assisted therapy (AAT) can benefit physical function in older adults and improve symptoms of psychotic disorders, the effect of AAT on middle-aged patients with schizophrenia is unclear. The current randomized controlled trial aimed to explore the efficacy of AAT for middle-aged patients with schizophrenia. Forty participants were randomly assigned to either the AAT or control group. The AAT group participated in one-hour sessions with dog-assisted group activities once a week for 12 weeks. The controls participated in dose-matched, non-animal-related recreational activities. Both groups remained on their usual psychotropic medication during the trial. Evaluations included the Chair Stand Test (CST), Timed Up-and-Go (TUG) test, Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), 5-Meter walk test (5MWT), and Assessment of Communication and Interaction Skills (ACIS). The increases in CST repetitions and ACIS scores were larger in the AAT group than in the controls. The two groups did not differ significantly in MoCA scores, TUG performance, or the 5MWT. The AAT group showed a greater increase in lower extremity strength and social skills, but no improvement in cognitive function, agility, or mobility. Further research with more sensitive evaluations and longer follow-up is needed.
    MeSH term(s) Aged ; Animal Assisted Therapy ; Animals ; Dogs ; Humans ; Middle Aged ; Psychotic Disorders/therapy ; Schizophrenia/drug therapy ; Social Adjustment ; Social Skills
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-05-21
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Randomized Controlled Trial ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2175195-X
    ISSN 1660-4601 ; 1661-7827
    ISSN (online) 1660-4601
    ISSN 1661-7827
    DOI 10.3390/ijerph19106270
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