Presence Of Emotional Symptoms Research Articles

Typical symptoms included in the burnout syndrome

Aim. 1) Based on the survey conducted by us, to assess the prevalence of burnout among dentists of different specialties. 2) To determine the characteristic symptom complexes. 3) To study the effect of burnout on the professional activity of a dentist.Materials and Methods. With the help of a questionnaire compiled by us, a survey was conducted among 135 dentists of various specialties to identify the development of emotional burnout syndrome. Typical symptoms of burnout were evaluated and a symptom complex characteristic of the development of burnout was identified.Results. Among 135 respondents (40 men and 95 women), 55 of whom were dentists-therapists, 25-orthopedic dentists, 27 – orthodontists, 15–pediatric dentists, 5 dentists-surgeons, 8- universal dentists. All doctors reported the presence of symptoms such as: increased fatigue, drowsiness, mood changes, increased conflict; many noted the appearance of health problems: increased blood pressure, shortness of breath, frequent headaches and the presence of emotional symptoms: loneliness, sadness, disappointment in the profession, anxiety, cynicism. Which can be combined into symptom complexes characteristic of burnout: muscle symptoms, gastrointestinal symptoms, cardiovascular symptoms, respiratory symptoms, symptoms from the central nervous system, cardiovascular symptoms. The survey showed that pediatric dentists suffer from a large percentage of burnout (75%), followed by dental therapists (65%), general dentists (44%), dental surgeons (38%), orthopedic dentists (35%), dentists orthodontists (30%). Women are more prone to burnout (70%) than men. Dentists in the age range of 26-35 years are more likely to develop burnout (65.2%).Conclusions. The prevalence of the development of emotional burnout syndrome varies significantly depending on the narrow professional orientation of the specialist. Characteristic symptoms in the development of burnout were identified and isolated into symptom complexes.

Situaciones traumáticas en víctimas de desplazamiento forzado en Colombia con diagnóstico de TEPT: inicio, tipos, frecuencias, gravedad e impacto

IntroductionArmed conflict is associated with the presence of emotional symptoms and mental disorders in victims, the most recurrent being post-traumatic stress disorder, mood disorders, anxiety and depressive reactions. The purpose of the study is to characterise situations due to forced displacement in people who meet diagnostic criteria for post-traumatic stress disorder according to gender. MethodsA descriptive, cross-sectional non-experimental study in a sample consisting of 1367 subjects between 18 and 70 years of age included in the single registry of victims, of which 588 were classified as the clinical sample. The symptoms, history and severity of PTSD were evaluated using the EGEP-5 instrument. The data were analysed using descriptive and frequency techniques, as well as differences in means and Chi2 in relation to the gender variable. ResultsIn categorizing situations, it was observed that women were exposed with a significantly higher frequency than men to physical violence, sexual harassment and partner violence; in turn, men were exposed with a significantly higher frequency than women to acts of terrorism or torture, serious accidents in means of transport, other types of accidents and violence, abuse or sexual assault. ConclusionsAll the people included in this study, in addition to the fact of forced displacement, have been exposed to at least one potentially traumatizing adverse event; of these, just over two-fifths meet clinical criteria for PTSD and, no less noticeable, is the fact that they are polytraumatised people, having been exposed to multiple traumatic situations.

Psychopathological Risk Factors Associated with Body Image, Body Dissatisfaction and Weight-Loss Dieting in School-Age Adolescents.

Determining the comorbidity patterns leading to suffering behavioural eating disorders (BED) that are identifiable in the early stages of life, can help prevent their becoming chronic, as well as preventing the consequences deriving from the cost and effectiveness of intervention programs. The paper focuses mainly on analysing the association between behavioural/emotional risk factors and body image, body satisfaction and diet in school children, as well as confirming whether there are differences based on sex. Several questionnaires (Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire and several items of Health Behaviour in School-age Children) including these variables were distributed and completed by the 647 adolescents (16 year olds on average) who took part in the research project. The findings confirmed a differentiated risk profile in adolescent girls in that they had greater prevalence of emotional symptoms as a general psychopathological trait, although this was offset with their prosocial behaviour. Additionally, the findings also allowed us to conclude that the factors that predict vulnerability to BEDs are sex, the presence of emotional symptoms and social and behavioural issues. At the end of this paper, we discuss some implications and consequences that should be taken into account for future work.

Dificultades sociales, emocionales y victimización específica por el lenguaje en el trastorno del desarrollo del lenguaje

Background and ObjectivesThe present study aims to analyse the relationship between developmental language disorder (DLD) and the presence of emotional symptoms or problems with classmates. Specifically, it seeks to analyse the risk of suffering bullying in children with developmental language disorder (DLD), and its relation to language problems. MethodThe study was carried out with a sample of 42 participants (21 with DLD; 21 with Typical Development-TD), their parents were asked to complete the spanish version of the Difficulties and Capabilities Questionnaire (Goodman, 1997) and a survey about bullying and linguistic bullying. We assessed Emotional Symptoms, Problems with Partners, bullying and Linguistic bullying variables. ResultsThe results revealed statistically significant differences between the groups regarding Emotional Symptoms, Problems with Partners and in Linguistic bullying. However, this did not happen with General bullying. ConclusionsIn light of these results, we conclude that language problems play a crucial role in the risk of linguistic bullying, a specific form of bullying.

Relación entre funcionamiento cognitivo y el perfil sintomático con la calidad de vida de pacientes con trastornos del espectro de la esquizofrenia

Objective: To evaluate the association of psychopathological symptoms and cognitive functioning with the measures of subjective quality of life of a group of patients diag¬nosed with the schizophrenia spectrum. Methodology: The study included 102 outpatients who met the DSM-IV-TR criteria for the diagnosis of schizophrenia spectrum disorders. The data were obtained by means of the Seville Questionnaire of Quality of Life (CSCV), the scale for the positive and negative schizophrenia syndrome (PANSS), the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) as well as the state-trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). Results: The multiple regression analysis showed, on one hand, that favorable aspects of quality of life are affected by cognitive disorganization, positive, depressive and anxiety symptoms. On the other hand, the presence of emotional symptoms is strongly associated with unfavorable aspects, which suggests that this symptomatic dimension impairs the subjective perception of well-being of patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders. Conclusions: Psychopathological symptoms and cognitive function affect the subjective quality of life in patients with schizophrenia. If the aim of the treatment is to improve the perceived quality of life, the strategies should consider seeking the improvement symptoms of an emotional nature, such as depression / anxiety and emotional distress.

Functional and emotional outcomes after transient ischemic attack: A 12-month prospective controlled cohort study

Symptoms of transient ischemic attack are believed to fully resolve within 24 h of onset. Emerging evidence suggests that there may be prolonged functional and psychological impact, although studies have not been able to robustly identify whether these are the effect of transient ischemic attack or changes usually associated with ageing. We describe trajectories of disability and risk of anxiety and depression among patients seen at transient ischemic attack clinics over 12 months, compared to healthy controls. Thirty transient ischemic attack clinics across England participated. A total of 1320 participants were included: 373 diagnosed with transient ischemic attack, 186 with minor stroke, 310 with "possible transient ischemic attack," 213 with another condition mimicking a transient ischemic attack and 238 controls recruited from primary care providers. Participants completed questionnaires after diagnosis then after 3, 6 and 12 months. Outcomes were the Nottingham Extended Activities of Daily Living Scale and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. Mixed effects regression was used to estimate group differences and trajectories. At baseline, confirmed transient ischemic attack patients scored 1.31 HADS-Anxiety points (s.e. = 0.28; p < 0.001) , 0.51 HADS-Depression points (s.e. = 0.26; p = 0.056), and 2.6 NEADL points (s.e. = 1.1; p = 0.020) worse than controls. At 12 months, the deficits were 0.78 (s.e. = 0.30; p = 0.008), 0.97 (s.e. = 0.23; p < 0.001), and 0.96 (s.e. = 0.92; p = 0.294) respectively. Differences among patients diagnosed with minor stroke were like or worse than transient ischemic attack patients. Transient ischemic attack clinic patients may have functional and emotional impairments compared to the general population irrespective of final diagnosis. The presence of emotional symptoms or risk of developing anxiety or depression did not always fully recover and may increase.

Adaptive Functioning in Students with Cochlear Implants Assessed in Spain through the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire

Cochlear implantation has become increasingly accepted as an option for early implantation in the deaf. The aim of this study was to compare the opinions of 250 classroom teachers and 200 speech, language and hearing specialist teachers regarding the behavior and emotions of the students with cochlear implants using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ), which is divided between 5 scales: a) emotional symptoms, b) conduct problems, c) prosocial behavior, d) peer relationship problems, and e) hyperactivity/inattention. The results have shown that there are important discrepancies between the two, both in the externalization of conduct problems and in prosocial behaviors, although there are notable coincidences related to attention factors and to the exceptional presence of emotional symptoms of these students in new situations.

Parent-reported measures of child health and wellbeing in same-sex parent families: a cross-sectional survey.

BackgroundIt has been suggested that children with same-sex attracted parents score well in psychosocial aspects of their health, however questions remain about the impact of stigma on these children. Research to date has focused on lesbian parents and has been limited by small sample sizes. This study aims to describe the physical, mental and social wellbeing of Australian children with same-sex attracted parents, and the impact that stigma has on them.MethodsA cross-sectional survey, the Australian Study of Child Health in Same-Sex Families, was distributed in 2012 to a convenience sample of 390 parents from Australia who self-identified as same-sex attracted and had children aged 0-17 years. Parent-reported, multidimensional measures of child health and wellbeing and the relationship to perceived stigma were measured.Results315 parents completed the survey (completion rate = 81%) representing 500 children. 80% of children had a female index parent while 18% had a male index parent. Children in same-sex parent families had higher scores on measures of general behavior, general health and family cohesion compared to population normative data (β = 2.93, 95% CI = 0.35 to 5.52, P = .03; β = 5.60, 95% CI = 2.69 to 8.52, P = <.001; and β = 6.01, 95% CI = 2.84 to 9.17, P = <.001 respectively). There were no significant differences between the two groups for all other scale scores. Physical activity, mental health, and family cohesion were all negatively associated with increased stigma (β = -3.03, 95% CI = -5.86 to -0.21, P = .04; β = -10.45, 95% CI = -18.48 to -2.42, P = .01; and β = -9.82, 95% CI = -17.86 to -1.78, P = .02 respectively) and the presence of emotional symptoms was positively associated with increased stigma (β =0.94, 95% CI = 0.08 to 1.81, P = .03).ConclusionsAustralian children with same-sex attracted parents score higher than population samples on a number of parent-reported measures of child health. Perceived stigma is negatively associated with mental health. Through improved awareness of stigma these findings play an important role in health policy, improving child health outcomes.

Adolescents who are frequent attenders to primary care: contribution of psychosocial factors

Frequent attendance to primary care services has shown an association with psychosocial factors in adult and child populations. Little is known about the psychosocial correlates of attendance in adolescents. To study the contribution of psychosocial factors to frequent primary care attendance in a community sample of young British people. The method used was a cross-sectional survey of 1,251 secondary school pupils, using self-report questionnaires for socio-demographic, physical and psychological health data. A total of 1,116 pupils [mean age 13.51 years (SD 1.5), 52% female] completed questionnaires and provided information about contact with their general practitioner (GP) in the previous year; 30% were frequent attenders (≥4 appointments). Frequent attenders were significantly younger; they were more likely to come from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, report significantly more past and current physical problems, have more hospital visits in the previous year, have more recent intense somatic symptoms made worse by stress and causing impairment, and have more days off school. Frequent attendance was also significantly associated with the presence of emotional symptoms and a history of mental health consultations. Logistic regression analysis identified seeing a hospital doctor, current illness, having days off school, a history of mental health consultations and younger age as independent predictors of frequent attendance. In addition to physical health problems, social factors and psychiatric difficulty are linked to and require attention in young people who are frequent attenders at primary care health services.