Psychological Recovery Research Articles

Outcomes and associated clinical features of people with eating disorders participating in residential treatment facilities: a scoping review

ABSTRACT Residential treatment programs for eating disorders (EDs) have gained popularity in recent years, expanding beyond the United States to countries such as Canada, Italy, and the United Kingdom. These programs offer a “home-like” environment where individuals reside for several weeks or months, emphasising both physical restoration and psychological recovery. This scoping review aimed to provide an update since the most recent reviews on the literature regarding outcomes of residential treatment programs for EDs and to explore clinical features that were associated with these outcomes. Methods used followed the Joanna Briggs Institute guidelines for scoping reviews. A systematic search of electronic databases was conducted, and 12 studies met the inclusion criteria. All studies reported improvements in various outcomes from admission to discharge, including changes in eating psychopathology, weight restoration, depression, anxiety, and quality of life. Additionally, three studies reported positive outcomes at intervals after discharge and three predictive factors (self-compassion, personality organisation, and resistance to emotional vulnerability) were reported in a small number of studies. While residential treatment facilities consistently showed positive outcomes, the review highlights the need for randomised controlled studies to establish the efficacy of these programs for EDs. Future research should include controlled studies comparing residential facilities to other treatment settings and incorporate long-term follow-up outcomes and further studies of emergent predictive factors identified in this review.

The impact of perceived injustice on pain and psychological outcomes after traumatic injury: a longitudinal analysis.

Individuals' appraisals regarding the injustice of their pain or physical injury have emerged as a significant risk factor for worse physical and psychological outcomes. Injustice appraisals are defined by perceptions of external blame for pain or injury and viewing pain or injury as a source of irreparable loss. To date, research on the impact of injustice appraisal has been primarily cross sectional, and existing longitudinal studies have examined injustice appraisals at only 2 time points in the context of rehabilitation treatment. This study examined the trajectory of injustice appraisals in 171 patients admitted for traumatic injury at admission, as well as 3, 6, and 12 months after discharge and examined injustice appraisals as a potential moderator of recovery after injury. Findings can be summarized as follows: First, injustice perception was largely stable in the 12 months after hospital discharge. Second, elevated injustice perception was associated with decreased recovery in pain intensity and depressive symptomatology over the study period but did not moderate changes in pain catastrophizing or posttraumatic stress symptomatology over time. This study is the first naturalistic prospective analysis of injustice appraisal following trauma admission within the American healthcare system. Findings indicate that injustice appraisals do not naturally decrease in the aftermath of traumatic injury and may be a risk factor for poorer physical and psychological recovery. Future research should examine additional sociodemographic and psychosocial factors that may contribute to elevated injustice appraisal, as well as ways of addressing the potential deleterious impact of injustice appraisals in treatment settings.

Emergency department clinicians’ views on implementing psychosocial care following acute paediatric injury: a qualitative study

ABSTRACT Introduction: The early post-trauma period is a key time to provide psychological support to acutely injured children. This is often when they present to emergency departments (EDs) with their families. However, there is limited understanding of the feasibility of implementing psychological support for children and their families in EDs. The aim of this study was to explore UK and Irish ED clinicians’ perspectives on developing and implementing psychosocial care which educates families on their children’s post-trauma psychological recovery. Methods: Semi-structured individual and group interviews were conducted with 24 UK and Irish ED clinicians recruited via a paediatric emergency research network. Results: Clinicians expressed that there is value in offering psychological support for injured children and their families; however, there are barriers which can prevent this from being effectively implemented. Namely, the prioritisation of physical health, time constraints, understaffing, and a lack of training. Therefore, a potential intervention would need to be brief and accessible, and all staff should be empowered to deliver it to all families. Conclusion: Overall, participants’ views are consistent with trauma-informed approaches where a psychosocial intervention should be able to be implemented into the existing ED system and culture. These findings can inform implementation strategies and intervention development to facilitate the development and delivery of an accessible digital intervention for acutely injured children and their families.

Effects of simulated multi-sensory stimulation integration on physiological and psychological restoration in virtual urban green space environment.

Virtual urban green environment images and audio stimuli had been proven to have restorative effects on subjects' physical and mental health. In this area, researchers predominantly focused on visual, auditory and olfactory aspects, while tactile and gustatory senses have been minimally explored. However, the optimal combination of sensory stimuli for promoting physical and mental recovery remains unclear. Therefore, a simulated sensory stimulation approach involving 240 participants was employed, with 30 individuals included in each of the eight experimental groups: the visual-auditory (VA), visual-auditory-olfactory (VAO), visual-auditory-tactile (VAT), visual-auditory-gustatory(VAG), visual-auditory-olfactory-tactile (VAOT), visual-auditory-olfactory-gustatory (VAOG), visual-auditory-tactile-gustatory (VATG), and visual-auditory-olfactory-tactile-gustatory (VAOTG) groups. This study aimed to explore the differences in participants' physiological and psychological health recovery after exposure to different combinations of simulated sensory stimuli in virtual UGSs. The results indicated that the following: (1) In terms of physiological recovery, the blood pressure of the 8 experimental groups decreased significantly after the experiment, indicating that the virtual urban green space environment has a certain recovery effect on physiological state. The combination of VAOTG stimuli in the multisensory group resulted in the best blood pressure recovery (p < 0.05). Tactile is an important sense to enhance the physiological recovery effect. Olfactory-tactile or tactile-gustatory stimuli interactions significantly enhance physiological recovery, emphasizing the importance of tactile stimulation in improving physiological recovery. (2) In terms of psychological recovery, the common trigger of olfactory-gustatory is the most key element to enhance psychological recovery through multi-sensory stimulation of virtual urban green space environment. VAOG stimulation had the best effect on psychological recovery (p < 0.05), followed by VAOTG stimulation (p < 0.05). Gustatory is an important sense to enhance the psychological recovery effect, and both the tactile-gustatory interaction and the olfactory-gustatory interaction significantly enhance the recovery effect. At the same time, the psychological recovery effect obtained by four or more sensory combinations was higher than that obtained by two or three sensory stimulation groups. This study confirms more possibilities for ways to restore physical and mental health through virtual natural environments. It expands the research on the benefits of virtual nature experience and provides theoretical support for the application of this method.

Використання методики тілесно-орієнтованої терапії "м'ячики" у психологічному відновленні військовослужбовців

Background. In solving the psychological challenges of today, related to the consequences of hostilities, body-oriented methods are a number step in the direction of psychological recovery of Ukrainian military personnel. These psychotechniques not only help relieve emotional stress through physical activity, but also help restore harmony between body and soul. This deep and balanced approach supports mental resilience and adapts the military personnel to difficult situations. The article is aimed at presenting the author's method of body-oriented therapy "Balls" (V.G. Shevchenko) to the wider scientific community and its use in the psychological recovery of military personnel – participants in the russianUkrainian war. It is also important to substantiate the expediency of using this technique as one of the tools for comprehensive psychological recovery of combatants who have survived combat stress. Methods. The research used such theoretical methods as analysis, systematization and generalization of psychological data on the research problem. An analysis of scientific sources on psychological assistance to military personnel using body-oriented approaches was carried out, as well as a synthesis of this information for a better understanding of modern theoretical aspects of psychological recovery using the "Balls" technique. Results. Primarily effective – the five-level training technique "Balls" as a complex of thirteen basic exercises with constantly increasing tasks was decoded within the framework of pilot projects of medical and psychological rehabilitation of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine (2018) on the basis of the Military Medical Clinical Center of the Southern Region in the Odesa region and the base of winter sports "Tysovets" in the Lviv region, which covered about 700 of military personnel – participants in hostilities. Conclusions. A military personnel, after participating in training using the body-oriented "Balls" method, will experience positive changes in the perception and overcoming of stress, will gain new knowledge and skills in psychological self-regulation and will improve the quality of sleep, restore psychological balance, strengthen his internal resources and improve the general well-being It has been established that, in addition to the body-oriented effect, the "Balls" technique develops both simple and complex locomotion, promotes the development of psychomotor grace and contains both preventive and therapeutic effects in overcoming the effects of stress.

Athletic Therapists’ Exposure and Response to Psychological Challenges Associated With Athlete Injury Recovery

This study sought to understand athletic therapists’ perspectives on the psychological challenges athletes experience during injury recovery and to assess their perceived level of preparedness in addressing these challenges. Using an online survey, 49 certified athletic therapists from across Canada reported they are aware of the psychological challenges facing injured athletes and believe they play a role in assisting injured athletes in their psychological recovery. However, the results indicated that athletic therapists do not feel adequately prepared to provide this support and recommended more exposure to content related to psychological aspects of injury in their education.

Nature Connectedness: An Investigation into Alleviating Emotional Disturbances among University Students

Emotional disturbances among undergraduate students have proven to affect students’ learning performance physically, emotionally and mentally. Among non-clinical treatments or techniques identified to address emotional disturbances is exposure to nature. This study investigates the impact of nature connectedness on emotional disturbances among 390 undergraduate students from various disciplines at one of Malaysia’s largest public universities. The research explores causal relationships and mediating effects among nature connectedness, restorativeness, spiritual values, and emotional disturbances, specifically stress, anxiety, and depression. The findings reveal significant associations between nature connectedness and restorativeness, as well as between nature connectedness and spiritual values. Notably, restorativeness emerges as a mediator between nature connectedness and stress, while spiritual values act as a mediator between nature connectedness and depression. The study underscores the potential of combining nature exposure and spirituality as a means of fostering psychological and emotional recovery. It is important to note that the generalizability of these findings is limited to the specific university sample in Malaysia. Nonetheless, the results contribute valuable insights into non-clinical interventions for addressing emotional challenges among undergraduate students.

Psychometric Properties of the Method "Evaluation of Negative Mental Reactions and States of Combatants" and Experience of its Application in Short-term Psychological Recovery

"The article shows the development of the method of psychological evaluation called “Evaluation of Negative Mental Reactions and States of Combatants”. In the study participated 1300 male servicemen (29.84% from junior lieutenant to colonel and servicemen under contract and demobilized, and 70.16% from private to senior warrant officer). The age of participants varied from 20 to 55 years. The system of evaluation developed consisted of 16 instruments that could help to determine the presence of negative psychological symptoms of servicemen related to their participation in hostilities. The results indicated that the evaluation method developed is a tool that allows determining the presence of negative psychological symptoms related to participation in combat. Likewise, it is a useful and fast method to assess the effectiveness of short-term psychological recovery programs. Unlike existing methods of diagnosing negative mental reactions and states of an individual, which arose after their participation in hostilities, the developed psychodiagnostic toolkit could consider the physical and mental fatigue of the respondents, their deterioration, and other cognitive dysfunctions."

Evaluating skills for psychological recovery with gunshot injury survivors in a hospital-based early intervention program.

Gun violence is a serious public health problem that places surviving victims at increased risk for a variety of mental health problems, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression. Recognizing that many gunshot injury survivors lack access to mental health care in the early aftermath of a shooting, there has been growing interest in the use of early, preventive mental health interventions to help prevent long-term mental health complications like PTSD as part of routine care for survivors in acute medical settings, where initial outreach to survivors may be more successful. This study evaluates clinical outcomes associated with one such early intervention-Skills for Psychological Recovery (SPR)-provided to gunshot injury survivors as part of a hospital-based early intervention program embedded in a Level 1 trauma center in the Midwestern United States. Clinic data from 100 survivors (74.0% male, 78.0% Black/African American) who received SPR were included in the present study. Results suggest that receiving SPR in the early aftermath of a shooting is associated with statistically significant reductions in both PTSD, F(1, 26.77) = 22.49, p < .001, and depression, F(1, 29.99) = 6.49, p = .016, symptoms. Outcomes did not vary as a function of either PTSD risk status or intervention delivery method (i.e., in-person, telehealth). These findings support the effectiveness and acceptability of SPR as an early intervention for gunshot injury survivors when delivered as part of a hospital-based early intervention program. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

Psychological Recovery of the Left-behind Generation of College Students: Concept, Framework and Practice Path

Psychological Recovery of the Left-behind Generation of College Students: Concept, Framework and Practice Path

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The article describes the standardization procedure of the express methodology "Determination of Servicemen's Self-Regulation Peculiarities." It identifies the features of professional self-regulation among servicemen, its differences, and its correlation with general self-regulation. The article also provides data on the professionalization of self-regulation in cadets and its characteristics in combatants. Additionally, it presents indicators of internal consistency of the express methodology structure (Cronbach's alpha and intercorrelation) and its validity (correlation with the scales of methods for determining servicemen's self-regulation characteristics and the style of self-regulation of behavior). The article concludes by demonstrating the expediency of its use in rehabilitation centers for servicemen who are participants of intense combat operations. The methodology was standardized for servicemen undergoing a program of psychological recovery after participation in combat operations.

Prevalence of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms among Road Traffic Accident Victims: A Cross-sectional Study from Gujarat, India

Introduction: Road Traffic Accidents (RTAs) can develop Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) due to emotional trauma, which significantly affects the quality of life. Despite satisfactory psychological recovery for many RTA victims, a notable percentage of survivors continue to live with PTSD without diagnosis or treatment. In India, the rising number of RTAs necessitates research into their psychological impacts to inform healthcare strategies and interventions. Aim: To assess the prevalence of PTSD symptoms among RTA survivors and explore the association between PTSD and sociodemographic and clinical variables. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted and data was collected from selected trauma centres in Gujarat state, India, from April to May 2024. The study involved 380 participants who had experienced RTAs within 30-40 days prior to data collection. Data collection employed an interviewer-administered questionnaire with two sections: a demographic and clinical questionnaire and the PTSD Checklist (PCL-5) for PTSD symptom assessment. The PCL-5 is a 20-item tool, with scores ranging from 0 to 80, where a score of ≥33 indicates PTSD symptoms. Data were analysed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 23.0, employing descriptive statistics, Chi-square tests, and Confidence Intervals (CI) to determine the significance of associations at a p-value&lt;0.05 level. Results: The prevalence of PTSD symptoms among RTA survivors was 46.3%, with a mean±SD PTSD score of 29.41±10.68. The highest rates of PTSD were observed among younger individuals {18-25 years, 55 (52.4%)} and females 43 (47.3%). Education (p-value=0.027) and monthly income (p-value=0.011) were significantly associated with higher PTSD prevalence. Among clinical variables, the type of vehicle involved in the accident was associated with PTSD prevalence (p-value=0.012). Conclusion: The prevalence of PTSD symptoms among RTA survivors was 46.3%. Lower education levels, lower income, and involvement in two or three-wheeler accidents were significantly associated with a higher prevalence of PTSD.

The psychological recovery program of Ukrainian military personnel after completing combat missions in the Russian-Ukrainian war

The psychological recovery program of Ukrainian military personnel after completing combat missions in the Russian-Ukrainian war

Manifestations of post-traumatic stress in military personnel after participating in hostilities in the Russian-Ukrainian war

Introduction and aim. Since the beginning of the Russian-Ukrainian war, many Ukrainian military personnel began to show post-traumatic stress (PTS). The purpose of the article is to identify the features of PTS exhibited in different age groups in trauma-exposed military personnel during their participation in the psychological recovery program (“Invincibility Program”). Material and methods. Ukrainian Defense Forces military personnel (n=546 males, between 20 and 60 years of age) participated in this study. All participants were divided into three age groups. Determination of the features of PTS in military personnel was carried out using psychodiagnostic tests. Results. In each age group, more than half of the participants in the “Invincibility Program” had PTS characteristics such as the sub-threshold or clinical manifestations of PTSD, adjustment disorders, low resilience to combat mental trauma, and various sleep disorders combined with somatic complaints. The data showed higher features of PTS in the younger participants and they decreased in both the 2 older sets of participants. Conclusion. The age-related features of the manifestation of PTS in military personnel must be taken into account when developing psychological recovery programs: for younger participants, such events should be carried out longer and more intensively.

The health effects of flower arrangement

The art of Chinese flower arranging has always followed the tradition of natural aesthetics and has paid attention to the theory that man is an integral part of nature. In the long history of more than 2000 years, Chinese flower arranging, as a cultural symbol, has become quite an elegant art form with its unique style, enriching people's yearning for a better life. Participating in floriculture activities and creating floriculture works can reduce the heart rate and relieve bad emotions, and have a great help for people's psychological or physical recovery.

The Effectiveness of Qanun Jinayat in Preventing Sexual Violence Against Children from a Psychological Perspective

The Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection (PPPA) noted that 45% of the 14,571 cases of violence against children were cases of sexual violence. In Aceh, the UPTD-PPA noted that during 2021 there were 697 cases of sexual violence against women and children. The impact on victims of sexual violence can be said to be very heavy and prolonged. So far, the settlement of cases of violence against children, especially in Aceh, refers to the implementation of Aceh Qanun 6 of 2014 concerning the Jinayat Law. When compared with the loss of the victim, the punishment of Ta'zir Whip is still considered unable to provide a deterrent effect to the perpetrators. Therefore, this study aims to examine the effectiveness of the Qanun Jinayat in preventing cases of sexual violence against children. Overall, the Qanun Jinayat has not been able to provide psychological protection and recovery for victims of violence, especially children as victims. Apart from not being able to provide a deterrent effect to the perpetrators, the release of the perpetrators after the sentence creates further psychological trauma to victims of sexual violence.

Mobile Prenatal Education and Its Impact on Reducing Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes: Retrospective Real-World Study.

Pregnancy is a pivotal phase in a woman's life, demanding special attention to ensure maternal and fetal health. Prenatal education plays a vital role in promoting healthy pregnancies and reducing adverse outcomes for pregnant women. Mobile prenatal education programs have gained traction due to their accessibility and timeliness, especially in light of finite health care resources and the constraints imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aims to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of a mobile-based prenatal education program in improving pregnancy outcomes. We developed a mobile-based prenatal education curriculum in collaboration with a multidisciplinary maternal care team from Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH) in Beijing, China. Data were retrospectively collected from 1941 pregnant women who had registered for the PUMCH mobile prenatal education program and subsequently delivered at PUMCH between May 2021 and August 2022. The study compared pregnancy outcomes between the completing group, which were pregnant women who had completed at least 1 course, and the noncompleting group. We also analyzed differences among course topics within the completing group and assessed course topic popularity among pregnant women. The PUMCH mobile prenatal education curriculum consists of 436 courses across 9 topics. Out of the participants, a total of 1521 did not complete any courses, while 420 completed at least 1 course. Compared with the noncompleting group, pregnant women who completed courses exhibited a significant reduction in the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus, induced abortion, postpartum infection, fetal intrauterine distress, and neonatal malformation. Among those in the completing group, a total of 86% (361/420) started course completion during the first and second trimesters. Furthermore, completing courses related to topics of pregnancy psychology and pregnancy nutrition was associated with reduced risks of premature rupture of membranes and small for gestational age infants, respectively. Pregnancy psychology and postpartum recovery were the preferred topics among pregnant women. The study demonstrates the potential of mobile-based prenatal education programs in improving pregnancy outcomes and supporting health care providers in delivering effective prenatal education. The rise of mobile prenatal education presents an opportunity to improve maternal and child health outcomes. Further research and broader implementation of such programs are warranted to continually improve maternal and child health.

Comment on "Job demands and temporomandibular disorders: mediating and moderating effects of psychological distress and recovery experiences".

Abstract The article by Mori et al. (2023) examines the relationship between job demands, psychological distress, and temporomandibular disorders (TMD) among Japanese workers, using a cross-sectional survey of 1,278 respondents. The authors report that high job demands are associated with increased TMD prevalence through the mediation of psychological distress, and that relaxation and control moderate this relationship. The study contributes to the literature on the occupational and psychological factors of TMD, and suggests that recovery experiences can mitigate the negative effects of job demands on TMD. However, the study has some limitations, such as the use of self-reported measures, the lack of longitudinal data, and the potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the results. Therefore, further research is needed to confirm the causal relationships and the generalizability of the findings.

Harmonisasi Sosial Melalui Pendekatan Religi: Respons Kemanusiaan Bagi Masyarakat Terdampak Letusan Gunung Semeru

Indonesia, known for its geological richness, often experiences natural disasters. One such event was the eruption of Mount Semeru in December 2021 in Lumajang Regency, East Java. The incident posed complex recovery challenges. According to the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) report, infrastructure damage reached billions of rupiahs, and thousands of residents were displaced. The challenges extended beyond infrastructure recovery, encompassing the psychological recovery of traumatized residents. Disruptions to the local economy, family separations, and other losses exacerbated the psychosocial burden faced by the affected population. The communities impacted by the eruption of Mount Semeru faced diverse challenges, particularly in religious aspects and the fulfillment of funeral rites (Rukun Kematian). This study highlights the importance of meeting funeral rites needs at every Social Facility (Fasilitas Sosial or Fasos) as a primary foundation for post-disaster recovery. Through collaboration with BNPB, the Social Assistance Program has successfully allocated resources for meeting these needs. Surveys of each Fasos revealed their specific requirements, ranging from funeral equipment to loudspeakers. Technical assistance related to funeral rites was provided by competent practitioners. Although it has shown positive impacts, this research emphasizes the sustainability of assistance as a key factor in the long-term recovery of the affected community. As a recommendation, this assistance should continue, considering the dynamics and changing needs of the community, to ensure ongoing optimal support in facing post-disaster challenges.

Immersive Virtual Reality Therapy Is Supportive for Orthopedic Rehabilitation among the Elderly: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

This research aimed to determine the efficacy of VR therapy in mitigating symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress among older adults following arthroplasty surgery and to comprehend the influence of psychological improvement on changes in functional outcomes. Utilizing a parallel-group randomized controlled trial design, the study involved 68 osteoarthritis patients who had recently undergone either total hip or knee arthroplasty. Subjects were split into two groups. The experimental group underwent eight VR therapy sessions during their rehabilitation, while the control group was given standard care. Assessments encompassed both psychological and functional outcomes, with tools like the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, Perceived Stress Scale, and the Barthel Index, among others. The experimental group showcased notable enhancements in both psychological and functional areas compared to the control group. A significant (p value of < 0.001) relationship was found between psychological progress and functional recovery, indicating that psychological factors can serve as predictors for functional outcomes. The findings emphasize the promising role of VR therapy as a beneficial addition to the rehabilitation process for older adults' post-hip and knee arthroplasty. The integration of psychological interventions in standard rehabilitation practices appears valuable, but further studies are needed to ascertain the long-term advantages of such an approach.