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Resting respiratory sinus arrythmia and cognitive reappraisal moderate the link between political climate stress and anxiety symptoms in Latina and Black mothers
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Measures of cognitive reserve: An umbrella review
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Neural and behavioral indicators of cognitive control in preschoolers with and without prenatal opioid exposure
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Level of Satisfaction Towards Healthcare Services in Patients Attending Psychiatry Outpatient Department of a Tertiary Care Hospital in Eastern India
Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine, Ahead of Print.
Background:Patients’ satisfaction with healthcare services contributes to their compliance with the treatment and thus impacts their health. Therefore, patient satisfaction is increasingly being used as an indicator of health system performance in a country. Though several studies have been reported from different parts of India, most did not include psychiatric patients. This study assessed the level of satisfaction of psychiatric outpatients and its association with socio-demographic, hospital-related, and treatment-related variables.Methods:This cross-sectional study assessed 152 patients attending psychiatry outpatient department (OPD) of a tertiary care hospital. Treatment-related satisfaction was measured using the Short Assessment of Patient Satisfaction (SAPS) scale, and variables not related to treatment were assessed using Likert scales.Results:Most participants were satisfied with the overall cleanliness of the hospital (82.9%), the useable condition of toilets (73%), and waiting time in the OPD ticket counter, doctor’s room, and pharmacy. More than 80% were pleased with the OPD staff’s behavior and working efficiency. In the seven dimensions of the SAPS scale, satisfaction level was variable. Overall satisfaction with the care received in the hospital was 60.5%.Conclusions:The level of patient satisfaction is good in psychiatry OPD services of our hospital, and it depends on treatment-independent variables also. So, liaison between the medical- and non-medical-management teams is crucial to augment patient satisfaction.
Background:Patients’ satisfaction with healthcare services contributes to their compliance with the treatment and thus impacts their health. Therefore, patient satisfaction is increasingly being used as an indicator of health system performance in a country. Though several studies have been reported from different parts of India, most did not include psychiatric patients. This study assessed the level of satisfaction of psychiatric outpatients and its association with socio-demographic, hospital-related, and treatment-related variables.Methods:This cross-sectional study assessed 152 patients attending psychiatry outpatient department (OPD) of a tertiary care hospital. Treatment-related satisfaction was measured using the Short Assessment of Patient Satisfaction (SAPS) scale, and variables not related to treatment were assessed using Likert scales.Results:Most participants were satisfied with the overall cleanliness of the hospital (82.9%), the useable condition of toilets (73%), and waiting time in the OPD ticket counter, doctor’s room, and pharmacy. More than 80% were pleased with the OPD staff’s behavior and working efficiency. In the seven dimensions of the SAPS scale, satisfaction level was variable. Overall satisfaction with the care received in the hospital was 60.5%.Conclusions:The level of patient satisfaction is good in psychiatry OPD services of our hospital, and it depends on treatment-independent variables also. So, liaison between the medical- and non-medical-management teams is crucial to augment patient satisfaction.
Use of Children’s Communication Checklist-2 to identify Communication Problems in Kannada Speaking Preschool Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Preliminary Study
Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine, Volume 45, Issue 5, Page 539-541, September 2023.
Attitude Towards the Mentally Ill Among Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) Workers in the Ahmedabad City of Gujarat
Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine, Ahead of Print.
Background:The community misunderstands mental illness, resulting in stigmatizing attitudes toward persons with mental illness. High mental health literacy (MHL) among Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) workers can help spread mental health awareness to the community. The study aimed to assess the attitudes of ASHA workers toward the mentally ill.Method:A cross-sectional survey was conducted among ASHA workers in the city of Ahmedabad using the Community Attitude toward Mentally Ill (CAMI) scale – Gujarati version. Census sampling was used to collect data from ASHA workers at various Urban Health Centers (UHC). We analyzed 265 responses.Results:The mean (SD) of authoritarianism (AU), benevolence (BE), social restrictiveness (SR), and community mental health ideology (CMHI) subscales were 29.77(3.35), 35.33(3.78), 34.55(3.49), and 37.15(4.42), respectively (a higher mean suggests a negative attitude in the AU and SR subscales and a positive attitude in the BE and CMHI subscales).Conclusion:Although ASHA workers displayed goodwill and a welcoming attitude on the BE and CMHI subscales, they showed negative and stigmatizing attitudes on certain items of the AU and SR subscales. This necessitates a widespread mental health education campaign and training program for them.
Background:The community misunderstands mental illness, resulting in stigmatizing attitudes toward persons with mental illness. High mental health literacy (MHL) among Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) workers can help spread mental health awareness to the community. The study aimed to assess the attitudes of ASHA workers toward the mentally ill.Method:A cross-sectional survey was conducted among ASHA workers in the city of Ahmedabad using the Community Attitude toward Mentally Ill (CAMI) scale – Gujarati version. Census sampling was used to collect data from ASHA workers at various Urban Health Centers (UHC). We analyzed 265 responses.Results:The mean (SD) of authoritarianism (AU), benevolence (BE), social restrictiveness (SR), and community mental health ideology (CMHI) subscales were 29.77(3.35), 35.33(3.78), 34.55(3.49), and 37.15(4.42), respectively (a higher mean suggests a negative attitude in the AU and SR subscales and a positive attitude in the BE and CMHI subscales).Conclusion:Although ASHA workers displayed goodwill and a welcoming attitude on the BE and CMHI subscales, they showed negative and stigmatizing attitudes on certain items of the AU and SR subscales. This necessitates a widespread mental health education campaign and training program for them.
The Missing Link Between Opioid Use Disorder and Seizures During Opioid Withdrawal: A Case Series from North India
Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine, Ahead of Print.
Age differences in effectiveness of encoding techniques on memory
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An Intervention Program for Families of Adults on the Autism Spectrum: A Case Study
Clinical Case Studies, Ahead of Print.
Caregivers of adults on the autism spectrum report having limited access to resources that aid in supporting their child and helping them lead more independent lives. There is a need for interventions designed to teach caregivers strategies that address challenging behaviors, as well as promote independence. Using a case study design, we evaluated the preliminary feasibility and acceptability of Research Units in Behavioral Intervention (RUBI) with caregivers of three adults on the autism spectrum. Outcomes support preliminary feasibility and acceptability, as indicated by low attrition (0%) and high adherence to the RUBI manual (mean adherence = 91%). Following intervention, all adults on the autism spectrum demonstrated decreased levels of challenging behaviors and increased independence. The results of this study provide insight on next steps for investigation, including avenues for RUBI adaptation when delivered to adults on the autism spectrum and their families.
Caregivers of adults on the autism spectrum report having limited access to resources that aid in supporting their child and helping them lead more independent lives. There is a need for interventions designed to teach caregivers strategies that address challenging behaviors, as well as promote independence. Using a case study design, we evaluated the preliminary feasibility and acceptability of Research Units in Behavioral Intervention (RUBI) with caregivers of three adults on the autism spectrum. Outcomes support preliminary feasibility and acceptability, as indicated by low attrition (0%) and high adherence to the RUBI manual (mean adherence = 91%). Following intervention, all adults on the autism spectrum demonstrated decreased levels of challenging behaviors and increased independence. The results of this study provide insight on next steps for investigation, including avenues for RUBI adaptation when delivered to adults on the autism spectrum and their families.