Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 18, 2023
Abstract
Background
Alexithymia,
a
subclinical
cognitive-affective
impairment,
is
prevalent
in
the
elderly
and
increases
risk
of
mental
disorders.
There
vast
alexithymia
treatment
gap,
with
majority
nursing
homes
lacking
access
to
adequate
health
care.
The
study
aimed
evaluate
effects
rational
emotive
behavior
therapy
(REBT)
on
alexithymia,
anxiety,
depression
sleep
quality
homes.
Methods
This
quasi-experimental
was
conducted
two
groups
(the
control
group
intervention)
from
March
November
2021.
enrolled
86
participants,
whom
were
lost
follow-up;
42
received
usual
care
(control
group)
REBT
based
(intervention
both
evaluated
at
baseline,
within
one-week
post-intervention,
3-month
follow-up.
Generalized
estimating
equations
used
by
SPSS
version
26
assess
differential
change
outcomes
between
groups.
Results
intervention
shows
significantly
greater
improvement
than
post-intervention
(
β
=
-8.167,
95%
CI
-10.965,
-5.368,
P
<
0.001)
follow-up
=-4.119,
-7.171,
-1.067,
0.008).
Compared
group,
significant
follow‐up
-2.048,
=-4.004,
-0.091,
0.040).
For
no
differences
found
Conclusions
showed
be
an
effective
method
for
improving
However,
it
failed
alleviate
anxiety
least
short-term
trial.
Refining
this
may
have
broader,
more
substantial
impact
future
research.
BMC Nursing,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: Aug. 24, 2023
Abstract
Background
Alexithymia,
a
subclinical
cognitive-affective
impairment,
is
prevalent
in
older
people
and
increases
the
risk
of
mental
disorders.
There
vast
alexithymia
treatment
gap,
with
majority
nursing
homes
lacking
access
to
adequate
health
care.
The
study
aimed
evaluate
effects
rational
emotive
behavior
therapy
(REBT)
on
alexithymia,
anxiety,
depression
sleep
quality
homes.
Methods
This
quasi-experimental
was
conducted
two
groups
(the
control
group
intervention)
from
March
November
2021.
enrolled
86
participants,
whom
were
lost
follow-up;
42
received
usual
care
(control
group)
REBT
based
(intervention
both
evaluated
at
baseline
(T0),
within
one-week
post-intervention
(T1),
3-month
follow-up
(T3).
Generalized
estimating
equations
used
by
SPSS
version
26
assess
differential
change
outcomes
between
groups.
Results
intervention
shows
significantly
greater
improvement
than
T1
(
β
=
-8.167,
95%
CI
-10.965,
-5.368,
P
<
0.001)
T2
=-4.119,
-7.171,
-1.067,
0.008).
showed
significant
differences
difficulty
identifying
feelings
describing
feelings.
Compared
group,
-2.048,
=-4.004,
-0.091,
0.040).
disturbance
daytime
dysfunction.
For
no
found
Conclusions
be
an
effective
method
for
improving
However,
it
failed
alleviate
anxiety
least
short-term
trial.
Refining
this
may
have
broader,
more
substantial
impact
future
research.
BMC Psychology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: Aug. 16, 2023
Hoarding
disorder
is
characterized
by
a
persistent
inability
to
part
with
possessions
due
perceived
need
keep
them,
regardless
of
their
actual
value.
Arabic-speaking
populations
currently
lack
validated
tool
specifically
designed
assess
hoarding
symptoms.This
study
aimed
translate,
adapt,
and
validate
the
Rating
Scale-Self
Report
(HRS-SR)
into
Arabic-language.The
employed
gold
standard
approach
translation,
involving
forward
translation
independent
translators
back
review.
We
conducted
cross-sectional
using
an
online
survey
completed
500
participants
from
four
countries.
Psychometric
analyses
included
internal
consistency,
test-retest
reliability,
convergent
validity
against
generalized
anxiety
(GAD-7),
confirmatory
factor
analysis.With
McDonald's
omega
Cronbach's
alpha
approximately
0.80,
Arabic
HRS-SR
showed
acceptable
reliability
as
well
good
consistency.
The
also
strong
7-item
for
GAD-7.
Confirmatory
analysis
supported
one-factor
structure,
confirming
that
each
item
measured
same
construct.The
trustworthy
valid
evaluating
symptoms
in
people.
This
could
be
helpful
both
clinical
academic
research.
Future
research
should
examine
cultural
variations
behavior
questionnaire
populations.
American Journal of Health Behavior,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
48(1), P. 101 - 112
Published: Jan. 31, 2024
Objectives:
In
order
to
keep
a
proactive
watch
on
the
economic
aspect
of
old
age
care,
Chinese
government
strives
not
only
build
sense
life
satisfaction
and
blessedness
in
families,
but
also
ensure
social
development
through
support
mechanisms,
including
Long-Term
Care
Insurance
(LTCI)
plan.
This
study
examines
impact
LTCI
degree
psychological
further
investigates
mechanisms
moderating
factors
involved.
Methods:
use
authentic
data
related
coping
measures
for
population
aging,
CHARLS
(China
Health
Retirement
Longitudinal
Study)
database
was
chosen
examine
system.
Results:
The
results
found
that
significantly
improved
middle-aged
older
people.
effect
be
heterogeneous
at
level
gender,
marital
status,
number
children
heterogeneity
analysis.
revealed
had
significant
improvement
adults,
particularly
male
population,
variables
such
as
having
fewer
children,
increased
intergenerational
financial
support,
all
which
wove
mechanism
showing
how
made
an
Conclusion:
These
are
great
significance
promoting
formulation
implementation
policies.
It
provides
useful
insights
government,
organizations,
individuals
with
scientific
basis
mental
health
old.
valuable
reference
improving
quality
elderly
population.
