abstract：BACKGROUND:Many children are affected by parental substance use disorder. Beardslee's family intervention (BFI) is a family-based psycho-educative method for children of mentally ill parents, used in psychiatric practise in several Nordic countries. The method has also been used to some extent when a parent suffers fro...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Pihkala H,Dimova-Bränström N,Sandlund M

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recently, it was reported that antipsychotic treatment reverted Contactin Associated Protein-Like 3 (CASPR3, same as CNTNAP3) mRNA expressions in leukocytes of schizophrenia (SCZ) subjects to the same levels as healthy controls. CASPR3 was expressed in various regions of the mice brain (cortex, frontal lobes...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Okita M,Yoshino Y,Iga JI,Ueno SI

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A possible relationship has been suggested between social anxiety and dissociation. Traumatic experiences, especially childhood abuse, play an important role in the aetiology of dissociation. AIM:This study assesses childhood trauma history, dissociative symptoms, and dissociative disorder comorbidity in pa...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Belli H,Akbudak M,Ural C,Solmaz M,Dogan Z,Konkan R

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In long-term follow-up studies on depression, the Eysenck Neuroticism Scale (ENS) at the score level of dysthymia has been found to be valid at predicting poor outcome. AIMS:The ENS dysthymia level was compared with the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) level to predict the prevalence of depressive symptoms a...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Bech P,Kessing LV,Bukh JD

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) in cognitive disorders impair quality of life, increase caregiver stress, and may lead to earlier institutionalization and death. The objective of this study was to investigate the use of antipsychotics among persons with cognitive impairment in home care and residential care,...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Kuronen M,Kautiainen H,Karppi P,Hartikainen S,Koponen H

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Deep brain stimulation is a treatment under investigation for a range of psychiatric disorders. It has shown promising results for therapy-refractory obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and major depressive disorder (MDD). Other indications under investigation include Tourette's syndrome, anorexia nervosa an...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Naesström M,Blomstedt P,Bodlund O

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Few studies have focused on the recent trends in clinical features child and adolescent inpatient. AIMS:This study focuses on the change in the characteristics of child and adolescent psychiatric inpatients in Finland. METHODS:The data collection was carried out on selected study days in 2000 and 2011. Que...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Kronström K,Ellilä H,Kuosmanen L,Kaljonen A,Sourander A

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background Chemokines are known to play a major role in driving inflammation and immune responses in several neuroinflammatory diseases, including multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. Inflammation has also been implicated in the pathogenesis of schizophrenia. Aim We aimed to investigate a p...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Dasdemir S,Kucukali CI,Bireller ES,Tuzun E,Cakmakoglu B

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background Immunological mechanisms may be responsible for the development and maintenance of schizophrenia symptoms. Aim The aim of this study is to measure tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), soluble tumour necrosis factor-alpha receptor I (sTNF-αRI), and soluble tumour necrosis factor-alpha receptor II (sTNF-αRII...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Turhan L,Batmaz S,Kocbiyik S,Soygur AH

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background Chronotype and insomnia have been related to the development and to an unfavourable course of depression. However, the mutual relationship of both risk factors is as yet unclear, especially in acute, clinically manifest depressive disorders. Aims The present study was carried out to elucidate the separate d...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Müller MJ,Kundermann B,Cabanel N

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Schizophrenia, with incidence of 1% worldwide, is a common mental disorder. Phosphoinositide-3-kinases (PI3Ks) are a family of enzymes involved in cellular functions such as cell growth, proliferation, differentiation, motility, intracellular trafficking, and survival. These enzymes play an important role in...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Kordi-Tamandani DM,Mir A

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Unusual reactions to sensory stimuli are experienced by 90-95% of people with an autism spectrum condition (ASC). Self-reported sensory reactivity in ASC has mainly been measured with generic questionnaires developed and validated on data from the general population. Interest in sensory reactivity in ASC inc...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Elwin M,Schröder A,Ek L,Kjellin L

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This is a pilot study assessing the impact of polymorphisms of serotonin transporter (5-HTT; 5-HTTLPR (S/L)) and norepinephrine transporter (NET; rs2242446 (T/C)) genes on selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) response in Korean panic disorde...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Park HJ,Kim SK,Kang WS,Kim YJ,Cho AR,Park JK

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC) has been associated with several psychological factors. But previous psychological data are limited and mainly restricted to male patients and small sample size. In this study we investigated psychosomatic complaints, personality factors, life events, and stress coping ...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Lahousen T,Painold A,Luxenberger W,Schienle A,Kapfhammer HP,Ille R

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Studies on both personality dimensions and cognition in schizophrenia are scarce. The objective of the present study was to examine personality traits and the relation to cognitive function and psychotic symptoms in a sample of patients with schizophrenia and healthy controls. METHOD:In total 23 patients wi...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Nilsson BM,Holm G,Ekselius L

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Most studies find that patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) have impaired memory and executive functions. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is the recommended psychotherapeutic treatment of patients with OCD. We hypothesized that impairments in memory and executive functions would predict poor...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Vandborg SK,Hartmann TB,Bennedsen BE,Pedersen AD,Thomsen PH

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:The Danish Health and Medicines Authority assembled a group of experts to develop a national clinical guideline for patients with schizophrenia and complex mental health needs. Within this context, ten explicit review questions were formulated, covering several identified key issues. METHODS:Systema...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Baandrup L,Østrup Rasmussen J,Klokker L,Austin S,Bjørnshave T,Fuglsang Bliksted V,Fink-Jensen A,Hedegaard Fohlmann A,Peter Hansen J,Kristine Nielsen M,Sandsten KE,Schultz V,Voss-Knude S,Nordentoft M

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of mechanical restraint (MR) is controversial, and large differences regarding the use of MR are often found among countries. In an earlier study, we observed that MR was used twice as frequently in Denmark than Norway. AIMS:To examine how presumed MR preventive factors of non-medical origin may exp...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Bak J,Zoffmann V,Sestoft DM,Almvik R,Siersma VD,Brandt-Christensen M

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Since the first publication of the psychiatric emergency units (PEUs) in Copenhagen 1985, outpatient facilities have undergone considerable changes. Our aim is to examine how these changes have influenced the activities in the PEUs in the same catchment area. METHODS:We conducted a follow-up study to descri...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Moltke K,Høegh EB,Sæbye D,Larsen PL,Reff KT,Knop J

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:High levels of childhood traumatic experiences have been observed among substance abusers. There has been insufficient study of the effects of childhood trauma in adulthood. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study is to research the relationship between childhood trauma, self-esteem, and levels of depression and an...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Ekinci S,Kandemir H

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Schizophrenia is a highly heterogeneous disease. Event-related potentials have been regarded to establish intermediate phenotypes of schizophrenia. Our previous study found that patients with deficit schizophrenia (DS) are relatively homogeneous and show a significantly longer onset latency of contingent neg...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Li Z,Deng W,Liu X,Zheng Z,Li M,Li Y,Han Y,Ma X,Wang Q,Liu X,Li T

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There are differences across ethno-cultural groups in the degree of somatization among patients with major depressive disorder (MDD). Studies showed that the attribution style of somatic symptoms is an important predictor of health outcome in depressed patients. AIMS:The aims of this study were to investiga...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Taycan O,Ozdemir A,Erdogan-Taycan S,Jurcik T

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous meta-analyses of paediatric obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) have shown much higher effect size for standard individual cognitive behaviour therapy (SI-CBT) compared with control conditions than for serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SRIs) compared with placebo. Other factors, such as systematic diff...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Skarphedinsson G,Hanssen-Bauer K,Kornør H,Heiervang ER,Landrø NI,Axelsdottir B,Biedilæ S,Ivarsson T

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In Norway, GPs may decide to refer patients to involuntary psychiatric treatment. Internationally, there has been a discussion regarding criteria for involuntary admission. In Norway and in other countries where the treatment criterion is still used, some have suggested its removal. AIMS:To examine which le...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Røtvold K,Wynn R

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Both obesity and smoking are common in schizophrenia patients taking clozapine, causing cardiovascular disease and premature deaths. METHODS:Two hundred and thirty-seven patients with schizophrenia or related psychoses treated with clozapine completed the Liverpool University Neuroleptic Assessment Scale (L...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Seppälä N,Leinonen E,Viikki M,Kampman O

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adult attachment patterns influence the quality of close relationships, and they are therefore important for treatment planning in psychiatry. AIM:This study compares the patterns and strength of adult attachment in patients with Axis I, Axis I+II disorders and individuals of a general population sample. M...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Olssøn I,Dahl AA

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Impulsivity is closely related to substance use and abuse, both as a contributor to use and as a consequence of use. Particular dimensions of temperament and character were reported to be associated with trait impulsivity in different populations. AIM:The aim of the present study was to evaluate the relatio...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Bozkurt M,Evren C,Can Y,Evren B,Cetingok S,Yilmaz A

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Stalking is a considerable health problem. In order to develop interventions for victims, more knowledge is needed concerning prevalence, stress and coping related to stalking as well as associated symptomatology in the victims. This is the first population-based study of stalking in Norway. AIMS:To examine...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Narud K,Friestad C,Dahl AA

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Schizophrenia causes great suffering for patients and families. Today, patients are treated with medications, but unfortunately many still have persistent symptoms and an impaired quality of life. During the last 20 years of research in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for schizophrenia, evidence has been ...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Sarin F,Wallin L

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The psychopathic traits measured with the Hare Psychopathy Checklist-Revised (PCL-R) in a representative national prisoner sample have not been studied in Finland before. It has been unclear whether there could occur some national differences or whether the PCL-R can be used for assessing psychopathic traits...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Jüriloo A,Lauerma H,Holmalahti T,Tyni S,Aarnio J,Viitanen P,Wuolijoki T,Mattila A,Lintonen T,Joukamaa M,Vartiainen H

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It appears that the female reproductive events and hormonal treatments may impact the course of bipolar disorder in women. In particular, childbirth is known to be associated with onset of affective episodes in women with bipolar disorder. During the female reproductive events the sex hormones, e.g. estrogen...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Meinhard N,Kessing LV,Vinberg M

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:One of the major challenges for research in the field of human aggression is the need to define the role of personality and trait-like dimensions, such as impulsivity and aggressiveness, in predisposing to violent behavior. AIMS:1) To determine whether trait- aggressiveness and impulsivity may be associated...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Carli V,Mandelli L,Zaninotto L,Alberti S,Roy A,Serretti A,Sarchiapone M

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Declared suicidal intent and physical danger are both considered important components in defining suicidal behaviors (SB). AIMS:1) To investigate characteristics of serious suicidal behaviors (SSB), defined by either suicidal intent or lethality; 2) To determine any difference in terms of socio-demographic,...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Carli V,Mandelli L,Zaninotto L,Iosue M,Hadlaczky G,Wasserman D,Hegerl U,Värnik A,Reisch T,Pfuhlmann B,Maloney J,Schmidtke A,Serretti A,Sarchiapone M

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with remitted bipolar disorder have cognitive impairments, particularly in executive functions. However, the findings of studies that investigated cognitive functions in unaffected relatives of patients with bipolar disorder are conflicting. AIMS:The aim of this study is to investigate executive fu...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Erol A,Kosger F,Putgul G,Ersoy B

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a serious psychiatric disorder with high mortality rates a poor outcome and no empirically supported treatment of choice for adults. Weight increase is essential for recovery from AN why research exploring important contributors is crucial. AIMS:The current study examined the import...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Karlsson GP,Clinton D,Nevonen L

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Few studies have focused on conduct problems and co-occurring problems among the youngest children in schools, such as social, internalizing and attention problems. In particular, there is a lack of studies that differentiate between boys and girls in terms of such problems. AIM:The aim of the current study...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Kirkhaug B,Drugli MB,Lydersen S,Mørch WT

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate attitudes towards mental illness displayed by student nurses' with previous contact with mentally disordered persons prior to education in psychiatric nursing and to evaluate trends in attitudes towards mental illness exhibited by student nurses and the public in Sweden. METHODS:Altogether 246 st...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Ewalds-Kvist B,Högberg T,Lützén K

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Little is known of the use of mechanical restraint in adolescent psychiatry. AIMS:To investigate the frequency and features of mechanical restraint in the field of Finnish adolescent psychiatry. METHODS:The data were collected in the metropolitan area of Helsinki, Finland, with seven closed and eight open ...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Hottinen A,Välimäki M,Sailas E,Putkonen H,Joffe G,Puukka P,Noda T,Lindberg N

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with schizophrenia suffer from wide range of deficits in neurocognitive functions of the brain, including visuospatial working memory. AIMS:This study aims at evaluating the effect of short-term smoking abstinence on different components of visuospatial working memory in smoker patients with schizo...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Ghiasi F,Farhang S,Farnam A,Safikhanlou S

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The information on whether long-term psychotherapy is superior in comparison with short-term therapies during a long time-perspective in the treatment of mood and anxiety disorder is incomplete. AIMS:The present study addresses this question in a clinical trial with an exceptionally long follow-up. METHODS...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Knekt P,Lindfors O,Sares-Jäske L,Virtala E,Härkänen T

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00