abstract：OBJECTIVE:To test the hypothesis that not only intrafamiliar childhood abuses inflicted to the patient, but also major losses or other severe life events suffered by the mother within 2 years of patient's birth, are risk factors for the development of dissociative disorders (DDs). METHOD:A multicentric case-control st...

journal_title：Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica

authors： Pasquini P,Liotti G,Mazzotti E,Fassone G,Picardi A,Italian Group for the Study of Dissociation.

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the prevalence, psychiatric comorbidity and suicidal ideation associated with co-occurring non-affective psychosis and panic attacks, compared with non-affective psychosis without panic attacks, in the general population. METHOD:Data were drawn from the National Comorbidity Survey (n = 8098). St...

journal_title：Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica

authors： Goodwin R,Davidson L

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Ginseng root extract is a widely used herbal product not devoid of side effects. This report describes the development of manic symptoms after ginseng consumption in a patient with affective disorder. Other potentially harmful side effects of ginseng are also reviewed. METHOD:A single case report. RESULTS:A...

journal_title：Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica

authors： Vázquez I,Agüera-Ortiz LF

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Exploration of academic and creative potentials of first-degree relatives of hospital-treated psychotic patients in Iceland. METHOD:Relatives identified in a previously published family study of psychosis are evaluated, using records available at the National Archives and National Library in Reykjavik. Perfo...

journal_title：Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica

authors： Karlsson JL

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate whether patients with a diagnosis of affective disorder are at an increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease compared with medically ill control groups. METHOD:By linkage of public hospital registers from 1977 to 1993, three study cohorts were identified: patients with affective disorder...

journal_title：Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica

authors： Nilsson FM,Kessing LV,Bolwig TG

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the prevalence of depression in a community with 15 000 inhabitants in Brazil (Bambuí). METHOD:The Composite International Diagnostic Interview was applied in a random sample of 1041 residents aged 18+ years. RESULTS:The ICD-10 1-month, 1-year and lifetime prevalences of depression were 8.2% (9...

journal_title：Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica

authors： Vorcaro CM,Lima-Costa MF,Barreto SM,Uchoa E

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We assessed the reliability of remote video psychiatric interviews conducted via the internet using narrow and broad bandwidths. METHOD:Televideo psychiatric interviews conducted with 42 in-patients with chronic schizophrenia using two bandwidths (narrow, 128 kilobits/s; broad, 2 megabits/s) were assessed in...

journal_title：Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica

authors： Yoshino A,Shigemura J,Kobayashi Y,Nomura S,Shishikura K,Den R,Wakisaka H,Kamata S,Ashida H

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To provide a clinically useful analysis of the relationship between selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), in particular fluoxetine and violent or suicidal behaviour. METHOD:All published papers on Medline and other databases linking serotonin, SSRIs and aggression were reviewed. RESULTS:A small p...

journal_title：Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica

authors： Walsh MT,Dinan TG

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This paper presents a case of chronic mania and reviews the diagnosis with respect to its definition and utility. METHOD:A case of chronic mania is described. RESULTS:Unremitting mania poses a diagnostic and management challenge. CONCLUSION:Persistent mania of this duration is rare, but a diagnosis of chro...

journal_title：Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica

authors： Malhi GS,Mitchell PB,Parker GB

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare ratings of quality of life in patients with established schizophrenia in Chandigarh, India, in both subjective and objective view points and between patients' and relatives' ratings. METHOD:Subjective and objective quality of life was assessed in 38 patients with schizophrenia using the Quality of...

journal_title：Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica

authors： Lobana A,Mattoo SK,Basu D,Gupta N

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the reliability of a brief instrument to assess coping with symptoms by patients with psychotic illness. METHOD:A semi-structured interview (MACS) was developed to assess the amounts of distress, control and coping in relation to psychotic symptoms. Two raters interviewed 23 symptomatic but stable...

journal_title：Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica

authors： Bak M,van der Spil F,Gunther N,Radstake S,Delespaul P,van Os J

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the durability of positive effects of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) with coping training on psychotic symptoms and social functioning. METHOD:Forty patients with schizophrenia or related psychotic disorders and refractory auditory hallucinations were given CBT and coping training in an int...

journal_title：Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica

authors： Wiersma D,Jenner JA,van de Willige G,Spakman M,Nienhuis FJ

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Bright light therapy in seasonal affective disorder (SAD) has been studied extensively. However, little attention has been given to subsyndromal seasonal affective disorder (SSAD) or the use of bright light in the workplace. Many patients using bright light boxes complain of the inconvenience of use. Much of ...

journal_title：Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica

authors： Avery DH,Kizer D,Bolte MA,Hellekson C

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Interleukin-1beta (IL-1beta) is released as part of the acute phase immune response and can directly stimulate the release of corticotrophin-releasing hormone and thus induce hypothalamic pituitary adrenal axis hyperactivity. Major depression has been shown to be accompanied by both an acute phase immune resp...

journal_title：Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica

authors： Owen BM,Eccleston D,Ferrier IN,Young AH

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In this paper we review critically the current status of neurocognitive studies in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). METHOD:CFS literature was monitored as part of a large research project which involved several neuropsychological and psychopathological studies. The literature survey was the resu...

journal_title：Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica

authors： Michiels V,Cluydts R

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the accuracy of psychiatric patients' statements on coercive measures compared with medical file information using empirical methodology, and relating the statements to patients' psychopathology. METHOD:One hundred and forty-three in-patients were identified consecutively, and interviewed usin...

journal_title：Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica

authors： Poulsen HD,Engberg M

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Prevalence rates for dissociative disorders among psychiatric in-patients vary widely. The aim of this meta-analysis is to offer an explanation for these differences. METHOD:Prevalence studies using a clinical diagnostic interview among psychiatric in-patients were included. Hypotheses concerning the impact ...

journal_title：Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica

authors： Friedl MC,Draijer N,de Jonge P

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate whether large social networks are associated with better functional outcome in psychotic disorders. METHOD:A prospective cohort study of epidemiologically representative patients with psychosis was analysed to examine the relationship between social networks and functional outcome. Standardize...

journal_title：Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica

authors： Howard L,Leese M,Thornicroft G

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study examined the predictors, extent and pattern of fatal antidepressant overdose (FAO) in all psychoactive drug-related deaths and compared these in drug abusers and non-drug abusers. METHOD:Inquest data on 491 psychoactive drug-related cases in England and Wales were analysed. We examined predictors ...

journal_title：Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica

authors： Oyefeso A,Valmana A,Clancy C,Ghodse H,Williams H

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Bipolar disorder in children and adolescents is less well studied than bipolar disorder in adults. This review addresses issues related to its underdiagnosis, precursors of bipolarity, comorbidity, natural course and treatment. METHOD:Literature from Medline and other searches, and earlier relevant articles ...

journal_title：Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica

authors： Reddy YC,Srinath S

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To date only five reports of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) related to olanzapine exist. The first case report was published in November 1998. METHOD:We report the case of a 78-year-old woman suffering from chronic schizophrenia who developed a NMS while being treated with olanzapine and levomepromazin...

journal_title：Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica

authors： Järventausta K,Leinonen E

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To update evidence from studies on family intervention in schizophrenia looking carefully at methodological issues. METHOD:Twenty-five studies were reviewed, using specific outcome criteria, and computing effect sizes whenever possible. RESULTS:Effect on relapse is relatively well assessed, although differe...

journal_title：Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica

authors： Barbato A,D'Avanzo B

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the prevalence rate of personality disorder among a consecutive sample of UK primary care attenders. Associations between a diagnosis of personality disorder, sociodemographic background and common mental disorder were examined. METHOD:Three hundred and three consecutive primary care attenders w...

journal_title：Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica

authors： Moran P,Jenkins R,Tylee A,Blizard R,Mann A

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the service use and costs of individuals who have a dual diagnosis of psychosis and substance abuse with those who have a diagnosis of psychosis but no substance abuse. METHOD:Patients with psychosis were identified and a representative sample were interviewed. Six-month service use was measured a...

journal_title：Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica

authors： McCrone P,Menezes PR,Johnson S,Scott H,Thornicroft G,Marshall J,Bebbington P,Kuipers E

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between low cerebrospinal fluid 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (CSF 5-HIAA) and aggressive acts in mentally disordered violent offenders. METHOD:CSF concentrations of 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA), homovanillic acid and 4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl gly...

journal_title：Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica

authors： Lidberg L,Belfrage H,Bertilsson L,Evenden MM,Asberg M

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine whether the development of tardive dyskinesia (TD) is accompanied by a parallel process of worsening negative symptoms in a longitudinal study. METHOD:A sample of 708 psychotic patients were followed over a period of 2 years, using the Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale and the Scale for the Asse...

journal_title：Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica

authors： van Os J,Walsh E,van Horn E,Tattan T,Bale R,Thompson SG

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of zotepine in the treatment of acute episodes of schizophrenia. METHOD:Patients with acute exacerbation of schizophrenia (DSM-III-R criteria; n = 158) were allocated on a random, double-blind basis to receive zotepine (150 or 300 mg/day), chlorpromazine (30...

journal_title：Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica

authors： Cooper SJ,Tweed J,Raniwalla J,Butler A,Welch C

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study examined the co-occurrence of anxiety/mood and personality disorders (PDs) in substance abusers, the impact of anxiety/ mood disorders on the symptom profiles of PDs, and the impact of anxiety/mood disorders and PDs on pre-treatment status. METHOD:Current anxiety/mood disorders and PDs and pre-tre...

journal_title：Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica

authors： Verheul R,Kranzler HR,Poling J,Tennen H,Ball S,Rounsaville BJ

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Lifetime and 12-month prevalence of traumatic events and DSM-IV post-traumatic stress disorder as well as risk factors and comorbidity patterns were investigated in a representative community sample (n = 3021, aged 14-24 years). METHOD:Traumatic events and PTSD were assessed with the Munich Composite Interna...

journal_title：Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica

authors： Perkonigg A,Kessler RC,Storz S,Wittchen H -U

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to determine the treatment incidence, diagnostic stability and clinical and social outcome of affective disorders in the Greenlandic population. METHODS:A cohort of Greenlanders first hospitalized in 1980-1983 and diagnosed with an affective disorder at least once during the period ...

journal_title：Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica

authors： Lynge I,Munk-Jørgensen P,Mortensen PB

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of the study was to analyse the cost-incidence of schizophrenia in two areas with widely differing health service systems. METHOD:The costs of patients with schizophrenia in the 3 years after the first service contact were evaluated (i) in an area (A) with fully developed mental health community prog...

journal_title：Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica

authors： Salvador-Carulla L,Haro JM,Cabasés J,Madoz V,Sacristán JA,Vázquez-Barquero JL

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of personality disorders in a group of elderly patients without an organic mental disorder and to examine the relationship between the Temperament and Character Inventory (TCI) and personality disorder symptoms in psychogeriatric clinical practice. METHOD...

journal_title：Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica

authors： Casey JE,Joyce PR

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aims of this study were (i) to assess the inter-rater reliability of the latest Italian expanded 24-item version of the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, BPRS version 4.0 and (ii) to assess the feasibility of obtaining reliable BPRS 4.0 ratings by reliability training of clinically less experienced trainees...

journal_title：Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica

authors： Roncone R,Ventura J,Impallomeni M,Falloon IR,Morosini PL,Chiaravalle E,Casacchia M

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Chronically mentally ill patients in community mental health care report a better quality of life (QOL) than those in long-term hospital care, which suggests that the treatment setting per se influences their QOL. METHOD:In a region where both treatment settings are of a comparable high standard, we assessed...

journal_title：Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica

authors： Rössler W,Salize HJ,Cucchiaro G,Reinhard I,Kernig C

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:'Crisis cards' state patients' treatment details and preferences in anticipation of a later occasion when the patient might be too ill to express them directly. We assessed the feasibility of introducing 'crisis cards', or a collaborative form of them, 'joint crisis plans', into a sectorized community psychia...

journal_title：Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica

authors： Sutherby K,Szmukler GI,Halpern A,Alexander M,Thornicroft G,Johnson C,Wright S

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study autism over time in order to ascertain whether there has been an increase in its prevalence in recent years. METHOD:All English language papers on the prevalence of autism were reviewed. Ten of the studies retrieved were not used in the final analysis because they did not meet full criteria for incl...

journal_title：Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica

authors： Gillberg C,Wing L

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study assessed the manner in which insight influenced schizophrenic patients' evaluation of their objective life conditions and the concurrent validity between patients' and clinicians' assessments of patients' global quality of life. METHOD:Forty out-patients who fulfilled DSM-III-R criteria for schizo...

journal_title：Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica

authors： Doyle M,Flanagan S,Browne S,Clarke M,Lydon D,Larkin C,O'Callaghan E

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Although previous studies have revealed an association between androgens and aggression, there is a lack of knowledge of this issue in different mental disorders. METHOD:The associations between serum testosterone levels and criminal behaviour in different mental disorders were examined using data collected ...

journal_title：Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica

authors： Räsänen P,Hakko H,Visuri S,Paanila J,Kapanen P,Suomela T,Tiihonen J

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study evaluates the utilization of clozapine in the treatment of therapy-refractory schizophrenia in terms both of patterns of care and of health care costs in a community psychiatric service in Italy. Data covering the year prior to commencing clozapine and the year following the initiation of the therapy were c...

journal_title：Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica

authors： Percudani M,Fattore G,Galletta J,Mita PL,Contini A,Altamura AC

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Combined data from double-blind risperidone studies were used to analyse the severity of extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS) associated with treatment in patients with chronic schizophrenia. Factors associated with maximum EPS severity were increasing risperidone dose (< or = 8 mg/day was similar to placebo), lower baseline...

journal_title：Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica

authors： Lemmens P,Brecher M,Van Baelen B

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00