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Diabetic Ketoacidosis Associated With Second Generation Antipsychotics: A Case Study and Review of Literature. Psychiatry Invest. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Heewon Bae, Ji Hyun Lee, Sungsuk Je, Seung-Hoon Lee, Hayun Choi
Second-generation antipsychotics (SGAs) have revolutionized the treatment of psychiatric disorders, but are associated with significant metabolic risks, including diabetes and hyperglycemic crises. This review explores the complex interplay between antipsychotics, diabetes, and hyperglycemic crises, highlighting the mechanisms underlying SGA-induced diabetes.
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Leptin, Nesfatin-1, Orexin-A, and Total Ghrelin Levels in Drug-Naive Panic Disorder. Psychiatry Invest. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Dilek Örüm, Sevda Korkmaz, Nevin İlhan, Mehmet Hamdi Örüm, Murad Atmaca
This study aimed to examine the changes in serum nesfatin-1, leptin, orexin-A, and total ghrelin levels of patients diagnosed with drug-naive panic disorder (PD) before and after six weeks of the treatment and to compare the findings with the healthy subjects.
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Validation of the Chinese Version of Penn Alcohol Craving Scale for Patients With Alcohol Use Disorder. Psychiatry Invest. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Yu-Yu Ko, Su-Chen Fang, Wei-Chien Huang, Ming-Chyi Huang, Hu-Ming Chang
The Penn Alcohol Craving Scale (PACS) is a five-item, single-dimension questionnaire that is used to measure a patient's alcohol craving. We sought to develop the Chinese version of the PACS (PACS-C) and assess its reliability and validity.
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Reliability and Validity of the Korean Version of the Somatic Symptom Disorder-B Criteria Scale in a Clinical Population. Psychiatry Invest. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Saim Jung, Joon Sung Shin, Sun Hyung Lee, Sungwon Lee, Jaehyun Kim, Kyung-Lak Son, Bong-Jin Hahm, Chan-Woo Yeom
This study aimed to develop and validate the Korean version of the Somatic Symptom Disorder-B Criteria Scale (SSD-12) in outpatients at a psychiatric clinic and assess its diagnostic accuracy.
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Temperament Clusters in Patients With Panic Disorder in Relation to Character Maturity. Psychiatry Invest. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Seolmin Kim, Sumin Hong, Doo-Heum Park, Seung-Ho Ryu, Jee Hyun Ha, Hong Jun Jeon
This study explored whether temperament profiles are associated with psychological functioning and whether character maturity affects this association in patients with panic disorders (PD).
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The Effect of Time Spent on Online Gaming on Problematic Game Use in Male: Moderating Effects of Loneliness, Living Alone, and Household Size. Psychiatry Invest. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Kyeongwoo Park, Hyein Chang, Jin Pyo Hong, Myung Hyun Kim, Sohee Park, Jin Young Jung, Dahae Kim, Bong-Jin Hahm, Ji Hyun An
This study aimed to investigate the association between gaming time and problematic game use (PGU) within a large sample of Korean male gamers and to examine the potential moderating effects of loneliness, living alone, and household size.
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Embitterment in Vietnam War Veterans Predicted by Symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. Psychiatry Invest. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Seung-Hoon Lee, Changsu Han, Junhyung Kim, Hyun-Ghang Jeong, Moon-Soo Lee, Jin Hee Choi, Hayun Choi
Research on the association between posttraumatic embitterment disorder (PTED) and other psychopathologies in veterans and adults aged ≥65 years is lacking. This study aimed to assess embitterment among elderly war veterans and its association with major psychopathological factors.
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Predictors of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Adherence and Comparison of Clinical Factors and Polysomnography Findings Between Compliant and Non-Compliant Korean Adults With Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Psychiatry Invest. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Seo-Eun Cho, Joo Hyun Jung, Jae Myeong Kang, Min Young Cho, Yea Seol Lee, Seung-Gul Kang, Seon Tae Kim
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the preferred treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). However, compliance with CPAP therapy varies among studies, and studies on its predictors are insufficient in Korea. This study aimed to identify factors that predict compliance with CPAP therapy in patients with OSA.
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Validation of a Korean Version of the Short UPPS-P Impulsive Behavior Scale for Children. Psychiatry Invest. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Joo Young Lee, Ji Hyeon Kang, Min-Jung Shin, Jeon Hoon Park, Dong Ho Song, Ji Young Choi
Impulsivity is a multifaceted construct that plays an important role in various problem behaviors in children and adolescents. The purpose of this study was to validate a Korean version of the short UPPS-P Impulsive Behavior Scale for Children.
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The Effect of Psychological Inflexibility on Social-Distancing Phobia Mediated by Preoccupation With Sleep and Intolerance of Uncertainty in the Elderly Population During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Psychiatry Invest. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-08 Seockhoon Chung, Kayoung Song, Aykut Günlü
The aim of this study was to explore whether psychological inflexibility in the elderly population is related to social-distancing phobia, and examine whether their viral anxiety, preoccupation with sleep, or intolerance of uncertainty may mediate the relationship.
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Association Between White Matter Tract Integrity and Frontal-Executive Function in Non-Geriatric Adult Patients With Major Depressive Disorder. Psychiatry Invest. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-08 Joo-Yeon Ahn, Youbin Kang, Aram Kim, Woo-Suk Tae, Kyu-Man Han, Byung-Joo Ham
This study investigated the association between white matter tract integrity and frontal executive function in adult non-geriatric patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) and healthy controls (HCs) using diffusion tensor imaging (DTI).
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Promising Effect of the Children in Disaster: Evaluation and Recovery Intervention on Trauma Symptoms and Quality of Life for Children and Adolescents: A Controlled Study. Psychiatry Invest. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-08 Eun Jin Park, Mi-Sun Lee, Seung Min Bae, Hyun Soo Kim, Minha Hong, Eunji Kim, Seul Ki Lee, Jiyoun Kim, Soo-Young Bhang
The Children in Disaster: Evaluation and Recovery (CIDER) program in Korea was developed to treat children and adolescents exposed to trauma. This study aimed to demonstrate the effectiveness of the CIDER through a comparison with controls.
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Psychometric Properties of the Insomnia Severity Index and Its Comparison With the Shortened Versions Among the General Population. Psychiatry Invest. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-22 Seockhoon Chung, Oli Ahmed, Eulah Cho, Young Rong Bang, Junseok Ahn, Hayun Choi, Yoo Hyun Um, Jae-Won Choi, Seong Jae Kim, Hong Jun Jeon
The aim of this study was to explore the psychometric properties of the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) based on modern test theory, such as item response theory (IRT) and Rasch analysis, with shortened versions of the ISI among the general population.
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Development of Efficient Brain Age Estimation Method Based on Regional Brain Volume From Structural Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Psychiatry Invest. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-22 Sunghwan Kim, Sheng-Min Wang, Dong Woo Kang, Yoo Hyun Um, Hyeonsik Yang, Hyunji Lee, Regina Ey Kim, Donghyeon Kim, Chang Uk Lee, Hyun Kook Lim
We aimed to create an efficient and valid predicting model which can estimate individuals' brain age by quantifying their regional brain volumes.
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Descriptive Analysis of Social Interaction and Communication Skills of Autistic Children According to Sibling Status and Characteristics. Psychiatry Invest. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-22 Se Yeon Kim, Da-Yea Song, Guiyoung Bong, Jae Hyun Han, Hee Jeong Yoo
Sibling relationships in early childhood can have a positive impact on children's social interaction and communication skills. Similarly, autistic children can benefit from interactions with their siblings, who can serve as readily available partners for social interaction. However, there is a lack of research on the effects of siblings based on specific characteristics of the sibling. Therefore, the
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Development and Validation of the Korean Version of the Multidimensional Non-Suicidal Self-Injury Scar Scale. Psychiatry Invest. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-22 Jinwoo Myung, Young-Sil Kwon, Myoung-Ho Hyun, Seo Jeong Lee
Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI) scars are common in individuals with NSSI experiences. However, little is known about NSSI scars because related tools are limited. This study aimed to develop and validate the Korean version of the multidimensional Non-Suicidal Self-Injury Scar Scale (K-NSSI-ScarS), consisting of three components: NSSI scar measurement, NSSI scar cognition, and NSSI scar concealment
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Patient's Perspective on Psychiatric Drugs: A Multicenter Survey-Based Study. Psychiatry Invest. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-20 Seoyun Han, Sun-Young Kim, Young-Eun Jung, Won Kim, Jeong Seok Seo, Inki Sohn, Kwanghun Lee, Jong Hun Lee, Sang-Keun Chung, Sang-Yeol Lee, Jung Wan Hong, Bo-Hyun Yoon, Young Sup Woo, Changwoo Han, Jhin Goo Chang, Won-Myong Bahk, Hoo Rim Song, Minha Hong
We aimed to identify the expectations and preferences for medication and medical decision-making in patients with major psychiatric disorders.
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Catastrophizing Maladaptive Coping Affects the Association Between Viral Anxiety and Fear of Progression in Cancer Patients During COVID-19 Pandemic. Psychiatry Invest. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-28 Hyuk Joo Lee,Cheolkyung Sin,Hyeyeong Kim,Hyeon-Su Im,Jae-Cheol Jo,Yoo Jin Lee,Youjin Kim,Junseok Ahn,Soyoung Yoo,Su-Jin Koh,Seockhoon Chung
OBJECTIVE The aim of the present study was to explore whether or not cancer patients' viral anxiety and depression during the coronavirus-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic were associated with a fear of cancer progression. We also assessed whether coping strategies affected the relationship. METHODS The present cross-sectional survey included cancer patients who visited Ulsan University Hospital in Ulsan, Korea
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Neuroablative Intervention for Refractory Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Psychiatry Invest. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-21 Jhin Goo Chang, Se Joo Kim, Chan-Hyung Kim
This review aims to investigate the progression of neuroablation, along with documented clinical efficacy and safety, in the management of treatment-resistant obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
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Effect of Personalized Blue-Enriched White Light Intervention on Rest-Activity and Light Exposure Rhythms in Mild and Moderate Alzheimer's Disease. Psychiatry Invest. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-21 Seong Jae Kim, Jung Hie Lee, Jae-Won Jang, Sun Hee Lee, In Bum Suh, Jin Hyeong Jhoo
We aimed to examine the effectiveness of personalized light intervention using a blue-enriched light-emitting-diodes device on rest-activity rhythm (RAR) and light exposure rhythm (LER) in patients with mild and moderate Alzheimer's disease (AD).
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Excessive Daytime Sleepiness and Insomnia Symptoms in Adolescents With Major Depressive Disorder: Prevalence, Clinical Correlates, and the Relationship With Psychiatric Medications Use. Psychiatry Invest. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-21 Yudong Shi, Wei Li, Changhao Chen, Xiaoping Yuan, Yingying Yang, Song Wang, Zhiwei Liu, Feng Geng, Jiawei Wang, Xiangfen Luo, Xiangwang Wen, Lei Xia, Huanzhong Liu
Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) and insomnia symptoms are common in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD), which might lead to a poor prognosis and an increased risk of depression relapse. The current study aimed to investigate the prevalence, and sociodemographic and clinical correlates of EDS and insomnia symptoms among adolescents with MDD.
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Elevated Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Levels During Depressive Mixed States. Psychiatry Invest. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-21 Naoaki Otsuka, Yoshikazu Takaesu, Yu Zamami, Kazuki Ota, Kazuhiro Kurihara, Hotaka Shinzato, Tsuyoshi Kondo
Neurotrophin-like brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and pro-inflammatory cytokines may modulate the pathophysiology of mood disorders. Although several studies show alterations in these biomarkers during the depressive, manic, and euthymic states of mood disorders, evidence is lacking for those in a mixed state. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the relationship between the depressive
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Sleep Quality and Self-Stigma Mediate the Association Between Problematic Use of Social Media and Quality of Life Among People With Schizophrenia in Taiwan: A Longitudinal Study. Psychiatry Invest. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-21 Mohsen Saffari, Kun-Chia Chang, Jung-Sheng Chen, Marc N Potenza, Cheng-Fang Yen, Ching-Wen Chang, Po-Ching Huang, Hsin-Chi Tsai, Chung-Ying Lin
Problematic use of social media (PUSM) may affect sleep quality and self-stigma in people with schizophrenia and consequently reduce their quality of life (QoL). This longitudinal study investigated if sleep quality and self-stigma mediated relationships between PUSM and QoL.
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Associations of TNF-RII rs1061622 With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Their Interplays on Serum Lipids Levels in Adolescents. Psychiatry Invest. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-21 Ji Cheng Zhang, Jin Hua Wang, Jun Yi Liu, Qi Wei Guo, Jia Lin, Yi Lin Shen, Ke Xin Jia, Jia Jing Cai, Guo Ming Su, Ding Zhi Fang
To verify effects of rs1061622 at tumor necrosis factor-α receptor II (TNF-RII) gene (TNF-RII) on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and its interactive effects with PTSD on serum lipids levels in adolescents.
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Functional Connectivity Change Associated With Apolipoprotein E Allotypes Precedes Structural Connectivity and Neurodegeneration in Cognitive Normal Older Adults Without Cerebral Aβ Deposition. Psychiatry Invest. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-21 Sheng-Min Wang, Dong Woo Kang, Yoo Hyun Um, Sunghwan Kim, Chang Uk Lee, Hyun Kook Lim
Apolipoprotein E (APOE) gene is known to influence cerebral functional connectivity (FC) in Alzheimer's disease continuum. We investigated association between APOE allotypes and FC, structural connectivity, and cortical thickness in amyloid-PET negative cognitive normal older adults (CN).
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The Factors Affecting Longitudinal Course of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms in Sexual Assault Victims. Psychiatry Invest. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-21 Jaewon Lee, Jiyoon Shin, Soohyun Chae, Jeeyoung Chun, Jae-Won Choi, Ju-Yeon Lee, Tae-Won Park, Kyoung Min Kim, Kihyun Kim, Jae-Won Kim
This study aimed to identify the factors affecting posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptom remission prospectively through a 1-year follow-up of sexual assault (SA) victims.
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Impact of Intolerance of Uncertainty on Brain Structural Changes in Panic Disorder. Psychiatry Invest. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-21 Sungjun Ahn, Sang-Hyuk Lee, Kang Soo Lee
This study investigated the impact of intolerance of uncertainty (IU) on structural changes in the brain and symptom severity in patients with panic disorder.
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Psychosocial Factors Influencing Quality of Life Among Medical Students. Psychiatry Invest. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-21 Eun Hyun Seo, Seung-Gon Kim, Jae-Hon Lee, Chandlee C Dickey, Mella Y Kim, Ravneet Kaur Ghumman, Hyung-Jun Yoon
This study investigated the influence of psychosocial factors on medical students' quality of life (QOL).
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A Comparison of Changes in Health Behavior, Obesity, and Mental Health of Korean Adolescents Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Online Cross-Sectional Study. Psychiatry Invest. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-21 Mi-Sun Lee, Hooyeon Lee
The health behavior and mental health problems of adolescents have shown a variety of changes due to the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. This study compared health behavior, obesity, and mental health among Korean adolescents before and during the early COVID-19 pandemic.
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Assessing Stress and Anxiety in Firefighters During the Coronavirus Disease-2019 Pandemic: A Comparative Adaptation of the Stress and Anxiety in the Viral Epidemic-9 Items and Stress and Anxiety in the Viral Epidemics-6 Items Scales. Psychiatry Invest. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-21 Inn-Kyu Cho, Han Sung Lee, Kayoung Song, Oli Ahmed, Dongin Lee, Jiyoung Kim, Eulah Cho, Soomin Jang, Jeong-Hyun Kim, Seockhoon Chung
This study assessed the reliability and validity of the Stress and Anxiety to Viral Epidemics-9 items (SAVE-9) and Stress and Anxiety to Viral Epidemics-6 items (SAVE-6) scales for measuring viral anxiety among firefighters during the coronavirus disease-2019 pandemic.
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Is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Effective for Any Obsessive-Compulsive Symptom Dimensions? Psychiatry Invest. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-24 Sang Won Lee,Mina Choi,Seung Jae Lee
OBJECTIVE Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) has been recently introduced for treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Although there are data supporting the efficacy of ACT, only few studies have investigated the effectiveness of ACT against any obsessivecompulsive (OC) symptom dimension or a specific dimension alone. METHODS In total, 64 patients with OCD received an 8-session ACT group
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A Pilot Study on the Validity and Reliability of Korean School Readiness Inventory on Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder. Psychiatry Invest. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-24 Hye In Jeong,Shin-Gyeom Kim,HyunChul Youn,Jeewon Lee,Soyoung Irene Lee
OBJECTIVE Successful transition to school is of great importance to children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The purpose of this study was to develop a school readiness inventory for Korean children with ASD, and demonstrate its content validity and reliability. METHODS The Korean School Readiness Inventory (K-SRI) was developed to assess current levels of some fundamental skills needed for attending
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Neuroplastic and Pro-cognitive Effects of Granulocyte Colony Stimulating Factor in Healthy Adults: A Pilot Study. Psychiatry Invest. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-24 Sheng-Min Wang,Dong Woo Kang,Hee-Je Kim,Sung-Soo Park,Hyun Kook Lim
OBJECTIVE Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) is a growth factor used to regulate the mobilization of bone marrow progenitor cells and has been shown to promote brain repair and reduce inflammation. This study aimed to investigate the pro-cognitive and neuroplastic effects of G-CSF in healthy adults. METHODS Sixteen healthy adults or donors of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation received
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Development of a Korean Version of the Child Mania Rating Scale: Korean Validity and Reliability Study. Psychiatry Invest. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-24 SuHyuk Chi,Young Eun Mok,Jeong Kyung Ko,Changsu Han,Mani Pavuluri,Moon-Soo Lee
OBJECTIVE Clinical rating scales are essential in psychiatry. The Young Mania Rating Scale is the gold standard for assessing mania. However, increased attention to pediatric bipolar disorder has led to the development of the Child Mania Rating Scale (CMRS), which is a parent-reported rating scale designed to assess mania in children and adolescents. This study aimed to translate the CMRS into Korean
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Smartphone Addiction Among University Students' During the Post-COVID-19 Era: The Role of Emotional Intelligence and Future Anxiety. Psychiatry Invest. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-24 Hong-Xin Zhang
OBJECTIVE Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic-related psychological symptoms can lead to smartphone addiction (SPA) risk and other behavioral disorders, thus impacting individuals' mental health and well-being. The present study aims to propose a mediation model to investigate the association between emotional intelligence (EI) and SPA, and the mediating role of future anxiety (FA) during
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Prevalence and Medical Costs of Intellectual Disabilities and Pervasive Developmental Disorder in Korea: Based on National Health Insurance Service Claims Data from 2007 to 2019. Psychiatry Invest. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-24 Beomjun Kim,In-Hwan Oh,Hyeon-Kyoung Cheong,Jun-Won Hwang
OBJECTIVE We aimed to investigate the annual prevalence of intellectual disabilities (ID) and autism spectrum disorder employing claims data registered in Korean National Health Insurance Service. We also estimated the annual average of medical costs incurred from these disorders using same datasets. METHODS In order to obtain the prevalence, we selected patients diagnosed with ID and pervasive and
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Clinical Characteristics, Support System, and Personality Differences of Cannabis and Stimulant Users in South Korea. Psychiatry Invest. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-24 Jiheon Jang,Yangsik Kim
OBJECTIVE To compare the clinical characteristics, support system, and personality traits of cannabis and stimulant users in South Korea. METHODS This study was based on electronic medical records. Among a total of 152 subjects who suspected of drug use and who underwent six types of urine-based drug screening tests at the National Center for Mental Health, 104 people who underwent both an interview
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Mediating Effect of Intolerance of Uncertainty and Cancer-Related Dysfunctional Beliefs About Sleep on Psychological Symptoms and Fear of Progression Among Cancer Patients. Psychiatry Invest. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-24 Jaeeun Song,Eulah Cho,Inn-Kyu Cho,Dongin Lee,Jiyoung Kim,Harin Kim,Seockhoon Chung
OBJECTIVE This study aimed to explore the mediating effects of cancer-related dysfunctional beliefs regarding sleep and intolerance of uncertainty on the effect of depression, insomnia, and anxiety on fear of progression (FoP). METHODS We retrospectively reviewed medical records of patients with cancer who visited the Sleep Clinic for cancer patients in Asan Medical Center for the first time between
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Association Between Metabolic Risk Factors and Cognitive Impairment in Schizophrenia Based on Sex. Psychiatry Invest. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-24 Hongna Huang,Lizhao Du,Zhengping Pu,Yuan Shi,Zifan Xiao,Xi Chen,Shun Yao,Lijun Wang,Zezhi Li,Ting Xue,Donghong Cui
OBJECTIVE Sex differences have been observed in many aspects of schizophrenia, including cognitive deficits. Despite extensive research into the relationship between metabolic factors and cognitive deficits in schizophrenia, few studies have explored the potential sex difference in their association. METHODS We recruited 358 schizophrenia patients and 231 healthy controls. The participants underwent
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Impact of Comorbid Oppositional Defiant Disorder on the Clinical and Neuropsychological Characteristics of Korean Children With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Psychiatry Invest. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-24 Haewon Kim,Eunji Jung,Taeyeop Lee,Seonok Kim,Hyo-Won Kim
OBJECTIVE The aim of the present study was to investigate the influence of comorbid oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) on clinical features and neuropsychological profiles of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). METHODS We divided the participants into three groups: the ADHD with ODD (ADHD/ODD) (n=36), ADHD without ODD (ADHD/noODD) (n=307), and control groups (n=128). Parents
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Dietary Carotene Intake and Suicidal Ideation in Korean Females: Analysis of Data From the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2012, 2013, and 2015). Psychiatry Invest. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-24 Eunji Lim,Bong-Jo Kim,Cheol-Soon Lee,Boseok Cha,So-Jin Lee,Ji-Yeong Seo,Jae-Won Choi,Young-Ji Lee,Nuree Kang,Seung Chan Kim,Dongyun Lee
OBJECTIVE The suicide rate in Korea was the highest among countries in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development in 2019. In a previous study, higher intake of vegetables and fruits was associated with a lower risk of suicidal ideation, and carotene-rich fruits and vegetables lowered the risk of depression. This study aimed to examine the direct relationship between carotene intake
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Occupational and Psychological Factors Associated With Burnout in Night Shift Nurses. Psychiatry Invest. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-24 Young-Sun Min,Hyeon-Ah Lee,Soon-Chan Kwon,Inho Lee,Kiseok Kim,Ji Sun Kim,Jae Hyun Han,Hwa-Young Lee
OBJECTIVE Providing inpatient nursing care inevitably involves night shift work. However, night shift work nurses often face psychiatric health problems such as burnout. If night shift work is an essential work type for nurses, it is necessary to select personnel suitable for night shift work or establish improvement measures such as psychiatric intervention through psychiatric evaluation. The objective
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The Clinical Manifestation, Executive Dysfunction, and Caregiver Strain in Subthreshold Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Psychiatry Invest. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-09-19 Yajing Tang, Sunwei Qiu, Haimei Li, Feifei Si, Mengjie Zhao, Min Dong, Meirong Pan, Xinxin Yue, Lu Liu, Qiujin Qian, Yufeng Wang
Subthreshold attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been suggested to be a "morbid condition" which also needs medical attention.
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The Use of Phentermine for Obesity in Psychiatric Patients With Antipsychotics. Psychiatry Invest. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-09-19 Eunju Kim, Daniel Rim, Jeong-Hun Shin, Denise Wong, Dong Wook Kim
Phentermine is a commonly used weight-loss agent in the United States, but there is a little information about the use of phentermine for patients with obesity taking antipsychotic medications.
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The Effect of Psychological Factors on COVID-19 Vaccination Side Effects: A Cross-Sectional Survey in South Korea. Psychiatry Invest. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-09-19 Eun Kim, Hee Jin Kim, Doug Hyun Han
Side effects from the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) vaccine, such as pain, headache, nausea, and fatigue, have caused vaccine hesitancy. Research on the effects of psychological factors on COVID-19 vaccine side effects is insufficient. This study aims to investigate the effect of psychological factors on COVID-19 vaccination side effects.
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Identification of Plasma Biomarkers in Drug-Naïve Schizophrenia Using Targeted Metabolomics. Psychiatry Invest. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-09-19 Qiao Su, Fuyou Bi, Shu Yang, Huiming Yan, Xiaoxiao Sun, Jiayue Wang, Yuying Qiu, Meijuan Li, Shen Li, Jie Li
Schizophrenia (SCZ) is a severe psychiatric disorder with unknown etiology and lacking specific biomarkers. Herein, we aimed to explore plasma biomarkers relevant to SCZ using targeted metabolomics.
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Pandemic Grief Reaction and Intolerance of Uncertainty on the Cognitive-Behavioral Model of COVID-Related Hypochondriasis Among Firefighters. Psychiatry Invest. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-09-19 Seockhoon Chung, Han-Sung Lee, Soomin Jang, Yong-Wook Shin, Jeong-Hyun Kim, Jin Yong Jun
This study aimed to explore the feasibility of cognitive-behavioral model hypochondriasis regarding coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) among firefighters. In addition, we examined the possible role of their grief reaction and intolerance of uncertainty in the model of COVID-related hypochondriasis.
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Suicidal Thinking Among Patients With Spinal Conditions in South Korea: A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study. Psychiatry Invest. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-09-19 Tak Kyu Oh, Hye Yoon Park, In-Ae Song
Chronic pain increases the risk of suicide because it is often accompanied by depressive symptoms. However, the existing information regarding suicidal thinking in patients with chronic pain such as spinal conditions is insufficient. We aimed to examine the prevalence of suicidal thinking and the factors associated with it among patients with spinal conditions.
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Problematic Smartphone Use and Its Relationship With Anxiety and Suicidal Ideation Among South Korean Adolescents. Psychiatry Invest. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-09-19 Mi-Sun Lee, Hooyeon Lee
This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of problematic smartphone use (PSU) among adolescents and its association with anxiety and suicidal ideation.
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Validation of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 and Patient Health Questionnaire-2 in the General Korean Population. Psychiatry Invest. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-09-19 Minah Kim, Sanghyup Jung, Jee Eun Park, Jee Hoon Sohn, Su Jeong Seong, Byung-Soo Kim, Sung Man Chang, Jin Pyo Hong, Bong-Jin Hahm, Chan-Woo Yeom
The Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) and PHQ-2 have not been validated in the general Korean population. This study aimed to validate and identify the optimal cutoff scores of the PHQ-9 and PHQ-2 in screening for major depression in the general Korean population.
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Multimorbidity Pattern and Risk for Mortality Among Patients With Dementia: A Nationwide Cohort Study Using Latent Class Analysis. Psychiatry Invest. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-09-19 Che-Sheng Chu, Shu-Li Cheng, Ya-Mei Bai, Tung-Ping Su, Shih-Jen Tsai, Tzeng-Ji Chen, Fu-Chi Yang, Mu-Hong Chen, Chih-Sung Liang
Individuals with dementia are at a substantially elevated risk for mortality; however, few studies have examined multimorbidity patterns and determined the inter-relationship between these comorbidities in predicting mortality risk.
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The Effect of Fear of COVID-19 Infection and Anxiety on Loneliness: Moderated Mediation Effects of Gratitude. Psychiatry Invest. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-09-19 Seong-Eun Jeon, Seunghyong Ryu, Ju-Yeon Lee, Jae-Min Kim, Sung-Wan Kim, Young-Shin Kang
This study was conducted to identify factors related to loneliness during the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and focused on how the fear of COVID-19 infection affects loneliness and the conditional effect of gratitude as a moderator in the relationship among the fear of COVID-19, anxiety, and loneliness.
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Sleep Reactivity and Sleep Efforts in Shift Workers. Psychiatry Invest. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-09-19 Yunjee Hwang, Hyeyeon Jang, Jooyoung Lee, Sehyun Jeon, Jichul Kim, Somi Lee, Seog Ju Kim
The current study aimed to investigate the differences in sleep reactivity and sleep effort differs among late night shift workers (LSWs) and non-late night shift workers (non-LSWs), and non-shift workers (non-SWs).
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Superior Vena Cava Flow in Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Psychiatry Invest. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-09-19 Muhammed Karabulut, Kübra Yıldırım
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), whose definition, diagnosis and treatment has been the subject of debate in the scientific community for a long time, is the most common neurobehavioral disorder in childhood. There are many studies on the pathophysiology of attention deficit. However, there is no study in the literature based on direct or indirect measurement of cerebral venous circulation
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Corrigendum: Correction of Title and Table 1 in the Article "Validating a Korean Version of the Single-Item Burnout Measure for Evaluating Burnout Among Doctors". Psychiatry Invest. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-08-29 Hye-In Song,Ji-Ae Yun,Yeon-Soon Ahn,Kyeong-Sook Choi
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Relationship Between Social Withdrawal (Hikikomori), Personality, and Coping in an Adult Population. Psychiatry Invest. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-08-21 Céline Bonnaire, Zoé Roignot
The aim of this study was to investigate the relationships between personality dimensions, coping strategies, and Hikikomori while controlling for the presence of depression and anxiety.
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Polymorphism of Estrogen Receptor Genes and Its Interactions With Neurodevelopmental Genes in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Among Chinese Han Descent. Psychiatry Invest. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-08-21 Yiwei Lin, Haimei Li, Jing Zhang, Ziqi Yang, Yi Zhou, Lu Liu, Qiujin Qian
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a polygenic neurodevelopmental disorder with significant gender differences. The sexual dimorphism of ADHD may be associated with estrogen acting through estrogen receptors (ESR). This study investigates the impact of ESR gene polymorphism and its interactions with neurodevelopmental genes on ADHD susceptibility.
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Moderators of the Association Between Contact Frequency With Non-Cohabitating Adult Children and Depressive Symptoms Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults. Psychiatry Invest. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-08-11 Yujin Rho,Minji Kim,Jungeun Beon,Yeojin Kim,Sunwoo Yoon,You Jin Nam,Sunhwa Hong,Yong Hyuk Cho,Sang Joon Son,Chang Hyung Hong,Hyun Woong Roh
OBJECTIVE Contact frequency with adult children plays a critical role in late-life depression. However, evidence on possible moderators of this association remains limited. Moreover, considering alterations in contact modes after the coronavirus disease-2019 pandemic, there is a need to investigate this association post-pandemic to develop effective therapeutic interventions. METHODS This study included
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Expanded Limitations and Recommendations for Using Google Trends for Public Interest and Psychiatric Research. Psychiatry Invest. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-08-11 Rowalt Alibudbud
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Association of Social Support and Postpartum Depression According to the Time After Childbirth in South Korea. Psychiatry Invest. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-08-11 Seongju Kim,Dong Jun Kim,Mi-Sun Lee,Hooyeon Lee
OBJECTIVE This study examined the association between social support and postpartum depression (PPD) according to the time after childbirth within 12 months in South Korea. METHODS Data were collected from 1,481 women in Chungnam Province, South Korea from September 21 to 30, 2022. Multivariate logistic regression models were used to examine the association between social support and PPD. Subgroup