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Psychiatric comorbidity in older adults with bipolar disorder
(John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., 2006-06)
Introduction Comorbidity patterns and correlates among older adults with bipolar disorder (BPD) are not well understood. The aim of this analysis was to examine the prevalence of comorbid PTSD and other anxiety disorders, ...
Age comparison of treatment adherence with antipsychotic medications among individuals with bipolar disorder
(John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., 2007-10)
Background Few studies have evaluated medication adherence among older vs younger individuals with bipolar disorder (BPD). We compared adherence with antipsychotic medication among older (age 60 and older) and younger ...
Utilization of herbal and nutritional compounds among older adults with bipolar disorder and with major depression
(John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., 2009-10)
Objectives Herbal and nutritional compounds (HNC) are widely used among geriatric populations with depression, however little data exists on HNC use in older populations with bipolar disorder. The goal of this study was ...
War-Related Trauma and Symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Among Adult Kosovar Refugees
(Kluwer Academic Publishers-Plenum Publishers; International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies ; Springer Science+Business Media, 2002-04)
Since 1999, almost 16,000 Kosovar refugees have entered the United States. Few studies have investigated trauma and symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in this population. We conducted a caseworker-assisted ...
Child Sexual Abuse, Peer Sexual Abuse, and Sexual Assault in Adulthood: A Multi-Risk Model of Revictimization
(Kluwer Academic Publishers-Plenum Publishers; International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies ; Springer Science+Business Media, 2001-04)
This study explored the predictors and consequences of sexual assault occurring after the age of 16 years in a nonclinical sample of women. Child sexual abuse occurring before the age of 16 years was the only predictor of ...
Adjunct extended-release valproate semisodium in late life schizophrenia
(John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., 2008-02)
Objective Adjunctive anticonvulsant medications may benefit some individuals with schizophrenia, however data on adjunct anticonvulsants in older adults with schizophrenia is limited. This prospective, 12-week open label ...
A cross cultural review of the ethical issues in dementia care in Kerala, India and The Netherlands
(John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., 2009-04)
Background The paper explores the diverse ethical issues in the care of persons with dementia, in the Netherlands and Kerala, India. These cross-cultural data are used to suggest newer ways for addressing the ethical ...
Measure of quality of life for Taiwanese persons with early to moderate dementia and related factors
(John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., 2008-06)
Background This study validates the Chinese Dementia-Quality of Life instrument (DQoL) in patients with early to moderate stages of Alzheimer's disease (AD) (Clinical Dementia Rating Scale, CDR = 0.5, 1, and 2; MMSE ...
Dimensionality and Reliability of the Civilian Mississippi Scale for PTSD in a Postearthquake Community
(Kluwer Academic Publishers-Plenum Publishers; International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies ; Springer Science+Business Media, 2000-01)
This study examines psychometric properties of the Civilian Mississippi Scale for posttraumatic stress disorder when administered in a community survey of 656 persons following the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake. Internal ...
Depression in veterans with Parkinson's disease: frequency, co-morbidity, and healthcare utilization
(John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., 2007-06)
Objective To determine the frequency of depression in Parkinson's disease (PD) in routine clinical care, and to examine its association with co-morbid psychiatric and medical conditions and healthcare utilization. Methods ...