Current Psychiatry Research and Reviews - Volume 17, Issue 4, 2021

Abstract: As stated by Jaspers, a delusion is a deviant assessment of reality that is irredeemably believed. Therefore, while the delusions are apprehended with the uncommon verdict and are not open to rationality, their irrationality or wrongness is obvious to other persons. While Norman Cameron’s pseudo-community, a supposed community of conspirators, was a historical description of conditions that promote the devel Read More

Background: Ageing is a complex phenomenon, which can vastly influence different dimensions of life. One of the main concerns in gerontology is to understand how older adults experience ageing and its associated conditions. The aim of this study was to determine the role of phenomenology as a qualitative method in gerontology research. Methods: In this review study, we summarized the key concepts in gerontology, review Read More

Abstract: Care for schizophrenia patients over the past few decades has shifted from inpatient treatment in mental institutions towards outpatient treatment options. While this has the potential to allow patients a more regular life with the ability to work and socialize, it has increased the burden on family caregivers. This state-of-the-art narrative review summarizes the most important factors, besides the clinical symptoms of sch Read More

Objective: The present study aims to examine childbirth self-efficacy levels with potential moderating variables. Methods: The systematic searches were conducted in nine databases in July 2019. The PRISMA checklist was used. The quality of studies was evaluated by two researchers. The random-effect model was used in the present meta-analysis. The heterogeneity tests and moderator analyses were performed. There w Read More

Aims: This study focused on describing profiles of children placed in out-of-home care. Background: Research has shown that children placed in out-of-home care have numerous problems related to trauma associated with child maltreatment and behavioral health. However, they often do not receive adequate care. Prior research suggested that to improve outcomes for these children it is essential to address co-occurring pro Read More

Background: Depressive disorder (DD) is a state of multiple neuro- psychological deficits, and cognitive testing has proven to be beneficial in guiding the treatment of depression. Since these neuro-cognitive testings require a great deal of time and skill, measuring Reaction time (RT) can prove an alternative method of measuring cognition. RT is a sensitive tool to measure attention and execution. In our study, whole-body Read More

Background: Psychological problems, such as post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS), are among the most important complications associated with the COVID-19 pandemic in people. Studying the social determinants of health (SDH) and its impact on the populations during the crisis will help governments deal better with health emergencies so that every person can have an equal opportunity to stay healthy. Objective: To det Read More