Neuropsychological and Psychosocial Consequences of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Namdar, Peyman; Mojabi, N A; Mojabi, B

doi:10.1007/s11062-021-09903-7

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“…Of note, psychological consequences showed a correlation with the length of isolation time. 26 Our study shows that anxiety disorder and fear related to COVID outbreak are greater in patients with SSc who have not attended scheduled appointments, and they are associated with lack of work activity and ongoing therapy for anxiety/depression. Our results are in line with the multicentric Scleroderma Patient-centred Intervention Network (SPIN) COVID-19 cohort study, in which SSc patients presented a rise in anxiety symptoms compared to pre-COVID -19 era, with no significant increase in depression symptoms and with the adequacy of financial resources associated with a better outcome.…”

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Psychological Fragility in an Italian Cohort of Systemic Sclerosis Patients During COVID-19 Pandemic Category: Short Communication

Beigi¹,

Pellegrino²,

Cadar³

et al. 2022

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This work aims to evaluate the prevalence of anxiety and COVID-19-related fear in systemic sclerosis (SSc) patients during the second and third waves of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in Italy and their possible associated factors. Methods: A cohort study was carried out on 114 SSc patients referred to our Scleroderma Clinic, matched for sex and age. Twentyeight of them had missed scheduled examinations during the October 2020-March 2021 period and 86 has attended regular outpatient visits during the same period. Both groups were administered (by telephone for cases and in-person for controls) the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale-7 (GAD-7) questionnaire and the validated on SSc patients COVID-19 Fears Questionnaire for Chronic Medical Conditions (COVID-19 Fears). Concurrent factors related to higher scores were investigated in patients who did not have an outpatient follow-up. Results: The missing group had significantly more patients scoring ≥8 on the GAD-7 questionnaire [22 (78.6%) vs 16 (18.6%), p < 0.0001] and significantly higher scores on the 37.25] vs 20 [13.75;28], p < 0.0001) than the attending group. Multivariate analysis performed on the missing patients group showed a significant association of the lack of work and ongoing therapy for anxiety/depression with GAD-7 (p = 0.0275 and p = 0.0188) and COVID-19 Fears score (p = 0.0016 and p = 0.0099). Conclusion: Anxiety disorder and COVID-19-related fear were greater in SSc patients who missed regular follow-ups and are associated with a lack of work activity. These findings aim to identify a subgroup deserving attention regarding risk factors for missed periodic controls.

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Psychological Fragility in an Italian Cohort of Systemic Sclerosis Patients During COVID-19 Pandemic Category: Short Communication

Beigi¹,

Pellegrino²,

Cadar³

et al. 2022

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“…Isolation and social distancing dominated interpersonal relations and led to psychological disorders for many people. Sars-CoV-2 infection induced anxiety, stress, sadness, distress, sleep disturbances and depression [17,18]. Psychiatric disorders were more frequently diagnosed in men, while acute mental disorders were present more often in women [19].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Psychiatric disorders were more frequently diagnosed in men, while acute mental disorders were present more often in women [19]. After COVID-19 infection, more posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and fear of death were observed [18,20].…”

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The impact of limited access of photodynamic therapy during COVID-19 pandemic on patients with vulvar lichen sclerosus

Bizoń¹,

Ostrowska

Wieczorek

et al. 2023

Ginekol Pol

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Objectives: Stressful situations have an impact on progression of lichen sclerosus. The aim of the study was to investigate fears and complaints of patients with vulvar lichen sclerosus and progression of disease at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Material and methods:The analysis was based on 103 women with mean age was 64.81 ± 11.36 years divided into two groups. The first one comprised of patients with stabilization of disease during the pandemic with mean age 66.02 ± 10.01 (32-87), while the second one with progression of vulvar symptoms with mean age 63.49 ± 12.66 (25-87).Results: Delay of diagnosis was reported to be a problem for respectively 25.93% of women from both groups. Fear about COVID-19 was described respectively by 57.4% and 55.1%. Stabilization of disease was more frequent in patients after photodynamic therapy before pandemic. Progression of vulvar symptoms and features were observed more in patients who did not conduct PDT previously. All patients from the second group who underwent photodynamic therapy reported disappointment because of no access for continuation of treatment. On the other hand, 81.4% (43 women) regret that have no chance for trying photodynamic therapy.Conclusions: Photodynamic therapy seems to be a method of treatment with longer survival without progression of lichen sclerosus in times of pandemics. There has been no investigation until now about concerns of patients with vulvar lichen sclerosus. Better understanding of problems connected with the pandemic can help medical personnel in taking care of patients with vulvar lichen sclerosus.

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“…Since 2020, the world has grappled with a common problem known as Coronavirus or COVID-19, leading to increased worry, anxiety, and stress worldwide (1). Iran, like many other countries, faced the rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus, which seriously threatened individuals' physical and mental health (2). Amidst this pandemic, medical personnel have been frontline warriors, playing a crucial role in society's care, treatment, and well-being (3).…”

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Effects of the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Resiliency, Self-Compassion, and Corona Disease Anxiety on Medical Staff Involved in COVID-19 Pandemic

Ravanbakhsh,

Ebrahimi,

Haddadi

et al. 2023

Iran J Psychiatry Behav Sci

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Background: Since the beginning of 2020, the world has been grappling with a common problem, the coronavirus or COVID-19, causing a significant increase in worry, anxiety, and stress worldwide. In Iran, the rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus has posed serious threats to individuals' physical and mental health. Due to their extensive physical contact with infected individuals, medical staff experience high anxiety levels compared to other members of society. Objectives: The present study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of the acceptance and commitment approach on the resilience, self-compassion, and corona disease anxiety of medical staff involved in the COVID-19 response in Hamadan, Iran. Methods: This study utilized a semi-experimental design, including pre-test, post-test, follow-up, and control group. The study population included all medical staff involved in the COVID-19 response in Hamadan in 2021. From this population, 40 individuals were purposively selected and randomly assigned to either the experimental or control groups (20 participants in each group). Before the intervention, both groups underwent measurements (pre-test) using the Connor and Davidson Resilience Questionnaire (2003), the Neff Self-Compassion Scale (2003), and Alipour et al.'s Corona Disease Anxiety Questionnaire (2018). After the intervention of acceptance and commitment therapy for the experimental group, the same tests were conducted again for both groups (post-test). Finally, three months later, the same measurements were repeated for both groups (follow-up). The data were analyzed using repeated measures analysis of variance in SPSS-25. Results: The findings demonstrated the significant impact of acceptance and commitment therapy in enhancing resilience (P ≤ 0.001) and self-compassion (P ≤ 0.001), as well as reducing COVID-19 anxiety among the medical staff in Hamadan (P ≤ 0.001). Moreover, these effects remained stable during the follow-up phase. Conclusions: The results underscore the importance of utilizing acceptance and commitment therapy to enhance resilience and self-compassion while reducing anxiety among medical staff managing the disease. Additionally, hospital educational and executive managers should prioritize training medical staff in acceptance and commitment skills to effectively address COVID-19 anxiety.

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Neuropsychological and Psychosocial Consequences of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Cited by 3 publications

References 99 publications

Psychological Fragility in an Italian Cohort of Systemic Sclerosis Patients During COVID-19 Pandemic Category: Short Communication

Psychological Fragility in an Italian Cohort of Systemic Sclerosis Patients During COVID-19 Pandemic Category: Short Communication

The impact of limited access of photodynamic therapy during COVID-19 pandemic on patients with vulvar lichen sclerosus

Effects of the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Resiliency, Self-Compassion, and Corona Disease Anxiety on Medical Staff Involved in COVID-19 Pandemic

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