BACKGROUND Major depressive disorder(MDD)and bipolar depression(BD-D)are both intricate,enduring,and profound psychiatric conditions characterized primarily by depressive episodes and cognitive dysfunction.However,dis...BACKGROUND Major depressive disorder(MDD)and bipolar depression(BD-D)are both intricate,enduring,and profound psychiatric conditions characterized primarily by depressive episodes and cognitive dysfunction.However,distinguishing the characteristics and influencing factors of cognitive impairment in unipolar and BD-D is crucial for identification and intervention.AIM To compare neurocognitive characteristics and investigate associations between cognitive function and clinical features in unipolar and BD-D.METHODS The THINC-integrated tool(THINC-it)as a cognitive assessment tool was applied to 295 individuals:75 patients with depressive disorders(MDD),120 individuals with BD-D,and 100 healthy controls.The Hamilton Depression Scale-17(HAMD),Hamilton Anxiety Scale-14(HAMA),and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index(PSQI)were employed to assess depression,anxiety,and sleep.Neurocognitive function characteristics and the relationships between cognitive impairment and general clinical attributes were analyzed.RESULTS There were no statistically significant differences in the overall THINC-it with each objective subscale.However,the subjective subscale(Perceived Deficits Questionnaire for Depression-5-item)showed significant differences between MDD and BD-D(P<0.001).Linear regression analyses were explored to determine associations.Age,years of education,age at onset,and HAMD were significantly co-associated with the overall THINC-it and each subscale in both MDD and BD-D(P<0.05).Furthermore,years of education showed a positive correlation with objective cognitive impairment(e.g.,Codebreaker,Trails)(P<0.05).There was a notable difference in that the number of depressive episodes,disease duration,hospitalizations,HAMA,and PSQI were significantly associated with the overall THINC-it with each subscale between MDD and BD-D(P<0.05).CONCLUSION Although both unipolar and BD-D showed similar objective cognitive impairments,there was a significant difference in subjective cognitive impairment.Our findings suggest that factors like age,years of education,age at onset,and depression severity might not be significantly difference in the influence of cognitive impairment.Furthermore,we found that education was a protective factor for cognitive impairment in both unipolar and BD-D.Our analysis revealed that distinct factors including disease duration,number of depressive episodes,hospitalizations,anxiety levels,and sleep quality influenced cognitive impairment between unipolar and BD-D.Therefore,it was important to investigate the specific characteristics of cognitive impairment and influencing factors to identify differentiating unipolar and BD-D.展开更多
BACKGROUND Patients with schizophrenia may have various disease manifestations,most of which gradually tend toward incurable chronic decline,leading to mental disability.The basic symptoms of the disease can impair so...BACKGROUND Patients with schizophrenia may have various disease manifestations,most of which gradually tend toward incurable chronic decline,leading to mental disability.The basic symptoms of the disease can impair social function,whereas long-term hospitalization produces hospitalization syndrome,causing serious damage to social function.AIM To investigate the effects of Computerized Cognitive Remediation Therapy(CCRT)on cognitive and social functioning in patients with chronic schizophrenia.METHODS A retrospective analysis of 120 patients with chronic schizophrenia in Shanghai Pudong New Area Mental Health Center was performed.They were divided into an intervention group(60 cases treated with CCRT combined with conventional medication)and a control group(60 cases treated with conventional medication).After treatment,effects on cognitive function and social roles were observed in both groups.The Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale(PANSS)was used to assess the patients'psychiatric symptoms.The Wisconsin Card Sorting Test(WCST)was used to assess the patients'cognitive functioning,and the Social Functioning Scale for Psychiatric Inpatients(SSPI)was used to assess the social functioning of the inpatient psychiatric patients.RESULTS No significant differences were observed in the PANSS,WCST,and SSPI intergroup scores before treatment(P>0.05).After 2,4,and 6 wk of therapy,general psychopathological factors,positive symptoms,negative symptoms,and total PANSS scores of PANSS in the intervention group were lower than in the control group(P<0.05).After 2,4,and 6 wk of treatment,the number of false responses,number of persistent bugs,and total responses in the WCST were significantly lower in the intervention group than in the control group(P<0.05),and the amount of completed classification was significantly higher than in the control group(P<0.05).After 2,4,and 6 wk of therapy,the SSPI scores were significantly greater than those of the controls(P<0.05).After 6 wk of treatment,the efficacy rates of the control and intervention groups were 81.67%and 91.67%,respectively.The curative effect in the intervention group was significantly higher than that in the control group(P<0.05).CONCLUSION CCRT can significantly improve cognitive function and social abilities in patients with chronic schizophrenia.展开更多
Objective: Anger attacks have been observed in patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder(OCD), often triggered by obsessional triggers. However, few studies have reported the clinical characteristics and correlates ...Objective: Anger attacks have been observed in patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder(OCD), often triggered by obsessional triggers. However, few studies have reported the clinical characteristics and correlates of anger attacks among Chinese patients with OCD. Methods: A total of 90 adults with a primary diagnosis of OCD, ranging from 15 to 78 years old, participated in the study. Participants were administered the Rage Outbursts and Anger Rating Scale(ROARS), Yale-Brown Obsessive-Compulsive Scale-Second Edition, and Brown Assessment of Beliefs Scale by a trained clinician. Patients completed the Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory-Revised and Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21. Results: A total of 31.3% of participants reported anger outbursts in the past week, and ROARS scores had no significant correlation with age, duration of illness, OCD severity, depression, or stress. However, ROARS scores were negatively related to education level, and positively related to obsessing symptoms and anxiety. Conclusions: These data suggest that anger attacks are relatively common in Chinese patients with OCD. The severity of anger attacks is related to educational level, obsessing symptoms, and anxiety, which may be a latent variable reflecting executive functioning and emotion regulation skills.展开更多
基金Supported by Science and Technology Development Fund of Shanghai Pudong New Area,No.PKJ2023-Y20Key Discipline Construction Fund of the Shanghai Pudong New Area Municipal Commission of Health and Family Planning,No.PWZxk2022-18Pudong New Area Construction Project of National Traditional Chinese Medicine Development Comprehensive Reform Pilot Zone,No.PDZY-2022-0501.
文摘BACKGROUND Major depressive disorder(MDD)and bipolar depression(BD-D)are both intricate,enduring,and profound psychiatric conditions characterized primarily by depressive episodes and cognitive dysfunction.However,distinguishing the characteristics and influencing factors of cognitive impairment in unipolar and BD-D is crucial for identification and intervention.AIM To compare neurocognitive characteristics and investigate associations between cognitive function and clinical features in unipolar and BD-D.METHODS The THINC-integrated tool(THINC-it)as a cognitive assessment tool was applied to 295 individuals:75 patients with depressive disorders(MDD),120 individuals with BD-D,and 100 healthy controls.The Hamilton Depression Scale-17(HAMD),Hamilton Anxiety Scale-14(HAMA),and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index(PSQI)were employed to assess depression,anxiety,and sleep.Neurocognitive function characteristics and the relationships between cognitive impairment and general clinical attributes were analyzed.RESULTS There were no statistically significant differences in the overall THINC-it with each objective subscale.However,the subjective subscale(Perceived Deficits Questionnaire for Depression-5-item)showed significant differences between MDD and BD-D(P<0.001).Linear regression analyses were explored to determine associations.Age,years of education,age at onset,and HAMD were significantly co-associated with the overall THINC-it and each subscale in both MDD and BD-D(P<0.05).Furthermore,years of education showed a positive correlation with objective cognitive impairment(e.g.,Codebreaker,Trails)(P<0.05).There was a notable difference in that the number of depressive episodes,disease duration,hospitalizations,HAMA,and PSQI were significantly associated with the overall THINC-it with each subscale between MDD and BD-D(P<0.05).CONCLUSION Although both unipolar and BD-D showed similar objective cognitive impairments,there was a significant difference in subjective cognitive impairment.Our findings suggest that factors like age,years of education,age at onset,and depression severity might not be significantly difference in the influence of cognitive impairment.Furthermore,we found that education was a protective factor for cognitive impairment in both unipolar and BD-D.Our analysis revealed that distinct factors including disease duration,number of depressive episodes,hospitalizations,anxiety levels,and sleep quality influenced cognitive impairment between unipolar and BD-D.Therefore,it was important to investigate the specific characteristics of cognitive impairment and influencing factors to identify differentiating unipolar and BD-D.
基金Supported by Shanghai Pudong New Area Science and Technology Development and Livelihood Research Special Fund Support Project,No.PKJ2023-Y80Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Specialized Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Center Project,No.PDZY-2022-05-01.
文摘BACKGROUND Patients with schizophrenia may have various disease manifestations,most of which gradually tend toward incurable chronic decline,leading to mental disability.The basic symptoms of the disease can impair social function,whereas long-term hospitalization produces hospitalization syndrome,causing serious damage to social function.AIM To investigate the effects of Computerized Cognitive Remediation Therapy(CCRT)on cognitive and social functioning in patients with chronic schizophrenia.METHODS A retrospective analysis of 120 patients with chronic schizophrenia in Shanghai Pudong New Area Mental Health Center was performed.They were divided into an intervention group(60 cases treated with CCRT combined with conventional medication)and a control group(60 cases treated with conventional medication).After treatment,effects on cognitive function and social roles were observed in both groups.The Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale(PANSS)was used to assess the patients'psychiatric symptoms.The Wisconsin Card Sorting Test(WCST)was used to assess the patients'cognitive functioning,and the Social Functioning Scale for Psychiatric Inpatients(SSPI)was used to assess the social functioning of the inpatient psychiatric patients.RESULTS No significant differences were observed in the PANSS,WCST,and SSPI intergroup scores before treatment(P>0.05).After 2,4,and 6 wk of therapy,general psychopathological factors,positive symptoms,negative symptoms,and total PANSS scores of PANSS in the intervention group were lower than in the control group(P<0.05).After 2,4,and 6 wk of treatment,the number of false responses,number of persistent bugs,and total responses in the WCST were significantly lower in the intervention group than in the control group(P<0.05),and the amount of completed classification was significantly higher than in the control group(P<0.05).After 2,4,and 6 wk of therapy,the SSPI scores were significantly greater than those of the controls(P<0.05).After 6 wk of treatment,the efficacy rates of the control and intervention groups were 81.67%and 91.67%,respectively.The curative effect in the intervention group was significantly higher than that in the control group(P<0.05).CONCLUSION CCRT can significantly improve cognitive function and social abilities in patients with chronic schizophrenia.
基金Project supported by the Shanghai Pudong New District Health and Family Planning Commission Key Discipline Construction Fund Project(No.PWZxk2017-29),China
文摘Objective: Anger attacks have been observed in patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder(OCD), often triggered by obsessional triggers. However, few studies have reported the clinical characteristics and correlates of anger attacks among Chinese patients with OCD. Methods: A total of 90 adults with a primary diagnosis of OCD, ranging from 15 to 78 years old, participated in the study. Participants were administered the Rage Outbursts and Anger Rating Scale(ROARS), Yale-Brown Obsessive-Compulsive Scale-Second Edition, and Brown Assessment of Beliefs Scale by a trained clinician. Patients completed the Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory-Revised and Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21. Results: A total of 31.3% of participants reported anger outbursts in the past week, and ROARS scores had no significant correlation with age, duration of illness, OCD severity, depression, or stress. However, ROARS scores were negatively related to education level, and positively related to obsessing symptoms and anxiety. Conclusions: These data suggest that anger attacks are relatively common in Chinese patients with OCD. The severity of anger attacks is related to educational level, obsessing symptoms, and anxiety, which may be a latent variable reflecting executive functioning and emotion regulation skills.
