Using the 12-item General Health Questionnaire to screen psychological distress from survivorship to end-of-life care: dimensionality and item quality

2011 ◽  
Vol 21 (9) ◽  
pp. 954-961 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Gao ◽  
Daniel Stark ◽  
Michael I. Bennett ◽  
Richard J. Siegert ◽  
Scott Murray ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
End Of Life ◽  
End Of Life Care ◽  
General Health ◽  
General Health Questionnaire ◽  
Life Care ◽  
Health Questionnaire ◽  
Item Quality

scholarly journals Consultant psychiatrists' working patterns

2007 ◽  
Vol 31 (7) ◽  
pp. 252-255
Author(s):  
Alex Mears ◽  
Sarah Pajak ◽  
Tim Kendall ◽  
Cornelius Katona ◽  
Jibby Medina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Random Sample ◽  
General Health ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
General Health Questionnaire ◽  
Lifestyle Factors ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
Health Questionnaire ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
Job Content

Aims and MethodTo explore relationships between different styles of working and measures of occupational pressure in consultant psychiatrists. A random sample of 500 consultant psychiatrists were sent a questionnaire about working patterns and lifestyle factors, with other sections using validated tools (such as the 12-item General Health Questionnaire; GHQ).ResultsThere were 185 useable questionnaires returned (an adjusted response rate of 39%). Significant relationships were identified between job content and GHQ and burnout scores, indicating that occupational pressures are rendering some consultant posts ‘problem posts', leading to problematic levels of psychological distress among some consultants.Clinical ImplicationsAlthough consultant psychiatrists are more satisfied than not with their jobs, steps need to be taken to address the causes of ‘problem posts', to reduce attrition in the most pressured individuals.

Levels of Psychological Distress among Occupational Therapy Students

1996 ◽  
Vol 59 (8) ◽  
pp. 365-371 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeanne Tyrrell ◽  
Howard Smith
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Professional Education ◽  
General Health ◽  
Peer Group ◽  
General Health Questionnaire ◽  
Health Questionnaire ◽  
Psychiatric Symptomatology ◽  
Occupational Therapy Students ◽  
The University

This study measured levels of psychological distress among a sample of Irish occupational therapy students. Students from all four undergraduate classes (n=102) were surveyed, using the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28). Over 40% of the students scored as having a ‘just significant clinical disturbance’ on the GHQ-28. Mean GHQ scores (or symptom levels) varied throughout the 4-year course and were highest just before examinations and during fieldwork placements. Students who had unhealthy diets or who smoked had significantly higher levels of psychiatric symptomatology. The prevalence of psychological distress among occupational therapy students was similar to that found in students from four other disciplines; however, the university students had much higher levels of symptomatology than the non-university peer group. The article concludes with some suggestions for dealing with stressful aspects of professional education and some recommendations for further research.

Psychological distress in cancer from survivorship to end of life care: Prevalence, associated factors and clinical implications

2010 ◽  
Vol 46 (11) ◽  
pp. 2036-2044 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Gao ◽  
Michael I. Bennett ◽  
Daniel Stark ◽  
Scott Murray ◽  
Irene J. Higginson
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
End Of Life ◽  
End Of Life Care ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
Life Care

scholarly journals Managing Grief of Bereaved Families During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Japan

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yoko Matsuda ◽  
Yoshitake Takebayashi ◽  
Satomi Nakajima ◽  
Masaya Ito
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
End Of Life ◽  
Support System ◽  
End Of Life Care ◽  
Japanese Culture ◽  
Life Care ◽  
Psychological Issues ◽  
Grieving Process ◽  
Bereaved Family

This commentary discussed the psychological issues related to bereavement in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, we addressed two aspects in the context of Japanese culture. The first relates to the psychological distress of members of the bereaved family who could not visit their loved ones who had COVID-19 before or after their death. The second relates to the bereavement experience of those who were unable to be with their loved ones when the end came, even though they did not have COVID-19, because of restrictions on visiting hospitals. We seek to focus on the need for a support system for bereaved families to help them through the grieving process, and discuss end-of-life care in such circumstances, and in the post-COVID-19 era, as in current day Japan.

Future provision of home end-of-life care: Family carers’ willingness for caregiving and needs for support

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Wallace Chi Ho Chan
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
End Of Life ◽  
End Of Life Care ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Support Needs ◽  
Life Care ◽  
Family Carers ◽  
Additional Support

Abstract Objective This study aimed to examine family carers’ willingness, perceived difficulties and confidence in providing home end-of-life care to family members in future and their needs for support for doing so. Specific focus was on whether significant differences were found between carers of low and high levels of psychological distress. Method Family carers who had been providing care to family members living in the community were recruited via a local elderly agency in Hong Kong. A survey was conducted. Carers were asked to complete a questionnaire which included self-developed items, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, and the Carers’ Support Need Assessment Tool. Results Of the 89 participants, 63.8% reported willingness to provide end-of-life care in future (increased to 78.5% if support needs were met), but most perceived it as difficult, and over half were not confident about doing so. The three greatest needs for support in end-of-life care are understanding the relative's illness, knowing what to expect in future, and knowing who to contact if concerned. Participants of the high psychological distress group experienced a significantly greater need for support in “dealing with your feelings and worries” and “looking after your own health.” Significance of Results Current family carers may not be ready for future provision of home end-of-life care. Meeting their support needs in providing end-of-life care is crucial to ensure the continuity of care provision. Psychologically distressed carers may often ignore self-care and may need helping professionals’ additional support.

scholarly journals Effect of Abstinence on Psychological Distress Scores, Social Dysfunction Scores, Total General Health Questionnaire Scores-12, and Total Quality of Life Scores in Men with Methamphetamine Dependence in Therapeutic Community

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (T3) ◽  
pp. 116-119
Author(s):  
Thomas Hendriko ◽  
Elmeida Effendy ◽  
Vita Camellia
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
General Health ◽  
General Health Questionnaire ◽  
Health Questionnaire ◽  
Total Quality ◽  
Social Dysfunction ◽  
Methamphetamine Dependence ◽  
Significant Difference

AIM: We looked for differences in abstinence influence on Psychological Distress Scores, Social Dysfunction Scores, Total General Health Questionnaire – 12 (GHQ-12), and Total Quality of Life Scores on men with Methamphetamine dependence in the Therapeutic Community. METHODS: This study was conducted a numerical comparative analytical analysis paired with twice measurements with subject retrieval done using consecutive sampling. The participant of this study was 47 subjects who selected by inclusion and exclusion criteria. RESULTS: Found psychological distress score of the abuser was p ˂ 0.001, different with social dysfunction score there was no significant difference where the score was p = 0.062, the total GHQ-12 score was a significant difference where the score was p = 0.025 while in the total quality of life score (SF-36) there was a significant difference with the score of p ˂ 0.001. CONCLUSIONS: After abstinence, quarantine was found to improve attitude, behavior, cognitive, and social function such as appropriate communication and active social relationship with others compared with before abstinence quarantine.

scholarly journals Effect of Attending Childbirth Education Classes on Psychological Distress in Pregnant Women Measured by Means of the General Health Questionnaire

2014 ◽  
Vol 23 (6) ◽  
pp. 953-957 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dorota Jakubiec ◽  
Katarzyna Jagielska ◽  
Mikołaj Karmowski ◽  
Katarzyna Kubicka ◽  
Andrzej Karmowski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
General Health ◽  
General Health Questionnaire ◽  
Health Questionnaire ◽  
Childbirth Education

The meaning of being in transition to end-of-life care for female partners of spouses with cancer

2009 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 423-433 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nisha Sutherland
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
End Of Life ◽  
End Of Life Care ◽  
Meaning Making ◽  
Care Service ◽  
Palliative Care Service ◽  
Major Theme ◽  
Life Care ◽  
Female Partners ◽  
Anticipatory Mourning

AbstractObjective:Female partners of cancer patients are at high risk for psychological distress. However, the majority of studies have focused on measurement of female partners' psychological distress during diagnosis and early treatment. There is a gap in the literature with regard to qualitative studies that examine the experiences of female partners of spouses with cancer during the transition to end-of-life care. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the meaning of being in transition to end-of-life care among female partners of spouses with cancer.Methods:An interpretive phenomenological approach based on Gadamer's (1960/1975) philosophy was used to gain a deeper understanding of the phenomenon of end-of-life transition. Eight female partners from two in-patient hospices and a community-based palliative care service were interviewed using a semistructured approach.Results:Three major themes and associated subthemes were identified that outlined female partners' experiences. One major theme, Meaning of Our Lives, included the subthemes Our Relationship, Significance of His Life, and Searching for Understanding. In another theme, Dying with Cancer, partners undertook the Burden of Caring, experienced an Uncertain Path and were Looking for Hope. In the last theme, Glimpses of the Future, participants Faced Tomorrow and confirmed their Capacity to Survive.Significance of results:The results centered on three major concepts: meaning making, anticipatory mourning, and hope. Although meaning making has been identified as a fundamental way in which bereaved individuals cope with loss, results of this study suggested that female partners made meaning of their situations before their spouses' deaths. Participants also spontaneously described aspects of anticipatory mourning, thus, validating a concept that has been widely accepted despite limited research. Another finding was that participants shouldered the responsibility of adjusting spouses' hopes in order to help them to cope. Implications for practice and research are drawn from these findings.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document