Group therapy via videoconferencing for individuals with early psychosis: A pilot study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tania Lecomte ◽  
Amal Abdel‐Baki ◽  
Audrey Francoeur ◽  
Briana Cloutier ◽  
Amélie Leboeuf ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Group Therapy ◽  
Early Psychosis

Computer Coding for Early Psychosis—An Innovative Pilot Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Tania Lecomte ◽  
Marc Corbière ◽  
Caroline Cellard ◽  
Catherine Hache-Labelle ◽  
Raphaëlle Merlo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Psychotic Disorders ◽  
Early Psychosis ◽  
Educational Degree

People with psychotic disorders are at higher risk of not completing an educational degree and tend to get low-wage jobs. We offered computer coding classes to 14 participants. The training was deemed feasible, acceptable, and appeared to increase their motivation for school or work, not only in computer-related domains.

Effects of Supportive-Expressive Group Therapy in Breast Cancer Patients with Affective Disorders: A Pilot Study

2010 ◽  
Vol 79 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luigi Grassi ◽  
Silvana Sabato ◽  
Elena Rossi ◽  
Luciana Marmai ◽  
Bruno Biancosino
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Group Therapy ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Affective Disorders ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients

Screening for obstructive sleep apnoea in an early psychosis cohort: a pilot study

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 180-185
Author(s):  
Abigail R Lane ◽  
Hannah Myles ◽  
Sharon Foley ◽  
Dan Siskind
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea ◽  
Sleep Apnoea ◽  
Male Gender ◽  
Early Psychosis ◽  
Psychotic Illness ◽  
Anthropometric Measures ◽  
Ongoing Research ◽  
Obstructive Sleep ◽  
Youth Population

Objective: Rates of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) appear to be lower in the youth population (< 4%) compared to the general population (6%–17%); rates in people with psychotic illness are estimated at 13.5%–57.1%. We hypothesised that this comorbidity extends to early psychosis (EP) populations, and used previously validated OSA questionnaires to screen for OSA in an EP cohort. Method: Fifty-three patients were screened using the OSA50 and STOP-Bang questionnaires with collection of anthropometric measures. Patients who screened positively were referred for polysomnography. Results: Fifteen per cent (8/53) screened positively; most frequently endorsed measures included BMI > 25, snoring, hypertension, neck circumference (> 40 cm) and male gender. Only 2/8 patients accepted polysomnography. Conclusions: Screening indicates OSA may be more prevalent in EP populations than age-equivalent cohorts, but ongoing research is required.

Romantic relationship group intervention for men with early psychosis: A feasibility, acceptability and potential impact pilot study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine Hache-Labelle ◽  
Amal Abdel-Baki ◽  
Martin Lepage ◽  
Anne-Sophie Laurin ◽  
Amili Guillou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Group Intervention ◽  
Romantic Relationship ◽  
Early Psychosis ◽  
Potential Impact

A Pilot Study of Mindfulness-based Intervention for the Depressive Symptoms of Early Psychosis

2015 ◽  
Vol 30 ◽  
pp. 854
Author(s):  
J. Lin ◽  
C.Y. Tong ◽  
E.H.M. Lee ◽  
V.Y.K. Cheung ◽  
C.L.M. Hui ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Early Psychosis

Preliminary evaluation of phase-oriented and women-focused group therapy in partial inpatients with complex trauma histories

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 90
Author(s):  
Ingrid Carlier ◽  
Marceline DeRee ◽  
Sanne VanRijn ◽  
Wilhelmina Van der Spek ◽  
Ineke Callewaert ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Group Therapy ◽  
Complex Trauma ◽  
Post Treatment ◽  
Effect Sizes ◽  
Medium Effect ◽  
Type Ii ◽  
General Psychopathology ◽  
Chronic Ptsd ◽  
Chronic Trauma

Rationale, aims and objectives: Despite the broad acceptance of the phase-oriented therapy for Type II chronic trauma in clinical practice, there remains very little empirical evidence to support its validity. Moreover, evaluative studies of group psychotherapy for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) after chronic trauma remain scarce, especially within the partial inpatient setting. The present study reports the evaluation of phase-oriented group therapy for Type II traumatized female partial inpatients with chronic PTSD. The treatment involved 3 phases: (a) symptom reduction/stabilisation, (b) trauma processing, (c) life integration/rehabilitation. Special attention to women’s mental healthcare needs (e.g., training of skills to increase sense of security, self-esteem, autonomy) was also given. Methods: In a pilot study with 31 female partial inpatients, pre- and post-treatment measures were compared in our study of PTSD (Self-Rating Inventory for PTSD, SRIP), General Psychopathology (Symptom Checklist 90, SCL-90), coping (Utrecht Coping List, UCL). Results: At post-treatment, there was a reduction of all PTSD symptom clusters and some general psychopathology (medium to high effect sizes) and an increase of some adaptive coping strategies (low to medium effect sizes). Linear regression analyses showed that the pre-treatment scores of re-experiencing, hyperarousal, total PTSD, agoraphobia and somatic complaints, had a significant predictive influence on outcome. Conclusions: The positive results of this pilot study support the validity of phase-oriented and women-focused group therapy for Type II traumatized partial inpatients with chronic PTSD. These findings warrant further investigation, using a randomized design with larger sample size and assessments in between the phases and during follow-up. We advance our pilot study as a significant contribution to the person-centered management of complex trauma history

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