Mental health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the front-line health care workers in a tertiary care hospital in rawalpindi, pakistan by U. Zubair, S. Mansoor, T. Mansoor

“… Introduction In these unprecedented times, the medical workers particularly at the frontlines of the pandemic are vulnerable to psychological trauma rooted in the new demands of their work, as well as the prevailing sense of insecurity and safety concerns for themselves and their loved ones. …”
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Tryptase-Positive Mast Cells Promote Adipose Fibrosis in Secondary Lymphedema through PDGF by Takashi Nuri, Denan Jin, Shinji Takai, Koichi Ueda

“…Lymphedema is a chronic and progressive condition that causes physical disfigurement and psychological trauma due to the accumulation of lymphatic fluid in the interstitial space. …”
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Childhood traumatization by primary caretaker and affect dysregulation in patients with borderline personality disorder and somatoform disorder by Annemiek van Dijke, Julian D. Ford, Onno van der Hart, Maarten J.M. Van Son, Peter G.M. Van der Heijden, Martina Bühring

“…Prior studies suggest a clear relationship between early childhood attachment-related psychological trauma and affect dysregulation. We evaluated the relationship of retrospectively recalled childhood traumatization by primary caretaker(s) (TPC) and affect dysregulation in 472 adult psychiatric patients diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD), somatoform disorder (SoD), both BPD and SoD, or disorders other than BPD or SoD, using the Bermond-Vorst Alexithymia Questionnaire, the self-report version of the Structured Interview for Disorders of Extreme Stress, the Self-rating Inventory for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (SRIP) and the Traumatic Experiences Checklist. …”
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The new organizational form of rehabilitation for mentally ill patients - a complex «a round-the-clock hospital (with the open doors)-a day time hospital by A. P. Kotsiubinsky, B. G. Butoma

“…The destruction of the stereotypes of behavior in the framework of certain personal-territorial interactions (which occurs when transferring the patient from one department to another) and the need for the patient to create new interactions between other patients in the changed spatial hierarchy may lead to a deterioration in the patient’s condition (in a result of «psychological trauma» reduced his social competence. Noted above is substantially leveled at the organization complex «a round-the-clock hospital (with the open doors) - a day time hospital». …”
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Impact of three types of music on patients during dental implant surgery and wisdom tooth extractions by Suzan Dagher, Alexander B. Dymnikov

“…Modern medicine aims to find non-pharmaceutical ways, such as music, to put these emotions under control so that the patient feels a sense of calm and tranquility throughout the surgical operation and comes out with less negative feelings and good memories, which prevents the formation of any psychological trauma. Our investigation aims to study the effect of three types of music, on the psychological state of the patient during surgery, by evaluating the data of systolic and diastolic pressure, pulse, and oxygen level in the blood. …”
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Exclusive use of absorbable suture threads in cleft lip and palate by Diogo Franco, Paola Cardoso, João Medeiros Tavares-Filho, Talita Franco

“…INTRODUCTION: The treatment of orofacial clefts comprises steps that may result in considerable psychological trauma for patients and their caregivers. The use of absorbable sutures may help to eliminate these uncomfortable situations. …”
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Encephaocoeles in Enugu, Southeast Nigeria by M C Chikani, E Onyia, W Mezue, M Mesi, I Iloabachie, E Uche

“…Although much less frequently encountered than myelomeningocoeles, encephalocoeles cause a lot of psychological trauma to parents and concerned others. A prompt and appropriate neurosurgical intervention is almost always necessary Material & Methods: The authors observationally studied patients with encephaloceles that were managed at their tertiary center. …”
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Lived Experiences of Female Nurses with COVID-19 Deaths on Their Watch by Mai B. Alwesmi, Wireen Leila Dator, Savvato Karavasileiadou

“…Theme 1 illustrates nurses’ experience of emotional and psychological trauma as they witnessed their patients with COVID-19 die under their care. …”
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Women’s perceived working conditions in the mining industry: A qualitative study by Masesi M. Mahlasela, Mankuku M. Madumo, Moreoagae B. Randa

“…Furthermore, facing discrimination can also result in anxiety and psychological trauma that can negatively affect a woman’s sense of well-being and success.…”
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Trauma-informed responses in addressing public mental health consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic: position paper of the European Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ESTSS) by Jana Darejan Javakhishvili, Vittoria Ardino, Maria Bragesjö, Evaldas Kazlauskas, Miranda Olff, Ingo Schäfer

“…To assure evidence-based approaches and methods tailored to current circumstances, ESTSS has initiated a pan-European research project with international cooperation aimed at studying the mental health consequences of the pandemic, with a focus on psychological trauma and other stress-related reactions. …”
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Traumatic loss and psychosis – reconceptualising the role of trauma in psychosis by S. Vallath, L. Ravikanth, B. Regeer, P. C. Borba, D. C. Henderson, W. F. Scholte

“…Literature suggests that the occurrence of psychological trauma (PT) from various negative life experiences beyond events mentioned in the DSM-criterion A, receives little to no attention when comorbid with psychosis. …”
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The Effectiveness of Integrative Acceptance Commitment-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ACT-CBT) and Parent Management Training (PMT) on the Affective Capital of Adolescent Boy with S... by m g, Mohammad Akbari

“…Sexual abuse is among the psychological trauma that seriously threatens the health of adolescents and requires them professional help. …”
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Stress is associated with larger perivascular spaces in depression: A 7-tesla MRI study by D. Ranti, P. Balchandani, L. Morris

“…Conclusions These results suggest a relationship between glymphatic dysfunction potentially related to BBB integrity and psychological trauma in patients with depression, and suggest that glymphatic impairment may play a role in trauma-related symptomatology. …”
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Practical Review of the Current Management of Frostbite Injuries by Taborah Z. Zaramo, BS, Japjit K. Green, MD, Jeffrey E. Janis, MD, FACS

“…This type of injury can lead to various complications such as functional loss, chronic pain, and psychological trauma. As such, understanding frostbite management is crucial for optimal patient care. …”
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Characterization of the Variables Related to Reports of Death Due to Canine Bites in Scientific Articles during the Years 2013–2017: A Systematic Review by Carmen Luz Barrios, Valentina Aguirre-Olea, Carlos Bustos-López, Sandra Pérez-Vergara, Sandra Claros-Alegría

“…Canine bites are an important public health problem, with consequences such as physical injuries, psychological trauma, transmission of zoonoses, infections and they can even cause death. …”
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Adverse and benevolent childhood experiences in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Complex PTSD (CPTSD): implications for trauma-focused therapies by Thanos Karatzias, Mark Shevlin, Claire Fyvie, Graeme Grandison, Maria Garozi, Emma Latham, Michael Sinclair, Grace Wing Ka Ho, Grainne McAnee, Julian D. Ford, Philip Hyland

“…We also modelled the relationship between adverse and benevolent childhood experiences and ICD-11 PTSD and Complex PTSD (CPTSD) symptoms and explored if these associations were indirect via psychological trauma. Methods Data were collected from a trauma-exposed sample (N = 275) attending a specialist trauma care centre in the UK. …”
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Resilience as a mediator in the relationship between posttraumatic stress and posttraumatic growth among adult accident or crime victims: the moderated mediating effect of childhoo... by Dongyun Lee, Eun-Seung Yu, Nam Hee Kim

“…Conclusion: Therapists treating individuals with psychological trauma should attempt to identify a history of childhood trauma and to evaluate resilience. …”
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Breast cancer and communication: monocentric experience of a self-assessment questionnaire by Vittorio Longo, Flavia Abruzzese, Vittoria Miserocchi, Serena Carriero, Anna Clelia Gambaro, Luca Saba, Alessandro Carriero

“… Background: The communication of the diagnosis of breast cancer induces to the patient a strong psychological trauma. Radiologists are at the forefront of communicating, either for a biopsy or the probable diagnosis of malignancy. …”
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Explaining Post-Traumatic Growth During COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Research by Ahmad Sadeghi, Zahra Asgari, Reza Azizkhani, Azita Azimi Meibody, Zohreh Akhoundi Meybodi

“…Results: The findings of the study were summarized into two main themes: distress with four subthemes including corona and loss of life, psychological trauma, ambiguity and confusion about the career path, environmental and interpersonal stress, and growth with four subthemes including alternative ways to overcome trauma, promoting interpersonal relationships, empathy in treatment, and finding meaning. …”
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Psychosomatic symptoms associated with traumatic events experienced in medical students by Maia Stanisławska-Kubiak, Bogusław Stelcer, Julita Wojciechowska, Klaudia Kułacz, Urszula Szybowicz, Ewa Mojs

“…The participants were asked if they had experienced situations that caused psychological trauma as well as about the intensity of their psychosomatic symptoms. …”
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