Psychosomatic Medicine and General Practice

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Published: 2018-02-21 Recent Articles Clinical case of management of the patient with depressive disorder and systemic lupus erytematosus Danchenko A. This case report describes authors own experience of clinical mamgmemt of the patient with depressive disorder and systemic lupus erytematosus (SLE). Clinical Case Studies Published: 2020-02-02 e0402205 Psychosomatic respond as a challenge while working with combatants Sobolta Y. The article reveals in retrospect the issues of psychological trauma and somatization among combatants. Literature review and available data analysis demonstrate the significance of the problem and field for further researches. Hereafter specified psychosomatic aspects of the homecoming of combatants; either analyzed the Ukrainian statistics of stress-related disorders. Outlined understanding of psychosomatization in nowadays psychological knowledge and its place between the issues of homecoming. The hypotheses put forward related to steps called for the reduction of the psychosomatization among the particular cohort. Research Articles Published: 2020-02-02 e0402207 Burn out: Ukrainian realities (based on some medical professions) Chaban O., Salnikova A. The spread of burnout syndrome contributes to our era - the time of achievement, consumption, new materialism, entertainment and enjoyment of life. This is the time when we exploit ourselves and allow ourselves to exploit. But you need to keep in mind that emotional burnout occurs in those professions where there is not only a heavy load but also a constantly acting chronic stress. This article discusses the “Burn out” problem in the context of the medical profession in Ukraine. Research Articles Published: 2020-01-22 e0402203 Psychosomatic characteristics of patients with sideropenic syndrome Nikolaienko-Kamyshova T. В даному досліджені було описано психосоматичний стан 58 пацієнток з аномальними матковими кровотечами, наслідком яких була залізодефіцитна анемія легкого ступеню важкості. При наявності характерних скарг майже у всіх жінок встановлені ознаки депресії. Завдяки лікуванню, з поліпшенням клініко-лабораторних показників стабілізувався і психічний стан. Лікарям первинної ланки надання медичної допомоги при зверненні пацієнток фертильного віку з проявами депресії доцільно проводити скринінг на наявність дефіциту заліза. Research Articles Published: 2020-01-13 e0402208 Condition of cognitive function on the first week after an operation using general anesthesia Dubivska S., Hryhorov Y. To achieve this goal, we conducted a study of the cognitive sphere in patients of different age groups: young age, middle age, elderly people with acute surgical pathology before surgery and on the 1st and 7th days after surgery in comparison with preoperative data. Research Articles Published: 2019-12-12 e0402197 Psychosomatic tools: The method of transpersonal therapy as a way of correcting the physical and psychological health of a person Sabadukha O. Despite significant progress in the development of the psychosomatic direction, the theoretical foundations of the mechanism of the occurrence of psychosomatic functional disorders remain little studied, and there is no psychosomatic toolkit for a holistic correction of the patient's health. Reviews Published: 2019-10-25 e0403-04159 Communication with the patient's family Mukharovska I., Abdrjahimova C., Kleban K., Kalachov O. The disease affects not only the patient himself but also his close environment, which is especially pronounced in situations of chronic and progressive pathology, which significantly changes the physical and mental health of the patient. The article discusses the basic prerequisites for the formation of psychological adaptation states in the family with patients, identifies factors that cause changes in family functioning, patterns of behaviour during the disease, general principles of communication of the doctor with the family and typical difficult situations of interaction. Reviews Published: 2019-10-25 e0403-04211 Gender Differences in Stress Related Disorders among the Ukrainian Military in the War-zone Frankova I., Chaban O., Burlaka O., Lahutina S., Fedotova Z. Recent years, both Ukraine and European countries have experienced an abrupt increase in the number of traumatic events and unexpected social changes. This correlates with an increased risk of stress related disorders prevalence. The risk factors for post-traumatic stress disorder include the female gender and type of trauma (man-made). The hormonal status of a woman (oral contraceptives usage) is poorly studied, but is a promising preventive factor for PTSD. Research Articles Published: 2019-10-25 e0403-04214 Understanding the genetic nature of some mental disorders. 1q21.1 chromosome deletion syndrome. Short review Orlova N. Rapid development of genetics reveals the veil and enriches us with new knowledge about the nature of neuropsychiatric diseases. It turns out, that both widespread and well-known diseases, as well as very rare, are still incompletely understandable to science. Most of them are genetically determined and occupy certain areas (loci) in certain chromosomes. The importance of understanding and knowledge is an integral part of the diagnostic and therapeutic processes. Hence, it is the great importance for the treatment and prognosis of neuropsychiatric disorders in modern psychiatry. Reviews Published: 2019-10-25 e0403-04217 Short-focus psychodynamic oriented psychotherapy as treatment optimization technique in involution psychoses Pustovoyt M., Pinchuk I. This article is based on the results of empirical experience and a pre-conducted study of the effectiveness of treatment of patients with mental disorders that manifested in the middle period of life (45-60 years). These findings provide an algorithm of short-term psychodynamic oriented psychotherapy focuses on such kind of patients. Research Articles Published: 2019-10-08 e0402196 The prevalence of different types of psychological dominant and psycho-emotional state in women with placental dysfunction Yakymchuk N. Placental dysfunction is a key problem in obstetrics, neonatology, pathology of the ante- and perinatal period, as the functional inability of placenta leads to an increase in the proportion of miscarriage, fetal development delay syndrome, or its antenatal death, and the period of pregnancy, especially in case of its pathological course, is an extremely strong psycho-emotional factor. The structure and prevalence of types of psychological component of gestational dominant with the consideration of psycho-emotional status in women with placental dysfunction were stated as well as their influence on reproductive loss and complication of pregnancy was estimated. Research Articles Published: 2019-09-24 e0402162 Usage of antidepressants in cancer patients Matiiash T., Bondarchuk A. Approximately one million cancer patients live in Ukraine. These persons are at a high risk of manifestation of psychiatric disorders, especially depressive spectrum disorders and anxiety disorders, which may be treated with antidepressants if indications are present. Besides, oncological patients suffer from a number of miscellaneous somatic and psychosomatic conditions, that may also be totally or partly alleviated by using antidepressants. Thus, proper safe and evidence-based usage of these drugs is required. Unfortunately, there’s a lack of Ukrainian scientific literature highlighting this issue. This review is published to fulfill the aforementioned gap. Reviews Published: 2019-08-07 e0402195 Editorials, Commentaries & Education Is it possible to evaluate the effectiveness of psychotherapy? Chaban O. Not so easy. But you can. In general, the evaluative side of psychotherapy in psychiatry has been and remains the most vulnerable place of these sciences and practices. So many people reasonably or unreasonably criticized this method of treatment and correction on its evidence base. Editorials & Commentaries Published: 2019-12-05 e0403-04210 Загальні правила комунікації студента з пацієнтом Khaustova O. The role of the doctor in any society carries a powerful social burden, so it is clear that for the vast majority of medical students, the initial steps in learning to communicate with patients in this new role for them are quite alarming. That is why in the beginning there are many questions about the features of professional medical communication, students ask themselves and their teachers when they begin training in the communicative skills of a doctor. Education Published: 2019-02-18 e0304177 Anxiety in children: let's overcome it together Mokrii M., Frankova I. Can you imagine how it would feel when everything inside you is telling you something is wrong, but the person you trust keeps telling you there’s nothing to worry about? This article disclose important information regarding anxiety in children and how to overcome it. Education Published: 2018-11-16 e0303109 Acupuncture in the treatment of stroke: Invitation to the discussion Khaustova O. Editorials & Commentaries Published: 2018-09-24 e0303138 Typical difficult situations in doctor-patient interactions Asanova A., Khaustova O. Every day a physician encounters complex situations in his practice and communicates with patients in various emotional and psychological conditions. In most cases, patients are forced to seek medical advice, not because they want it. Sometimes they attend a visit to hospital by an advice of a family member or friend. This review article presents typical recommendations for interaction with patients in different clinical situations. Education Published: 2018-09-13 e0303125 Characteristics and dynamics of PTSD in the participants of the Ukrainian anti-terrorist operation Pustovoyt M. The following paper underlines the specific characteristics and the course of Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in Ukrainian warriors of ATO. It is based on interviews recorded with 163 combatants using the methods of clinical psychology and psychodynamic methods. All the records of the interviews were reflected upon in supervision groups. The data obtained support the hypothesis that the cultural and historical heritage of the people of Ukraine has a determinative pathoplastic effect on the experience of war trauma. The analysis of this data leads to the conclusion about the need to create a favorable system of rehabilitation for veterans that would allow working more successfully with the war trauma. Editorials & Commentaries Published: 2018-05-30 e0302121 Methodical recommendations for preparation and defence of a coursework for 6th year student of medico-psychological faculty Chaban O., Khaustova O., Trachuk L., Bezsheiko V. The methodical recommendations are devoted to the peculiarities of the writing of the coursework, its design according to requirements, preparation for defense, and aimed at helping students more effectively organize their own work and conduct their own research. The coursework is carried out by students of the 6th year of the medical-psychological faculty during the study of the discipline "Psychotherapy", in accordance with the requirements approved by the Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy. Methodological recommendations consist of four sections: how to write a coursework; how to arrange coursework; how to defend coursework; general rules and requirements for publications, and also contain a list of sources and applications used. Education Published: 2017-12-22 e020495 The effectiveness of psychological interventions in improving quality of life and satisfaction with treatment in the elderly with mental disorders and multimorbidity Kalugin I., Khaustova O., Osukhovska O. The state of polymorbidity is common for the elderly patients. Older adults with mental illness often suffer from several somatic diseases. The mutual influence of these diseases changes the classical clinical picture, the nature of their course, increases the number of complications and their severity, worsens the quality of life and prognosis. As a result, the healing process is complicated; compliance and patient's satisfaction decreases. Individuals with polymorbidity are prone to non-compliance with medical recommendations, self-treatment and passive relationships in the medical process. Editorials & Commentaries Published: 2017-11-16 e020493 Are influenza vaccines effective? Bezsheiko V. Vaccines for a long time have been used to prevent influenza. They are often recommended for healthy adults before an influenza season, despite the low risk of complications due to this infection in them. The article reviews the rationale for such recommendations. Editorials & Commentaries Published: 2017-11-07 e020485 Schizoid personality disorder Dammann G. The schizoid personality disorder is characterized by a lack of interest in close relationships, both in the family and in other interpersonal relationships, including intimate/sexual interactions, a superiority of introverted activities, emotional coldness, estrangement and flattened affect (DSM-5). This video lecture is devoted to the review of the prevalence, diagnosis, and treatment of this disorder. In addition, the lecture examines clinical cases and an example of managing such patients. Education Published: 2017-11-05 e020484 A rapidly evolving society as a stress Chaban O. How does social development affect the individual’s brain and psyche? What is the role of progress in a development of psychiatric and psychosomatic disorders? What new mental health problems are emerging now and what can be expected in the future? This video is an educational material that proposes a point of view on this issues. Available only in Ukrainian. Education Published: 2017-10-17 e020482 Algorithm for professional communication in medical settings Bezsheiko V., Davydenko I. This is a short algorithm for professional communication in specific clinical situations. Recommendations are developed on the basis of the guidelines on objective structured clinical examination. It is an educational material, intended for medical students and physicians, who have just started a clinical practice. Education Published: 2017-10-15 e020477 Information For Readers For Authors For Librarians Make a Submission Current Issue Bogomolets National Medical University Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy Mykhaila Kotsiubynskoho str., 8A Kyiv 01030 Ukraine