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- Psychological treatments for people with epilepsy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Sep-2020
Given the significant impact epilepsy may have on the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of individuals with epilepsy and their families, there is increasing clinical interest in evidence-based psychological treatments, aimed at enhancing psychologica
- Psychological treatments for the management of irritable bowel syndrome
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 21-Jan-2009
No consensus exists on the optimal treatment for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Psychological treatments are increasingly advocated but their effectiveness is unclear.
- Psychological treatments versus treatment as usual for obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Nov-2008
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a chronic anxiety disorder associated with significant morbidity, social impairment and lower quality of life. Psychological treatments are a frequently used approach for OCD.
- Psychological, social and welfare interventions for psychological health and well-being of torture survivors
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Nov-2014
Torture is widespread, with potentially broad and long-lasting impact across physical, psychological, social and other areas of life. Its complex and diverse effects interact with ethnicity, gender, and refugee experience. Health and welfare agencies offe
- Psychosocial and pharmacological treatments for deliberate self harm
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Oct-2015
Deliberate self-harm is a major health problem associated with considerable risk of subsequent self-harm, including completed suicide.
- Psychosocial and pharmacological treatments versus pharmacological treatments for opioid detoxification
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Sep-2011
Different pharmacological approaches aimed at opioid detoxification are effective. Nevertheless a majority of patients relapse to heroin use, and relapses are a substantial problem in the rehabilitation of heroin users. Some studies have suggested that th
- Psychosocial and psychological interventions for preventing postpartum depression
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Jan-2013
Epidemiological studies and meta-analyses of predictive studies have consistently demonstrated the importance of psychosocial and psychological variables as postpartum depression risk factors. While interventions based on these variables may be effective
- Psychosocial and psychological interventions for treating antenatal depression
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-Apr-2010
Although pregnancy was once thought of as a time of emotional wellbeing for many women, conferring 'protection' against psychiatric disorders, a recent meta-analysis of 21 studies suggests the mean prevalence rate for depression across the antenatal perio
- Psychosocial and psychological interventions for treating postpartum depression
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Oct-2007
Postpartum depression is a major health issue for many women from diverse cultures. While pharmacological interventions are an effective treatment for depression, mothers are often reluctant to take antidepressant medication due to concerns about breast m
- Psychosocial combined with agonist maintenance treatments versus agonist maintenance treatments alone for treatment of opioid dependence
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Oct-2011
Maintenance treatments are effective in retaining patients in treatment and suppressing heroin use. Questions remain regarding the efficacy of additional psychosocial services.
- Psychosocial group interventions to improve psychological well-being in adults living with HIV
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-Mar-2017
Being diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and labelled with a chronic, life-threatening, and often stigmatizing disease, can impact on a person's well-being. Psychosocial group interventions aim to improve life-functioning and coping as ind
- Psychosocial interventions by general practitioners
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Jul-2007
Many patients visit their general practitioner (GP) because of problems that are psychosocial in origin. However, for many of these problems there is no evidence-based treatment available in primary care, and these patients place time-consuming demands on
- Psychosocial interventions for benzodiazepine harmful use, abuse or dependence
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-May-2015
Benzodiazepines (BZDs) have a sedative and hypnotic effect upon people. Short term use can be beneficial but long term BZD use is common, with several risks in addition to the potential for dependence in both opiate and non-opiate dependent patients.
- Psychosocial interventions for cannabis use disorder
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-May-2016
Cannabis use disorder is the most commonly reported illegal substance use disorder in the general population; although demand for assistance from health services is increasing internationally, only a minority of those with the disorder seek professional a
- Psychosocial interventions for cocaine and psychostimulant amphetamines related disorders
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 2-Apr-2015
The consumption of psychostimulants for non-medical reasons probably occurs because of their euphoriant and psychomotor-stimulating properties. Chronic consumption of these agents results in development of stereotyped behaviour, paranoia, and possibly agg
- Psychosocial interventions for conversion and dissociative disorders in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Jul-2020
Conversion and dissociative disorders are conditions where people experience unusual neurological symptoms or changes in awareness or identity. However, symptoms and clinical signs cannot be explained by a neurological disease or other medical condition.
- Psychosocial interventions for erectile dysfunction
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Jul-2007
Normal sexual function is a biopsychosocial process and relies on the coordination of psychological, endocrine, vascular, and neurological factors. Recent data show that psychological factors are involved in a substantial number of cases of erectile dysfu
- Psychosocial interventions for fatigue during cancer treatment with palliative intent
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-Jul-2017
Fatigue is a prevalent and burdensome symptom for patients with incurable cancer receiving cancer treatment with palliative intent and is associated with reduced quality of life. Psychosocial interventions seem promising for management of fatigue among ca
- Psychosocial interventions for improving quality of life outcomes in adults undergoing strabismus surgery
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-May-2016
Strabismus, also known as squint, can have a debilitating effect on a person’s self-esteem, quality of life and mood, as well as increase their feelings of social anxiety and avoidance behaviour. Strabismus surgery can improve both the alignment of a pers
- Psychosocial interventions for informal caregivers of people living with cancer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Jun-2019
Increasingly, cancer is recognised as a chronic condition with a growing population of informal caregivers providing care for cancer patients. Informal caregiving can negatively affect the health and well-being of caregivers. We need a synthesised account
