Publications by authors named "A Witteveen"
Introduction: This study investigated the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection and severe COVID-19 outcomes among different mental health diagnoses and the role of sex in these associations.
Methods: Using electronic records from Catalonia, we identified adults receiving mental health care from 2017-2019 with diagnoses of non-affective psychosis (NAP), bipolar disorder (BD), depressive disorder (DEP), stress-related disorders, neurotic/somatoform disorders (NSD), and substance misuse (SUB) (exposed). The outcomes assessed were SARS-CoV-2 infection, COVID-19 hospitalization, and COVID-19-related death, compared to matched individuals without these mental disorders (unexposed).
Background: Migrant populations are at increased risk of developing mental health problems. We aimed to compare the efficacy and acceptability of psychosocial interventions in this population.
Methods: We conducted a systematic review and network meta-analysis (NMA).
Background: Available empirical evidence on participant-level factors associated with dropout from psychotherapies for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is both limited and inconclusive. More comprehensive understanding of the various factors that contribute to study dropout from cognitive-behavioural therapy with a trauma focus (CBT-TF) is crucial for enhancing treatment outcomes.
Objective: Using an individual participant data meta-analysis (IPD-MA) design, we examined participant-level predictors of study dropout from CBT-TF interventions for PTSD.
Article Synopsis
- - The study evaluates a care program (DWM and PM+) for healthcare workers in Spain who are experiencing psychological distress, focusing on the context, implementation outcomes, and mechanisms of action.
- - Mixed methods were used for data collection, including quantitative data from a randomized control trial and qualitative insights from interviews and focus groups, revealing both barriers (like stigma) and enabling factors (like flexibility in interventions).
- - Results indicate that the program was feasible with good participant acceptance, and it highlights the need for increased mental health awareness and support to improve future implementations in similar settings.