Publications by authors named "Amelia Villena-Jimena"
Evidence shows that caring for a family member with a psychotic disorder generates a significant emotional impact and repercussions on social functioning. However, this caregiving experience can be influenced by cultural factors. The aim of this study is to explore the experience and perception of a group of family caregivers of patients with psychotic disorders of different durations regarding the emotional and social functioning repercussions of caregiving on them in Andalusia.
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- The mental health recovery model emphasizes shared decision-making, but many patients with psychosis struggle to participate in this process.
- A study involving focus groups and interviews with 36 patients revealed two major themes: the importance of shared decision-making and the impact of care environments and clinical practices.
- Key findings indicate that patients want more involvement in treatment decisions, access to various psychosocial options, and care that is accessible, respectful, and humane, highlighting the need for improvements in clinical practices and care program designs.
Background: Trauma-related symptoms are often experienced after a first psychotic episode.
Objective: In this study, we conduct a qualitative analysis of referred traumatic experiences of outpatients diagnosed with psychotic disorders.
Method: Focus groups were formed and in-depth interviews conducted with 30 participants, focusing on their experience with the disorder and the health care received.
Introduction: The number of Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG) to help in making clinical decisions is increasing. However, there is currently a lack of CPG for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder that take into account the requirements and expectations of the patients.
Objective: The aim of the present study was to determine whether recommendations of the NICE guideline, "Obsessive-compulsive disorder: core interventions in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder and body dysmorphic disorder" agrees with the needs and preferences of patients diagnosed with OCD in the mental health service.
Introduction: Social anxiety in gender dysphoria is still under investigation.
Aim: To determine the prevalence and associated factors of social anxiety in a sample of individuals with gender dysphoria.
Methods: A cross-sectional design was used in a clinical sample attending a public gender identity unit in Spain.
Objective: This study examined social anxiety and use of cannabis and cocaine among transsexuals.
Methods: A total of 379 transsexuals seeking treatment or consultation participated in this study, providing data on sociodemographics, substance use, and anxiety. Analyses were based on (a) lifetime but not current use versus never used and (b) current use only versus no current use (lifetime only or never used).