Publications by authors named "Christina Custal"

Background: For outcome assessment in patients surviving subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), the modified Rankin scale (mRS) represents the mostly established outcome tool, whereas other dimensions of outcome such as mood disorders and impairments in social life remain unattended so far.

Objective: The aim of our study was to correlate 12-month functional and subjective health outcomes in SAH survivors.

Methods: All SAH patients treated over a 5-year period received outcome assessment at 12 months, including functional scores (mRS and Barthel Index [BI]), subjective health measurement (EQ-5D), and whether they returned to work.

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Background: While the short-term clinical outcome of patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) is well described, there are limited data on long-term complications and their impact on social reintegration. This study aimed to assess the frequency of complications post-SAH and to investigate whether these complications attribute to functional and self-reported outcomes as well as the ability to return to work in these patients.

Methods: This retrospective single-center study included patients with atraumatic SAH over a 5-year period at a tertiary care center.

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Purpose: The levels of work-related stress and the incidence rates of subsequent related illnesses are increasing in our society, leading to high individual and socioeconomic burdens. Mindfulness training has been shown to be an effective method of improving stress resilience. This paper aims to investigate the efficacy of nature-based mindfulness training in professionals with high levels of work-related stress.

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Background: Consumption of natural cannabis (NC) and synthetic cannabinoids (SCs) has been associated with psychotic disorders. We compared the prevalence of use, consumer profiles, and psychosis-inducing potential of NC and SCs in a specific high-risk population.

Methods: This prospective pilot study included 332 patients (18-64 years, mean 36.

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