Publications by authors named "F Sirois"

Objectives: Self-compassion is a positive psychological factor linked to improved physical and psychological outcomes across different chronic illness populations. However, the extent to which self-compassion contributes to reduced distress across different conditions or as a function of participant factors is not clear. The current meta-analysis aimed to quantify the association between self-compassion and psychological distress in different chronic illness populations and evaluate the factors that moderate this association.

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Objectives: Appearance concerns following burn injuries are common. Psychological factors are important in maintaining such concerns. However, there is a lack of longitudinal or prospective research investigating their development.

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  • This study investigates the early experiences of appearance concerns in burn victims, focusing on psychological flexibility and self-compassion.
  • Fifteen adults, interviewed within three months post-burn, revealed three main themes: a need for social connection, distress from feeling different, and avoidance/self-criticism related to their appearance issues.
  • The findings suggest that internalized societal and gender standards exacerbate these concerns, pointing to the need for early interventions like acceptance and commitment therapy to foster healthier coping strategies.
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Objectives: Patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) often experience poor well-being. Common limitations of the studies on this topic involve using variable-centred and deficit-based approaches. In this study, we used the person-centred approach to identify profiles of positive (life satisfaction and health status) and negative (depression, anxiety, fatigue, and stress) indicators of well-being among patients with RMDs.

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  • Many burn survivors have concerns about their appearance, but there's not enough research on psychological support for these worries early on.
  • A study with 15 adults revealed that while early psychological interventions are seen as beneficial when delivered by experienced therapists, participants also faced challenges like reluctance to seek help and time constraints.
  • Implementing these early interventions in routine burn care could help make them more accepted and integrated into recovery processes.*
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