Publications by authors named "J Lochner"
Background: The "floating mass transducer" (FMT) of the Vibrant Soundbridge was initially attached to the long process of the incus (LP). In patients missing an incus, coupling to the stapes head using the Vibroplasty CliP-coupler is used. Its main limitation is the height, leading to potential contact with the tympanic membrane.
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- Postpartum depression (PPD) is a prevalent mental disorder in new parents, and this study explores childhood maltreatment (CM) as a significant risk factor for developing PPD.
- Data were collected from 349 mothers and 46 fathers in Germany, using regression models to analyze various predictors and potential mediators like parenting stress and emotion regulation.
- The findings reveal that CM, low education, and emotion regulation difficulties are linked to higher PPD symptoms, especially in mothers, while emotion regulation is crucial for understanding the effects of CM on PPD and parenting stress.
The chronotype of individuals has been found to be predictive of depression risk and associated with the severity of depression. However, since depression is a phenotypically heterogeneous disease, it seems improbable that chronotype plays a role in every instance of depression. This study investigates the association between the two, while considering possible symptom-specificity and non-linearity of the relationship, utilizing a large sample from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (N = 5217; 54% female; Age: M = 52.
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- The study examines a sensor-based eHealth treatment for pediatric obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), highlighting its potential to provide therapy in home settings and collect data on patients' emotional and physical states.
- It involved 20 adolescents undergoing 14 video sessions of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), using various sensors to track eye movements, heart rate, and behavior patterns during treatment.
- Results showed high participant satisfaction with this approach, improved therapeutic relationships, and a reduction in OCD symptoms, alongside a discussion of important factors for implementing sensor-supported therapy for young patients.