Publications by authors named "J Maitland"
Introduction: COVID-19-related restrictions resulted in changes to time use and occupational participation, impacting individual and collective well-being. This study addressed a knowledge gap concerning the adaptive process during periods of occupational disruption. We explored the experience of occupational disruption and how people managed disruption during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- The study evaluates the progression of PTSD from traumatic events to diagnosis and treatment through data collected from psychiatrists about their patients.
- The average time between a traumatic event and PTSD diagnosis was significant, with patients experiencing symptoms long before receiving diagnosis, indicating a delayed response to treatment.
- The findings highlight low remission rates and dissatisfaction among psychiatrists regarding existing treatment options, suggesting a need for improved strategies in managing PTSD.
Background: The effect of depressive symptoms on individuals has been widely studied but their impact on households remains less explored. This study assessed the humanistic and economic impact of living with an adult with depressive symptoms on adults without depressive symptoms among households in the United States (US).
Methods: The Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) Household Component database was used to identify adults without depressive symptoms living in households with ≥1 adult with depressive symptoms (depression household) and adults without depressive symptoms living in households without an adult with depressive symptoms (no-depression household).
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- The study aimed to analyze PTSD symptoms, psychiatric comorbidities, treatments, healthcare utilization, and costs before and after a PTSD diagnosis among U.S. adults.
- It examined data from 26,306 adults who received PTSD-related medication, noting that a high percentage experienced symptoms and comorbidities in the 6 months prior to diagnosis.
- Findings indicated that while symptoms and healthcare costs increased immediately after diagnosis, they tended to decrease within 6 to 12 months, highlighting the need for ongoing patient monitoring.
The use of resilience in social practice has evolved from a theoretical framework at the intersection between individuals and their social ecology. Critics argue this theory still results in policies and practices that are too individualised, with the potential for negative social consequences. This paper further critiques contemporary understanding of resilience theory and its application.
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