Publications by authors named "K Catthoor"
Background: Although there is clear evidence that therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) has beneficial effects for patients treated with tricyclic antidepressants, it is generally not recommended for second-generation antidepressants (SGA). However, it has been suggested that methodological shortcomings might influence the results in TDM studies with SGA.
Aim: A qualitative assessment of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that specifically investigated drug concentration-effect relationships of SGA in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) to analyze the potential benefit of TDM during treatment with these agents.
[Reform of the law on compulsory admission in Belgium: more tailored healthcare?].
Tijdschr Psychiatr
October 2024
Background: The law regulating the forced or protective admission of the mentally ill person in Belgium is 34 years old. The parliament recently agreed on an extensive legislative amendment to better adapt the law to the changing mental health care system and society.
Aim: Outlining the epidemiological, clinical and legal developments regarding forced admissions in Belgium.
Homelessness in psychiatric patients in Flanders, Belgium, has never been investigated. Advocacy groups from patients with lived experience of psychiatric disorders have sounded the alarm on the scarcity of suitable housing options, the strain on psychiatric institutions, and the challenges faced by social service workers. To investigate the extent of the problem a survey on the topic was initiated.
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- Climate change is a big problem that can harm our mental health, and Europe needs to create a shared paper discussing how they’re connected.
- The European Psychiatric Association (EPA) is suggesting ways to make mental health care, research, and education better for the environment, like working together and using resources wisely.
- The EPA wants everyone to know that climate change is a serious threat to mental health care and that their paper can help lots of people understand this issue better.
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- A study looked at how doctors in Europe treat people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) because there are more traumatic events happening recently.
- Out of 611 doctors, most recommended using antidepressants like sertraline, but there were differences in medicine choices based on where the doctors were from in Europe.
- The findings show that while many doctors agree on treatment methods, differences in practice suggest that more communication and education are needed to follow treatment guidelines better across Europe.