Point-of-care assessment of sexual concerns among young adult oncology active patients and survivors.

Purpose: Adolescent and young adult (AYA) oncology populations have unique sexual health concerns that deserve more attention. Our study aimed to describe sexual health and related concerns in young adults (YAs) to move toward integrating sexual health into routine care.

Methods: A total of 127 YAs (ages 19-39) in active treatment and survivorship from three outpatient oncology clinics provided demographic and clinical information.

Characteristics and experiences of professionals providing 9/11 mental health services.

Background: After disasters, mental health professionals might be called upon to help address the emotional consequences of the disaster among survivors and other affected groups, but the clinicians themselves could be affected. This exploratory study examined the experiences of 60 mental health professionals, most of whom provided mental health care to individuals affected by the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks (9/11), and/or experienced 9/11 sequelae themselves.

Methods: Participants completed structured interviews 3 and/or 6 years after the disaster, with full diagnostic assessment of psychiatric disorders and questions specific to their personal and professional post-9/11 experience.

Point of Care Assessment of Sexual Concerns among AYA Oncology Active Patients and Survivors.

Purpose Adolescent and young adults (AYAs) oncology populations have unique sexual health concerns that deserve more attention. The current study aimed to describe the prevalence and characteristics of sexual health and related concerns in AYAs in active treatment and survivorship to move toward integrating sexual health in routine care. Methods A total of 127 AYAs (ages 19-39) in active treatment and survivorship were recruited from three outpatient oncology clinics.

Predictors of attrition in an interdisciplinary pain management program.

Purpose/objective: This study sought to investigate the extent to which demographic and clinical characteristics predict which patients drop out of an interdisciplinary pain management program (IPP).

Research Method/design: Participants ( = 178 outpatients, 18-75 years of age) received treatment for various chronic pain conditions in an IPP (including biopsychosocial assessment, cognitive-behavioral, and physical therapies). Separate logistic regression analyses identified the demographic and clinical variables most predictive of attrition across five domains: (a) demographics, (b) number of medical and non/psychiatric diagnoses, (c) opioid use (yes versus no)/risk of misuse, (d) pain-related cognition and behavior, and (e) physical, social, and mental well-being.

Treatment Adherence Interventions for Burn Patients: What Works and What Role Can Motivational Interviewing Play?

The unique challenges burn patients face along the trajectory of recovery necessitate an interdisciplinary team approach to care. As much as providers rely on care-team members for delivery of optimal treatment, the patient must be an active collaborator in their care. Optimal burn recovery outcomes hinge on treatment adherence.

Using quantitative sensory testing to predict attrition in an interdisciplinary pain management program: a pilot study.

To determine the extent to which quantitative sensory testing (QST) predicted attrition in an interdisciplinary pain program (IPP). Participants (n = 53) enrolled in an IPP completed pretreatment assessments of QST and the PROMIS-29 quality of life survey. Compared with completers, non-completers (24.

Associations between frequent pain or headaches and neurobehavioral symptoms by gender and TBI severity.

: To investigate differences in frequent pain or headaches and associated neurobehavioral symptoms among men, women, and transgender individuals with and without a history of traumatic brain injury (TBI).: Community: English and Spanish-speaking adults (n = 2,862) with and without self-reported TBI: Cross-sectional study: Behavioral Assessment Screening Tool (BAST) subscales for Negative Affect, Substance Abuse, Executive Function, Fatigue, Impulsivity, and one item for experiencing "frequent pain or headache.": Women reported more pain than men.

Short chain fatty acids stimulate feline colonic smooth muscle contraction.

The effect of short chain fatty acids (SCFA) on feline colonic smooth muscle contraction was evaluated in vitro. Colonic tissue was obtained from seven healthy male and female adult cats and seven healthy male and female kittens. Longitudinal and circular colonic smooth muscle strips from proximal and distal colon were incubated with SCFA (acetate, butyrate and propionate; 1-100mM).