Publications by authors named "L Valentine"
Background: We aimed to assess the effect of hirudotherapy on flap congestion and thrombosis in adult female patients who underwent microvascular breast reconstruction.
Methods: A systematic review of PubMed, Web of Science, and Cochrane was completed. A qualitative synthesis of all included studies was then performed.
A mindfulness-based, cognitive, social, digital relapse-prevention intervention for youth with depression in Australia: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial of Rebound.
BMJ Open
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- * A new online social therapy platform has been developed to support young people with MDD through peer networking, therapeutic content, and various human supports, aiming to prevent relapses alongside traditional treatments.
- * This study will conduct a randomised controlled trial with 255 participants aged 14-27, tracking outcomes like depressive relapse and psychological symptoms over 18 months to assess the effectiveness of the new intervention compared to enhanced usual care.
Background: The increasing rates of mental health challenges among young people highlight an urgent need for accessible and effective treatment. However, current mental health systems face unprecedented demand, leaving most young people globally with unmet mental health needs. Smartphones present a promising solution to this issue by offering in-the-moment support through innovative just-in-time adaptive interventions, which provide support based on real-time data.
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- * A study involving 144 veterans sought to explore the relationship between identity factors and psychosocial functioning in those receiving mental health treatment for MST.
- * Results showed differences in societal participation by sex and race, and mobility differences by race and age, emphasizing the need for culturally sensitive trauma care based on these identity factors.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the use and attitudes towards AI in mental health care among community members (CMs) and mental health professionals (MHPs) in Australia through two web-based surveys.
- Findings reveal that while many CMs (28%) and MHPs (43%) utilize AI tools for support and research, there are mixed feelings about their effectiveness and potential risks.
- Respondents see promise in AI for improving accessibility and efficiency in mental health services, but they also express concerns about privacy, ethics, and the potential loss of human connection in care.