Publications by authors named "Lieven Zwaenepoel"
Unlabelled: Bone mineral density may be negatively influenced by hyperprolactinemia, which can be caused by atypic neuroleptics and antidepressants.
Case Description: The present paper reports about a spontaneous rib fracture in a female patient (age 52) taking neuroleptics (mainly risperidone), antidepressants (mainly sertraline), and anxiolytics (mainly lorazepam). At the time of the fracture a severe osteoporosis and a strongly enhanced plasma prolactin level (117 ng/ml; normal values: 3-24 ng/ml) were detected.
Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the "extent of information desired" (EID)-scale through a behavioural approach.
Methods: Standardised interviews consisting of the EID-scale and four (half) open questions were conducted in a convenience sample of psychiatric in-patients and information seeking behaviour was measured. At the same time, socially desirable behaviour was assessed by means of Marlowe-Crowne social desirability (MCSD).
Background: Promoting therapy adherence requires understanding various psychosocial parameters, including patients' need for information. Drug information adapted to patients' needs may empower them and increase their confidence in drug therapy.
Objectives: To explore psychiatric in-patients' information preferences and to test the reliability of a Dutch version of the Intrinsic Desire for Information (IDI) scale in psychiatric institutions in Flanders.
Drug information in psychiatric hospitals in Flanders: a study of patient-oriented leaflets.
Pharm World Sci
December 2003
Objective: This study reviews written information sources that inform patients about their drugs used in psychiatric institutions in Flanders.
Methods: Pharmacists working in psychiatry were asked to participate. Seven leaflets were collected and evaluated using the Flesh readability formula and twelve hospital pharmacists scored ten propositions on a Likert scale.