Publications by authors named "M J Reichman"
Background: Family caregivers of patients with severe acute brain injury (SABI) are at risk for clinically significant chronic emotional distress, including depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress. Existing psychosocial interventions for caregivers of intensive care unit (ICU) patients are not tailored to the unique needs of caregivers of patients with SABI, do not demonstrate long-term efficacy, and may increase caregiver burden. In this study, we explored the needs and preferences for psychosocial services among SABI caregivers to inform the development and adaptation of interventions to reduce their emotional distress during and after their relative's ICU admission.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFApproximately 50% of family caregivers of patients with severe acute brain injury (SABI) admitted to intensive care units experience clinically significant anxiety, depression, and posttraumatic stress. Peer-delivered interventions may be a sustainable way to provide social connection, emotional support, and evidence-based coping skills for family caregivers of patients with SABI to improve their mental health and well-being. The aim of this scoping review was to examine existing peer-delivered interventions for family caregivers of adult patients with SABI admitted to neurocritical and other critical care units.
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- * Successful referrals for support services were positively associated with provider awareness and client engagement, but barriers like financial constraints and socio-cultural norms hindered full implementation.
- * The study underscores the importance of GBV screening in HIV care, suggesting that increasing awareness and addressing socio-cultural barriers could enhance outcomes for clients facing violence.
Purpose: To evaluate the yield of MR-directed ultrasound for MRI detected breast findings.
Methods: This retrospective study included 857 consecutive patients who had a breast MRI between January 2017-December 2020 and received a BI-RADS 4 assessment. Only exams recommended for MR-directed ultrasound were included in the study, yielding 765 patients.
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- People living with HIV in Uganda face a higher risk of gender-based violence (GBV), which negatively affects their treatment outcomes, prompting guidelines for GBV screening in HIV care settings.
- A study was conducted with 30 healthcare providers from 12 ART clinics to identify factors that help or hinder the implementation of GBV screening and referral services.
- Key facilitators included access to training and resources, while barriers consisted of poor referral service quality, lack of financial support, and cultural attitudes affecting client willingness to accept help.