Publications by authors named "T Haefliger"
Literature Findings: Sexual and reproductive function side effects of atypical antipsychotics are frequent, often underestimated and badly tolerated. They contribute to the 50% rate of non-compliance reported for treated patients. Prevalence of sexual dysfunction associated with atypical antipsychotic treatment is high, varying from 18 to 96%.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Assertive community treatment (ACT) failed to develop in Europe, and its efficacy is debated. In Lausanne, Switzerland, ACT focuses on difficult-to-engage patients and aims to facilitate linkage with outpatient care through time-limited interventions. This study aimed to evaluate the applicability and efficiency of time-limited ACT.
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- Psychotic disorders can be hard to distinguish from other mental health issues like depression and anxiety, making it tough for patients to get appropriate care.
- Inpatient psychiatric care has become shorter and focuses mainly on immediate crises rather than long-term support, often leaving some patients marginalized.
- Intensive case management, involving collaboration with family and social networks, has proven effective in addressing the needs of psychotic patients, with examples from Lausanne highlighting its practical application.
Aims: Helicobacter pylori has been claimed to be an important aetiological factor which raises the risk of mucosa-associated tissue lymphoid (MALT) lymphoma. However, some studies on gastric MALT lymphoma revealed a low rate of H. pylori infection suggesting that not all gastric lymphomas are related to H.
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