Assessment of quality of life in patients with schizophrenia

Mgr. Jiřina Hosáková, doc. PhDr. Darja Jarošová, Ph.D.

Psychiatr. praxi 2016; 17(1e): e3-e8 | DOI: 10.36290/psy.2016.032  

Introduction: Impacts of schizophrenia can be detected in an individual, social and economic levels. This affects life satisfaction in the patientsas well as their caregivers. Aim: The aim of this review article was to ascertain which standardized assessment methods are used the mostfrequently to evaluate the quality of life in schizophrenia patients. Methods: We analyzed studies which have been published in electronicdatabases in the period 2000–2014. In selected studies, we consequently performed a content analysis concerning used assessment toolsand the possibility of their application in psychiatric nursing. Results: The following scales...

Anankastic personality disorder and comorbid depressive disorder

Mgr. Zuzana Sedláčková, prof. MUDr. Ján Praško, CSc., Mgr. Marie Ocisková, Ph.D., MUDr. Dana Kamarádová, Ph.D., prof. MUDr. Klára Látalová, Ph.D.

Psychiatr. praxi 2016; 17(1e): e9-e16 | DOI: 10.36290/psy.2016.033  

Anankastic or obsessive-compulsive personality disorder is strongly reflected in personality and behavioral patterns of an individual. It is manifestedby excessive perfectionism, conscientiousness and rigidity. This disorder can be comorbid with major depressive disorder. The presenceof comorbid disorder may have a negative effect on the treatment of second psychiatric diagnosis. In therapy, we primarily focus on thereduction of current depressive symptoms. After the reduction of symptoms of depression, it is possible to work on changes of maladaptivepatterns of experience and behavior associated with anankastic personality traits.

Psychobiological theory in the context of personality disorders and well-being

Mgr. Bc. Veronika Hublová, MUDr., Bc. Libor Ustohal, Ph.D., Mgr. Iva Stehnová, Ph.D.,, PhDr. Hana Přikrylová Kučerová, Ph.D.

Psychiatr. praxi 2016; 17(1e): e17-e25 | DOI: 10.36290/psy.2016.034  

Personality disorders are, comorbidity with other mental disorders included and somatic conditions, very frequent issue in psychiatric practicethat remains to pose a diagnostic challenge. The aim of the article is to present the basics of psychobiological theory of temperamentand character and the application of a seven-factor dimensional model of personality as a supportive diagnostic tool in psychiatric practicetogether with suggestions concerning the treatment of personality disorders and a patient’s well-being.

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