Yes / This study aimed to assess the effects of a psycho-educational intervention, designed to improve direct care workers’ stress, burnout and job satisfaction and person-centered communicative behavior with people with dementia. A pretest-posttest control group design was conducted in four aged-care facilities. Two experimental facilities received a psycho-educational intervention; two control facilities received an education-only. Data were gathered from fifty three care workers at baseline, immediately and six months after the intervention, through self-administrated instruments and video-recorded morning care sessions. The experimental group showed a significant decrease in care workers’ burnout and a significant improvement in several communicative behaviors (e.g., involvement). Stress levels deteriorated at six months and no intervention effects were found for job satisfaction. The findings highlight the importance of providing care workers with both technical competences and tools for stress management as this might be associated with a reduction of their levels of exhaustion and improved communicative behaviors. / Foundation for Science and Technology

O Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM), tumor maligno do sistema nervoso central, é a forma mais agressiva e maligna entre os astrocitomas. Com tratamento padrão, o tempo médio de sobrevivência é de 10-12 meses. Uma vez que a família do paciente e os cuidadores familiares adoecem juntos, a ajuda psicológica às famílias é considerada essencial. O presente trabalho teve como objetivo estudar a qualidade de vida de cuidadores não-profissionais de pacientes portadores de GBM por meio de um programa psicoeducativo, visando promover condições para o uso produtivo de orientação e informação. A pesquisa envolveu um Grupo Experimental (GE) composto por vinte participantes e um Grupo Controle (GC) composto por dez participantes. Utilizou-se uma Entrevista Psicológica Semi-Dirigida e o instrumento de avaliação de qualidade de vida WHOQOL-bref. O instrumento é composto por duas questões gerais e 24 questões divididas em quatro domínios: físico, psicológico, relações sociais e meio ambiente. Posteriormente os participantes do GE foram incluídos em um programa psicoeducativo, individualmente, composto por quatro sessões temáticas com 45 minutos de duração cada realizadas uma vez ao mês. Os instrumentos foram reaplicados, ao final, para comparar os resultados da qualidade de vida, após a intervenção psicológica. O GC não participou do Programa Psicoeducativo, somente da aplicação dos instrumentos. O discurso do familiar é pautado pelo sentido de que a vida sofreu intensas mudanças. Os pacientes com GBM adquirem um alto grau de dependência dos cuidadores, que demonstram muitas vezes atitude de superproteção que pode resultar em infantilização do paciente. Em relação ao impacto psicossocial, ficou evidente a sobrecarga vivenciada, embora a maioria relate que se sente bem exercendo essa tarefa. Após a participação no Programa Psicoeducativo, todos os participantes apresentaram melhora na qualidade de vida, principalmente no domínio psicológico. Todos os domínios obtiveram diferenças estatisticamente significativas. Tiveram suas dúvidas esclarecidas quanto à doença, tratamento, bem como se sentiram acolhidos e relataram que, após a participação no programa, conseguiram encontrar uma forma de estabelecer comunicação com o paciente. Já no GC, houve uma piora da qualidade de vida em todos os Domínios. O atendimento psicoeducativo se mostrou benéfico, de forma a orientar e informar, além de minimizar o estresse desencadeado pela doença e permitir uma melhora no bem-estar e na qualidade de vida do cuidador familiar. Este vivencia o sentimento de perda iminente, desgaste físico e emocional, e muitas vezes, acaba por esquecer e ignorar seus próprios problemas partilhando os mesmos medos e angústias que o ente querido / Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM), a malignant tumor of the central nervous system, is the most aggressive and malignant among astrocytomas. Median survival time with standard treatment is 10-12 months. Patient and family are involved together in the illness. Therefore, psychological support to family members is critical. The objective of this study was to investigate the quality of life of non-professional caregivers of patients with GBM by means of a psychoeducational program oriented to provide guidance and information. This research study involved an Experimental Group (EG) of twenty participants and a Control Group (CG) made up of ten participants. A semi-structured psychological interview and the WHOQOL-bref assessment tool were used. The WHOQOL-bref is comprised of two general questions and the remaining questions are distributed in sections that evaluate four domains: physical, psychological, social and environmental. The participants in the EG were then included in an individual psychoeducational program consisting of four monthly thematic sessions of 45 minutes each. At the end of the study, the tools were used again in order to compare quality of life before and after the psychological intervention. The CG was submitted only to the tools, not to the Psychoeducational Program. The basis of the family discourse is the dramatic change in their lives. Patients with GBM become highly dependent on their caregivers, who often show an attitude of overprotection that leads to childish behavior of the patient. In terms of psychosocial impact, caregivers consider these tasks very rewarding, despite the clear burden experienced. After attending the Psychoeducational Program, all participants managed to improve their quality of life, particularly in the psychological domain. All domains showed significant statistical differences. The participants obtained answers to their questions about the disease and the treatment. They felt reassured after the program and managed to find a way to connect with the patient. As to the CG, the quality of life got worse in all domains. The psychoeducational program proved to be beneficial, providing guidance and information, minimizing the stress triggered by the disease, and improving the wellness and quality of life of the family caregiver. These caregivers live with the sense of imminent loss, physical and emotional stress, and often end up by forgetting and ignoring their own problems, sharing the same fears and distress of their beloved ones

Submitted by William Justo Figueiro (williamjf) on 2015-07-17T21:35:41Z No. of bitstreams: 1 28c.pdf: 1664499 bytes, checksum: e38ac91534a8d10f05977f5835c56e81 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2015-07-17T21:35:41Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 28c.pdf: 1664499 bytes, checksum: e38ac91534a8d10f05977f5835c56e81 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2014 / Nenhuma / Esta dissertação é composta por dois artigos, um artigo de revisão sistemática da literatura e um artigo empírico. No primeiro estudo, buscou-se realizar uma revisão sistemática da literatura internacional sobre intervenções clínicas que utilizam o modelo do senso comum. Foram selecionados cinco artigos de um total de 170 encontrados. Os resultados mostraram que os estudos são de intervenções psicológicas diversas e com foco em portadores de doenças crônicas e na prevenção delas em indivíduos saudáveis. No segundo estudo buscouse desenvolver, aplicar e avaliar um protocolo de intervenção utilizando a psicoeducação e o Modelo do Senso Comum no intuito de aumentar o conhecimento em mulheres saudáveis quanto ao câncer de colo de útero, ajustar a percepção de risco, promover e fortalecer condutas de autocuidado e ajustar a percepção da doença. Método: delineamento misto, quase experimental, com a avaliação pré e pós-intervenção com mulheres usuárias de uma Unidade Básica de Saúde de uma capital do sul do Brasil. Os instrumentos utilizados foram: Questionário sociodemográfico, Escala de Avaliação das Capacidades de Autocuidado (ASAA), Brief Illness Perception Questionaire (Brief IPQ), Questionário Percepção de Risco, Folder sobre o câncer de colo de útero. Resultados: a intervenção possibilitou que as mulheres ajustassem a percepção sobre a doença, aumentando a percepção de risco e, com isso, diminuindo a percepção de ameaça da doença. / This essay is divided in two articles. One is based on a systematic literature review and the other is an empirical article. The aim of the first study was to conduct a systematic review of the international literature about psychological interventions based on the Common Sense Model. Five arcticles were selected from a total of 170 found. The results have shown that most of the studies are about psychological interventions focused on the the management of patients with chronical diseases and on the prevention of those diseases in healthy individuals. The second study aims to develop, apply and evaluate an intervention protocol using psychoeducation based on the Common Sense Model, with the purpose to acquire knowledge on cervical cancer, adjust risk perception, promote and enhance selfcare and change illness perception. Method: quasi-experimental design, with evaluation pre and post-intervention with women that use a health care center. The instruments were: Sociodemographic questionnaire, Self-Care Evaluation Scale (ASA-A), Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire (Brief IPQ), Risk Perception Questionnaire, Leaflet about cervical cancer. Results: The intervention allowed women to adjust their perception about the disease, increasing risk perception and reducing the perceived threat of the disease.

O Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM), tumor maligno do sistema nervoso central, é a forma mais agressiva e maligna entre os astrocitomas. Com tratamento padrão, o tempo médio de sobrevivência é de 10-12 meses. Uma vez que a família do paciente e os cuidadores familiares adoecem juntos, a ajuda psicológica às famílias é considerada essencial. O presente trabalho teve como objetivo estudar a qualidade de vida de cuidadores não-profissionais de pacientes portadores de GBM por meio de um programa psicoeducativo, visando promover condições para o uso produtivo de orientação e informação. A pesquisa envolveu um Grupo Experimental (GE) composto por vinte participantes e um Grupo Controle (GC) composto por dez participantes. Utilizou-se uma Entrevista Psicológica Semi-Dirigida e o instrumento de avaliação de qualidade de vida WHOQOL-bref. O instrumento é composto por duas questões gerais e 24 questões divididas em quatro domínios: físico, psicológico, relações sociais e meio ambiente. Posteriormente os participantes do GE foram incluídos em um programa psicoeducativo, individualmente, composto por quatro sessões temáticas com 45 minutos de duração cada realizadas uma vez ao mês. Os instrumentos foram reaplicados, ao final, para comparar os resultados da qualidade de vida, após a intervenção psicológica. O GC não participou do Programa Psicoeducativo, somente da aplicação dos instrumentos. O discurso do familiar é pautado pelo sentido de que a vida sofreu intensas mudanças. Os pacientes com GBM adquirem um alto grau de dependência dos cuidadores, que demonstram muitas vezes atitude de superproteção que pode resultar em infantilização do paciente. Em relação ao impacto psicossocial, ficou evidente a sobrecarga vivenciada, embora a maioria relate que se sente bem exercendo essa tarefa. Após a participação no Programa Psicoeducativo, todos os participantes apresentaram melhora na qualidade de vida, principalmente no domínio psicológico. Todos os domínios obtiveram diferenças estatisticamente significativas. Tiveram suas dúvidas esclarecidas quanto à doença, tratamento, bem como se sentiram acolhidos e relataram que, após a participação no programa, conseguiram encontrar uma forma de estabelecer comunicação com o paciente. Já no GC, houve uma piora da qualidade de vida em todos os Domínios. O atendimento psicoeducativo se mostrou benéfico, de forma a orientar e informar, além de minimizar o estresse desencadeado pela doença e permitir uma melhora no bem-estar e na qualidade de vida do cuidador familiar. Este vivencia o sentimento de perda iminente, desgaste físico e emocional, e muitas vezes, acaba por esquecer e ignorar seus próprios problemas partilhando os mesmos medos e angústias que o ente querido / Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM), a malignant tumor of the central nervous system, is the most aggressive and malignant among astrocytomas. Median survival time with standard treatment is 10-12 months. Patient and family are involved together in the illness. Therefore, psychological support to family members is critical. The objective of this study was to investigate the quality of life of non-professional caregivers of patients with GBM by means of a psychoeducational program oriented to provide guidance and information. This research study involved an Experimental Group (EG) of twenty participants and a Control Group (CG) made up of ten participants. A semi-structured psychological interview and the WHOQOL-bref assessment tool were used. The WHOQOL-bref is comprised of two general questions and the remaining questions are distributed in sections that evaluate four domains: physical, psychological, social and environmental. The participants in the EG were then included in an individual psychoeducational program consisting of four monthly thematic sessions of 45 minutes each. At the end of the study, the tools were used again in order to compare quality of life before and after the psychological intervention. The CG was submitted only to the tools, not to the Psychoeducational Program. The basis of the family discourse is the dramatic change in their lives. Patients with GBM become highly dependent on their caregivers, who often show an attitude of overprotection that leads to childish behavior of the patient. In terms of psychosocial impact, caregivers consider these tasks very rewarding, despite the clear burden experienced. After attending the Psychoeducational Program, all participants managed to improve their quality of life, particularly in the psychological domain. All domains showed significant statistical differences. The participants obtained answers to their questions about the disease and the treatment. They felt reassured after the program and managed to find a way to connect with the patient. As to the CG, the quality of life got worse in all domains. The psychoeducational program proved to be beneficial, providing guidance and information, minimizing the stress triggered by the disease, and improving the wellness and quality of life of the family caregiver. These caregivers live with the sense of imminent loss, physical and emotional stress, and often end up by forgetting and ignoring their own problems, sharing the same fears and distress of their beloved ones

La dépression chez les jeunes est fréquente et entraîne une détresse et un handicap pour les individus et leurs familles/aides-soignants. Les lignes directrices en matière de traitement et de prévention soulignent la nécessité d'informations de qualité et d'interventions psychosociales fondées sur des données probantes. Récemment, on s'intéresse de plus en plus aux interventions psychopédagogiques, qui fournissent généralement des informations précises sur les problèmes de santé et sur l'auto-gestion au client et à ses aides-soignants. L'objectif de cette revue systématique est de déterminer si les interventions psychopédagogiques peuvent être utilisées pour prévenir et traiter la dépression chez les jeunes adultes. Des recherches systématiques ont été effectuées dans MEDLINE Ovid, PsycInfo, et les listes de références. Aucune étude ne répondait aux critères d'inclusion de cette revue. Quatorze études issues d'une édition spéciale du Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal (Davis et al., 2018) ont été discutées. Ce numéro met l'accent sur les besoins et les services efficaces pour les personnes souffrant de graves problèmes de santé mentale pendant leur transition vers l'âge adulte. Les populations ciblées par ces études sont les suivantes : les étudiants universitaires bénéficiant d'un soutien éducatif, les jeunes adultes blancs et latino- américains bénéficiant d'une aide pour trouver un emploi, les jeunes et les jeunes adultes impliqués dans le système judiciaire, les jeunes adultes souffrant de troubles de l'humeur et les prestataires de services destinés aux jeunes en transition vers l'âge adulte. L'accent mis sur la diversité des échantillons met en lumière certains des progrès réalisés dans le domaine. Les interventions psychopédagogiques peuvent jouer un rôle dans la prévention et la prise en charge de la dépression chez les jeunes, en tant qu'approche principale ou complémentaire. Le nombre limité d'études, le manque d'hétérogénéité dans les formats et les évaluations, ainsi que le manque de cohérence dans la définition des interventions psychopédagogiques rendent difficile la comparaison des programmes et la mesure de l'efficacité globale. Les études futures doivent établir une définition commune des interventions psychopédagogiques, développer/évaluer les interventions psychopédagogiques conformément aux cadres d'interventions complexes et analyser leurs composantes actives. / Youth depression is common and leads to distress and impairment for individuals and their families/caregivers. Treatment and prevention guidelines stress the need for good information and evidence-based psychosocial interventions. Increasingly, there is a growing interest in psychoeducational interventions (PIs), which broadly deliver accurate information about health issues and self-management to the client and his/her caregivers. The aim of this systematic review is to investigate whether psychoeducational interventions can be used to prevent and treat youth depression. Systematic searches were undertaken in MEDLINE Ovid, psycINFO, and reference lists. No studies met the inclusion criteria for this review. Fourteen studies from a special edition of the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal (Davis et al., 2018) were discussed. This issue focuses on the needs of, and effective services for individuals with serious mental health conditions as they transition into adulthood. The populations of focus in these studies are: college students receiving educational supports, White and Latino young adults receiving employment supports, youth and young adults with justice system involvement, young adults with mood disorders, and service providers for youth in transition to adulthood. The focus on diverse samples highlights some of the progress in the field. PIs can have a role in preventing and managing youth depression, as a primary or complementary approach. The limited number of studies, heterogeneity in formats and evaluation, and inconsistent approach to defining PI, make it difficult to compare programmes and measure overall effectiveness. Future studies need to establish an agreed definition of PI, develop/evaluate PIs in line with frameworks for complex interventions, and analyse their active components.

This study was designed to observe the effect of a psychoeducational intervention on CD4/CD8 and viral loads in the HIV+ patients as well as to promote a space where patients could learn more about the HIV virus and direct their attention to aspects that need to be dealt with for their well-being. This study was also undertaken to evaluate the prognostic value of IL-16 serum levels, in comparison to CD4 counts, CD8 counts, viral load and 02 microglobulin levels (J32-MG). Two groups of HIV+ patients, one of women infected heterosexually (n=7) and another of male homo/bisexuals (n=11) participated in psychoeducational encounters. Blood samples were drawn at baseline (T1), approximately 3 months after baseline and immediately after group intervention (T2) and approximately 6 months after baseline (T3) to perform CD4/CD8 and viral load exams. Laboratory data from 55 HIV-infected subjects and 10 AIDS inpatients were analyzed to compare prognostic values. Encounters were reported as informative. General study results revealed that patients who attended less than 7 sessions had significantly lower CD4 numbers, between T1 and T3 ( p = 0.0039), patients who attended more than 7 sessions had significantly lower viral loads between T2 and e T3 ( p = 0.0234). Patients who were not offered any session had stable CD4 counts and viral loads over study period. The median values, in general, did not differ neither according to clinical classification nor to time (in months) of patients' diagnosis. An inverse correlation was detected between 1L-16 levels and viral load (r =-.269) and between 02-MG and CD4 (r =-610) while a positive correlation was observed between 132-MG and viral load (r = 0.433). Three conclusions may be stated. In relation to the psychoeducational intervention and immunological parameters, a larger number of participants is needed for significant statistical analysis. This study is favorable to the adoption of j32-MG, as a more useful predictor than 1L-16 levels for AIDS progression. Athough, 1L-16 is not confirmed as an useful marker in I IIV infection it still warrants future studies especially in regard to its feasibility as a therapeutic weapon. / Este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar o efeito da intervenção psicoeducativa sobre os parâmetros tradicionais, ou seja exames de CD4/CD8 e carga virai, de acompanhamento imunológico, em pacientes HW+, bem como proporcionar um espaço onde os pacientes poderiam aprender mais sobre o vírus 1-11V e pudessem dirigir a sua atenção a alguns aspectos que contribuam para o seu bem-estar. Ademais, o estudo visou avaliar o valor prognóstico de níveis séricos de IL-16 em comparação as contagens de CD4 e CDS, valores de carga virai e níveis de (32 microglobulina 032- MG). Dois grupos de pacientes 1-11V+, um de mulheres infectadas heterossexualmente (n=7) e outro de homo/bissexuais masculinos (n=11), participaram de encontros psicoeducativos no Hospital das Clínicas da Universidade Federal de Uberlândia (FIC-UFU), no período de maio a agosto de 2001. Amostras de sangue foram colhidas em três momentos: no tempo de linha de base (TI), aproximadamente três meses depois do tempo de linha de base e imediatamente após a intervenção grupal (T2) e, aproximadamente seis meses depois do tempo de linha de base (T3) para realizar os exames de CD4/CD8 e carga virai. Para a comparação entre as provas imunológicas, foram analisados os dados laboratoriais de 55 indivíduos HTV+ e de 10 pacientes internados com AIDS (HC¬UFU). Os encontros foram avaliados como sendo proveitosos. O estudo em geral revelou que os pacientes que participaram de menos de sete sessões tiveram números de CD4 significativamente mais baixos no T1 e T3 ( p = 0,0039), os pacientes que freqüentaram mais que sete sessões tiveram log de carga virai significativamente mais baixos entre T2 e T3 ( p = 0,0234) e os pacientes que não foram oferecidos nenhuma sessão tiveram números de CD4 e log de carga viral estáveis durante o período do estudo. Em geral, os valores medianos não diferiram de acordo com a classificação clínica nem com o tempo de diagnóstico (em meses). Urna correlação inversa foi encontrada entre níveis de IL-16 e carga viral (r = -0,269) e entre f32-MG e CD4 (r = - 0,610), enquanto uma correlação positiva foi observada entre f32-MG e carga viral (r 0,433). O estudo levou a três conclusões. Primeiramente,em relação à intervenção psicoeducativa e observação da evolução imunológica, há necessidade de um maior número de participantes para uma análise estatística significativa. Em segundo lugar, sugere-se que a 132-MG é um parâmetro mais útil do que a IL-16 para monitorar a progressão da AIDS. Finalmente a IL-16, apesar de não ser confirmado como um marcador útil na infecção pelo HIV, ainda constitui interessante objeto, para futuros estudos principalmente no que diz respeito à sua viablidade como arma terapêutica. / Mestre em Imunologia e Parasitologia Aplicadas

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) / In the fields of formal and informal online adult education, the absence of a social context for instruction has been found to present significant limitations for learner persistence and retention. In the field of online psychoeducational intervention, self-administered and self-paced individualized prevention programs have been developed for delivery to large populations of anonymous users. These delivery models provide limited social context for instructional activities, due in part to the anonymity of their participants. When social interaction is included in their prevention programs through voluntary, asynchronous self-help/mutual aid discussion forums, anonymity may still limit social interaction, in favor of observational learning advantages for self-efficacy appraisals derived from "lurking". When these large-group models have been applied to online psychoeducation intervention programs for the purposes of encouraging mutual aid, interactive participation has been limited. This mixed methods study focused on a model for the design of an online small group psychoeducational intervention that integrated individual and social learning in a parent management training program. Self-paced participation was replaced with facilitator-led participation in an asynchronous discussion forum where topics were prioritized and sequenced with learning content from individual web-based training modules. Social interaction was facilitated through online problem-based learning discussion group. Despite assertions that interactive participation in online psychoeducational discussion forums may only be accomplished once a subscriber threshold of several hundred participants has been reached, this study found that small group participation through the program's integrated design resulted large effects for increases in parent self-agency and reduction of over-reactive, coercive parenting behaviors. Participation in the online problem-based group discussion forum was found to have contributed to participant outcomes when posting characteristics revealed the presence of both mutual aid processes and the application of individual learning module content.