Sensory hypo- and hypersensitivity in patients with brain tumors

Ochi, Ryuta; Saito, Shoko; Hiromitsu, Kentaro; Shigemune, Yayoi; Shinoura, Nobusada; Yamada, Ryoji; Midorikawa, Akira

doi:10.1080/02699052.2022.2110943

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“…Sensory processing issues are common in traumatic brain injury [35], cerebral tumours [36], autism spectrum disorders [37], and migraine [38]. The presence of sensory hypersensitivity in these disorders correlates with depression [36], mental distress [35], and a poorer quality of life [39]. In our study, there was no association between anxiety and depression and sensory hypersensitivities, potentially suggesting diverging pathophysiological mechanisms.…”

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“…The high rates of sensory hypersensitivities seen in our survey have not previously been reported. Sensory processing issues are common in traumatic brain injury [35], cerebral tumours [36], autism spectrum disorders [37], and migraine [38]. The presence of sensory hypersensitivity in these disorders correlates with depression [36], mental distress [35], and a poorer quality of life [39].…”

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Mental health outcomes of encephalitis: An international web‐based study

Butler,

Abdat,

Zandi

et al. 2023

Euro J of Neurology

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Background and purposeAcute encephalitis is associated with psychiatric symptoms. Despite this, the extent of mental health problems following encephalitis has not been systematically reported.MethodsWe recruited adults who had been diagnosed with encephalitis of any aetiology to complete a web‐based questionnaire.ResultsIn total, 445 respondents from 31 countries (55.1% UK, 23.1% USA) responded. Infectious encephalitis constituted 65.4% of cases, autoimmune 29.7%. Mean age was 50.1 years, 65.8% were female, and median time since encephalitis diagnosis was 7 years. The most common self‐reported psychiatric symptoms were anxiety (75.2%), sleep problems (64.4%), mood problems (62.2%), and unexpected crying (35.2%). Self‐reported psychiatric diagnoses were common: anxiety (44.0%), depression (38.6%), panic disorder (15.7%), and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD; 21.3%). Severe mental illnesses such as psychosis (3.3%) and bipolar affective disorder (3.1%) were reported. Self‐reported diagnosis rates were broadly consistent with results from the Psychiatric Diagnostic Screening Questionnaire. Many respondents also reported they had symptoms of anxiety (37.5%), depression (28.1%), PTSD (26.8%), or panic disorder (20.9%) that had not been diagnosed. Rates of psychiatric symptoms did not differ between autoimmune and infectious encephalitis. In total, 37.5% respondents had thought about suicide, and 4.4% had attempted suicide, since their encephalitis diagnosis. More than half of respondents (53.5%) reported they had no, or substandard, access to appropriate mental health care. High rates of sensory hypersensitivities (>75%) suggest a previously unreported association.ConclusionsThis large international survey indicates that psychiatric symptoms following encephalitis are common and that mental health care provision may be inadequate. We highlight a need for proactive psychiatric input.

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Mental health outcomes of encephalitis: An international web‐based study

Butler,

Abdat,

Zandi

et al. 2023

Euro J of Neurology

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“…Sensory processing issues are common in autism spectrum disorders, although the underlying neurobiology has not been elucidated [32]. Visual and auditory hypersensitivities have been reported in patients with traumatic brain injury (mainly mild), where their presence correlates with mental distress [33] and a poorer quality of life [34], and in brain tumours where their presence may be associated with depressive symptoms [35]. Furthermore, sensory hypersensitivities, particularly towards light, sound, and touch, are seen very commonly in migraine with and without aura [36].…”

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Mental health outcomes of encephalitis: an international web-based study

Abdat

Butler

Zandi

et al. 2023

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Encephalitis is associated with psychiatric symptoms in the acute and post-acute stages, and many survivors experience long-term sequelae. Despite this, the breadth and severity of mental health symptoms in survivors of encephalitis has not been systematically reported. We recruited adults who had been diagnosed with encephalitis of any aetiology to complete a web-based questionnaire assessing a wide range of mental health symptoms and disorders. In total, 445 respondents from 31 countries (55.1% UK, 23.1% USA, 2.2% low-and middle-income countries) completed the survey, with a median seven years since encephalitis diagnosis; 84.7% were diagnosed by a neurologist or infectious diseases doctor. Infectious encephalitis constituted 65.4% of cases, autoimmune 29.7%. Mean age was 50.1 years (SD 15.6); 65.8% were female. The most common self-reported psychiatric symptoms were anxiety (75.2%), sleep problems (64.4%), mood problems (62.2%), unexpected crying (35.2%), and aggression (29.9%). Rates of self-reported psychiatric diagnoses following encephalitis were high: anxiety (44.0%), depression (38.6%), panic disorder (15.7%), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD, 21.3%); these rates were broadly consistent with the results of a validated self-report measure, the Psychiatric Diagnostic Screening Questionnaire (PDSQ). Severe mental illnesses such as psychosis (3.3%) and bipolar affective disorder (3.1%) were also reported. Many respondents also felt they had symptoms of disorders including anxiety (37.5%), depression (28.1%), PTSD (26.8%), or panic disorder (20.9%) which had not been diagnosed by a professional. Overall, rates of major self-reported psychiatric diagnoses and symptoms did not significantly differ between autoimmune and infectious encephalitis. In total, 37.5% of respondents had thought about suicide, and 4.4% had attempted suicide since their encephalitis diagnosis. Over half (53.5%) reported that they either had no, or substandard, access to appropriate care for their mental health. High rates of sensory hypersensitivities (>75%) suggest a previously unreported association between encephalitis and this distressing symptom cluster. This large international survey indicates that psychiatric symptoms following encephalitis are common, and that mental healthcare provision to this population may be inadequate, highlighting a need for increased provision of proactive psychiatric care for these patients.

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“…Another significant development is the utilization of virtual rooms for sensory stimulation [17]. Alzheimer's patients [18] often experience sensory deficits, such as reduced vision, hearing, and tactile sensitivities [19].…”

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E-learning for Alzheimer's Disease

Zhao

2023

EAI Endorsed Trans e-Learn

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With the increase of the aging population, the incidence rate of Alzheimer's disease (AD) is also rising. Faced with this challenge, e-learning, as an innovative educational method, has shown great potential in the care and management of Alzheimer's disease patients. This article reviews the application progress of E-learning in Alzheimer's disease. E-learning has revolutionized the field of education, providing learners with accessible and flexible learning opportunities. This paper provides an overview of various aspects of e-learning, including virtual classrooms, mobile learning, blended learning, Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), webinars, and the challenges associated with implementing e-learning.The background section explores the evolution of e-learning, highlighting its rise in popularity and the advancements in technology that have facilitated its growth. Virtual classrooms for adult learners are discussed, showcasing how these online platforms facilitate interactive and collaborative learning experiences. Mobile learning for adult learners is examined, emphasizing the convenience and accessibility provided by mobile devices in delivering educational content.Blended learning is another approach explored in this paper, which combines traditional face-to-face instruction with online components, offering a balanced learning experience. The benefits and challenges of implementing MOOCs, which provide free and open access to educational resources from top institutions, are also examined. Additionally, webinars are discussed as a popular method for delivering live online presentations and workshops to adult learners.Finally, the paper addresses the challenges of E-learning, including technological barriers, lack of personal interaction, and the need for self-discipline and motivation. Strategies for overcoming these challenges are suggested, such as providing technical support and fostering online community engagement.Overall, this paper provides valuable insights into the background and various approaches to E-learning, as well as the challenges encountered in its implementation. Understanding these aspects will help educators and institutions effectively harness the potential of E-learning to enhance adult education.

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Sensory hypo- and hypersensitivity in patients with brain tumors

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Mental health outcomes of encephalitis: An international web‐based study

Mental health outcomes of encephalitis: An international web‐based study

Mental health outcomes of encephalitis: an international web-based study

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