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Showing 1 to 20 of 26 for “"Klínisk sálfræði"”.
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Behavioral changes in children in Malawi, after recovering from cerebral malaria and treatment acceptability among Malawian parents
Cerebral malaria is a life-threatening disease that affects many children in sub-Saharan Africa. Research has shown that children that survive this disease are often left with neurological disabilities after their recovery, for example behavioral changes similar to ADHD. However, diagnosis and …
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Stillbirth and trauma associated sleep disturbances: A population-based study of 27,605 women
Background: Prior studies have found stillbirth to be associated with depression, anxiety, PTSD and heightened suicide risk among mothers. However, the association of stillbirth and trauma associated sleep disturbances has received limited attention. Therefore, the main aim of this study is to …
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Chunking: Intervention designed to relieve and improve reading performance among dyslexic student
Objective: Dyslexia has been defined as an impaired ability to decode written language while reading and/or writing, and is thought to affect 10-15% of students. It has been suggested that people with dyslexia have more difficulties with visual decoding of text compared to other readers and is most …
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Gambling participation among adult Basketball players in Iceland
Studies in the field of gambling behaviour among Icelandic general public and even Icelandic soccer players are relatively common. Despite that, none studies have been conducted about gambling behaviour among Icelandic basketball players. The purpose of this study was to: i) Examine the prevalence …
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Correlation of neuropsychological tests with measures of atrophy in the hippocampal area
Decline in cognitive abilities which are not linked to normal ageing, like mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer disease (AD) are important to understand and diagnose. A variety of sources, for example neuropsychological testing and MTA biomarker are used to diagnose AD and MCI. However, …
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Psychometric properties of the intolerance of uncertainty : believability scale
The cognitive theory of the development of anxiety disorders proposes that people’s dysfunctional core beliefs and assumptions affect how they interpret situations. They may often see situations as more dangerous than they really are, and in turn experience symptoms of anxiety. In cognitive …
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Impulsive buying and delay of gratification among adults with ADHD
Background: Since populations with ADHD experience susceptibility for obtaining immediate rewards and reduced ability to delay them, they may be more likely to experience financial difficulties. Studies show that adults with ADHD have more difficulties allocating and saving funds, and paying their …
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Risk assessment of convicted child pornography offenders in Iceland 2000-2017
The number of convicted Child pornography (CP) offenders has increased in the last decade, yet less is known about CP offending than other types of sexual offenses against children. To decrease the likelihood of further sexual offending it is important to gain information on observed risk to better …
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The effects of a virtual reality environment on students with public speaking anxiety
Social phobia and public speaking anxiety (PSA) are highly prevalent and debilitating. While psychological treatments have been shown to be effective, few decide to seek treatment. Using virtual reality in an exposure component has been proposed to increase the number of people who seek treatment. …
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Motivation to change? : psychometric properties of SOCRATES and URICA, the extent of substance abuse and motivation to change among people with early onset psychosis
Substance use disorder (SUD) is one of the most common comorbid problems in people with psychosis, commonly called dual diagnosis. According to epidemiological research between 40% and 60% of patients with psychotic disorders abuse substances. The main research aim was to evaluate the Icelandic …
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Psychometric properties of the Icelandic version of the work and social adjustment scale
Relevant and objective outcome measures of the social and functional impairment that psychological disorders evoke, serve an integral part in evaluating the quality and progression of psychological treatment. The aim of the study was to assess the psychometric properties of the Icelandic version of …
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Seasonal sleep patterns among people with early-onset psychosis and university students
According to the literature, sleep problems are common in individuals with psychosis and seasonal change in daylight affect peoples’ sleep patterns. This study aims to investigate the relationship between seasonal change and sleep patterns in people with early-onset psychosis and university …
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The current role and contribution of ‘Behavioural Investigative Advisers’ and ‘forensic clinical psychologists’ in the United Kingdom
Aim: The present study examined the scope and contributions of Behavioural Investigative Advice (BIA) and Forensic Clinical Psychology (FCP) reports from the National Crime Agency in the United Kingdom. The extent to which the reports met set professional standards was also evaluated. Method: 77 …
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Future of individuals after out-of-home care
Various studies have described life outcomes for individuals that go through diverse forms of out-of-home care. Individuals who have been placed in out-of-home care are at great risk of developing mental health problems, low self-esteem and low resilience, and estimating their quality of life poor …
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Coercion in Icelandic nursing homes : a correlational study of physical restraint use
Notkun líkamsfjötra á hjúkrunarheimilum er umdeild og flestir rannsóknarmenn hafa komist að þeirri niðurstöðu að best væri að draga úr notkun þeirra eða stöðva algjörlega. Samkvæmt fyrri rannsóknum er notkun fjötra óalgeng á Íslandi í samanburði við önnur lönd (Ljunggren et al., 1997). Notkun …
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Fear of needles among children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus : relationship with metabolic control (HbA1c) and quality of life
Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of fear of needles among children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus and its effects on the quality of metabolic control measured with haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) and quality of life. Method: 33 patients aged 9-16 years old with …
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Evaluating parental support for sexually abused children : discrepancies between children and their parents
Parental support has shown to be a strong predictor of children's recovery and healthy development following disclosure of child sexual abuse (CSA). The purpose of this study is to evaluate parental support for children after CSA disclosure, aiming to discover possible discrepancies between …
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among Icelandic emergency responders
Emergency responders report various mental health issues because of work-related exposures, with one of the most common complaints being post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This study had four specific aims. First, assess the prevalence of work-related traumatic events over the past 12 months. …
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Prevalence and effects of antidepressants during pregnancy on infant outcomes among women in Iceland
Objective: Previous studies have suggested that antidepressant use during pregnancy can have adverse negative effects on the infant. Latest studies have shown that the use of antidepressants during pregnancy is increasing. Therefore, the aim of this study was to examine the prevalence and effects …
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A pilot study on the efficacy of FRIENDS : a social skills treatment program for children with autism spectrum disorder
Social skills deficit is a primary symptom of autism and can disturb social, emotional and academic development. Social skills can deteriorate as children get older and the social demands get higher. Although there are social skills programs that are effective in improving social skills for …
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