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Prevalence And Associated Factors Of Social Skills Deficits In Patients With Depressive Disorders At Psychiatric Outpatient Department, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Pitima Kurimoto, Peeraphon Lueboonthavatchai
Prevalence And Associated Factors Of Social Skills Deficits In Patients With Depressive Disorders At Psychiatric Outpatient Department, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Pitima Kurimoto, Peeraphon Lueboonthavatchai
Chulalongkorn Medical Journal
Background: Social skills deficits are present in 43.3% of the depressed patients, significantly impact the quality of life and may result in severe and chronic depression. However, studies concerning social deficits in Thai depressed patients were still limited. Objective: To determine the prevalence and associated factors of social skills deficits of Thai patients with depressive disorders. The associated factors included severity of depression, satisfaction with family function, self-esteem, and personality characteristics. Methods: We recruited 150 patients aged 18 years and above diagnosed with major depressive disorder or persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) using DSM-5 criteria. All subjects completed 5 questionnaires: 1) …
Usefulness Of Contrast-Enhanced Computed Tomography For Diagnosing Hepatic Steatosis, Thipsumon Tangsiwong, Thitinan Chulroek
Usefulness Of Contrast-Enhanced Computed Tomography For Diagnosing Hepatic Steatosis, Thipsumon Tangsiwong, Thitinan Chulroek
Chulalongkorn Medical Journal
Background: The diagnosis of hepatic steatosis has been well-described on unenhanced computed tomography (UECT) study. However, current UECT often discarded from the abdominal CT protocol due to radiation dose reduction. Objective: To determine accuracy of contrast-enhanced CT (CECT) for diagnosis of hepatic steatosis. Methods: A total of 1,001 patients who underwent unenhanced and portal venous phase abdominal CT studies were assessed by using region-of-interests of liver and spleen, and visual detection of focal fat sparing. UECT diagnostic criteria were used as the standard reference. Results: The optimal cut-offs on CECT images were 110 Hounsfield unit (HU) of liver attenuation and …
Anxiety And Depression In Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis, Nuntagan Chumpupan, Rasmon Kalayasiri
Anxiety And Depression In Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis, Nuntagan Chumpupan, Rasmon Kalayasiri
Chulalongkorn Medical Journal
Background: Anxiety and depression is currently a leading health problem worldwide. The etiology of anxiety and depression involves multiple factors and the literature indicated that patients with osteoarthritis of the knee are likely to experience anxiety and depression. Objective: To study the prevalence of anxiety and depression and associated factors in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Methods: A total of 343 participants receiving treatment at the out-patient department (OPD) of Bang Bua Thong Hospital were recruited in line with the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The following four evaluation forms were used: 1) the demographic data questionnaire; 2) the Thai version of …
Atypical Presentations Of Alimentary Tract Duplications In Children: Two Case Reports, Nimmita Srisan, Palittiya Sintusek, Teerasak Phewplung, Paisarn Vejchapipat
Atypical Presentations Of Alimentary Tract Duplications In Children: Two Case Reports, Nimmita Srisan, Palittiya Sintusek, Teerasak Phewplung, Paisarn Vejchapipat
Chulalongkorn Medical Journal
Alimentary tract duplication is a rare congenital anomaly. We present herein, two cases of different types of alimentary tract duplications that have entirely different clinical presentations. The first case was a girl presented with chronic constipation was finally diagnosed with tubular duplications of the entire colon. The other was a toddler with acute intestinal obstruction diagnosed with cystic duplication at terminal ileum. These two cases remind us of the difficulty in preoperative diagnosis. High suspicion of the disease and multimodality approaches were beneficial for accurate preoperative diagnosis. Surgery was the mainstay of the treatment.
Relationships Of Stress, Anxiety, And Related Factors With The Comfort Of Caregivers Of Patients With Brain Tumor In The Preoperative Phase, Chotika Kiattiweerasak, Sirirat Leelacharas, Suporn Wongvatunyu
Relationships Of Stress, Anxiety, And Related Factors With The Comfort Of Caregivers Of Patients With Brain Tumor In The Preoperative Phase, Chotika Kiattiweerasak, Sirirat Leelacharas, Suporn Wongvatunyu
Chulalongkorn Medical Journal
Background: Brain tumors is a disease that seriously threatens life. It directly impacts patients with brain tumors and caregivers. Previous literature examined the relationship between stress and anxiety in caregivers of patients with a brain tumor. However, to date, the relationships of stress, anxiety, and related factors with comfort for caregivers of patients with brain tumors in the preoperative phase, using a framework derived from the Commonsense Model of Illness Representation, had not yet been examined. Objective: This study aimed to examine the relationships of stress, anxiety, and related factors with comfort of caregivers for patients with a brain tumor …
Anxiety For Job Application Among Undergraduate Students At Faculty Of Arts, Panitnart Tiensirirerk, Siriluck Suppapitiporn
Anxiety For Job Application Among Undergraduate Students At Faculty Of Arts, Panitnart Tiensirirerk, Siriluck Suppapitiporn
Chulalongkorn Medical Journal
Background: Arts degrees are questioned of being useless degree for having no specific career path for new graduates. The degrees with no specific jobs combining varies subjects such as art, humanities, and social sciences may cause anxiety during the job search process upon graduation. Objective: To explore the level of anxiety of job application and factors related to anxiety of job application among undergraduate students at the Faculty of Arts at a university in Thailand. Methods: A cross-sectional design was employed with participation of 296 students in the Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn University. A structured questionnaire was applied to ask …
Impact And Trend Of Factors Affecting The Prevalence Of Head Lice (Pediculus Capitis) Infestation In Primary School Students, Amirhossein Zahirnia, Mohammad Ali Aminpoor, Hassan Nasirian
Impact And Trend Of Factors Affecting The Prevalence Of Head Lice (Pediculus Capitis) Infestation In Primary School Students, Amirhossein Zahirnia, Mohammad Ali Aminpoor, Hassan Nasirian
Chulalongkorn Medical Journal
Background: Among arthropod-associated diseases or arthropods-pests of medical importance, Pediculus capitis is mentioned as one of the most common human obligate ectoparasites. Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the impact and trend of factors affecting the prevalence of P. capitis infestation among primary school students in Gilan-e Gharb County. Methods: Epidemiological information of students was completed using a questionnaire. To detect head lice or nits, the hair on scalp, the back of neck and around the student’s ears was carefully examined by experienced individuals (males and females according to the gender of the students). In order to …
Comparing Effects Of Nordic Hamstring Exercise In Combination With Electrical Stimulation And In Combination With The Fifa 11+ Program On Footballers With Strained Hamstring Muscles, Amornrat Kaewsri, Onuma Boonyarom, Kanokwan Srisupornkornkool
Comparing Effects Of Nordic Hamstring Exercise In Combination With Electrical Stimulation And In Combination With The Fifa 11+ Program On Footballers With Strained Hamstring Muscles, Amornrat Kaewsri, Onuma Boonyarom, Kanokwan Srisupornkornkool
Chulalongkorn Medical Journal
Background: Football is a popular sport with many subjects. Hamstring muscle strain injury is one of the most common injuries. This type of injury occurs at a high rate and has a high re-injury rate, which results in a loss of training and competition time. However, an efficient prevention and rehabilitation program could help to reduce the impact of injuries on football athletes. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate and compare the effects of Nordic hamstring exercise in combination with electrical stimulation and in combination with the Federation International de Football Association 11+ program on football athletes with hamstring muscle …
Work Addiction, Workplace Stress, And Burnout Syndrome Among Teachers In The Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School, Sunansa Nithivasin, Rasmon Kalayasiri
Work Addiction, Workplace Stress, And Burnout Syndrome Among Teachers In The Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School, Sunansa Nithivasin, Rasmon Kalayasiri
Chulalongkorn Medical Journal
Background: Teachers have many aspects roles of responsibilities which consume more time than usual and could lead to work addiction and burnout syndrome. However, there has never been any study on work addiction and burnout syndrome among teachers in Thailand in order to raise awareness and seek for prevention measures of these work addiction and burnout of teachers in the future. Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence and associated factors of work addiction and burnout syndrome in teachers. Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted by 113 teachers of the Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School …
Symptom Cluster Management Strategies And Outcomes In Patients With Heart Failure, Weena Yodying, Apinya Siripitayakunkit, Bualuang Sumdeangrit, Sarinya Puwanant
Symptom Cluster Management Strategies And Outcomes In Patients With Heart Failure, Weena Yodying, Apinya Siripitayakunkit, Bualuang Sumdeangrit, Sarinya Puwanant
Chulalongkorn Medical Journal
Background: Patients with heart failure have to endure different symptoms of heart failure, and the prognosis of the disease is continuous and very difficult to predict the symptoms that will happen in advance. Objective: The present descriptive research aimed to investigate symptom cluster management strategies and outcomes of symptom cluster management strategies in patients with heart failure. Methods: Dodd’s symptom management model was used as the conceptual framework of the present descriptive research. One hundred and ten patients with heart failure who sought treatment at the heart failure clinic and heart clinic of King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital were recruited by …
Four-Week Induction Of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus In Rats By Streptozotocin And High-Fat Diet, Wirin Bowonsomsarit, Weerapat Anegkamol, Natthaya Chuaypen, Maroot Kaewwongse, Piyaratana Tosukhowong, Phisit Prapunwattana, Thasinas Dissayabutra
Four-Week Induction Of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus In Rats By Streptozotocin And High-Fat Diet, Wirin Bowonsomsarit, Weerapat Anegkamol, Natthaya Chuaypen, Maroot Kaewwongse, Piyaratana Tosukhowong, Phisit Prapunwattana, Thasinas Dissayabutra
Chulalongkorn Medical Journal
Background: Current rodent models for diabetes mellitus type 2 could be divided into genetic-engineered and environmental-induced. Since genetic-modified rodents are difficult to acquire and costly for Thai researchers, we tried to develop a protocol for food-induced diabetic rats. Objectives: To develop a convenient and economical type 2 diabetic mellitus rats with a short course (4 - week) of induction for research purpose. Methods: Eight-week-old male Wistar rats were divided into two groups: control group and streptozotocin with high-fat diet (STZ-HFD) group (n = 4 each). The control group received normal chow (c.p.082 diet with 20.0% energy from fat). For the …
Factors Predicting Preventive Behaviors Of Pulmonary Tuberculosis Among High School Students In Bangkok, Chanyaruk Sawangsuk, Piyatida Nakagasien
Factors Predicting Preventive Behaviors Of Pulmonary Tuberculosis Among High School Students In Bangkok, Chanyaruk Sawangsuk, Piyatida Nakagasien
Chulalongkorn Medical Journal
Background: The incidence of pulmonary tuberculosis patiens in children and adolescents among High school students in Bangkok is increasing. Current reports indicate that tuberculosis epidemics are more prevalent and literature review found that no studied were conducted so far about factors with correlations with and influence on tuberculosis preventive behaviors in high school adolescents in Bangkok. Objectives: This correlation research aimed to determine predictive power of gender, health literacy and social support on preventive behaviors of pulmonary tuberculosis among high school students in Bangkok based on Nutbeam (2008)’s framework. Methods: The sample of this study was 182 high school students …
School Bullying Behavior In Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Patients With And Without Comorbid Autism Spectrum Disorder At King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Warunya Pongparadorn, Nuttorn Pityaratstian, Napakkawat Buathong, Jirada Prasartpornsirichoke
School Bullying Behavior In Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Patients With And Without Comorbid Autism Spectrum Disorder At King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Warunya Pongparadorn, Nuttorn Pityaratstian, Napakkawat Buathong, Jirada Prasartpornsirichoke
Chulalongkorn Medical Journal
Background: Children and adolescents with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at high-risk of being involved in school bullying behavior. Studying the situation of bullying behavior and the factors affecting school bullying behavior of children with ADHD will lead to understanding and promote guideline development for school bullying behavior in these population. Objectives: The purposes of present study were to study the prevalence, role, pattern, frequency and behavior of school bullying and victimization in children and adolescents with ADHD, including the other related factors to school bullying behavior, such as, personal factors and the severity of ADHD with comorbidities, especially ASD. …
Validity And Reliability Of The Thai 3-Minute Diagnostic Interview For Cam-Defined Delirium (Thai 3d-Cam), Yanin Thipakorn, Paul Thisayakorn
Validity And Reliability Of The Thai 3-Minute Diagnostic Interview For Cam-Defined Delirium (Thai 3d-Cam), Yanin Thipakorn, Paul Thisayakorn
Chulalongkorn Medical Journal
Background: Delirium is a common complication of hospitalized patients leading to worse outcomes. Screening tools can improve detection and prompt treatment. The 3-minute Diagnostic Interview for Confusion Assessment Method (CAM)-defined Delirium (3D-CAM) is a practical, valid, and reliable screening tool developed by Dr. Edward R. Marcantonio in 2014. The 3D-CAM was translated into Thai language. Objective: To demonstrate the validity and reliability of the Thai 3D-CAM compared to psychiatrist diagnosis based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth edition (DSM-5). Methods: One hundred and forty-two patients were recruited with consent from the patients or a caregiver from …
Malaria Knowledge, Prevention Practices, And Insecticide-Treated Net Ownership And Use Among Foreign Migrants: A Survey In Four Malaria Transmission Districts Of Yala Province, Southern Thailand, Tinzar Naing, Thanapoom Rattananupong, Narin Hiransuthikul
Malaria Knowledge, Prevention Practices, And Insecticide-Treated Net Ownership And Use Among Foreign Migrants: A Survey In Four Malaria Transmission Districts Of Yala Province, Southern Thailand, Tinzar Naing, Thanapoom Rattananupong, Narin Hiransuthikul
Chulalongkorn Medical Journal
Background: Increased malaria caseload is a public health threat to malaria elimination in Southern Thailand. Yala Province has the second highest malaria caseload in the country. Cross-border migration may be an underlying reason for the malaria outbreaks in Yala. Objectives: In this study, we aimed to assess the malaria knowledge, prevention practices, and insecticidetreated net (ITN) ownership and use among migrants in four malaria transmission districts of Yala Province. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional survey with two-stage cluster sampling recruiting 414 migrants. We identified migrants’ locations with the help of key informants. Migrants aged 18 years and older were interviewed …
Personality Traits And Smoking Behavior In Patients At The Check – Up Clinic, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Pasharapa Jatuporn, Chotiman Chinvararak
Personality Traits And Smoking Behavior In Patients At The Check – Up Clinic, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Pasharapa Jatuporn, Chotiman Chinvararak
Chulalongkorn Medical Journal
Background: Cigarettes are caused of health issues and premature death of the smoking population, including the cause of other problems, such as other types of illegal drugs usage, which is the sources of crimes. Thus, recognition of smoking behavior will become increasingly important. Personality traits might associate with cigarette consumption. However, there are still restricted numbers of studies with conflicting data. Objectives: To study factors association between personality and smoking behaviors in patients at the Check – up Clinic, King Chulalongkorn Memorial, Hospital. Methods: This study is a cross-sectional descriptive study. Data collection was performed using a personal information questionnaire, …
Quantitative Measurement In Knee Joint Effusion: Correlation Between Plain Radiographs And Mri, Chindarat Ratanakornphan, Teeraphorn Boonswang
Quantitative Measurement In Knee Joint Effusion: Correlation Between Plain Radiographs And Mri, Chindarat Ratanakornphan, Teeraphorn Boonswang
Chulalongkorn Medical Journal
Background: Knee joint effusion is a common manifestation of synovial disease resulting from traumatic injury, infection, inflammation and degenerative disease. Plain radiographs and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) play an important role in diagnosing knee effusion. However, there is scant data demonstrating the correlation of the two studies. Objective: The purposes of our study were to investigate the correlation of knee effusion between thickness of radiodense area within the suprapatellar pouch on lateral radiographs and volume measurement on MRI studies, and to assess the distribution of effusion in various compartments. Methods: Quantitative measurement of effusion volume on sagittal fat-saturated T2 weighted …
Effect Of Prewarmimg On Body Temperature And Shivering In Total Knee Arthroplasty Patients After Surgery, Ratchanee Sukanthachalathon, Usavadee Asdornwised, Orapan Thosingha, Phongthara Vichitvejpaisal
Effect Of Prewarmimg On Body Temperature And Shivering In Total Knee Arthroplasty Patients After Surgery, Ratchanee Sukanthachalathon, Usavadee Asdornwised, Orapan Thosingha, Phongthara Vichitvejpaisal
Chulalongkorn Medical Journal
Background: Inadvertent hypothermia and shivering is recognized risk in surgery. Core temperature in patients warmed with forced air warming remains poorly characterized. The incidence in patients with total knee arthroplasty (TKA) leading to intraoperative hypothermia 43.9%. Objectives: This quasi-experimental research study was conducted to compare body temperature and shivering after surgery in patients with total knee arthroplasty who received prewarming and those who received routine nursing care. Methods: Thirty-first patients were randomly assigned for experimental group and Thirty-first patients for control group. Data were collected by the following tools and methods, namely: patient demographic and clinical characteristic records, tympanic membrane …
Culture-Bound Syndrome, Thanya Lunchaprasith, Teeravut Wiwattarangkul, Sorawit Wainipitapong
Culture-Bound Syndrome, Thanya Lunchaprasith, Teeravut Wiwattarangkul, Sorawit Wainipitapong
Chulalongkorn Medical Journal
Many mental disorders are expressed in different characteristics, as a result of cultural factors. These conditions, known as culture-bound syndrome, have been studied in the field of psychiatry and social anthropology. Some mental abnormalities are treated as distinctive psychiatric disorders; many others were not yet clinically recognized. Therefore, patients with the conditions should be evaluated and treated in both psychiatric and cultural practices. It should be noted that, cultural specific mental disorders gradually fade in the age of globalization.
Chronic Paracetamol Treatment Induces Neuroinflammation And Microglia Activation In Rat Hippocampus, Laddawan Lalert, Preecha Ruangvejvorachai, Supang Maneesri-Le Grand
Chronic Paracetamol Treatment Induces Neuroinflammation And Microglia Activation In Rat Hippocampus, Laddawan Lalert, Preecha Ruangvejvorachai, Supang Maneesri-Le Grand
Chulalongkorn Medical Journal
Background: Several studies have demonstrated multidirectional effects of paracetamol (acetaminophen; APAP) treatment on the central nervous system. Recently, an alteration of learning and memory have been reported following long-term APAP exposure; however, the mechanism underlying these detrimental effects of APAP treatment is not fully clarified. Objectives: To investigate the effect of chronic APAP treatment on the microglia activation and neuroinflammation in the hippocampus. Methods: Male Wistar rats (weighting 250 - 300 g) in the APAP-treated group was once a day gavaged with 200 mg/kg bodyweight APAP for 30 days, while distilled water at the same volume was orally delivered to …
Prevalence Of Self-Esteem And Depression In Recovery Phase - Community Base Physiotherapy Of Stroke Patients At Public Health Center 19 Wongsawang, Tanaporn Chuenta, Itthipol Tawankanjanachot
Prevalence Of Self-Esteem And Depression In Recovery Phase - Community Base Physiotherapy Of Stroke Patients At Public Health Center 19 Wongsawang, Tanaporn Chuenta, Itthipol Tawankanjanachot
Chulalongkorn Medical Journal
Background: Stroke is one of the most common public health problems worldwide. In addition, it is neurological disease and it is a major problem of Thai public health. It is a chronic illness, a stroke patient that needs lifelong care for both physical and psychological aspects. Previous studies on self-esteem and post-stroke depression in stroke patients in recovery phase are scant in Thailand. Objectives: To determine the prevalence of low self-esteem, depression and its associated factors in stroke patients in recovery phase at Public Health Center 19 Wongsawang, Bangkok, Thailand. Methods: A descriptive analysis study was conducted at the Public …
Effects Of Overweight And Smoking On Aerobic Capacity, Autonomic And Pulmonary Function In Physically Inactive Middle-Aged Male, Tharnwimol Inthachai, Natchaya Chondaen, Surinthorn Maiarin, Wannasiri Kummungkun, Kroekkiat Chinda, Naphatsorn Aroonprasertkul
Effects Of Overweight And Smoking On Aerobic Capacity, Autonomic And Pulmonary Function In Physically Inactive Middle-Aged Male, Tharnwimol Inthachai, Natchaya Chondaen, Surinthorn Maiarin, Wannasiri Kummungkun, Kroekkiat Chinda, Naphatsorn Aroonprasertkul
Chulalongkorn Medical Journal
Background: A higher body mass index (BMI) can lead to smoking, some people believe that smoking can help them to lose their weight and also quit smoking can cause weight gain. The effects of overweight and smoking have not been studied in physically inactive middle aged males, a vulnerable group in gaining weight and being at greater risk of developing cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Objective: This study aimed to determine the effects of overweight and smoking on aerobic capacity, autonomic and pulmonary function in physically inactive middle aged male subjects. Methods: Seventy-two physically inactive subjects were divided according to normal BMI …
Effect Of An Information And Communication Technology Program On The Anxiety Of Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Patients’ Caregivers In Intensive Care Unit, Jirakit Duangjuk, Usavadee Asdornwised, Kessiri Wongkongkam, Teerapong Tocharoenchok
Effect Of An Information And Communication Technology Program On The Anxiety Of Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Patients’ Caregivers In Intensive Care Unit, Jirakit Duangjuk, Usavadee Asdornwised, Kessiri Wongkongkam, Teerapong Tocharoenchok
Chulalongkorn Medical Journal
Background: The caregivers of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) patients are typically very anxious while the patients are treated in the intensive care unit (ICU). Objective: To study the effects of an information and communication technology program on the anxiety level of CABG patients’caregivers during patients’ admission to the ICU. Methods: This is a quasi-experimental research. The sample group is caregivers of CABG patients. Thirty-four caregivers in the control group that received only routine nursing care while 34 caregivers in the experimental group received the information and communication technology program and routine nursing care. Data were collected using the Thai …
Working Happiness And Employee Engagement At Publishing Company., Ltd, Yosaporn Punjamawat, Paul Thisayakorn
Working Happiness And Employee Engagement At Publishing Company., Ltd, Yosaporn Punjamawat, Paul Thisayakorn
Chulalongkorn Medical Journal
Background: The purposes of this research were to study work happiness, employee engagement, and related factors in employees at a medium Publishing Co.,Ltd. Objectives: To study work happiness, employee engagement and related factors that contribute to work happiness of permanent employees at a medium Publishing Co., Ltd. in Bangkok. Methods: Data were collected from 124 employees a medium Publishing Co., Ltd. The questionnaire included general information, work happiness questionnaire, Corporate Engagement Questionnaire and the Patient Health Questionnaire - 9 (PHQ-9). The data were analyzed by Descriptive Statistics, unpaired t - test, One-way ANOVA, Spearman’s correlation co-efficiency and multiple liner regression. …
Comparing Cytological Adequacy Between Conventional Smear And Liquid-Based Cytology In Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration Of Thyroid Nodules: A Prospective Study, Nattachai Kruajak, Pawanrat Kranokpiraksa, Tikamporn Jitpasutham
Comparing Cytological Adequacy Between Conventional Smear And Liquid-Based Cytology In Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration Of Thyroid Nodules: A Prospective Study, Nattachai Kruajak, Pawanrat Kranokpiraksa, Tikamporn Jitpasutham
Chulalongkorn Medical Journal
Background: The major problem of conventional smear for ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration (FNA) of thyroid nodules is the sample inadequacy. Liquid-based cytology (LBC) is claimed to perform better than the conventional smear (CS) in reducing sample inadequacy. However, the evidence of better adequacy in LBC is unclear. Objective: This study is the first prospective study aiming to compare sample adequacy in CS and LBC using ThinPrep system with adequacy criteria based on the 2017 Bethesda System for Reporting Thyroid Cytopathology. Methods: One hundred and twenty thyroid nodules were prospectively recruited for ultrasound-guided FNA from March to September 2019. The sample …
Anxiety In Caregivers Of Palliative Care Patients, Worasiri Leongnarktongdee, Puchong Laurujisawat
Anxiety In Caregivers Of Palliative Care Patients, Worasiri Leongnarktongdee, Puchong Laurujisawat
Chulalongkorn Medical Journal
Background: Palliative care service undoubtedly aims at quality of life of both the patients and their family members. Caring for the ill can bring about mental burden to the caregivers; but this is understudied in Thai literature. Objective: This study aimed to explore the anxiety state and associated factors in caregivers of palliative patients, particularly in urban setting as Bangkok. Methods: We recruited 93 caregivers of inpatients consulted to the Palliative Care Unit of King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital. The instruments used include Edmonton Symptom Assessment System (ESAS) - Thai version and The State - Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI Form). Multiple …
First Case Report Of High Volume Therapeutic Plasma Exchange As A Rescue Therapy In Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever With Acute Liver Failure, Surat Nakaviroj
First Case Report Of High Volume Therapeutic Plasma Exchange As A Rescue Therapy In Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever With Acute Liver Failure, Surat Nakaviroj
Chulalongkorn Medical Journal
Acute liver failure is a rare but life-threatening complication of severe dengue infection. Besides standard medical treatment, high volume therapeutic plasma exchange (HV-TPE) is a potential management strategy used to reverse hepatic encephalopathy and coagulopathy. HV-TPE, moreover, improves patient survival from acute liver failure due to paracetamol overdose, viral-induced hepatitis, and Wilson disease. The use of HV-TPE in acute liver failure with dengue hemorrhagic fever has never been reported. We, hereby, report a successful treatment with HV-TPE in acute liver failure with dengue hemorrhagic fever.
Factors Related To Compliance To High Blood Pressure Therapy Among Patients With Hypertensive Crisis, Alyn Wattanaburapakul, Sirirat Leelacharas, Soontaree Jianvitayakij
Factors Related To Compliance To High Blood Pressure Therapy Among Patients With Hypertensive Crisis, Alyn Wattanaburapakul, Sirirat Leelacharas, Soontaree Jianvitayakij
Chulalongkorn Medical Journal
Background: Non-compliance to antihypertensive medication is a factor associated with a failure in controlling high blood pressure (BP) in the patients with hypertension (HT). To date, patient factors associated with non-compliance in patients with hypertensive crisis have not been investigated in Thai population. Objective: This study aimed to describe the factors related with compliance to the hypertensive therapy among the patients with hypertensive crisis who visited the emergency department (ED). Methods: The descriptive-correlational study was conducted at the ED of an urban, tertiary-care hospital. The eligible subjects were asked to respond to a set of questionnaires. Results: One hundred subjects …
Correlation Among Pain Catastrophizing, Depressive Symptom, And Activity Of Daily Living In Older Thai Buddhist Monks With Knee Osteoarthritis, Thanakrit Jeamjitvibool, Suparb Aree-Ue, Phichpraorn Youngcharoen, Viroj Kawinwonggowit
Correlation Among Pain Catastrophizing, Depressive Symptom, And Activity Of Daily Living In Older Thai Buddhist Monks With Knee Osteoarthritis, Thanakrit Jeamjitvibool, Suparb Aree-Ue, Phichpraorn Youngcharoen, Viroj Kawinwonggowit
Chulalongkorn Medical Journal
Background: Older Thai Buddhist monks are usually accustomed to a unique lifestyle that potentially relates to knee osteoarthritis (OA) such as long-standing kneeling on the hard surface. Understanding the association among pain catastrophizing, depressive symptoms, and activity of daily living (ADL) in this population with knee OA may help reduce the psychosocial problems and promote their sacred activities. Objective: To determine the relationship between pain catastrophizing, depressive symptoms, and ADL in older Thai Buddhist monks with knee OA. Methods: In all, 105 older monks with knee OA were recruited in this study. Data were collected by using a set of …
Prevalence And Associated Factors Of Anxiety And Depression Among Advanced Maternal Age Pregnancy, Kotchakorn Jeeratunyasakul, Chutima Roomruangwong
Prevalence And Associated Factors Of Anxiety And Depression Among Advanced Maternal Age Pregnancy, Kotchakorn Jeeratunyasakul, Chutima Roomruangwong
Chulalongkorn Medical Journal
Background: Advanced maternal age is associated with increased rate of various obstetrics risks. Nowadays, there is increasing prevalence of advanced maternal age in Thailand. However, there is still lack of study in anxiety and depression among this group of pregnant women. Objectives: To examine the prevalence of anxiety and depression as well as associated factors among women with advanced maternal age pregnancy Methods: We recruited 124 pregnant women age 35 years old who were in their third trimester (gestational age 28 weeks) of pregnancy. The subjects were asked to rate: The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI Form Y) - …