6 results on '"Doerr, Johanna M."'
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2. Age-related changes in oral sensitivity, taste and smell.
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Braun, Tobias, Doerr, Johanna M., Peters, Laura, Viard, Maxime, Reuter, Iris, Prosiegel, Mario, Weber, Susanne, Yeniguen, Mesut, Tschernatsch, Marlene, Gerriets, Tibo, Juenemann, Martin, Huttner, Hagen B., and Hamzic, Samra
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DEGLUTITION , *SMELL , *ELECTRIC stimulation , *OLDER people , *TASTE , *STATISTICAL association , *REFLEXES - Abstract
Oropharyngeal sensitivity plays a vital role in the initiation of the swallowing reflex and is thought to decline as part of the aging-process. Taste and smell functions appear to decline with age as well. The aim of our study was to generate data of oral sensitivity in healthy participants for future studies and to analyse age-related changes and their interdependence by measuring oral sensitivity, taste, and smell function. The experiment involved 30 participants younger than and 30 participants older than 60. Sensitivity threshold as a surrogate of oral sensitivity was measured at the anterior faucial pillar by electrical stimulation using commercially available pudendal electrode mounted on a gloved finger. Smell and taste were evaluated using commercially available test kits. Mean sensitivity was lower in young participants compared to older participants (1.9 ± 0.59 mA vs. 2.42 ± 1.03 mA; p = 0.021). Young participants also performed better in smell (Score 11.13 ± 0.86 vs 9.3 ± 1.93; p < 0.001) and taste examinations (Score 11.83 ± 1.86 vs 8.53 ± 3.18; p < 0.001). ANCOVA revealed a statistical association between sensitivity and smell (p = 0.08) that was moderated by age (p = 0.044). Electrical threshold testing at the anterior faucial pillar is a simple, safe, and accurate diagnostic measure of oral sensitivity. We detected a decline of oral sensitivity, taste, and smell in older adults. Trial registration: Clinicaltrials.gov, NCT03240965. Registered 7th August 2017—https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03240965. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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3. The effects of music listening on somatic symptoms and stress markers in the everyday life of women with somatic complaints and depression.
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Feneberg, Anja C., Mewes, Ricarda, Doerr, Johanna M., and Nater, Urs M.
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SYMPTOMS ,MUSIC therapy ,PSYCHOSOMATIC disorders ,EVERYDAY life ,MULTILEVEL models ,ANXIETY - Abstract
Despite a growing body of literature documenting the health-beneficial effects of music, empirical research on the effects of music listening in individuals with psychosomatic disorders is scarce. Using an ambulatory assessment design, we tested whether music listening predicts changes in somatic symptoms, subjective, and biological stress levels, and examined potential mediating processes, in the everyday life of 58 women (M = 27.7 years) with somatic symptom disorder (SSD) and depressive disorders (DEP). Multilevel models revealed that music listening predicted lower subjective stress ratings (p ≤ 0.02) irrespective of mental health condition, which, in turn, predicted lower somatic symptoms (p ≤ 0.03). Moreover, specific music characteristics modulated somatic symptoms (p = 0.01) and autonomic activity (p = 0.03). These findings suggest that music listening might mitigate somatic symptoms predominantly via a reduction in subjective stress in women with SSD and DEP and further inform the development of targeted music interventions applicable in everyday life. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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4. Facilitation of oral sensitivity by electrical stimulation of the faucial pillars.
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Braun, Tobias, Hamzic, Samra, Doerr, Johanna M., Peters, Laura, Viard, Maxime, Reuter, Iris, Prosiegel, Mario, Weber, Susanne, Yenigün, Mesut, Tschernatsch, Marlene, Gerriets, Tibo, and Juenemann, Martin
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ELECTRIC stimulation ,DEGLUTITION disorders ,NEUROLOGICAL disorders ,STROKE ,VOLUNTEERS - Abstract
Dysphagia is common in neurological disease. However, our understanding of swallowing and its central nervous control is limited. Sensory information plays a vital role in the initiation of the swallowing reflex and is often reduced in stroke patients. We hypothesized that the sensitivity threshold of the anterior faucial pillar could be facilitated by either electrical stimulation (ES) or taste and smell information. The sensitivity threshold was measured by ES in the anterior faucial pillar region. The measurement was repeated 5 min after baseline. Thirty minutes after baseline, the participants underwent a test for taste and smell. Immediately after the test, the ES was repeated. Thirty healthy volunteers with a mean age of 27 ± 5.1 participated in the trial. Mean sensitivity threshold at baseline was 1.9 ± 0.59 mA. The values 5 min after baseline (1.74 ± 0.56 mA, p = 0.027) and 30 min after baseline (1.67 ± 0.58 mA, p = 0.011) were significantly lower compared to the baseline, but there was no difference between the latter (p = 0.321). After 5 min, a potentially facilitating effect was found on oral sensitivity by ES of the faucial pillar area. Thirty minutes later, this effect was still present. Trial registration Clinicaltrials.gov, NCT03240965. Registered 7th August 2017—https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03240965. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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5. Development and Validation of a Brief Measure of Self-Management Competence: The Self-Management Self-Test (SMST).
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Wehmeier, Peter M., Fox, Theresa, Doerr, Johanna M., Schnierer, Nadja, Bender, Matthias, and Nater, Urs M.
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PSYCHOLOGICAL burnout ,STATISTICAL correlation ,MENTAL depression ,EXPERIMENTAL design ,RESEARCH methodology ,HEALTH outcome assessment ,POST-traumatic stress disorder ,PSYCHOLOGICAL tests ,PSYCHOMETRICS ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,RESEARCH evaluation ,SELF-efficacy ,SELF-management (Psychology) ,STRESS management ,STATISTICAL reliability ,MULTITRAIT multimethod techniques ,RECEIVER operating characteristic curves ,RESEARCH methodology evaluation - Abstract
Background: Self-management can be considered a way of dealing with oneself and relates to actions undertaken to create order, discipline, and control. The concept is closely linked to concepts of self-efficacy and self-regulation but can be distinguished from these. The Self-Management Self-Test (SMST) is a 5-item assessment scale designed to measure self-management competence in individuals with or without a psychiatric disorder (as screened using PHQ). The aim of this study was to validate the SMST in terms of convergent validity, the ability to differentiate, criterion validity, internal consistency, and test-retest reliability. Methods: Eighty-seven adults hospitalized for treatment of major depression (clinical sample) and 595 individuals from the general population (population sample) filled out the SMST and 5 other stress-related psychometric instruments measuring similar constructs. All instruments were repeated 4 to 6 weeks later. Convergent validity, internal consistency, and test-retest reliability were tested based on data from the population sample. Convergent validity was determined by correlations with other stress-related psychometric instruments. Correlations in the range of r = –0.4 to –0.6 were expected. To test for criterion validity, the clinical sample was matched with a subsample from the population sample, consisting only of individuals without a psychiatric disorder as screened using PHQ (nonclinical subsample, n = 87). The ability to differentiate was based on receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis. Results: Correlations between the SMST and the other stress-related tests were significant and in the expected direction and predominantly within the expected range (Pearson r = – 0.40 to –0.64). The correlation with the Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory–20, measuring fatigue, and with the dimensional scale for depression in the PHQ was higher than expected and referred to very similar items. Thus, convergent validity mainly lay within the expected range. Internal consistency was high (Cronbach α = 0.80), and test-retest reliability was fairly low (r = 0.71). The SMST showed a significant difference, t (157) = 7.97, P <.001, between the clinical sample (M = 9.36, SD = 3.39) and the nonclinical subsample (M = 12.94, SD = 2.47) with a large effect size (d = 1.3). The area under the ROC curve (AUC) was excellent (AUC = 0.81, SE = 0.034, P <.001), suggesting that the SMST can distinguish between the clinical and nonclinical samples. Conclusions: The SMST can be considered an effective self-rating test to assess self-management competence in individuals from the general population as well as in people with major depression. It may also be useful to detect treatment outcomes in people with major depression. The high internal consistency indicates that all 5 items are important for the test as a whole. The low test-retest reliability suggests sensitivity to change. The SMST is likely to differentiate particularly well at low levels of self-management competence, suggesting it may be a useful tool in studies investigating people with depression or other psychiatric disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder. Furthermore, the SMST could be useful in assessing the effect of treatment interventions over time and evaluating patient-reported outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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6. Patterns of control beliefs in chronic fatigue syndrome: results of a population-based survey
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Doerr, Johanna M., Jopp, Daniela S., Chajewski, Michael, and Nater, Urs M.
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Adult ,Male ,Control beliefs ,musculoskeletal diseases ,Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic ,Chronic fatigue syndrome ,virus diseases ,Self Efficacy ,Humans ,Female ,Coping ,Internal-External Control ,Research Article ,Personality - Abstract
Background Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) represents a unique clinical challenge for patients and health care providers due to unclear etiology and lack of specific treatment. Characteristic patterns of behavior and cognitions might be related to how CFS patients respond to management strategies. Methods This study investigates control beliefs in a population-based sample of 113 CFS patients, 264 individuals with insufficient symptoms or fatigue for CFS diagnosis (ISF), and 124 well individuals. Results Controlling for personality and coping, individuals with low confidence in their problem-solving capacity were almost 8 times more likely to be classified as ISF and 5 times more likely to be classified as CFS compared to being classified as well. However there was a wide distribution within groups and individuals with “low confidence” scores were found in 31.7% of Well individuals. Individuals with low levels of anxiety and who were more outgoing were less likely to be classified as ISF or CFS. Conclusions These findings suggest that fostering control beliefs could be an important focus for developing behavioral management strategies in CFS and other chronic conditions.
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