Search results for "Functioning"

Development of Computerized Adaptive Testing for Emotion Regulation

2020

Emotion regulation (ER) plays a vital role in individuals’ well-being and successful functioning. In this study, we attempted to develop a computerized adaptive testing (CAT) to efficiently evaluate ER, namely the CAT-ER. The initial CAT-ER item bank comprised 154 items from six commonly used ER scales, which were completed by 887 participants recruited in China. We conducted unidimensionality testing, item response theory (IRT) model comparison and selection, and IRT item analysis including local independence, item fit, differential item functioning, and item discrimination. Sixty-three items with good psychometric properties were retained in the final CAT-ER. Then, two CAT simulation stud…

Questions and controversies in the study of time-varying functional connectivity in resting fMRI.

2020

The brain is a complex, multiscale dynamical system composed of many interacting regions. Knowledge of the spatiotemporal organization of these interactions is critical for establishing a solid understanding of the brain’s functional architecture and the relationship between neural dynamics and cognition in health and disease. The possibility of studying these dynamics through careful analysis of neuroimaging data has catalyzed substantial interest in methods that estimate time-resolved fluctuations in functional connectivity (often referred to as “dynamic” or time-varying functional connectivity; TVFC). At the same time, debates have emerged regarding the application of TVFC analyses to re…

Impact of Fragile X Syndrome on Their Families

2020

espanolEl objetivo del presente estudio es describir las alteraciones conductuales y emocionales en el sindrome de X fragil (SXF) y analizar las reperecusiones de tener un miembro con SXF en diferentes aspectos del funcionamiento familiar. Participaron 79 padres con un miembro con SXF y 80 padres con un miembro con desarrollo tipico. Los resultados mostraron que entre el 17% y el 66% de los ninos y adolescentes con SXF mostraron trastornos conductuales y emocionales significativos y menos comportamientos prosociales. Ademas, despues de controlar las dificultades emocionales y de comportamiento, nuestros resultados mostraron que las familias afectadas por SXF experimentaron un impacto mas ne…

Una rara complicanza precoce delle anastomosi digestive meccaniche:l’emorragia.

2006

Introduction: Bleeding from mechanical digestive anastomosis is an uncommon complication (0.9-3.2%) often self- limiting but potentially lethal if not evidenced intraoperatively or in the immediate postoperative. Material and methods: The Authors retrospectively report incidence of anastomotic bleeding after stapled anastomosis (11/163 = 6.7%) and analyse probable causes. In 6 of 11 patients (54%) intraoperative bleeding was stopped after manual reinforce of anastomosis (3/6) or stopped spontaneously (3/6). In 5 patients (45%), 1 with gastro-jejunal anastomosis, 2 with ileo-colonic anastomosis and 2 with colo-rectal anastomosis, they used endoscopy and endoscopic treatment in emergency. Res…

Progettare interventi di sostegno didattico tra profilo di funzionamento e dimensioni di sviluppo

2023

Il contributo presenta le caratteristiche d’uso dell’International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF, 2001) per strutturare a scuola percorsi differenziati per gli alunni in situazione di disabilità. L’insegnante ha il compito di creare un ambiente di apprendimento inclusivo, di organizzare attività coerenti con gli obiettivi, di usare strategie adeguate ai bisogni educativi. Per progettare interventi efficaci di sostegno didattico egli osserva le difficoltà e le capacità potenziali dell’alunno, si propone lo sviluppo e il miglioramento di performance significative nel contesto, pensa come insegnare per favorire la partecipazione, personalizza le verifiche e valuta c…

Asociación entre clima motivacional, ajuste escolar y funcionalidad familiar en adolescentes

2019

The present study seeks to define and contrast an explanatory model of motivational climate, school adjustment and family functioning, and to analyse the existing associations between the aforementioned variables through structural equation analysis. The sample includes 2,134 adolescents aged 12 to 18 years from the province of Granada. Motivational climate (PMCSQ-2), school adjustment (EBAE-10) and family functioning (APGAR) are analysed. A descriptive cross-sectional design is used and the program AMOS 23.0 is employed to construct the multi-group structural equation model. The model showed appropriate fit (χ2 = 241.34; df = 17; p < .001; CFI = .953; NFI = .950; IFI = .953; RMSEA = .079).…

2015

Low prevalence of substance-use disorder has been reported in adults with autism. However, on a superficial level, adults with high-functioning autism (HFA) display a ‘normal’ facade when they drink alcohol, which may explain why their alcohol dependency is not better diagnosed. Here, we report two cases of HFA adults who use alcohol and psychostimulants to cope with their anxiety and improve their cognitive abilities and social skills. We analyze how neurocognitive traits associated with HFA may be potential triggers for substance-use disorder. Better identification of autism and its cognitive impairments, which may be vulnerability traits for developing substance-use disorders, could help…

Relaciones entre neurocognición, procesamiento emocional y funcionamiento social en la esquizofrenia

2017

Resumen: En la esquizofrenia se presentan una serie de déficits cognitivos que han hecho que la investigación y la práctica profesional actual se centren en el estudio de la neurocognición y la cognición social. Estos déficits tienen importantes implicaciones en el funcionamiento social. El objetivo del presente trabajo es analizar la relaciones entre neurocognición, cognición social, evaluada con tareas de reconocimiento de la emoción, y funcionamiento social. Sesenta personas con diagnóstico de esquizofrenia han formado la muestra y las áreas evaluadas han sido: funcionamiento ejecutivo y flexibilidad cognitiva, atención y vigilancia, memoria, velocidad de procesamiento, identificación y …

Sexual Dysfunctions and Their Association with the Dual Control Model of Sexual Response in Men and Women with High-Functioning Autism

2019

Adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are characterized by impairments in social interaction and communication, repetitive and stereotyped interests and behaviours as well as hyper- and/or hyposensitivities. These disorder specific symptoms could be associated with the development of sexual disorders. The Dual Control Model of Sexual Response presents one approach that is frequently used to explain the emergence of sexual dysfunctions. The aim of the present study was to assess the extent of symptoms of sexual dysfunctions in men and women with ASD and to evaluate their association with the individual propensity of sexual excitation and inhibition as defined by the Dual Control Mode…

Internal Audit in Polish Self-government Units: Attempt to Evaluate Selected Aspects of its Functioning

2018

Internal audit has been functioning in self-government units in Poland since 2002. Its current form has changed considerably during that time. Initially, internal audit particularly focused on the area of financial economy of the unit. With time, it evolved towards a complex evaluation of the activities of the unit, considering all aspects of its functioning. Internal audit is currently transforming towards an efficiency audit. The objective of the article is to present the organisation and basic rules of performance of internal audit in SGU, to attempt an assessment of selected aspects of its functioning, and to point to possible directions of its development. For this purpose, analysis wa…