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Visuomotor dysconnectivity as a candidate mechanism of psychomotor agitation in major depression. [PDF]

Psychol Med
Abstract Background Psychomotor disturbance has long been observed in major depressive disorder (MDD) and is thought to be a key indicator of illness course. However, dominant methods of measuring psychomotor disturbance, via self-report and clinician ratings, often lack objectivity and may be ...
Pokorny VJ, Anderson Z, Letkiewicz AM, Hirjak D, Walther S, Shankman S, Mittal V.   +6 more
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A Comprehensive Understanding of Psychomotor Agitation: From Causes to Hospital Care. [PDF]

Curr Neuropharmacol
Psychomotor agitation is a syndrome characterized by abnormal psychic and motor activation, with a concrete possibility of escalation to aggression or violence. It represents a frequent reason for attending emergency departments and can stem from various organic conditions and mental disorders.
Del Casale A, Arena JF, Napoli C, Grassi F, Mancino S, Di Legge C, Adriani B, Parmigiani G, Vento A, Veneziani G, Lai C, Ferracuti S.   +11 more
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Clinical and Sociodemographic Profile of Psychomotor Agitation in Mental Health Hospitalisation: A Multicentre Study [PDF]

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2022
Psychomotor agitation is characterised by an increase in psychomotor activity, restlessness and irritability. People with psychomotor agitation respond by over-reacting to both intrinsic and extrinsic stimuli, experiencing stress and/or altered cognition.
Ivan Santolalla Arnedo, Vicente Gea, Santos-Sánchez J A   +2 more
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Differential Neural Dynamics in Psychomotor Retardation and Agitation of Depression. [PDF]

Hum Brain Mapp
ABSTRACT Psychomotor disturbances like agitation and retardation are key symptoms of major depressive disorder (MDD). Despite their clinical significance, the underlying neural mechanisms, for example, motor or psychomotor, remain yet elusive.
Liang Q, Xu Z, Chen S, Lin S, Lin X, Li Y, Zhang Y, Peng B, Hou G, Qiu Y, Northoff G.   +10 more
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Chronotypes, Disruptive Behaviour, and Schedules in Classrooms: ‘Morningness’ and Psychomotor Agitation

Center for Educational Policy Studies Journal, 2023
This empirical cross-sectional study explored the effect of chronotypes on classroom behaviour. One hundred and forty young Portuguese children, from 1st to 4th grades, were examined regarding their chronotype and disruptive behaviours occurring in the ...
Sandra Figueiredo
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Study of Psychomotor Agitation Constraint Method: A Systematic Review. [PDF]

Actas Esp Psiquiatr
Background: Psychomotor agitation is a common psychiatric disorder that often requires physical restraint, consuming significant healthcare resources. Assessing the clinical importance of the correct method of physical restraint for patients with psychomotor agitation presents a challenge for physicians and researchers.
Zhu S, Liu J, Cao A, Jiang F, Wang R.
europepmc   +3 more sources

Management of psychomotor agitation: audit of clinical practice

Journal of Psychology & Clinical Psychiatry, 2020
Background: Psychomotor agitation (PMA) is encountered in different psychiatric settings, with prevalence ranging between 4.3 and 10%. According to The Maudsley Prescribing Guidelines in Psychiatry, stepwise management of PMA starts with behavioral intervention, followed by parenteral rapid tranquillization and physical restraint as last resorts.
Mustafa Abdul Karim, Yassin El Torki, Inas Felfel, Sali El Hoseny, Hazem Hashem   +4 more
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Psychiatric emergencies: psychomotor agitation management and suicide risk assessment

Medicina, 2017
The objective of this article is to present guidelines and assessment protocols of frequently observed conditions in the context of psychiatric emergencies, namely, management of agitation and evaluation of suicide risk.
Cristina Marta Del-Ben, Alcion Sponholz-Junior, Célia Mantovani, Maria Clara de Morais Faleiros, Gabriel Elias Correa de Oliveira, Vinicius Guandalini Guapo, João Mazzoncini de Azevedo Marques   +6 more
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Successful treatment for psychomotor agitation in neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder with trazodone–risperidone combination: a case report

Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, 2017
Zui Narita,1 Harumasa Takano,1 Tomiki Sumiyoshi2 1Department of Psychiatry, National Center Hospital, 2Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Translational Medical Center, National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry, Tokyo, Japan Abstract: Neuromyelitis ...
Zui C Narita, Tomiki Sumiyoshi, Harumasa Takano   +2 more
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The Effect of Chronotype on Oppositional Behaviour and Psychomotor Agitation of School-Age Children: A Cross-Sectional Study. [PDF]

Int J Environ Res Public Health, 2022
The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between chronotype, classroom behaviour and school performance in 140 healthy school-age children attending various levels of education during the 1st cycle during 2021 in Portugal.
Figueiredo S, Vieira R.
europepmc   +2 more sources