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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2023/open-access-journal-articles/s12955-023-02188-w/) Scale agreement, ceiling and floor effects, construct validity, and relative efficiency of the PROPr and EQ-5D-3L in low back pain patients
Oct 22nd 2023, 15:23

The PROMIS Preference score (PROPr) is a new health state utility (HSU) score that aims to comprehensively incorporate the biopsychosocial model of health and apply favorable psychometric properties from the d…
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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2023/news/inducting-gerald-bostock-donald-zarda-and-aimee-stephens-into-the-labor-hall-of-honor/) Inducting Gerald Bostock, Donald Zarda and Aimee Stephens into the Labor Hall of Honor
Oct 22nd 2023, 15:08

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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2023/journal-article-abstracts/07317107-2023-2186195/) Is Repeated Taste Exposure an Effective Strategy to Increase Vegetable Acceptance and Liking among Neophobic Tendency Children?
Oct 22nd 2023, 13:37

Volume 45, Issue 4, 2023, Page 247-263. 
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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2023/journal-article-abstracts/s40536-023-00179-3/) Identification and cross-country comparison of students’ test-taking behaviors in selected eTIMSS 2019 countries
Oct 22nd 2023, 13:12

Unfavorable test-taking behaviors, such as speededness and disengagement, have long been a validity concern for large-scale low-stakes assessments. Understanding the presence and extent of such behaviors is im…
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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2023/monographs-edited-collections/the-opioid-epidemic-origins-current-state-and-potential-solutions/) The Opioid Epidemic: Origins, Current State and Potential Solutions
Oct 22nd 2023, 12:31

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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2023/grey-literature/workers-are-using-cannabis-to-treat-work-related-conditions-mostly-without-medical-guidance/) Workers are using cannabis to treat work-related conditions, mostly without medical guidance
Oct 22nd 2023, 12:27

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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2023/open-access-journal-articles/s12961-023-01035-0/) Equilibrium in the governance of cross-sectoral policies: how does it translate into practice?
Oct 22nd 2023, 12:22

There is growing interest from health researchers in the governance of Health in All Policies (HiAP). Furthermore, the COVID-19 pandemic has re-ignited managers’ interest in HiAP governance and in health preve…
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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2023/journal-article-abstracts/s13428-023-02248-5/) Negative affective priming: Reliability and associations with depression symptoms in three samples
Oct 22nd 2023, 12:22

Abstract
The negative affective priming (NAP) task is a behavioral measure of inhibition of emotional stimuli. Previous studies using the NAP task have found that individuals with depression show reduced inhibition of negative stimuli, suggesting that inhibition biases may play a role in the etiology and maintenance of depression. However, the psychometric properties of the NAP task have not been evaluated or reported. In the present study, we report data on the association between NAP task performance and depression symptoms in three independent samples, and we evaluate the internal consistency and test–retest reliability of the NAP effect indices. The NAP effect for both negative and positive target words had poor internal consistency in all three samples, as well as poor 2-week (Study 2) and 6-month (Study 3) test–retest reliability. The internal consistency and test–retest reliability of response times (RT) for the individual trial types were moderate to high, as were the intercorrelations between trial types. This pattern of results indicates that overall RT is reliable but variance in RTs for the different trial types in the NAP task is indistinguishable from variance in overall RT. Depression symptom severity was not associated with the NAP effect for negative or positive target words in any of the samples, which could be due to the poor reliability of the NAP effect. Based on these findings, we do not recommend that researchers use the NAP task as a measure of individual differences in the inhibition of emotional stimuli.
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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2023/journal-article-abstracts/evidence_on_buprenorphine_dose_limits__a_review-4-aspx/) Evidence on Buprenorphine Dose Limits: A Review
Oct 22nd 2023, 12:06

Objectives 
As overdose deaths from fentanyl continue to increase, optimizing use of medications for opioid use disorder has become increasingly important. Buprenorphine is a highly effective medication for reducing the risk of overdose death, but only if a patient remains in treatment. Shared decision making between prescribers and patients is important to establish a dose that meets each patient’s treatment needs. However, patients frequently face a dose limit of 16 or 24 mg/d based on dosing guidelines on the Food and Drug Administration’s package label.
Methods 
This review discusses patient-centered goals and clinical criteria for determining dose adequacy, reviews the history of buprenorphine dose regulation in the United States, examines pharmacological and clinical research results with buprenorphine doses up to 32 mg/d, and evaluates whether diversion concerns justify maintaining a low buprenorphine dose limit.
Results 
Pharmacological and clinical research results consistently demonstrate buprenorphine’s dose-dependent benefits up to at least 32 mg/d, including reductions in withdrawal symptoms, craving, opioid reward, and illicit use while improving retention in care. Diverted buprenorphine is most often used to treat withdrawal symptoms and reduce illicit opioid use when legal access to it is limited.
Conclusions 
In light of established research and profound harms from fentanyl, the Food and Drug Administration’s current recommendations on target dose and dose limit are outdated and causing harm. An update to the buprenorphine package label with recommended dosing up to 32 mg/d and elimination of the 16 mg/d target dose would improve treatment effectiveness and save lives.
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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2023/journal-article-abstracts/cpb0000222/) Successful employment outcomes for people with disabilities: A proposed conceptual model.
Oct 22nd 2023, 12:05

Consulting Psychology Journal, Vol 75(3), Sep 2023, 202-224; doi:10.1037/cpb0000222
People with disabilities represent approximately 16% of the population but are significantly underrepresented in mainstream employment. Using the framework of the social model of disability, we applied scoping-study methodology to undertake a literature search of peer-reviewed articles published between January 2001 and October 2019. Considering factors at the individual, organizational, and systemic levels, the review focused on identifying the predictors of successful employment outcomes for people with disabilities to develop a conceptual model. The model then serves as the basis for a proposed research agenda that can allow scholars to fill important identified gaps in the knowledge base. This can provide robust empirical evidence to support effective managerial and consulting practice, as well as legislative and policy changes that can enable more people with disabilities to experience successful employment outcomes. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved)
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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2023/journal-article-abstracts/pla0000203/) The multicultural play therapy room: Intentional decision making in selecting play therapy toys and materials.
Oct 22nd 2023, 12:05

International Journal of Play Therapy, Vol 32(4), Oct 2023, 197-207; doi:10.1037/pla0000203
With the increased cultural diversity among the child population in the United States, play therapists are obligated to ensure cultural inclusivity in their clinical practice and attune to their diverse clientele. A crucial aspect of culturally inclusive play therapy is the construction of an inclusive and therapeutic environment—the multicultural play therapy room. The multicultural play therapy room is an environment that invites cultural exploration and expression for all children. We conducted a recent Delphi study that resulted in a clear definition of what constitutes a multicultural environment in play therapy, specifically a culturally inclusive playroom (Ray et al., 2022). Further results from the study provided reflection and rationale for decision making regarding materials for a multicultural play therapy room. The purpose of this article is to provide play therapists with a list of materials that represent a culturally inclusive playroom based on research. Furthermore, we provide a rationale for decision making when seeking to ensure the cultural inclusivity of a play therapy room. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved)
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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2023/journal-article-abstracts/exploring_the_intersection_of_autism_spectrum-4-aspx/) Exploring the intersection of autism spectrum disorder and eating disorders: understanding the unique challenges and treatment considerations for autistic women with eating disorders
Oct 22nd 2023, 12:05

Purpose of review 
Autistic women struggle with high levels of both autistic eating behaviours and disordered eating behaviours, which might make them particularly vulnerable to develop eating disorders. Research investigating the presence and characteristics of eating disorders in autistic women is however limited, as is research examining the role of autism in the treatment and recovery of an eating disorder in autistic women.
Recent findings 
The link between autism and eating disorders has mainly been investigated from the field of eating disorder research, with studies finding an overrepresentation of autism or autistic traits in eating disorders populations. Findings also suggest that autism or autistic traits are associated with a more serious presentation of the eating disorders, including a higher chance of a chronic course of the eating disorders. Most studies however lack comprehensive autism assessments, making it difficult to determine the actual prevalence of autism and its role in women with eating disorders.
Summary 
Autistic women with an eating disorder seem to suffer from more complex eating disorders and seem to not benefit from current treatment modalities. This could be partly related to specific autism characteristics such as sensory sensitivities, which are not being considered by current treatment protocols. Future research needs to shed light on what underlies the eating behaviours of autistic women with an eating disorder, in order to help to adapt current treatment modalities to meet the unique needs of these women.
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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2023/meta-analyses-systematic-reviews/prevalence-and-risk-of-psychological-distress-anxiety-and-depression-in-adolescent-and-young-adult-aya-cancer-survivors-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis/) Prevalence and risk of psychological distress, anxiety and depression in adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Oct 22nd 2023, 12:02

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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2023/journal-article-abstracts/00187267231199644/) Benefitting or suffering from a paradoxical leader? A self-regulation perspective
Oct 22nd 2023, 11:46

Human Relations, Ahead of Print. Why do followers’ reactions to perceived paradoxical leader behavior (PLB) differ? To answer this question, we draw from self-regulation theory and argue that making sense of a paradoxical leader’s seemingly contradictory behavior can pose a challenge for followers and requires specific cognitive traits and abilities that enable them to navigate such complex and dynamic environments. We propose that followers who lack these cognitive traits and related abilities find it more difficult to make sense of and navigate their paradoxical leader’s behavior, thereby perceiving them as behaviorally unpredictable. This, in turn, impairs followers’ self-regulation when working with such leaders, and leads to lower well-being. Conversely, followers endowed with appropriate cognitive traits can make sense of PLB and thrive in these environments. To test our propositions, we conducted two multi-wave field studies. In Study 1, we examine the role of followers’ trait cognitive flexibility in interpreting PLB; whereas Study 2 explores the role of followers’ trait self-regulation. The findings from these studies support our hypotheses, with an important implication: the efficacy of PLB may not only solely depend on a leader’s ability to enact these behaviors but also on their followers’ ability to interpret and make sense of them.
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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2023/video/maternal-and-infant-health-mapping-tool-2-minute-quick-start-tutorial/) Maternal and Infant Health Mapping Tool: 2-Minute Quick Start Tutorial
Oct 22nd 2023, 10:33

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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2023/podcasts/results-to-practice/) Results to practice
Oct 22nd 2023, 10:23

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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2023/news/to-combat-the-opioid-epidemic-cities-ponder-facilities-for-drug-use/) To Combat the Opioid Epidemic, Cities Ponder Facilities for Drug Use
Oct 22nd 2023, 10:02

A drug user preparing a syringe of cocaine mixed with xylazine, or “tranq,” in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia 
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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2023/grey-literature/assessing-outcomes-relevant-for-patient-centered-outcomes-research-among-adults-aged-18-64-with-disabilities-and-federal-data-infrastructure-opportunities/) Assessing Outcomes Relevant for Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Among Adults Aged 18–64 with Disabilities and Federal Data Infrastructure Opportunities
Oct 22nd 2023, 09:54

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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2023/guidelines-plus/2022-educational-policy-and-accreditation-standards/) 2022 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards
Oct 22nd 2023, 09:28

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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2023/open-access-journal-articles/assessing-the-impact-of-technological-change-on-similar-occupations-implications-for-employment-alternatives/) Assessing the impact of technological change on similar occupations: Implications for employment alternatives
Oct 22nd 2023, 09:19

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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2023/meta-analyses-systematic-reviews/the-worldwide-prevalence-of-self-reported-psychological-and-behavioral-symptoms-in-medical-students-an-umbrella-review-and-meta-analysis-of-meta-analyses/) The worldwide prevalence of self-reported psychological and behavioral symptoms in medical students: An umbrella review and meta-analysis of meta-analyses
Oct 22nd 2023, 08:48

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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2023/grey-literature/how-satisfied-are-retirees-with-the-social-security-claiming-process/) How Satisfied Are Retirees with the Social Security Claiming Process?
Oct 22nd 2023, 08:09

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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2023/news/after-saving-gunshot-victims-baystate-medical-offers-second-cure-editorial/) After saving gunshot victims, Baystate Medical offers second cure (Editorial)
Oct 22nd 2023, 07:57

Dr. Kristina Kramer is a trauma and acute care surgeon at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. A program instituted last year by Kramer, the first of its kind in western Massachusetts, sends a social worker to speak with patients injured due to violence and seeks to prevent future violence, with a focus on discouraging retaliation
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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2023/news/1687652/) Deadly drug overdoses are dropping in some places. Not in Tampa Bay.
Oct 22nd 2023, 05:16

Hundreds attend a candlelight vigil hosted by the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office and Narcotics Overdose Prevention & Education of Pinellas on Thursday in Largo. The vigil was to remember community members who have died due to drug or alcohol abuse.
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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2023/open-access-journal-articles/s12961-023-01038-x/) Developing, implementing, and monitoring tailored strategies for integrated knowledge translation in five sub-Saharan African countries
Oct 22nd 2023, 04:46

Integrated knowledge translation (IKT) through strategic, continuous engagement with decision-makers represents an approach to bridge research, policy and practice. The Collaboration for Evidence-based Healthc…
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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2023/journal-article-abstracts/s0272494423001846/) >From peaks to people: The association between physical topography and generalized trust in China
Oct 21st 2023, 23:57

Publication date: November 2023
Source: Journal of Environmental Psychology, Volume 91
Author(s): Liang Xu, Shaoran Zeng, Zehua Jiang, Zaoyi Sun, Hongting Li, Liuchang Xu
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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2023/news/bu-academics-supporting-domestic-violence-capacity-in-the-region/) BU academics supporting domestic violence capacity in the region
Oct 21st 2023, 23:57

Dr Orlanda Harvey, a Senior Lecturer in Social Work at BU and one of the academics leading the programme in Bournemouth said, “The programme has been designed to be interactive, inclusive and educational. We cover safety planning, the tactics used in an abusive relationship, the warning signs as well as personal boundaries and building healthy relationships in a way that is engaging and promotes self-care.”
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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2023/open-access-journal-articles/s12992-023-00968-z/) Socio-demographic factors associated with COVID-19 vaccine uptake and refusal among Ugandan women
Oct 21st 2023, 23:51

This paper analyzes associations of socio-demographic factors with the uptake of COVID-19 vaccines, the refusal to get vaccinated against COVID-19, and various reasons stated for refusing vaccination against C…
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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2023/journal-article-abstracts/2807720/) High Traffic—The Quest for a Reliable Test of Cannabis Impairment
Oct 21st 2023, 23:34

In this issue of JAMA Psychiatry, Marcotte et al report that field sobriety tests (FSTs) as administered by highly trained police officers are insufficient to detect cannabis-induced impairment in a double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel randomized clinical trial involving a large sample of 184 cannabis users. Although the group receiving active doses of Δ-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the active ingredient in cannabis, performed worse on the FSTs as compared with the placebo group; about half of the participants in the placebo group were classified as impaired. These findings are in line with previous placebo-controlled studies that also reported high false-positive FST rates under placebo. The legal implication of these findings can be major given that FSTs are currently part of the evaluation protocol in North America to detect drivers who are cannabis impaired. Yet, the lack of sensitivity of FSTs to detect THC-impaired individuals does not come as a big surprise, as FSTs have primarily been validated to detect gross alcohol impairment at high (more than 0.10%) blood alcohol concentrations. To add to this problem, there is no cannabis equivalent of a breathalyzer to verify exposure induced impairment, as trace amounts of THC in biomarkers correlate poorly with cannabis-induced behavioral impairment.
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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2023/journal-article-abstracts/nejmp2308230/) Type 2 Diabetes — Controlling the Epidemic, Episode 1: Understanding and Preventing Type 2 Diabetes
Oct 21st 2023, 23:32

New England Journal of Medicine, Volume 389, Issue 10, September 2023. 
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