Title: Zeitschrift für Psychosomatische Medizin und Psychotherapie

Title: Zeitschrift für Psychosomatische Medizin und Psychotherapie

ISO Abbreviated Title: Z. Psychosom. Med. Psychother.

JCR Abbreviated Title: Z Psychosom Med Psyc

ISSN: 0340-5613

Issues/Year: 4

Journal Country/Territory: Germany

Language: English

Publisher: Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht

Publisher Address: Theaterstrasse 13, Postfach 77, W-37070 Gottingen, Germany

Subject Categories:

Psychiatry Psychology: Impact Factor

? Leiberich, P., Averbeck, M., Grotekusch, M., Schroeder, A., Olbrich, E. and Kalden, J.R. (1993), Life quality of cancer-patients as a multidimensional concept. Zeitschrift für Psychosomatische Medizin und Psychoanalyse, 39 (1), 26-37.

Abstract: An important aim of supportive care for cancer patients (pts) is the maintenance or improvement of their life quality. Therefore it is interesting to measure pts’ LQ while testing new cytotoxic drugs or palliative therapy like artificial nutrition. A short questionnaire also is helpful in order to inform physicians and psychooncologists about pts’ needs for psychosocial intervention. Based on coping-research, gerontology and well-being-psychology we have developed a 69-item-questionnaire ‘Scales for Measuring LQ’ with good test-statistics. This instrument emphasizes pts’ life experiences and subjective appraisal of objective life conditions. Basic state, internalized life experiences and life orientations in a sample of 179 pts with chemo-or radiotherapy are more important for LQ than objective symptoms, subjectively perceived physical condition and mood. The surprisingly high LQ scores in cancer pts can best be explained by their reduced aspiration levels. Correlations with emotional and belonging support obtained from the partner or confidant are significant. Social support is before all related to our pts’ positive life experiences (.68, .59) and to their life satisfaction (.58, .47).

Keywords: Index, Life Quality-Transaction Between Person and Environment, Chemotherapy, Questionnaire, Multidimensional Approach

? Decker, O. and Brahler, E. (1998), Quality control and bibliometric features - publications in psychosomatic medicine examplified by the Zeitschrift für Psychosomatische Medizin und Psychoanalyse. Zeitschrift für Psychosomatische Medizin und Psychoanalyse, 44 (4), 370-384.

Abstract: First, on the basis of bibliometric features, the publication of the Zeitrchrift fur Psychsomatische Medizin und Psychoanalyse is recorded. Based on this record, there is a discussion on the significance of competition indicators for the quality-assurance of scientific works. In a first step the sources quoted by the authors are described: These are indicators for the scientific issues aimed by the publishers and thus an internal definition of quality. In a second step, the criterion of quality is to be judged by means of a general rating. It is the intention of the authors to take up on a discussion stimulated by Buddeberg (1998).

Keywords: Bibliometrics, Quality Control, Peer Review, Standardized Publication, Impact Factor, Operationalized Psychodynamic Diagnosis, Concept Topical Conflict, Psychogenic Disorders, Somatic Diseases, Psychotherapy, Emotions, Biography, Adaptation, Anxiety, System

? Brahler, V.E. and Ruger, U. (2004), The most frequently cited articles in the SCI and SSCI of the Zeltschrift für Psychosomatische Medizin und Psychotherapie (Journal of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy) - A review and analysis. Zeitschrift für Psychosomatische Medizin und Psychotherapie, 50 (4), 430-440.

Full Text: 2004\Zei Psy Med Psy50, 430.pdf

Abstract: Aim: We investigate which articles out of the entire fifty volumes of the Zeitschrift far Psychosomatische Medizin und Psychotherapie (Journal of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy (Psychoanalysis)) have been most frequently cited. These articles are analysed according to the groups of authors and topics. Methods: The citation frequency was determined in the source journals listed by the ISI and contained in the SCI and SSCI data banks. Results: 58 articles were cited at least ten times, and five of these articles were cited at least twenty times. One article was cited 45 times and thus was the top runner. The authors who are particularly important in their specialized areas dominated, and the most frequently cited articles were distributed quite evenly in both psychosomatic and psychotherapeutic topics. Discussion: A relatively large number of articles in this journal have a sustained influence among experts in the field. Since there are not many of German journals listed in the ISI data banks or have only recently been included by them, the number of citations is most likely considerably higher.

Keywords: Analysis, Authors, Citation, Citations, Crohns-Disease, Dermatological Artifacts, Inpatient Psychotherapy, Journal, Journals, Life-Events, Patient, Psychogenic Disorders, Risk-Factors, Sci, Self, Therapy, Ulcerative-Colitis

? Petermann, F., Schussler, G. and Glaesmer, H. (2008), Is evidence-based assessment fact or fiction? A bibliometric analysis of three German journals. Zeitschrift für Psychosomatische Medizin und Psychotherapie, 54 (4), 393-408.

Abstract: Objectives: Despite the ongoing process for the development and dissemination of empirically supported treatments, little attention has been paid to the development of evidence-based diagnostics. The article aims at evaluating diagnostic procedures and instruments ill current clinical research in terms of evidence-based assessment. Methods: Volums 2006 and 2007 of three German psychological journals “Psychotherapeut,” “Psychotherapie, Psychosomatik und Medizinische Psychologic,” and “Zeitschrift fur Psychiatrie, Psychologie und Psychotherapie” were screened for empirical reports and articles dealing with diagnostic issues. 93 articles were identified and evaluated. Results: Most Studies used psychometrically valid and established instruments for assessment. However, diagnostic interviews were relatively scarce, as were multimodal assessments. Measures used for outcome evaluation often lacked evidence of sensitivity to change. Conclusion: Clinical assessment to date does not meet criteria for evidence-based diagnostics. Implications for research and guideline development are discussed.

Keywords: Analysis, Assessment, Assessments, Attention, Behavior-Therapy, Bibliometric, Bibliometric Analysis, Change, Clinical, Clinical Diagnostics, Clinical Research, Criteria, Depressive Personality-Disorder, Development, Diagnostic Guidelines, Diagnostics, Empirical, Established Psychological Psychotherapists, Evaluation, Evidence, Evidence Based, Evidence-Based, Evidence-Based Assessment, Fur, Guideline, Inpatient Treatment, Interviews, Journals, Meta-Content Analysis, Outcome, Outcome Evaluation, Posttraumatic-Stress-Disorder, Procedures, Process, Psychiatric Comorbidity, Psychological, Quality-of-Life, Research, Screening Instrument, Sensitivity, Somatoform Disorders

? Petermann, F. and Schussler, G. (2010), Psychotherapy research in the German-speaking community - A bibliometric analysis of three journals. Zeitschrift fur Psychosomatische Medizin und Psychotherapie, 56 (3), 297-313.

Full Text: 2010\Zei Psy Med Psy56, 297.pdf

Abstract: Objectives: Psychotherapy research has often been considered a neglected topic in clinical psychology, psychosomatic medicine, and psychiatry because of its massive organizational and financial demands. However, it is unclear whether this assumption actually reflects the research activities in the field. Methods: We conducted a bibliometric analysis of the annual volumes for 2008 and 2009 of three clinical journals published in German. All publications referring to facets of psychotherapy research were analysed. Results: About 30% of the publications dealt with issues of psychotherapy research. Outcome and process studies were about equally distributed. Process research frequently focused on patient variables as outcome predictors. Outcome studies most often presented effectiveness studies with rather small sample sizes. Conclusion: Psychotherapy research is a well-represented and multifaceted field in the German speaking research community. However, the traditional distinction between efficacy and process research among the various schools of psychotherapy research may be hampering further developments in this branch. The government-funded research networks may turn out to be promising approaches to overcoming some of the obstacles of classic psychotherapy research. Z Psychosom Med Psychother 56/2010, 297-313.

Keywords: Analysis, Anxiety Disorders, Bibliometric, Bibliometric Analysis, Bmbf Research Networks, Clinical Psychology, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Day Clinic Treatment, Depressive-Disorders, Efficacy Studies, F, Field, Germany, Journals, Medicine, Networks, Panic Disorder, Patient, Personality-Disorders, Process, Process Studies, Psychiatry, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Research, Publications, Randomized Controlled-Trial, Research, Research Network, Social Phobia