@article{ref1,
title="Alterations in circadian/seasonal rhythms and vegetative functions are related to suicidality in DSM-5 PTSD",
journal="BMC psychiatry",
year="2014",
author="Dell Osso, Liliana and Massimetti, Gabriele and Conversano, Ciro and Bertelloni, Carlo and Carta, Mauro Giovanni and Ricca, Valdo and Carmassi, Claudia",
volume="14",
number="1",
pages="352-352",
abstract="Background: Alterations in rhythmicity and vegetative functions have been reported as correlates of suicidality, particularly in patients with mood disorders. No investigation has addressed their impact on patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Aim of the present study was to fulfill this gap.<br><br>METHODS: Sixty-five out- and inpatients with DSM-5 PTSD were assessed by using the Mood Spectrum-Self Report-Lifetime Version (MOODS-SR), a questionnaire for lifetime mood spectrum symptomatology including alterations in circadian/seasonal rhythms and vegetative functions. Six items of the MOODS-SR were combined and dichotomized to assess suicidal ideation and/or attempts.<br><br>RESULTS: Significant and positive associations were found between symptoms of lifetime dysregulations in rhythmicity and vegetative functions and suicidal ideation and/or attempts. All MOODS-SR sub-domains (rhythmicity, sleep, appetite/weight, sexual function, physical symptoms) were associated with an increased likelihood of suicidal ideation, but only changes in appetite/weight were associated with greater odd ratios of suicide attempts (OR = 2.099 95% CI 1.148-3.841).<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Our results suggest that lifetime dysregulations in rhythmicity and vegetative functions may represent correlates of suicidality in patients with DSM-5 PTSD.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1471-244X",
doi="10.1186/s12888-014-0352-2",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12888-014-0352-2"
}