Alexander Moreno

Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux du Centre-Sud-de-l’Île-de-Montréal ​ · Notre-Dame Hospital

It is important to understand the differential impact of COVID-19 on the health of older lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, asexual, and people with other sexual orientations and forms of gender expression (LGBTQIA+). The objective of this study is to systematically review the impact of COVID-19 on LGBTQIA+ older adul...

Introduction: Different authors highlight the need to conduct more studies on the variables associated with internal-ized homonegativity in Latin America. Objective: To explore the association between internalized homonegativity, self-identification with homosexuality and sociodemographic variables (i.e., sex, age, educational level, and economic i...

Objectives Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) are increasingly used in adults with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The aim of the current study was to conduct a meta-analysis of the available studies on the effects of MBIs on ADHD symptoms, depression, and executive functioning in adults diagnosed with ADHD.Methods Screening an...

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) remains one of the most effective treatments for major depressive disorder, but uncertainties persist regarding the cognitive tests to include in ECT follow-up. The current study is a systematic review and meta-analysis of the most frequent cognitive side effects after ECT. We also discuss the most common cognitive t...

Introduction: Virtual reality (VR) interventions are increasingly used in individuals with brain injuries. The objective of this study was to determine the effects of VR on overall cognitive functioning in individuals with neurocognitive disorders (NCDs). Methods: Using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guideline...

An integrative review of the literature reporting operational aspects (how, when, who, with what) of rehabilitation professionals’ discussion of sexuality with individuals with mild to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) was conducted. Searches were carried out in seven databases. Records published from 2000 to 2017 were screened and selected (n =...

Special issue on neurosexuality Available online http://braininjuryprofessional.com/bip-editions/

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer or questioning psychology (LGBTQ psychology) is a branch of psychology that promotes inclusiveness in theory and practice across the science of psychology, affirming the lives of people with different sexual orientations and forms of gender expression in a non-heterosexist and non-genderist perspective....

Objectives: This study aimed to describe the data collection systems routinely used by electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) units across the province of Quebec, Canada. Methods: We conducted a descriptive, cross-sectional study. Using an online survey, 31 ECT units delivering inpatient or outpatient ECT treatments in the province of Quebec provided i...

Evidence-based neurorehabilitation must be informed by the values, expectations, and goals of individuals with acquired brain injury (ABI). The Client’s Intervention Priorities (CIP)© is a person-centered tool for defining rehabilitation priorities according to self-perceived functioning. The use of the CIP tool is encouraged to promote self-determ...

Introduction: Driving an automobile is an important activity for the social participation of individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Return to safe driving is usually addressed during rehabilitation, but we know little about driving behaviors in the years following TBI rehabilitation. Objective: To explore self-reported and objective (offici...

Little is known about the long-term consequences of traumatic brain injury (TBI) regarding risky sexual behaviour. The objectives of the study were (1) to compare risky sexual behaviour in a sample of individuals with TBI having received interdisciplinary rehabilitation with that of healthy controls, and (2) to explore the relationships between ris...

Objective. To perform a rapid review of literature on operationalized aspects (when, who, how, what) of conducting a discussion about sexuality during the rehabilitation of individuals who sustained a TBI.

Introduction: Clinicians need to understand the heterogeneity of sexual problems following traumatic brain injury (TBI) for their adequate identification and treatment. Objective: To systematically identify groups of individuals with TBI showing similar patterns of sexual functioning. Methods: Forty-two individuals with TBI with a mean age of...

Background: There is an increasing interest in sexual and gender diversity in neurorehabilitation. Healthcare professionals wanting to improve their practice know the importance of understanding the needs and expectations of specific communities. Objective: To critically review the literature about neurological disorders in people who identify a...

Introduction There is fragmented information about the different needs following a spinal cord injury (SCI). Expressed SCI needs can be met or unmet, they change along the rehabilitation continuum (eg, acute, rehabilitation and reintegration into the community) and can be different for traumatic and non traumatic SCI. The general objective of this...

Social connectedness and participation in meaningful activities can help individuals with dementia maintain a sense of belonging, stay independent at home longer, slow cognitive decline, increase life satisfaction, and promote aging in place. However, there is a lack of consolidated resources to support individuals with dementia with the fulfillmen...

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http://shop.bps.org.uk/publications/publication-by-series/psychology-of-sexualities-review/psychology-of-sexualities-review-vol-7-no-1-spring-2016.html Special Section Guest Editorial: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) Psychology: International perspectives (volume 2) Alexander Moreno & Roshan das Nair The Greek context i...

Little is known about the long-term consequences of traumatic brain injury (TBI) regarding risky sexual behaviour. The objectives of the study were (1) to compare risky sexual behaviour in a sample of individuals with TBI having received interdisciplinary rehabilitation with that of healthy controls, and (2) to explore the relationships between ris...

http://shop.bps.org.uk/publications/psychology-of-sexualities-review-vol-6-no-1-winter-2015.html Special Section Guest Editorial - Special Section on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) Psychology: International perspectives (volume 1) Roshan das Nair & Alexander Moreno International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender P...

Objective . To explore differences according to sex in sociosexuality and infidelity in individuals with TBI and in healthy controls. Participants . Forty-two individuals with mild, moderate, and severe TBI having completed a postacute TBI rehabilitation program, at least six months after injury, and 47 healthy controls. Main Measures . Sociosexual...

Objective: To explore the experiences, attitudes, and needs related to service delivery regarding sexuality issues in individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Methods: Community-dwelling individuals with TBI having completed a post-acute TBI rehabilitation program. The TBI sample consisted of 16 men (42.1%) and 22 women (57.9%), with an av...

Existing published studies about health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in caregivers of dementia patients living in Latin American countries are very limited. However, cultural aspects, personal values, and social structure may affect the way caregivers experience their role in different societies. The current study investigated the relationship b...

For many individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI), the Internet is the only available source of information regarding their sexual problems following TBI. This study aimed to evaluate the content and the quality of patient or carer information that is readily available on the Internet about specific aspects of sexuality after TBI. A purposive...

Abstract The empirical study of negative attitudes toward gay and lesbian people (homonegativity) is a way to understand the reason for its prevalence. The aim of this study was to examine the psychometric properties of a Spanish version of the Attitudes Toward Lesbians and Gay Men Scale (ATLG). A total of 359 undergraduate students were recruited...

Sexual quality of life involves the impact of sexual dysfunction on general quality of life. Postconcussion symptoms are frequent after traumatic brain injury (TBI) but their relationship with sexual quality of life remains unexplored. The current study aimed to: (a) compare sexual quality of life in a sample of individuals with TBI and healthy con...

Brain injury can directly and indirectly affect important aspects related to sexuality and sexual function. In this critical review of the literature, traumatic brain injury (TBI) and sexuality are examined. A general review of the concept of sexuality and the neurological correlates of sexual function are proposed as a framework to understand the...

El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar las propiedades psicométricas del instrumento de evaluación de necesidades familiares (FNAT) en un grupo de 308 cuidadores de personas con alteraciones neurológicas en Latinoa- mérica. El FNAT consta de 27 ítems que miden algunas de las principales necesidades que experimentan los cuidadores de estas personas...

Resumen Los cuidadores de pacientes con demencia son suscep-‐ tibles de presentar depresión y, por consiguiente, esto podría incrementar la posibilidad de que aparezcan pro-‐ blemas que pudiesen alterar su calidad de vida, tanto a nivel físico como emocional. El presente estudio busca determinar si existe una relación entre la presencia o ausencia...

The aim of this study as to: 1) To determine the most and least important family needs of 73 dementia family member caregivers from the Memory Clinic of the Central Police Hospital in Bogotá, Colombia, 2) To describe caregivers’ psychosocial functioning and 3) To determine which type of family needs best predict caregiver psychosocial functioning....

Dementia caregivers are susceptible to experience depression symptoms; this is likely to produce other health problems that might seriously affect their quality of life. This study analyzes and describes the relationship between depression and quality of life in a group of dementia caregivers from Bogota, Colombia. It is concluded that depression a...

The purpose of this study was to compare the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of 99 caregivers of individuals with dementia and 95 healthy individuals from the general population in Colombia. The 36-item short-form (SF-36), a self-report measure composed of 8 component areas (physical function, role-physical, bodily pain, general health, ener...

El objetivo de este estudio consiste en: 1) Conocer las necesidades más y menos importantes que reportan un grupo de 73 cuidadores de personas con demencia que asisten a la Clínica de la Memoria del Hospital Central de la Policía en Bogotá, Colombia, 2) Describir las principales características psicosociales y 3) Determinar si existe una relación e...

The current study aims to (1) determine whether there is a relationship between the problems of patients with dementia and the psychosocial functioning of the caregiver, (2) determine whether these relationships exist independent of sociodemographic and caregiving-related variables, and (3) determine which type of problems of patients with dementia...

Neuropsychological evaluations conducted in the United States and abroad commonly include the use of tests translated from English to Spanish. The use of translated naming tests for evaluating predominately Spanish-speakers has recently been challenged on the grounds that translating test items may compromise a test's construct validity. The Texas...