2014
The Convergence of Personality Disorder Diagnoses Across Different Methods Among Monolingual (Spanish-Speaking Only) Hispanic Patients in Substance Use Treatment
Samuel DB, Añez LM, Paris M, Grilo CM. The Convergence of Personality Disorder Diagnoses Across Different Methods Among Monolingual (Spanish-Speaking Only) Hispanic Patients in Substance Use Treatment. Personality Disorders Theory Research And Treatment 2014, 5: 172-177. PMID: 24295323, PMCID: PMC4669883, DOI: 10.1037/per0000033.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultCommunication BarriersDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental DisordersFemaleHispanic or LatinoHumansInterview, PsychologicalMaleMiddle AgedPersonality DisordersPsychiatric Status Rating ScalesPsychological TestsReproducibility of ResultsSubstance-Related DisordersSurveys and QuestionnairesConceptsSelf-report questionnairesPD diagnosisPersonality disorderMedical chartsClinical diagnosisHispanic personsStandard diagnostic approachSubstance use treatmentPersonality disorder diagnosisHispanic patientsClinical seriesEvidence-based practiceTreatment groupsDiagnostic concordanceChart diagnosisDiagnostic InterviewClinical settingDiagnostic approachUse treatmentDiagnosisDisorder diagnosisStatistical ManualSubstance useCliniciansClinical application
2010
Informal discussions in substance abuse treatment sessions with Spanish-speaking clients
Bamatter W, Carroll KM, Añez LM, Paris M, Ball SA, Nich C, Frankforter TL, Suarez-Morales L, Szapocznik J, Martino S. Informal discussions in substance abuse treatment sessions with Spanish-speaking clients. Journal Of Substance Use And Addiction Treatment 2010, 39: 353-363. PMID: 20817381, PMCID: PMC2967664, DOI: 10.1016/j.jsat.2010.07.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMotivational enhancement therapyStandard treatmentDrug Abuse Clinical Trials Network protocolTreatment sessionsSubstance abuse treatment outcomesSignificant inverse correlationHispanic clientsEarly treatment sessionsSession audiotapesTreatment outcomesSubstance abuse treatment sessionsEnhancement therapyClient motivationSubstance useInverse correlationTreatment fidelityNational InstituteTreatmentAdverse consequencesTrialsSessionsClient retentionMonolingual Spanish
2009
Factor structure and diagnostic efficiency of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, criteria for avoidant personality disorder in Hispanic men and women with substance use disorders
Becker DF, Añez LM, Paris M, Bedregal L, Grilo CM. Factor structure and diagnostic efficiency of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, criteria for avoidant personality disorder in Hispanic men and women with substance use disorders. Comprehensive Psychiatry 2009, 50: 463-470. PMID: 19683617, DOI: 10.1016/j.comppsych.2008.10.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAlcoholismCaliforniaCommunity Mental Health ServicesComorbidityCross-Cultural ComparisonDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental DisordersFemaleHispanic or LatinoHumansMaleMiddle AgedPersonality DisordersPsychometricsReproducibility of ResultsSex FactorsSubstance-Related DisordersConceptsAvoidant personality disorderPersonality disorderMental disordersInternal consistencyStatistical ManualDiagnostic efficiencyAVPD criteriaDSM-IV criteriaSubstance use disordersDSM-IV personality disordersFourth EditionSubstance abuse servicesBest inclusion criterionSpecialty clinicInclusion criteriaExclusion criteriaOverall groupUse disordersHispanic menHispanic adultsSpanish-language versionExploratory factor analysisDiagnostic InterviewAbuse servicesDisorders
2008
Loss of control over eating is associated with eating disorder psychopathology in a community sample of Latinas
Elder KA, Paris M, Añez LM, Grilo CM. Loss of control over eating is associated with eating disorder psychopathology in a community sample of Latinas. Eating Behaviors 2008, 9: 501-503. PMID: 18928915, PMCID: PMC2610451, DOI: 10.1016/j.eatbeh.2008.04.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultBulimiaFeeding BehaviorFemaleHispanic or LatinoHumansMiddle AgedSurveys and QuestionnairesConceptsDisorder psychopathologyObjective bulimic episodesCurrent body mass indexBulimic episodesFrequent weight cyclingBody mass indexCommunity sampleEating Disorder ExaminationLoss of controlMass indexSubjective bulimic episodesWeight cyclingSpanish-language versionDisorder ExaminationHighest adult weightHispanic originAmount of foodPsychopathologyHigher scoresEpisodesLanguage versionMonolingual SpanishLatinasControlAdult weight
2005
Application of Cultural Constructs in the Care of First Generation Latino Clients in a Community Mental Health Setting
AÑEZ LM, PARIS M, BEDREGAL LE, DAVIDSON L, GRILO CM. Application of Cultural Constructs in the Care of First Generation Latino Clients in a Community Mental Health Setting. Journal Of Psychiatric Practice 2005, 11: 221-230. PMID: 16041232, DOI: 10.1097/00131746-200507000-00002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcculturationAdultCommunication BarriersCommunity Mental Health ServicesCultural CharacteristicsCultural DiversityEmigration and ImmigrationFemaleHealth Services AccessibilityHispanic or LatinoHumansMiddle AgedPhysician-Patient RelationsPractice Guidelines as TopicSocial ValuesUnited StatesConceptsCommunity mental health settingsPractical clinical guidelinesMental health clinicsBehavioral health disordersMental health careMental health settingsMental health professionalsClinical guidelinesHealth clinicsClinical recommendationsClinical careClinical experienceHealth disordersBehavioral health literatureHealth settingsAdverse experiencesHealth professionalsHealth LiteratureLatino groupsTherapeutic allianceHealth careCareAppropriate useLatino clientsLatino population