Johannes L Roos
Biographic Data
| ID | 7955329 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Johannes L Roos |
| GIVEN NAMES | Johannes L |
| FAMILY NAME | Roos |
| SIGNATURE | ROOS J L |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Pretoria |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-0572-1072 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 3 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 3 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Examining suicide risk among people with schizophrenia, focusing on the role of anosognosia and the ethical considerations for future research directions
This perspective paper discusses the primary risk factors consistently identified in systematic reviews of suicide among individuals with schizophrenia. Particular attention is given to the intricate relationship between anosognosia (lack of insight into one's illness) and suicide risk in this population. This paper explores how anosognosia may influence other established risk factors and potentially contribute to suicidal behavior in patients wi…
Ageism, human rights and ethical aspects of end-of-life care for older people with serious mental illness
There are many complex concepts to consider during end-of-life discussions and advance care planning, especially when vulnerable populations such as older individuals with serious mental illness are involved. This article aims to summarize some of these important concepts, such as the effects of ageism, preservation of human rights and dignity, supported or shared decision making and palliative approaches. It emerged from a study that found two t…
End-of-Life Decision-Making Capacity in Older People With Serious Mental Illness
Background: The study's main aim was to assess the end-of-life decision-making capacity and health-related values of older people with serious mental illness. Methods: A cross-sectional, observational study, was done at Weskoppies Psychiatric Hospital, Gauteng Province, South Africa that included 100 adults older than 60 years of age and diagnosed with serious mental illness. The Mini-Cog and a semi-structured clinical assessment of end-of-life d…
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End-of-Life Decision-Making Capacity in Older People With Serious Mental Illness
Background: The study's main aim was to assess the end-of-life decision-making capacity and health-related values of older people with serious mental illness. Methods: A cross-sectional, observational study, was done at Weskoppies Psychiatric Hospital, Gauteng Province, South Africa that included 100 adults older than 60 years of age and diagnosed with serious mental illness. The Mini-Cog and a semi-structured clinical assessment of end-of-life d…
Ageism, human rights and ethical aspects of end-of-life care for older people with serious mental illness
There are many complex concepts to consider during end-of-life discussions and advance care planning, especially when vulnerable populations such as older individuals with serious mental illness are involved. This article aims to summarize some of these important concepts, such as the effects of ageism, preservation of human rights and dignity, supported or shared decision making and palliative approaches. It emerged from a study that found two t…
Examining suicide risk among people with schizophrenia, focusing on the role of anosognosia and the ethical considerations for future research directions
This perspective paper discusses the primary risk factors consistently identified in systematic reviews of suicide among individuals with schizophrenia. Particular attention is given to the intricate relationship between anosognosia (lack of insight into one's illness) and suicide risk in this population. This paper explores how anosognosia may influence other established risk factors and potentially contribute to suicidal behavior in patients wi…
Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints (2 works) · Medicine (2 works) · Mental capacity (2 works) · Mental health (2 works) · Mental illness (2 works) · Nursing (2 works) · Palliative care (2 works) · Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues (2 works) · Patient Dignity and Privacy (2 works) · Psychiatry (2 works)