We explored the networks and discriminant abilities of the current Psychosomatic Symptoms Scale (PSSS) in pharmacists for future abbreviation. Ten thousand seven hundred twenty-one pharmacists participated in this study through an online investigation. We used network analysis to reveal the central and bridge symptoms between the subscales (psychological and somatic symptoms) of the PSSS. Then, we utilized item response theory (IRT) to identify discriminant abilities of the current 26-item of PSSS. Over twenty percent of the pharmacists were troubled with significant psychosomatic issues during the pandemic. Risk factors included age, lack of support, and impaired general health conditions. The network analysis revealed that "Irritability" was central to the psychological subscale and "Fatigue" was central to the somatic subscale. "Irritability-Fatigue," "Fatigue-Obsession," and "Self-injury idea-Perineum discomfort" was bridging between the somatic and psychological subscales. IRT found that "Anhedonia," "Depression," "Tightness," "Palpitations," and "Difficulty breathing" were highly discriminated. A future version of PSSS could be abbreviated according to the highlighted items, and they should also be emphasized in future psychosomatic research and targets for intervention. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved).

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大流行期间药剂师心身症状的网络分析。


我们探索了药剂师当前心身症状量表（PSSS）的网络和判别能力，以供未来缩写。一万七百二十一位药剂师通过在线调查参与了这项研究。我们使用网络分析来揭示 PSSS 子量表（心理和躯体症状）之间的中心症状和桥梁症状。然后，我们利用项目反应理论（IRT）来识别当前 PSSS 26 项目的判别能力。在大流行期间，超过百分之二十的药剂师受到严重的心身问题的困扰。风险因素包括年龄、缺乏支持和一般健康状况受损。网络分析显示，“易怒”是心理分量表的核心，“疲劳”是躯体分量表的核心。 “烦躁-疲劳”、“疲劳-痴迷”和“自伤观念-会阴不适”是躯体和心理分量表之间的桥梁。 IRT 发现“快感缺乏”、“抑郁”、“紧张”、“心悸”和“呼吸困难”受到高度歧视。未来版本的PSSS可以根据突出的项目进行缩写，并且在未来的心身研究和干预目标中也应该强调它们。 （PsycInfo 数据库记录 (c) 2023 APA，保留所有权利）。