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Physical Health Check – Rethink – Toolkit

Posted on October 16, 2010 by lancashirecarelibraryblog

Physical Health Check – Rethink -2009, RETHINK Abstract: The Physical Health Check (PHC) project is an innovative programme to improve the physical health of people living with severe mental health problems.  Research has demonstrated that people with mental health problems tend to be at an increased risk of a range of physical illnesses and conditions, [...]

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Physical Health – Lancashire Care Staff – Management of physical health in patients with schizophrenia: international insights

Posted on October 16, 2010 by lancashirecarelibraryblog

Management of physical health in patients with schizophrenia: international insights, European Psychiatry, Vol. 25 (2) 2010, pgs. S37-S40 Chaudhry IB, Jordan J, Cousin FR, Cavallaro R, Mostaza JM Lancashire Care NHS Trust Early Intervention Service, The Mount, Whalley Road, Accrington BB5 5DE, United-Kingdom Abstract: This international meeting discussed the management of physical health in patients with [...]

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Physical Health – Effect of a motivational group intervention upon exercise self efficacy and outcome expectations for exercise in Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders

Posted on October 16, 2010 by lancashirecarelibraryblog

Effect of a motivational group intervention upon exercise self efficacy and outcome expectations for exercise in Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders, Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association,  2010,16(2) pgs. 105-113 Abstract: BACKGROUND: Persons with SSDs contend with multiple barriers to exercise. Interventions are needed to enhance attitudes theoretically linked to exercise behavior. OBJECTIVE: Examine effect of Walk, Address [...]

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Physical Health – NOF – Weight management guidelines Adults & Children

Posted on October 16, 2010 by lancashirecarelibraryblog

Weight management guidelines Adults & Children, National Obesity Forum Click on the title to access the full-text of these guidelines Abstract: Obesity  and overweight can be  managed  in Primary  Care  by  a motivated well-informed multi-disciplinary  team. The aim of treatment is to achieve and maintain weight loss by promoting sustainable changes in lifestyle. Lancashire Care [...]

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Physical Health – Swap it, don’t stop it – Change 4 Life

Posted on October 16, 2010 by lancashirecarelibraryblog

Swap it, don’t stop it, Change 4 Life, 2010 Change 4 life just for me click on the title above to access this patient information booklet Abstract: We all want to feel healthy and trim, but no-one wants to deprive themselves of all the things they love drinking, eating and doing. In fact, cutting out [...]

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Physical Health – NICE – PH2 Four commonly used methods to increase physical activity

Posted on October 16, 2010 by lancashirecarelibraryblog

Four commonly used methods to increase physical activity brief interventions in primary care, exercise referral schemes, pedometers and community-based exercise programmes for walking and cycling, 2006 , NICE Click on the title above to access the full-text of this NICE guidance Abstract: This guidance is for professionals in the NHS, local authorities and the voluntary [...]

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Non-pharmacological approaches for dementia that informal carers might try or access: a systematic review

Posted on October 16, 2010 by lancashirecarelibraryblog

Non-pharmacological approaches for dementia that informal carers might try or access: a systematic review,  International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 25: 756–763 Hulme, C., Wright, J., Crocker, T., Oluboyede, Y. and House, A. Academic Unit of Health Economics, Leeds Institute of Health Sciences, University of Leeds, UK Yorkshire Centre for Health Informatics, Leeds Institute of Health Sciences, University [...]

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Physical Health & Wellbeing – Factfile

Posted on October 16, 2010 by lancashirecarelibraryblog

Public Mental Health & Wellbeing, Factfile 4 , 2010 , National Mental Health & Development Unit  Click on the title above to access the full-text of this factfile Click on to the National Mental Health & Development link to access other titles in this series Abstract: ‘Good mental health and well-being are fundamental to flourishing individuals, [...]

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