Posted on February 28, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Below are a series of links to Self-help guides for patients, click on the various links to access the full-text of the guides NICE CG113 Anxiety: understanding NICE guidance – Treating GAD & Panic disorder in adults , January 2011 Anxiety Disorders & Young People, 2008, Lancashire Early Intervention Service Anxiety – A self-help guide, 2010 , [...]
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Posted on February 28, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
The Use of Motivational Interviewing in Anorexia Nervosa, Child & Adolescent Mental Health, early view, 2011 Khanya Price-Evans and Janet Treasure Division of Psychological Medicine, Kings College London, 5th Floor, Thomas Guy House, Guy’s Hospital, London SE1 9RT, UK Abstract: Anorexia nervosa (AN) is often highly valued by the individual. This can result in the [...]
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Posted on February 28, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
The cognitive profile and CSF biomarkers in dementia with Lewy bodies and Parkinson’s disease dementia, International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 2011 Jan;26(1):100-5 Highly Accessed Article Andersson M Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) and Parkinson’s disease dementia (PDD) may be viewed as different points on a continuum reflecting the regional burden and distribution of pathology. [...]
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Posted on February 27, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
The utility of PAINAD in assessing pain in a UK population with severe dementia, International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 2011 Feb;26(2):118-26 Alice Jordan, Julian Hughes, Mani Pakresi, Sarah Hepburn and John T. O’Brien Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, UK. Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Studies suggest that pain is under-recognized and under-treated in those with severe dementia. Identifying pain [...]
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Posted on February 26, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
NICE launches online resource for general practice , 24th February 2011 Practical support for General Practice Click on the titles to access this resource NICE support for delivering high quality primary care The resources in this section have been developed to enable general practice professionals to improve outcomes for their patients by ensuring that their practice [...]
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Posted on February 25, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Keeping personal budgets personal: learning from the experiences of older people, people with mental health problems and their carers , February 2011, SCIE Click on the title above to access the full-text of this report 40 Abstract: This report presents findings from research into the experiences of using personal budgets for older people, people with mental [...]
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Posted on February 24, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
CG115 Alcohol dependence and harmful alcohol use: NICE guidance, 28th February 2011, NICE Full Guidance – CG115 Alcohol dependence and harmful alcohol use: full guideline CG115 Alcohol dependence and harmful alcohol use: full guideline appendices 16-19 Quick Reference Guide – CG115 Quick Reference guide For Patients & Carers – CG115 Alcohol dependence and harmful alcohol [...]
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Posted on February 24, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
NICE news , New guidance to tackle alcohol problems, 24th February 2011 Click on the title above to access this link About Just 6 per cent of people in England who have an alcohol problem are receiving treatment for it, as NICE calls for screening and better access to alcohol withdrawal services. Over one million people [...]
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Posted on February 24, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Integrating Motivational Interviewing and Self-Determination Theory With Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Prevent Suicide, Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, Volume 18, Issue 1, February 2011, Pages 16-27 Peter C. Britton, Heather Patrick, Amy Wenzel, Geoffrey C. Williams Abstract: Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has been found to be effective in preventing suicide-related behavior. However, it is often difficult [...]
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Posted on February 23, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Integrating Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in the Treatment of Eating Disorders: Tailoring Interventions to Patient Readiness for Change, Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, Volume 18, Issue 1, February 2011, Pages 5-15Josie Geller, Erin C. Dunn Abstract: This paper focuses on the integration of Motivational Interviewing (MI) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in the [...]
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Posted on February 22, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Sleep Well: Your Pocket Guide To Better Sleep , January 2011, Mental Health Foundation Click on the title to access the full-text of this guide About Sleep is as important to our health as eating, drinking and breathing. It allows our bodies to repair themselves and our brains to consolidate our memories and process information. Poor [...]
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Posted on February 22, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Sleep Matters: The Impact Of Sleep On Health And Wellbeing , Mental Health Foundation, January 2011 Click on the title to access the full-text of this resource Abstract: Sleep is as important to our health as eating, drinking and breathing. It allows our bodies to repair themselves and our brains to consolidate our memories and process [...]
Filed under: CBT Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, insomnia, patient information | Tagged: cbt, environment, insomnia, mental health foundation, patient information, sleep, Therapy | Comments Off
Posted on February 21, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Grouchy Old Men?, October 2010 , Mental Health Foundation Click on the title to access the full-text of this resource About Grouchy Old Men? is a service improvement project aiming to promote and support good mental health among older men (50+) living in the community who are isolated and at risk of suicide and depression. [...]
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Posted on February 21, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Alcohol & Mental Health , October 2010, Mental Health Foundation Click on the title to access the full-text of this booklet About: The Alcohol and Mental Health booklet considers how we sometimes use alcohol to cope with difficult feelings. It suggests alternative coping strategies rather than alcohol and signposts services that support people who want to [...]
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Posted on February 20, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Bereavement care services: a synthesis of the literature , Department of Health, January, 2011 Author: Dr A Arthur and colleagues, University of Nottingham, for Department of Health Click on the title above to access the full-text of this resource Abstract: This report sets out the findings of a literature review on bereavement services conducted by the [...]
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Posted on February 19, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Birmingham Alcohol, Drugs, Gambling and Addiction Research , January, 2011 Alison Rolfe, Jim Orford and Oonagh Martin Click on the title to access the full-text of this research Abstract: This report presents key findings from the sixth and final wave of the Birmingham Untreated Heavy Drinkers research project. The Birmingham Untreated Heavy Drinkers project was commissioned [...]
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Posted on February 18, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Spiritual care at the end of life: a systematic review of the literature , Department of Health, 2011 Authors: Margaret Holloway (University of Hull), Sue Adamson (University of Hull), Wilf McSherry (University of Staffordshire), John Swinton (University of Aberdeen) for Department of Health Click on the title above to access the full-text of this resource Abstract: [...]
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Posted on February 18, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
A guide to working with offenders with personality disorders, Department of Health, January, 2011 Click on the title to acces the full-text of this report Abstract: A practitioners guide to working with offenders with personality disorders has been produced by NOMS in partnership with the Department of Health. This is designed to provide practical, hands-on [...]
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Posted on February 17, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Patient versus informant reports of personality disorders in forensic patients, Journal of Forensic Psychiatry & Psychology, early view, 2011 Marije Keulen-de-Vos et al. Abstract: Forensic assessment of personality disorders (PDs) is often hampered by patients’ invalid self-reports. A less frequently used alternative in forensic settings is basing PD diagnoses on information provided by knowledgeable informants. Our [...]
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Posted on February 16, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Essential care after an inpatient fall , January 2011, National Patient Safety Agency Click on the title to access the full-text of both reports Abstract: When a serious injury occurs as a result of an inpatient fall, safe manual handling and prompt assessment and treatment is critical to the patient’s chances of making a full recovery. [...]
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Posted on February 16, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
The applicability of neurofeedback in forensic psychotherapy: a literature review, Journal of Forensic Psychiatry & Psychology, early view, 2011 Ron van Outsem Abstract: This review of the literature investigates the possibilities of the incorporation of neurofeedback into the repertoire of forensic psychotherapy. After a brief description of the method, an overview of the empirical evidence of [...]
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Posted on February 16, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Evidence of the effectiveness of a specialist vocational intervention following first episode psychosis: a naturalistic prospective cohort study, Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, Jan 2010. Vol. 45, Iss. 1; p. 1 – Abstract: Employment rates among people with severe mental illness are low and work has beneficial effects on mental health. There is now good [...]
Filed under: OT - Evidence Based OT, OT - Occupational Therapy, Psychosis, Research, resource guides, Study Guides, vocational rehabilitation, work | Tagged: eis, employment, mental health, OT, Psychosis, vocational rehabilitation, work | Comments Off
Posted on February 15, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
A 15-step model for writing a research proposal , British Journal of Midwifery, 2010 Dec; 18(12): 791-8 CJH, Martin Senior Lecturer, Division of Community, Women and Children’s Health, School of Health, Glasgow Caledonian University, UK Abstract: On occasion midwives may be required to construct a research proposal. In the current climate of evidence-based practice. Such [...]
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Posted on February 15, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents Recognised in the UK: A Clinic-Based Study, Child & Adolescent Mental Health, early view, 2011 Judy Chan, Argyris Stringaris and Tamsin Ford The Cottage, St. Marks Hospital, Maidenhead SL6 6DU, UK Institute of Psychiatry, King’s College London, Denmark Hill, London SE5 8AF, UK Abstract: Background: Diagnoses of paediatric bipolar [...]
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Posted on February 14, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
2011 Annual Evidence Update on Parkinson’s Disease, NHS Evidence, Specialist Collections Click on the title to access the evidence update About: Welcome to the 2011 Annual Evidence Update on Parkinson’s disease, a distillation of guidelines and systematic reviews published in the last year on the diagnosis, treatment and other aspects of this condition. A colleague, [...]
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Posted on February 14, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
A Preliminary Study of an Extension of a Community Dialectic Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Programme to Adolescents in the Looked After Care System, Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Volume 16, Issue 1, February 2011, Pages: 9–13 Ciorsdan Anderson and Kielly Alfoadari Highfield Adolescent Unit, Warneford Hospital, Oxford OX3 7JX, UK Background: Adolescents in the Looked After [...]
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Posted on February 13, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Appropriateness of GP referrals of patients with anxiety and depression, Progress in Neurology and Psychiatry, 2011, 15 (1) pp. 27–29 Madhvi Belgamwar, Catherine Bates, Celina Goes and Nick Taylor Abstract: In its guidelines on anxiety and depression, NICE recommends a stepped care approach to patient management. In this study, the authors assessed the appropriateness of GP referrals [...]
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Posted on February 13, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
The moderation of Mindfulness-based stress reduction effects by trait mindfulness: Results from a randomized controlled trial, Journal of Clinical Psychology, Volume 67, Issue 3, March 2011, Pages: 267–277, Shauna L. Shapiro, Kirk Warren Brown, Carl Thoresen and Thomas G. Plante Abstract: Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) has shown effectiveness for a variety of mental health conditions. [...]
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Posted on February 12, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Meditation, mindfulness and mind-emptiness, Acta Neuropsychiatrica, 2011, 23 (1) pgs. 46–47 Ramesh Manocha Abstract: Meditation is widely perceived as an effective method for reducing stress and enhancing wellbeing. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s 2002 National Health Interview Survey administered to 31 000 representative adults showed that 8% of respondents had practiced meditation at some [...]
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Posted on February 11, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Fair society, Healthy Lives, 2o10, The London Health Observatory and Marmot Review Team Click on the title to access the full-report and summary In February 2010, the Marmot Review Team published Fair Society, Healthy Lives. This was the culmination of a year long independent review into health inequalities in England which Professor Sir Michael Marmot [...]
Filed under: Marmot Report, statistics | Tagged: deprivation, fair society, health of the nation, inequalities in health care, marmot, poor, statistics | Comments Off
