Posted on June 30, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
The route to success in end of life care – achieving quality for occupational therapy June 2011, National End of Life Care Programme Click on the title above to access the full-text of this report Abstract: This guidance is aimed at supporting occupational therapists (OTs) in providing high-quality end of life care. It provides advice on [...]
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Posted on June 30, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Research Pyramid: A New Evidence-Based Practice Model for Occupational Therapy, American Journal of Occupational Therapy, March 2011 65: pp. 189-196 George Tomlin and Bernhard Borgetto Abstract: In the campaign to implement evidence-based practice, the current single-hierarchy model of levels of evidence fails to incorporate at parity all types of research evidence that are valuable [...]
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Posted on June 30, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Managing risk, minimising restraint: Challenges, dilemmas and positive approaches for working with older people in care homes , SCIE, June 2011 Exploring Restraint Trainer’s Guide Paticipants Workbook Decision making process Trainer’s Guide Participants Workbook Creating a positive culture Trainer’s Guide Participants Workbook Abstract: These e-Learning resources are freely available to all. They provide audio, video and interactive [...]
Filed under: Best Practice, resource guides, Restraint, risk assessment, risk management | Tagged: education, elderly, good practice, managing risk, reducing injury, restraint, risk, scie, staff developement, training, training guides | Comments Off
Posted on June 29, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
National Confidential Inquiry into Suicide and Homicide by People with Mental Illness , June, 2011, Click on the link above to access the full-text of the report and the summary The National Confidential Inquiry into Suicide and Homicide by People with Mental Illness (NCI / NCISH) is a research project funded largely by the National Patient [...]
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Posted on June 29, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Occupational Therapy Interventions for Employment and Education for Adults With Serious Mental Illness: A Systematic Review, American Journal of Occupational Therapy, May/June 2011 vol. 65 no. 3 pp. 238-246 Marian Arbesman, Dana W. Logsdon Abstract: In this systematic review, we investigated research literature evaluating the effectiveness of occupational therapy interventions focusing on participation and [...]
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Posted on June 29, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Good Practice Framework , SCIE Click on the title above to access the Good practice examples About: SCIE’s Good Practice Framework is an easy-to-use way of sharing practice ideas and outcomes with visitors to the website. Search by popularity or most recent, examples below: Safeguarding vulnerable adults – Participative work with vulnerable adults helped Cumbria develop [...]
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Posted on June 28, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
An Effectiveness Trial of Group Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Patients With Persistent Depressive Symptoms in Substance Abuse Treatment, Archives of General Psychiatry, Jun 2011; 68: 577 – 584 Katherine E. Watkins et al. Abstract: CONTEXT: Although depression frequently co-occurs with substance abuse, few individuals entering substance abuse treatment have access to effective depression treatment. OBJECTIVE: The [...]
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Posted on June 28, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Practical considerations for goal attainment scaling during rehabilitation following acquired brain injury, Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine2011 Jan;43(1):8-14 Per Ertzgaard, Anthony B. Ward, Jörg Wissel, Jörgen Borg Abstract: Objective: Goal attainment scaling represents a unique approach to identifying and quantifying individualized, meaningful treatment outcomes, and its use in the rehabilitation medicine setting is increasing. The aim [...]
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Posted on June 27, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Group cognitive behavioural therapy for women with depression: pilot and feasibility study for a randomised controlled trial using mixed methods, BMC Psychiatry 2011, 11:82 pages 1-11 Helen Cramer et al. Academic Unit of Primary Health Care, School of Social and Community Medicine, University of Bristol, Canynge Hall, 39 Whatley Road, Bristol, BS8 2PS, UK Abstract: [...]
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Posted on June 27, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Goal attainment scaling: does it provide added value as a person-centred measure for evaluation of outcome in neurorehabilitation following acquired brain injury, Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2009 Jun;41(7):528-35 Turner-Stokes L, Williams H, Johnson J Department of Palliative Care, Kings College London, School of Medicine, Middlesex, UK Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To compare goal [...]
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Posted on June 27, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Recovery And Resilience , March 2011, Mental Health Foundation Click on the title above to access the full-text of this report Abstract: This report includes the narrartives of African, African-Caribbean and South Asian women’s recovery from mental distress. This project explored the concept and settings of recovery from mental and emotional distress and sought [...]
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Posted on June 26, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Need 2 Know: Measuring Wellbeing , June 2011, Mental Health Foundation click on the title above to access the full-text of this briefing Abstract: This briefing provides a basic ‘need to know’ introduction to measuring wellbeing. It looks at various definitions of wellbeing, summarises previous work on measuring wellbeing across the UK, and sets out the [...]
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Posted on June 26, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Patients’ views of antidepressants: from first experiences to becoming expert, British Journal of General Practice, 2011, Vol.61 (585) pp. e142-e148 Schofield, Peter Crosland, Ann; Waheed, Waquas; Aseem, Saadia; Gask, Linda; Wallace, Annie; Dickens, April; Tylee, André Department of Primary Care and Public Health Sciences, Division of Health and Social Care Research 2: University of Sunderland, Sunderland 3: University of Manchester and Salford Primary [...]
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Posted on June 25, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Working with women prisoners who seriously harm themselves: Ratings of staff expressed emotion (EE), Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health, 2011, 21 (1) pp 63–74. Moore, E., Andargachew, S. and Taylor, P. J. Centralised Groupwork Service, Newbury Therapy Unit, Broadmoor Hospital, Crowthorne, Berkshire, UK Abstract: Background Prison staff are repeatedly exposed to prisoners’ suicidal behaviours; this may impair their [...]
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Posted on June 24, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
A cognitive learning model of clinical nursing leadership, Nurse Education Today, 2011, Vol. 31, Issue 3, Pages 268-273 Jacinthe Pepin Abstract: Cognitive modeling of competencies is important to facilitate learning and evaluation. Clinical nursing leadership is considered a competency, as it is a “complex know–act” that students and nurses develop for the quality of [...]
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Posted on June 23, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Standards of lithium monitoring in mental health trusts in the UK, BMC Psychiatry. 2010 Oct 12;10:80. Collins N, Barnes TR, Shingleton-Smith A, Gerrett D, Paton C. Prescribing Observatory for Mental Health, Royal College of Psychiatrists Centre for Quality Improvement, 4th Floor, Standon House, 21 Mansell Street, London E18AA, UK. Abstract: Lithium is a commonly prescribed [...]
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Posted on June 23, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Prodromal schizophrenia in primary care: a randomised sensitisation study, British Journal of General Practice, Volume 60, Number 578, September 2010 , pp. e353-e359 Andor E Simon et al. University Hospital of Psychiatry, University of Bern and Specialised Early Psychosis Outpatient Service for Adolescents and Young Adults Abstract: GPs are often the first point of contact for [...]
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Posted on June 22, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
NICE Quality Standard – Diabetes , April 2011, NICE Click on the title above to access the full-text of this Quality Standard About: NICE quality standards are a set of specific, concise statements that act as markers of high-quality, cost-effective patient care, covering the treatment and prevention of different diseases and conditions. Derived from the best [...]
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Posted on June 22, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Time for a rethink of treatment for patients with depression in primary care, British Journal of General Practice, Volume 60, Number 578, September 2010 , pp. 641-642 Arroll, Bruce University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Abstract: The publication of a paper showing that mindfulness-based cognitive therapy prevented relapse of depression in a group of primary [...]
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Posted on June 22, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Lithium in bipolar and other affective disorders: prescribing practice in the UK, Journal of Psychopharmacolgy 2010 Dec;24(12):1739-46 Paton C, Barnes TR, Shingleton-Smith A, McAllister-Williams RH, Kirkbride J, Jones PB, McIntyre S; POMH-UK project team Centre for Mental Health, Imperial College Faculty of Medicine, Charing Cross Campus, St Dunstan’s Road, London, UK. Carol.Paton@oxleas.nhs.uk [...]
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Posted on June 21, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
International comparison of clinicians’ ability to identify depression in primary care: meta-analysis and meta-regression of predictors, British Journal of General Practice, Volume 61, Number 583, 2011 , pp. e72-e80 Mitchell, Alex J; Rao, Sanjay; Vaze, Amol Department of Cancer Studies and Molecular Medicine, University of Leicester Leicestershire Partnership Trust, Leicester Abstract: Background There are international differences in the [...]
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Posted on June 21, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Impact of the QOF and the NICE guideline in the diagnosis and management of depression: a qualitative study, British Journal of General Practice, 2011 61(586) pp. 279-89 Mitchell C, Dwyer R, Hagan T, Mathers N Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust, Community Mental Health Team, Sheffield. Abstract: BACKGROUND: The National Institute for Health and [...]
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Posted on June 21, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
A practical guide to best practices for falls reduction, June 2011, American Nurse Today Click on the title above to access the full-text of this guide from American Nurse today Abstract: Whole issue of supplement is dedicated to falls reduction. Includes artices on focusing on staff awareness and accountability in reducing falls, creating a culture [...]
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Posted on June 20, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Is group psychotherapy effective in older adults with depression? A systematic review , International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 2011 Apr;26(4):331-40 Murali Krishna NHS Wales, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, Wrexham, UK Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Earlier reviews and meta-analyses have consistently concluded that psychological treatment of depression is effective in older adults. We conducted a systematic [...]
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Posted on June 20, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
A Model of Therapist Competencies for the Empirically Supported Cognitive Behavioral Treatment of Child and Adolescent Anxiety and Depressive Disorders, Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review, 2011, Volume 14, Number 1, 89-109 Elizabeth S. Sburlati, Carolyn A. Schniering, Heidi J. Lyneham and Ronald M. Rapee Abstract: While a plethora of cognitive behavioral empirically supported [...]
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Posted on June 19, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Family Treatment of Child Anxiety: Outcomes, Limitations and Future Directions, Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review, 2007, Volume 10, Number 3, 232-252 Cathy Creswell & Sam Cartwright-Hatton School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences, University of Reading, Reading, UK School of Psychological Sciences, University of Manchester, Zochonis Building, Brunswick St, Manchester, UK M13 9PL Abstract: [...]
Filed under: Anxiety Disorder, CBT Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Family, family therapy | Tagged: anxiety, anxiety - review - treatment - children - adolescents - family, CAMHS, cbt, children, family based cognitive behavioural therapy, family therapy | Comments Off
Posted on June 19, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Personalisation briefing: Implications of the Equality Act 2010, April 2011, SCIE Click on the title above to access the full-text of this briefing Abstract: This At a glance briefing examines the implications of the Equality Act 2010 for personalised adult social care. The Equality Act 2010 provides a legal framework which can support personalisation in [...]
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Posted on June 18, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Personalisation briefing: Implications for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) people , April 2011, SCIE Click on the title to access the full-text of this briefing Abstract: This At a glance briefing explores what personalisation means for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) people. It looks at some of the main issues and examples of good [...]
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Posted on June 18, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Assessment and Treatment of Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents, Current Psychiatry Reports, 2011, Volume 13, Number 2, 99-110 Sucheta D. Connolly, Liza Suarez and Carrie Sylvester Abstract: This article reviews the current screening and assessment tools for anxiety disorders in children and adolescents, as well as evidence-based treatment interventions for these [...]
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Posted on June 17, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
CBT Self-Help Resources Free Therapy Worksheets to download Click on the link above to access a wide range of self-help resources About: Fantastic range of resources, to download free, share and help you on your way to recovery…… By making links between what we do, think and feel, CBT can help us make changes in [...]
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