Posted on July 31, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Introduction to acceptance and commitment therapy, Advances in Psychiatric Treatment, July 2011 17, pp. 309-316 Mark Webster, Acceptance & Mindfulness Centre, International House, George Curl Way, Southampton SO18 2RZ, UK Abstract: Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is a descendant of cognitive–behavioural therapy (CBT). The model draws techniques from a wide variety of sources and [...]
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Posted on July 30, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
The place of psychotherapy in modern psychiatric practice, Advances in Psychiatric Treatment, July 2011 17: pp. 243-249 Dr Chess Denman, Complex Cases Service, Springbank Ward, Fulbourn Hospital, Cambridge CB21 5EF, UK. Abstract: This article makes a case for training and developing psychotherapeutically competent consultant general psychiatrists. It describes what such psychiatrists should know and [...]
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Posted on July 29, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Underuse of clozapine in treatment-resistant schizophrenia, Advances in Psychiatric Treatment, July 2011 17: pp. 250-255 Himanshu Mistry and David Osborn Abstract: Up to a third of patients with schizophrenia develop treatment resistance. Clozapine has been established as the most effective antipsychotic medication for treatment-resistant schizophrenia. However, it is significantly underutilised in this population. Possible reasons [...]
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Posted on July 28, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Using clozapine in clinical practice, Advances in Psychiatric Treatment, July 2011 17: pp. 256-265 Ann M. Mortimer Abstract: Clozapine remains underutilised as the only antipsychotic for treatment-resistant schizophrenia, despite liberal National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence guidelines for its consideration. Bearing in mind its monitoring requirements and poor tolerability, suggestions are made for patients who [...]
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Posted on July 27, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Treatment of the early stages of bipolar disorder, Advances in Psychiatric Treatment, July 2011 17: pp. 283-291 Thomas Elias Elanjithara, Sophia Frangou, and Philip McGuire Professor Philip McGuire, Institute of Psychiatry, Box P067, De Crespigny Park, London SE5 8AF, UK Abstract: For many patients with bipolar disorder there is a long delay between the onset [...]
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Posted on July 26, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder in a drug treatment community service, The Psychiatrist, July 2011 35:pp. 256-260 Martina Reynolds, Kate Hinchliffe, Victor Asamoah, and Christos Kouimtsidis Abstract: Aims and method A cross-sectional study aiming to assess the prevalence of trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in a community substitution treatment sample, and [...]
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Posted on July 25, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Enhancing the effectiveness of an assertive outreach team: case study, The Psychiatrist, July 2011 35: pp.266-268 Abrar Hussain, Tanya Thirkell, and Azaad Taher Abstract: Aims and method To evaluate the effectiveness of the Harrow Assertive Outreach Team in reducing hospital admissions. We compared first- and second-year admissions of a cohort of 76 [...]
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Posted on July 24, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
The Sexual Offences Act 2003 and people with mental disorders, The Psychiatrist, July 2011 35:pp.261-265 Martin Curtice and Emma Kelson Abstract: The Sexual Offences Act 2003 repealed and revamped almost all of the existing statute law in relation to sexual offences. The purpose of this was to strengthen and modernise the law in [...]
Filed under: Acts - Mental Health, sex offenders, sexual abuse | Tagged: acts, assessment, mental health, Sexual Offences Act 2003, sexual relationships | Comments Off
Posted on July 23, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Guidelines for screening and monitoring of cardiometabolic risk in schizophrenia: systematic evaluation, British Journal of Psychiatry, August 2011 199: pgs.99-105 M. De Hert, D. Vancampfort, C. U. Correll, V. Mercken, J. Peuskens, K. Sweers, R. van Winkel, and A. J. Mitchell Abstract: Metabolic and cardiovascular health problems have become a major focus for clinical care and [...]
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Posted on July 22, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
HS Diabetes’ Commissioning Resource via NHS Evidence Click on the title above to access this range of resources About The resource includes a number of useful tools to support staff along a four-stage process of commissioning diabetes care – doing a health needs assessment, setting priorities, looking at service improvement to meet priority needs [...]
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Posted on July 21, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Consultation on preventing suicide in England: a cross-government outcomes strategy to save lives , July 2011, Department of Health Click on the title above to access this document Abstract: This document sets out a proposal for a new suicide prevention strategy for England with the aims of reducing the suicide rate and improving support for those [...]
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Posted on July 21, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
How to improve cancer survival – Explaining England’s relatively poor rates, Kings Fund, June 2011 Click on the title above to access the full-text of this briefing Summary Cancer survival rates in England are improving, but they still lag behind those in the best-performing countries in the world. The current government has identified cancer survival [...]
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Posted on July 20, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Can competition and integration co-exist in a reformed NHS? King’s Fund, July 2011 Click on the title above to access the full-text of this document Summary The health care system needs to respond to the growing burden of chronic illness. Many NHS researchers, managers and clinical leaders believe that increased integration within the health service [...]
Filed under: Commissioning, community mental health, integrated care pathways | Tagged: commissioners, community, evidence, integrated care pathways, integrated services, Kings Fund, mental health | Comments Off
Posted on July 20, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Preventing aggressive incidents and seclusions in forensic care by means of the ‘Early Recognition Method’, Journal of Clinical Nursing, Volume 19, Issue 11-12, June 2010, Pages: 1529–1537 Meijel, Henk Nijman, Stål Bjørkly and Mieke Grypdonck Abstract: Objective. The Early Recognition Method aims at improving collaboration between nurses and patients to prevent aggression in forensic [...]
Filed under: Forensic Mental Healthcare, Personality Disorders, risk assessment, risk management | Tagged: early signs;forensic mental health nursing;nurses;personality disorder;risk management | Comments Off
Posted on July 19, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Long-term care needs in male medium security, British Journal of Forensic Practice, 2010 Aug; 12 (3): 37-44 Jacques J; Spencer S; Gilluley P The Orchard, West London Mental Health NHS Trust, UK Abstract: Medium secure units were designed to treat patients for up to three years, but some patients spend longer in acute medium secure [...]
Filed under: Forensic Mental Healthcare | Tagged: camberwell assessment of need, CANFOR, Correctional Facilities; Forensic Psychiatry; Mental Disorders; Prisoners; Male | Comments Off
Posted on July 18, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
An evaluation of the implementation of the recovery philosophy in a secure forensic service, British Journal of Forensic Practice, 2010 Nov; 12 (4): 14-25 Corlett H; Miles H Abstract: This study examines the implementation of the recovery model or ‘philosophy’ in a secure NHS forensic service. Twenty-six (86.7%) staff and seventeen (70.8%) mentally disordered offenders (MDOs) [...]
Filed under: Assessment Tools, Forensic Mental Healthcare, recovery | Tagged: Psychosocial; Program Implementation; Mentally Ill Offenders; Female; Male, Recovery; Correctional Facilities; Forensic Psychiatry; Mental Health Services; Rehabilitation | Comments Off
Posted on July 17, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
How does the delivery of multisystemic therapy to adolescents and their families challenge practice in traditional services in the criminal justice system, British Journal of Forensic Practice, 2011 Feb; 13 (1): 25-31 Ashmore Z; Fox S; Abstract: Multisystemic therapy (MST) is described and contrasted with practice in traditional services for young people who have committed [...]
Filed under: family therapy, Forensic Mental Healthcare, Multisystematic therapy | Tagged: Family Therapy; Psychological Theory; Social Behavior Disorders; Family Centered Care; Outcomes (Health Care); Adolescent: 13-18 years | Comments Off
Posted on July 16, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Using the algebra of aggression in forensic practice, The British Journal of Forensic Practice, 2011, Vol.13 (1) pp 4-11 Abstract: A conceptual framework for the analysis of aggressive behaviour is described that takes into account both psychological and physiological determinants as well as both personal and situational factors. The system should assist forensic practitioners in [...]
Filed under: aggression, Forensic Mental Healthcare, risk assessment | Tagged: aggressive habit strength, algebra of aggression, inhibitions against aggression, instigation to aggression, risk assessment | Comments Off
Posted on July 15, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
The importance of measuring psychosocial functioning in schizophrenia, Annals of General Psychiatry, 2011 Jun 24;10:18 Sofia Brissos1,2 , Andrew Molodynski3 , Vasco Videira Dias4 and Maria Luísa Figueira4 1 Janssen-Cilag Pharmaceutical, Lisbon, Portugal 2 Lisbon’s Psychiatric Hospitalar Centre, Lisbon, Portugal 3 Social Psychiatry Group, Oxford University Department of Psychiatry, Oxford, UK 4 Santa Maria’s University Hospital, [...]
Filed under: psychosocial, Schizophrenia | Tagged: cognitive and social functioning, pharmacological and non-pharmacological, Psychosis, psychosocial, Schizophrenia, treatment strategies | Comments Off
Posted on July 15, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
The development of an offender personality disorder strategy, Mental Health Review Journal, Volume 15, Number 4 / December 2010 , pp 10-15 Nick Joseph1, Nick Benefield1 1Department of Health, National Offender Management Service, UK Abstract: This article explores the development of an offender personality disorder strategy for the Department of Health (DH) [...]
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Posted on July 14, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Supporting uniformed officers delivering therapy within a prison therapeutic community for sexual offenders, Mental Health Review Journal, Volume 15, Number 4 / December 2010, pp 40-45 Michael Brookes1 1Faculty of Education, Law and Social Sciences, Birmingham City University, UK Abstract: HMP Grendon operates as a series of therapeutic communities (TCs), one of which is for [...]
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Posted on July 13, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Outcomes of a drug and alcohol relapse prevention programme in a population of mentally disordered offenders, The British Journal of Forensic Practice, Vol. 13 (1) pp 32-43 Gordon Ritchie1, Sarah Weldon1, Laura Freeman1, Gary MacPherson1, Karen Davies1 1Forensic Clinical Psychology Service, The State Hospital, Scotland, UK Abstract: Substance misuse that is co-morbid [...]
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Posted on July 13, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Self-injury and other challenging behaviour at intervention and ten years on: a case study, Tizard Learning Disability Review, Volume 16, Number 1 / January 2011, pp 18-29 Sandy Toogood1, Steven Boyd2, Andy Bell2, Helen Salisbury2 1 Bangor University & Betsi Cadwaladr University Local Health Board, UK 2 Betsi Cadwaladr University Local Health Board, UK [...]
Filed under: Autism, challenging behaviour, Learning Disabilities, Self Harm | Tagged: active support, behaviour analysis, challenging behaviour, intellectual disabilities, intervention, Learning Disabilities, medication withdrawal, positive behaviour support | Comments Off
Posted on July 13, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Five ways to wellbeing July 2011, NHS Confederation Click on the title to access the full-text of this report Abstract: The five ways to wellbeing is a set of evidence-based public mental health messages aimed at improving the mental health and wellbeing of the whole population. They were developed by nef (the new economics foundation) as [...]
Filed under: Physical Health, Public Health, well-being | Tagged: health, improvements, patient wellbeing, physical health, Public Health, wellbeing | Comments Off
Posted on July 12, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Bringing Lean to Life , 2010, NHS Improvement Click on the title above to access the full-text of this publication Abstract: “Bringing Lean to Life” provides a basic introduction and overview of Lean; the culture, principles and tools to understand, tackle and resolve issues within healthcare. It is not intended as a complete guide to [...]
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Posted on July 11, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
The best of clinical pathway redesign: practical examples delivering benefits to patients July 2011, NHS Improvement Click on the title above to access the report to download Abstract: The examples here showcase just some of the innovations that have enabled thousands of patients to enjoy better health and well-being thanks to practical service improvements implemented on [...]
Filed under: Care pathways, Care Plans, Innovation, well-being | Tagged: cancer, Care pathways, health, Innnovations, nhs, patient care, service improvements, stroke, wellbeing | Comments Off
Posted on July 11, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Outcomes of an Illness Self-Management Group Using Wellness Recovery Action Planning, Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal, 2010, Vol.34 ( 1 ) pp.57-60 Robert E. Drake, Patricia E. Deegan, Charles Rapp Abstract: Objective: The aim of this preliminary study was to examine the impact of participation in an illness self-management recovery program (Wellness Recovery Action Planning—WRAP) on the ability [...]
Filed under: Outcome Model, recovery | Tagged: consumer-centered services, group intervention, illness management, outcome measures, recovery, WRAP | Comments Off
Posted on July 10, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Integrated Primary and Mental Health Care Services: An Evolving Partnership Model, Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal, 2011, Vol. 34 (4) pp. 317-320 Kristin E. Davis, Sandra M. Wilkniss, Kenneth S. Thompson Abstract: Topic: Persons with serious psychiatric disabilities experience high rates of medical co-morbidities that, if properly treated, could improve overall well-being and the course of recovery. Purpose: [...]
Filed under: Models of Healthcare, Primary mental health care, smi | Tagged: Chronic Care Model, integrated primary and behavioral health care, mental health services, primary care, recovery, serious mental illness | Comments Off
Posted on July 9, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Healthy Eating in Persons with Serious Mental Illnesses: Understanding and Barriers, Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal, 2011, Vol.34 (4) pp. 304-310 Laura K. Barre, Joelle C. Ferron, Kristin E. Davis, et al Abstract: Objective: To explore the understanding of a healthy diet and the barriers to healthy eating in persons with serious mental illnesses. Methods: In-depth [...]
Filed under: Exercise and Health, health promotion, Healthy Eating, PHI - Physical Health, Physical Health, smi | Tagged: diet, education, families, food, friends, healthy eating, healthy options, physical health, serious mental illness, smi | Comments Off
Posted on July 8, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Responsiveness of the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure, Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, 2011;48(5):517-28 Eyssen IC, Steultjens MP, Oud TA, Bolt EM, Maasdam A, Dekker J Abstract: This study evaluated the responsiveness of the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM), an individualized, client-centered outcome measure for the identification and evaluation of self-perceived occupational performance problems. We recruited 152 [...]
Filed under: OT - Evidence Based OT, OT - Occupational Therapy, Outcome Model | Tagged: client centred, Occupational therapy, OT. copm, outcome measures | Comments Off
