Art & dissociative identity disorder, OPEN MIND, July 2011, pages 10&11 OPEN MIND publication from MIND Julian Turner Abstract: Creativity can help in rediscovering a self and identity threatened by extreme trauma and abuse. People with DID are often highly gifted and creative. Although the main treatment for the condition remains psychotherapy, creativity can also [...]
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Creative ways of working in mental health, OPEN MIND, July 2011, pages 8&9 OPEN MIND publication from MIND Ian McMillan Abstract: There is a growing acknowledgement of the evidence base for using creative arts in mental health. For example, NICE guidelines for schizophrenia emphasise the value of creative arts therapies. Lancashire Care staff can [...]
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The Truth about Suicide, 2011 Click on the title above to access the full-text of this report Louise Bazalgette, William Bradley, Jenny Ousbey Abstract: This pamphlet investigates suicide and serious physical illness. It finds that at least 10 per cent of the suicides that take place in the UK are by people who are chronically [...]
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Leading for Outcomes – Dementia , 2011, IRISS Click on the title to access the full-text of this resource Abstract: can be used in conjunction with Leading for outcomes: a guide. This guide seeks to explore how staff can be supported to effectively practice an outcomes-focused approach within the context of dementia. It provides information about [...]
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The AddNeuroMed framework for multi-centre MRI assessment of Alzheimer’s disease : experience from the first 24 months, International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry,2011, 26(1) 75–82 Simmons, A., Westman, E., Muehlboeck, S., Mecocci, P., Vellas, B., Tsolaki, M., Kłoszewska, I., Wahlund, L.-O., Soininen, H., Lovestone, S., Evans, A. and Spenger, C. NIHR Specialist Biomedical Research Centre for Mental [...]
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Test Your Memory test: diagnostic utility in a memory clinic population, International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 2011, 26 (9) 976–980 Hancock P, Larner AJ Memory Clinic, 5 Borough Partnership NHS Trust, Brooker Centre, Halton Hospital, Runcorn, UK. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Test Your Memory (TYM) test is a recently described cognitive test instrument designed [...]
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Tool to assess the cost and quality benefits of nursing innovation, Nursing Management, 2011 Jul; 18(4): 28-31 Abstract: Understanding the economic value of nursing services in a time of unprecedented public sector cuts is a challenge. The economic assessment tool (EAT) (RCN 2011) has been designed by the authors of the article for this purpose [...]
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Leaner and fitter, March 2011 Click on the title above to access the full-text of this report Abstract: Our public services face a real challenge - becoming more productive. This new report sets out ten key lessons showing how they can achieve more with less and still raise standards, drawing on the successes achieved by [...]
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The New NHS Leadership Framework ,2011, NHS Leadership Framework is published on behalf of the Department of Health by NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement, Coventry House, University of Warwick Campus, Coventry, CV4 7AL Clinical Leadership Competency Framework Abstract: Delivering services to patients, service users, carers and the public is at the heart of the NHS [...]
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System reset: transforming public services through IT , July 2011 Click on the title above to access the full-text of this report Abstract: The government faces a huge challenge in tackling the UK’s budget deficit. Only fundamental reform of the way public services are delivered will achieve the productivity improvements required – and IT is a [...]
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Dementia diagnosis and management: a narrative review of changing practice , British Journal of General Practice, Volume 61, Number 589, August 2011 , pp. e513-e525 Koch, Tamar; Iliffe, Steve Department of Primary Care and Population Health, University College London, Royal Free and University College Medical School, London Abstract: Background Early detection and management of dementia in primary [...]
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The Participation Toolkit , June 2011, Scottish Health Council Click on the title above to access the full-text of this toolkit Abstract: The Participation Toolkit has been compiled to support NHS staff in delivering Patient Focus and Public Involvement. It offers a number of tried and tested tools along with some more recently developed approaches. Lancashire [...]
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Maximising participation for older people: scoping the occupational therapy role in residential care settings, New Zealand Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2010 Sep; 57 (2): 49-55 Dorrestein M; Hocking C; Abstract: Based on the first author’s experience, options for occupational therapy practice within the New Zealand aged residential care sector are explored in light of current [...]
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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy – a systematic review of randomized controlled trials , Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, 2011, 124 (2) pp 102–119 Fjorback, L. O., Arendt, M., Ørnbøl, E., Fink, P. and Walach, H Abstract: Objective: To systematically review the evidence for MBSR and MBCT. Method: Systematic searches of Medline, PsycInfo and Embase [...]
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Healing through story telling: an integrated approach for children experiencing grief and loss, New Zealand Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2010 Sep; 57 (2): 66-71 Scaletti R ; Hocking C Abstract: Stories convey complex meanings and facilitate understanding of human experience. This article presents a focused story telling approach to elicit, develop and share children’s stories of [...]
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Using A Pharmacy-Based Intervention To Improve Antipsychotic Adherence Among Patients With Serious Mental Illness, Schizophrenia Bulletin, 2011, Volume37, Issue4, Pp. 727-736 Marcia Valenstein et al. Abstract: Background: Similar to patients with other chronic disorders, patients with serious mental illness (SMI) are often poorly adherent with prescribed medications. Objective: We conducted a randomized controlled trial examining [...]
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Systematic review and meta-analysis of the clinical factors associated with the suicide of psychiatric in-patients, Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, 2011 , 124 (1) : pp18–29. Large M, Smith G, Sharma S, Nielssen O, Singh SP The Euroa Centre, Prince of Wales Hospital, Barker Street, Randwick, Sydney, NSW 2031, Australia OBJECTIVE: To estimate [...]
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Effect of recent changes to the Mental Health Act 1983 on sections and appeals: possible unintended consequences, The Psychiatrist, August 2011 35:305-307 Tom Walker-Tilley,Tim Exworthy,Martin Baggaley,Laura Wilkinson, and Ramin Nilforooshan Abstract: Aims and method We examined the effect on civil sections and the rate of appeals against them of the amendments made to the [...]
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Support. Stay. Save. Care and support of people with dementia in their own homes Alzheimer’s Society, 2011 Click on the title above to access the full-text of this report Abstract: Support. Stay. Save found that people with dementia and carers greatly value living in their own home and being able to play a part in [...]
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The NHS quality, innovation, productivity and prevention challenge: an introduction for clinicians , Department of Health, 2010 Click on the title above to access the full-text of this document Abstract: This booklet has been published to support clinical teams and NHS organisations to meet the quality and productivity challenge and provides ways in which NHS clinicians [...]
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Using a Model of Reflection , Webpage from University of Birmingham, UK Click on the title above to access this resource About When writing your portfolio of practice you will be expected to include a piece of reflection after each placement. This reflection must relate to situations in your clinical work where you feel you have [...]
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A guideline advises on diagnosing, assessing and managing harmful drinking and alcohol dependence in adults and young people , Nursing Times, 2011, Vol. 107 (26) Click on the title above to read this article online Abstract: Harmful drinking and alcohol dependence are related to numerous health conditions and social problems (Rehm et al, 2009). One in [...]
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Cumbria Partnership Journal of Research, Practice and Learning, 2011, Volume 1, Issue 1 , Spring Issue, Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Click on the title above to access the full issue online About: This is the home page of the Cumbria Partnership Journal of Research, Practice and Learning, a publication produced by the Learning Network and [...]
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The Bolton Sexual Health Network click on the title above to access this resource About: The Bolton Sexual Health website has been developed and is managed by the Bolton Sexual Health Network. The Network comprises a number of agencies which provide sexual health services to the population of Bolton and was established in June [...]
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The Sexual Health Balanced Scorecard About: The Sexual Health Balanced Scorecard provides a snapshot of sexual health for each Primary Care Trust in England. Interactive maps and charts enable comparisons to be made regionally and nationally across a range of indicators relating to teenage pregnancy, abortions, contraception, sexually transmitted infections and other relevant issues. This [...]
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Sexaul Health Resources Liverpool John Moores University, The Centre for Public Health Click on the link above to access a range of reports and bulletins About They provide comprehensive answers to research issues and provide broad-based Public Health education: Alcohol Research, Behavioural Epidemiology, Education, Environment Sustainability and Capacity Building, North West Public Health Observatory, Sexual [...]
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British Journal of Psychiatry The Psychiatrist Advances in Psychiatric Treatment Evidence Based Mental Health Journal of Advanced Nursing BBC Health News Fade Mental Health News
