Posted on September 30, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
The mental health recovery star, Mental Health & Social Inclusion ,2011,15(2)pp.78-87 Onifade, Yetunde Recovery Development Manager at the Mental Health Providers Forum, London, UK Abstract: Purpose – This paper aims to describe the origin, development and increasing application of the Recovery Star within the UK. Design/methodology/approach – The mental health Recovery Star is an holistic and [...]
Filed under: Assessment Tools, Outcome Measures, Outcome Model, Outcomes Measures, Patient Experiences, recovery, social inclusion | Tagged: assessment tool, choice, evidence base, origins, outcome assessment, patient satisfaction, recovery, recovery star, Self Care, services users, social inclusion, tool, uk | Comments Off
Posted on September 30, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Provision and practice of art therapy for people with schizophrenia: results of a national survey, Journal of Mental Health, 20(4), August 2011, pp.328-335 Sue Patterson, et al. Abstract: Art therapy, a form of psychotherapy that uses art media as its primary mode of communication, has been recommended as a treatment for people with psychosis. The [...]
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Posted on September 29, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Bowlby and attachment theory: lessons for dementia care, Journal of Dementia Care, 19(4), July/August 2011, pp.28-31 JACKMAN Louisa J.; HAMBLETON Sarah Abstract: An introduction to attachment theory and how it can assist understanding of people with dementia who have difficulty relating to others is provided in this article. The article explains what [...]
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Posted on September 28, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Implementing family intervention within forensic services: The perspectives of clinical staff, Journal of Mental Health, August 2011, Vol. 20, No. 4 , Pages 355-367 Absalom-Hornby V, Gooding PA, Tarrier N School of Psychological Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK BACKGROUND: Few studies have investigated the perspectives of staff on the implementation of family [...]
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Posted on September 28, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Non-pharmacological management of behavioural symptoms of dementia, British Journal of Community Nursing 16(9 ) : 441 – 449 (Sep 2011) Abstract: This article describes a 6-month pilot project in which a community mental health team provided a dementia inreach service into 4 care homes in Birmingham, UK. The project included analysis of the impact of [...]
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Posted on September 27, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Problems and promises of innovation: why healthcare needs to rethink its love/hate relationship with the new, BMJ Quality & Safety 2011 Apr;20 Suppl 1:i 47-51 Dixon-Woods M, Amalberti R, Goodman S, Bergman B, Glasziou P Department of Health Sciences, Adrian Building, University of Leicester, Leicester LE1 7RH, UK Abstract: Innovation is often regarded as [...]
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Posted on September 27, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Self-harm in children and young people handbook , March 2011, Barry Nixon, Child & Maternal Health Observatory Click on the title above to access the handbook, free to download Abstract: This handbook is designed to provide basic knowledge and awareness of the facts and issues behind self-harm in children and young people, with advice about ways [...]
Filed under: CAMHS, patient information, Self Harm, Self Harm Men | Tagged: awareness, CAMHS, children, guidance, guide, handbook, information, patient information, resources, Self Harm, young people | Comments Off
Posted on September 27, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Link mentorship: improving support for pre-registration students and mentors, British Journal of Community Nursing, Vol. 16, Iss. 9 , 02 Sep 2011, pp 435 – 440 Abstract: A very distinct policy change has, over recent years in the UK, prompted a marked cultural change and a transition of health services from the acute sector to [...]
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Posted on September 26, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Mentorship: A learning resource for developing effective mentorship in practice, Nursing Standard, 2011 Aug 24-30; 25 (51): pp 48-56 L.Anderson School of Health, Nursing and Midwifery, University of West Scotland, Lanarkshire Abstract: This article focuses on mentorship. There is an important professional expectation of registered nurses and midwives to mentor pre-registration nursing students in clinical practice. [...]
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Posted on September 26, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Selecting outcome measures in mental health: the views of service users, Journal of Mental Health, August 2011, Vol. 20, No. 4 , Pages 336-346 Mike J Crawford et al. Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, Centre for Mental Health, London, UK Abstract: Background. Little is known about service users’ views of measures used to [...]
Filed under: Outcome Measures, Outcome Model, Service users | Tagged: attitudes, outcomes, outcomes measures, Psychosis, service users views, views | Comments Off
Posted on September 26, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Roles and responsibilities of the student nurse mentor: an update , British Journal of Nursing, Vol. 20, Iss. 15, 11 Aug 2011, pp 933 – 937 Deborah C Casey, Liz Clark Abstract: Facilitating the learning of student nurses in the workplace is an integral role of the registered nurse. This article aims to provide [...]
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Posted on September 25, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
What part can nurses play in the prevention of suicide? British Journal of Nursing, Vol. 20, Iss. 16, 06 Sep 2011, pp 2 – 3 Alan Glasper Abstract Professor Alan Glasper discusses the new goverment initiative which aims to tackle the number of suicides ocurring in the UK. There are many different reasons people [...]
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Posted on September 24, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Hidden harm? Alcohol and older people in Wales , 2011, Alcohol Concern Click on the title above to gain full-text access to the briefing Abstract: To make sure older people in Wales receive the support they need to enjoy alcohol healthily, Alcohol Concern is recommending that professionals working with older people need to be aware of [...]
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Posted on September 23, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Acohol and Calories, 2011, BDA Click on the title above to access the full-text of this document Abstract: A joint BDA (British Dietetic Association) and Alcohol Concern Cymru briefing paper on Alcohol and Calories has been released. Alcohol Concern say many of us are taking in more calories in the form of food and drink [...]
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Posted on September 23, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Making sense of voices: A personal story of recovery, Psychosis, Vol2. (3 ) pp 255-259 Eleanor Longden – Bradford Early Intervention in Psychosis Service, Bradford, UK Abstract: I am a PhD student at the University of Leeds and a part‐time worker in the Bradford Early Intervention in Psychosis Service (UK). I’ve always had [...]
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Posted on September 22, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
DSM‐5 and the ‘Psychosis Risk Syndrome’: no different than any other diagnostic test, Psychosis, 2010, Vol.2 (3) pp. 191-195 Professor Max Marshall & Dr. Warren Larkin University of Manchester, Manchester, UK Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust – Lancashire Care Early Intervention Service, Lancashire, UK Abstract: The “Psychosis Risk Syndrome” is essentially a diagnostic prediction, and [...]
Filed under: DSM-IV Codes, Lancashire Care, Psychosis | Tagged: diagnostic test, DSM‐5, lcft staff, max marshall, Psychosis, psychosis risk syndrome, warren larkin | Comments Off
Posted on September 22, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
“The Re‐covery Model” – An integrative developmental stress–vulnerability–strengths approach to mental health, Psychosis, 2009, Vol.1 ( 2 ) pp. 122-133 Patte Randal*, Malcolm W. Stewart, Deborah Proverbs, Debra Lampshire, Janette Symes & Helen Hamer Abstract: This paper describes the “Re‐covery Model”, an innovative approach to facilitating recovery in people with enduring symptoms of psychosis and other [...]
Filed under: CBT Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Hope, Psychosis, recovery, stigma | Tagged: “Re‐covery Model”, cognitive behaviour therapy, families, hearing voices, hope‐inducing pathway, integrative approaches, Psychosis, recovery, stigma, user‐led services | Comments Off
Posted on September 21, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
CBT for psychosis in a psychoanalytic frame, Psychosis, 2011, Vol.3 (1) pp 2-13 Michael Garrett & Douglas Turkington Abstract: Some clinicians regard psychodynamic psychotherapy (PP) and cognitive behavioral therapy of psychosis (CBTp) as treatments with little in common. An integrated model is presented in which PP and CBTp fit together, with each modality playing an [...]
Filed under: CBT Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, psychodynamic, Psychosis, Schizophrenia | Tagged: cbt, delusion, hallucination, Psychoanalysis, psychodynamic psychotherapy, Psychosis, Psychotherapy, Schizophrenia | Comments Off
Posted on September 21, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Collaborative care for patients with bipolar disorder: a randomised controlled trial, BMC Psychiatry, 2011, Vol.11 133 van der Voort TY et al. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Bipolar disorder is a severe mental illness with serious consequences for daily living of patients and their caregivers. Care as usual primarily consists of pharmacotherapy and supportive treatment. However, a substantial [...]
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Posted on September 20, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Is the PANSS used correctly? a systematic review, BMC Psychiatry, 2011, 11 Jul 18;11:113 Michael Obermeier et al. Abstract: BACKGROUND: The PANSS (Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale) is one of the most important rating instruments for patients with schizophrenia. Nevertheless, there is a long and ongoing debate in the psychiatric community regarding its mathematical properties.All [...]
Filed under: Assessment Tools, PANSS, psychiatry, Schizophrenia | Tagged: assessement tool, PANNS, rating instruments, Schizophrenia, systematic review | Comments Off
Posted on September 19, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
CHAMP: Cognitive behaviour therapy for health anxiety in medical patients, a randomised controlled trial, BMC Psychiatry, 2011 Jun 14;11:99 Tyrer P, Cooper S, Tyrer H, Salkovskis P, Crawford M, Green J, Smith G, Reid S, Dupont S, Murphy D, Byford S, Wang D, Barrett B. Centre for Mental Health, Imperial College, UK [...]
Filed under: Anxiety Disorder, CBT Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Hypochondriasis | Tagged: abnormal health anxiety, adapted, cbt, champ, health anxiety, highly accessed, hypochondriasis, lead authors, rct, Therapy | Comments Off
Posted on September 18, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
The use of videoconferencing with patients with psychosis: a review of the literature , Annals of General Psychiatry, 2011, Vol.10 (14) pp.1-11 Sharp IR, Kobak KA and Osman DA Abstract: Videoconferencing has become an increasingly viable tool in psychiatry, with a growing body of literature on its use with a range of patient populations. A [...]
Filed under: Psychosis, Schizophrenia, Telehealth | Tagged: psychosisl, Schizophrenia, telemedicine, videoconferencing | Comments Off
Posted on September 18, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Easing agitation in residents with ‘sundowning’ behaviour , Nursing & Residential Care 13(7) pp. 345 – 347 Rebecca Forbes , M. D. Gresham Abstract: ‘Sundowning’ is a term describing the increased agitation some people with dementia display during the late afternoon or early evening. Rebecca Forbes helps us to understand and deal with such behaviour. Lancashire [...]
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Posted on September 17, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
The Liverpool Care Pathway: does it improve quality of dying? British Journal of Nursing, Vol. 20, Iss. 15, 11 Aug 2011, pp 942 – 946 Anita Duffy, Sheila Payne, Fiona Timmins Abstract: The Liverpool Care Pathway (LCP) for the dying patient is an integrated care pathway that was developed to assist non-specialist palliative care [...]
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Posted on September 16, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Comparison of Motivational Interviewing with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: A Conceptual and Clinical Review, Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, October 2011 Vol.39 (5) pp. 541-559 Bricker, Jonathan et al. Abstract: Background: Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) are two emerging therapies that focus on commitment to behavior change. Aim: The aim was to provide [...]
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Posted on September 16, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Does CBT Facilitate Emotional Processing? Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, early view, 2011 Roger Baker, Matthew Owens, Sarah Thomas, Anna Whittlesea, Gareth Abbey, Phil Gower, Lara Tosunlar, Eimear Corrigan and Peter W. Thomas Abstract: Background: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is not primarily conceptualized as operating via affective processes. However, there is growing recognition that emotional [...]
Filed under: Anxiety Disorder, CBT Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, depression | Tagged: Emotional processing; cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT); emotion; depression; anxiety; scale | Comments Off
Posted on September 15, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
The Fallsafe Project Using a care bundle to reduce falls in hospital ,2011, British Geriatric Society Click on the title above to access the resources and information to download Abstract: The FallSafe Project: a quality improvement programme that uses specially trained nurses to introduce an evidence based care bundle to reduce inpatient falls. It is run [...]
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Posted on September 15, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Critical analysis of the concept of adult attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, The Psychiatrist, September 2011 35 (9) pp. 334-338 Joanna Moncrieff and Sami Timimi Abstract: We question whether adult attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) represents a discrete condition that is distinguishable from ordinary behaviour and other psychiatric disorders, and whether it is related to the childhood disorder, [...]
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Posted on September 15, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Brief Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Hallucinations: Can it Help People Who Decide Not to Take Antipsychotic Medication? A Case Report, Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, early view, 2011 Paul Hutton, Anthony P. Morrison and Hannah Taylor Psychosis Research Unit, Department of Psychology, Greater Manchester West Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Bury New Road, Prestwich M25 3BL [...]
Filed under: Antipsychotics, CBT Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Psychosis | Tagged: cbt, hallucinations, Psychosis; cognitive behaviour therapy; hallucinations; imaginary companions; antipsychotic medication | Comments Off
Posted on September 14, 2011 by lancashirecarelibraryblog
Evaluation of the alcohol treatment requirement in five sites across the Lancashire probation area , 2010 Baldwin H., Duffy P. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK Click on the title above to access the full-text of this report Abstract: In Lancashire in northern England, problem-drinking offenders who agreed to be ordered in [...]
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