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Mothers of very preterm infants: perspectives on their situation and a culturally sensitive intervention
- Author:
- PREYDE Michele
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work in Health Care, 44(4), 2007, pp.65-83.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This paper reports on part of a Canadian study to evaluate an individual, peer support and culturally sensitive intervention for mothers of very premature babies, by comparing the responses of the mothers with those of a matched control group who received usual care. The intervention involved the matching of mothers on language, culture, ethnicity and characteristics of the infant with trained volunteer buddies. The results indicate that the programme helped mothers to feel more confident in their parenting, understand the medical condition of their babies, and experience greater quality of their listening support than the control mothers. The intervention group also reported receiving comfort from interacting with people in general, and especially from the buddy. The author concludes that the findings confirm and extend social support theory: generic social support may be beneficial for the caregivers of ill patients, but specialised support appears to be particularly important for mothers of very pre-term infants. Implications for clinical practice are discussed. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580).
Exposing challenges in transitioning post residential mental health treatment: the case of the “Poster child”
- Authors:
- PREYDE Michele, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Residential Treatment for Children and Youth, 35(4), 2018, pp.336-349.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
A case report is employed that illustrates the need for residential mental health treatment (RT) and the need for continuation of support post RT. Children and youth with moderate-to-severe mental health needs that require intensive treatment in a safe setting for a duration of several months might access RT. RT is sometimes the treatment of choice, and, in fact, is the best treatment option for some youth regardless of whether the youth is in the care of the family or child welfare authorities. However, mental health needs do not stop after discharge from RT. A continuation of supports and continuation of contact with a mental health professional may provide stability that can foster the youths’ progress in education and interpersonal relationships that are significantly affected by the mental health disorders but are simultaneously essential for transitioning to adulthood. (Publisher abstract)
Integrated knowledge translation: hospital-based social work
- Authors:
- PREYDE Michele, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work Research, 37(4), 2013, pp.339-347.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
The purpose of this article is to describe the process of integrated knowledge translation (IKT) and illustrate it with two case examples of psychosocial care in community and teaching hospitals. IKT refers to an approach for conducting research in which knowledge users and investigators collaboratively engage in the entire research process, which should ultimately lead to improved patient outcomes and enhanced system functioning. The collaborative research efforts are illustrated and analysed in this article. The process of IKT is affected by facilitating factors (for example, practitioners have the field experience that can be used to determine research questions that are highly relevant to clinical practice) and barriers (investigators may have limited knowledge of the daily operations within the practice setting and the difficulty in securing resources). IKT can have significant advantages for patients and provide an enriched work experience. (Publisher abstract)
Perceptions of personal well-being among youth accessing residential or intensive home-based treatment
- Authors:
- PREYDE Michele, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Residential Treatment for Children and Youth, 30(1), 2013, pp.1-22.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The outcomes of youth accessing residential treatment or intensive home-based treatment are varied. Understanding youth's perceptions of their well-being may inform service. The purpose of this report was to explore perceptions of youth's mental health, life satisfaction, and outlook for the future. Youth reported ongoing struggles with mental health disorders, depression in particular, though youth also reported a sense of well-being and a positive outlook for the future. Many youth were able to articulate the improvements in their mental health and functioning after accessing intensive mental health treatment. Youth also divulged perceptions of their treatment and care. Implications are discussed. (Publisher abstract)
Psychosocial intervention for adults with cancer: a meta-analysis
- Authors:
- PREYDE Michele, SYNOTT Emily
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work, 6(4), October 2009, pp.321-347.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Noting that cancer affects a significant number of people and their families, and that in addition to physical symptoms people with cancer experience considerable levels of psychological distress, this meta-analysis systematically reviewed psychosocial interventions for adults with cancer by conducting a search of recent trials and reporting on the types of psychosocial intervention employed. A central finding was the scarcity of clinical trials published by social work researchers and clinicians. Many studies were conducted on interventions developed and provided by nurses or nurse practitioners, and in some cases psychologists or oncologists were included, however none were located that tested social work intervention. Small intervention effects were noted for some psychosocial interventions, particularly those in which a focus on stress and coping were included, however, inadequate reporting of procedures and outcome data was evident in a considerable number of trials. The authors conclude that the lack of a social work presence in clinical trials of psychosocial oncology underscores the need for the social work clinicians and researchers to conduct and publish randomised controlled trials on social work led psychosocial oncology interventions to demonstrate evidence of its effectiveness.
Psychosocial profile of elderly patients discharged from a community hospital
- Authors:
- PREYDE Michele, CHAPMAN Tina
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work in Health Care, 45(2), 2007, pp.77-95.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Social workers have historically been an advocate for vulnerable groups. One such vulnerable group is elderly patients who have been shown to have multiple, chronic health problems. The current fiscal environment in the United States favours shortened lengths of stay, potentially leaving these vulnerable patients at risk for adverse outcomes upon discharge, especially for those discharged home as opposed to institutional settings. This study aimed to characterize the biopsychosocial risks for adverse outcomes in the elderly patients discharged home from Guelph General Hospital (Ontario, Canada). The objectives were to (1) estimate the number of elderly people who indicate biopsychosocial risk for adverse outcomes, (2) determine the specific risks and their severity, and (3) estimate the number of readmissions to hospital within three months after discharge. Standardized, self-reported scales were used to measure risks in elderly patients at discharge from acute care medical and surgical units. The sample included 62 patients with a mean age of 79 years. At discharge almost 40% of the patients were considered at risk for adverse outcomes, 11% indicated depression, 45% indicated psychological distress, 13% showed cognitive impairment, and 62.5% (35/56) had at least one nutritional concern. Over the three-month follow-up period, there were 23 readmissions, 8 ED visits (not mutually exclusive), and 7 outpatient visits. The mortality rate over the three-month period was 5% (3/62). Many elderly patients who were discharged from hospital to home experienced several challenges medically, psychologically and some also experienced social adversities. The implication is that these patients may benefit from a more comprehensive discharge plan than is currently practiced that addresses their challenges. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580).
Discharge planning from hospital to home for elderly patients: a meta-analysis
- Authors:
- PREYDE Michele, MACAULAY Cheryl, DINGWALL Tracey
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work, 6(2), April 2009, pp.198-216.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This systematic review covers 25 randomised, controlled or quasi-experimental trials of discharge planning for patients aged 65 or more, published between 1995 and 2005 and identified from seven health and social services databases. Key finding include the small number of published trials conducted by social work professionals, and the lack of appropriate reporting of methods and results. Meta-analysis was conducted where data were available and produced an average effect size of 0.51. Large effect sizes were noted for patient satisfaction, and moderate effect sizes for patients’ quality of life and readmission rates.