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Ethnicity and the dementias
- Editors:
- YEO Gwen, GALLAGHER-THOMPSON Dolores
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 261p..,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- Washington, DC
This book looks at the issues of the dementias from a multicultural perspective and addresses how ethnicity and cultural interpretations can influence the perception of dementia. A broad spectrum of topics are covered ranging from epidemiology and neurophysiological assessment procedures and techniques for managing dementia, to caregiving, family concerns and policy recommendations.
Fear of the personal: assessing students in practicum
- Authors:
- EISENBERG Masha, HEYCOX Karen, HUGHES Lesley
- Journal article citation:
- Australian Social Work, 49(4), December 1996, pp.33-40.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This article examines three exploratory undertaken by staff at the University of New South Wales on the assessment of social work students in practicum, particularly those whose performance was considered marginal by staff and/or field educators. The research focused on both students and field educators. The authors argues that 'the personal' dimension of the practicum contributes significantly to the assessment process and experience, and moreover, that ignoring this dimension has implications for both professional competence and the quality of service to consumers.
GPs' views and use of adult mental health services in England and Wales: a survey investigating the effect of funding
- Author:
- CORNEY Roslyn H.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 5(5), December 1996, pp.489-499.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
The purchaser/provider split and the introduction of GP fundholding has meant that GPs are now key players in determining the type of adult mental health services which are delivered. This paper describes the results of a recent survey of GPs' views and their use of adult mental health services. The survey was conducted in 100 fundholding practices and the same number of non-fundholding practices in 1994. Over one-quarter of the fundholding GPs had tried to make changes in out-patient provision and had used their purchasing power either to develop 'in house' psychiatric services or to reduce the number of consultants responsible for their patients. The results also indicate the large increase over the last few years in the number of mental health professionals based in general practice. This increase was particularly marked in fundholding practices. The implications for the delivery of mental health services are discussed.
An overview of HIV prevention in central and eastern Europe
- Author:
- DANZIGER R.
- Journal article citation:
- AIDS Care, 8(6), December 1996, pp.701-707.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
HIV and AIDS present a major challenge to the countries of central and eastern Europe. The manner in which this is being addressed differs from country to country, depending upon historical traditions and prevailing public health practices, social values and political priorities. Provides an overview of HIV prevention policies in six central and east European countries: Russia, Romania, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Poland and Lithuania. The paper concludes that, while significant comparisons can be made between the countries, tight parallels cannot.
The release of forensic patients
- Author:
- GREEN Bob
- Journal article citation:
- Australian Social Work, 49(4), December 1996, pp.47-53.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Working with persons who become hospitalised in maximum security environments may seem incompatible with social work values, such as self-determination. Social workers can contribute to the humane and effective treatment of such persons as by actively participating in multidisciplinary treatment, as well as by providing the necessary perspective of social justice. A central and often problematic issue in the treatment of forensic patients is their release from hospital. To date little attention has been directed toward understanding the factors mental health staff taking into account in making release judgments. To examine factors which staff use in judging suitability for release, forty mental health staff were interviewed. Content analysis of the constructs generated by participants revealed that the five most commonly used constructs were mental health factors. Practice and research applications arising out of the research are also discussed.
Transferring responsibility: the nature and effectiveness of parental planning for the future of adults with intellectual disability who remain at home until mid-life
- Author:
- BIGBY Christine
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 21(4), December 1996, pp.295-312.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
As the life span of people with intellectual disability increases, many are likely to outlive their parents. Thus, increasingly, major issues facing adults who remain at home with their parents are the replacement of lifelong parental care and their transition from parental care. One strategy has been to encourage parents to plan for the future. Yet research indicates that parents are reluctant to do this and there is little evidence regarding the efficacy of planning. Using qualitative methods, this study examined retrospectively the nature and implementation of plans made by parents of 62 older Australian adults with intellectual disability.
Government policy on mentally disordered offenders and its implementation
- Author:
- FARRAR Michael
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 5(5), December 1996, pp.465-474.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
Government policy on mentally disordered offenders 1983-95 has been consistent and explicit and it is now widely accepted that mentally disordered offenders should be cared for in the health and social care systems and not in the criminal justice system. However, there is a perception, given particular prominence by some recent high profile court cases, that the implementation of the policy is in difficulty. Proposes that a new set of guiding principles for policy implementation with a view to increasing the sophistication of the dialogue between health and social care agencies and the criminal justice system. The aim is to ensure maximum benefit from the opportunities presented by further changes to the commissioning and delivery of services in each system.
The effects of witnessing domestic violence on young children's psycho-social adjustment
- Authors:
- SMITH Jennifer, O'CONNOR Ian, BERTHELSEN Donna
- Journal article citation:
- Australian Social Work, 49(4), December 1996, pp.3-10.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Many researchers have examined the serious consequences that spouse abuse may have on battered women's physical and psychological health. Considerably less attention has been given to the effects on children of witnessing domestic violence. This article reports an empirical study which examined the effects of witnessing domestic violence on the psycho-social adjustment of young children aged three to six years. The children's adjustment was examined using the Child Behaviour Checklist and 42 percent of the children exhibited behavioural problems in the clinical range on this measure. Significant correlations were found between children's adjustment and the amount of verbal aggression and domestic violence in the home prior to parental separation. The implications of the research for social work and family violence policy and practice are also discussed.
Abuse of the non-institutionalised aged: dilemmas of policy and practice
- Author:
- BIVIANO Nancee
- Journal article citation:
- Australian Social Work, 49(4), December 1996, pp.41-46.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This article explore the Australian responses to the problems of abuse of the non-institutionalised aged. There is a lack of definition of what constitutes aged abuse and its causes. Australian policy responses are compared to those of the USA with its mandatory reporting systems. Approaches used to combat child abuse and domestic violence are not easily transferable to the problem of aged abuse and overlook the specific needs of the aged as individuals and as a group. The article proposes a more helpful approach might include emphasis on unmet needs of the aged. It concludes that Australian policy needs to take an active but cautious approach, paying adequate attention to the suitability and availability of support services while recognising the complexity of individual circumstances, so that balancing self-determination and duty of care can be a paramount goal of policy aimed at protecting the ono-institutionalised aged from abuse.
The paradox of the quality of life of adults with learning difficulties
- Author:
- BANFALVY Csaba
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 11(4), December 1996, pp.569-577.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This paper is based on an empirical survey conducted in 1995 in Hungary. Data came from a stratified random sample of about 1300 adults with learning difficulties from all over the country. The author combines qualitative and quantitative methods in analysing the quality of life of people with learning difficulties and takes into consideration that their quality of life is as much determined by sociological factors as by the biologically and educationally understood level of difficulties. The paper shows that success in education and in the labour market does not equate to successful social integration. The quality of life of adults with learning difficulties is sometimes better in social circumstances which are less favourable for high achievement in education and in the labour market. Though the people from more privileged backgrounds may seem to lead a more active and social everyday life than those with working class origins they are still considerably less integrated in their social environments.