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Weight matters for children: a complete guide to weight, eating and fitness
- Author:
- PRYKE Rachel
- Publisher:
- Radcliffe
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 215p.
- Place of publication:
- Oxford
A compilation of current United Kingdom nutritional advice which is fully evidence-based, whilst taking a family-centred approach to eating and exercise. It offers practical solutions that families can use to modify their lifestyles and addresses the many reasons behind the current obesity epidemic. It also examines general nutrition issues, along with common illnesses and conditions. Behavioural approaches in relation to food and other childhood issues such as low mood, tantrums and general motivation are also considered. This book is vital reading for all parents and teachers. It will also be of great benefit to paediatricians, health visitors, general practitioners, primary care nurses, dieticians, nutritionalists and catering professionals involved in the preparation of food for children.
A troubled attachment to food
- Author:
- POINTON Claire
- Journal article citation:
- Therapy Today, 16(8), October 2005, pp.4-7.
- Publisher:
- British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
The author argues that knowledge of how eating disorders develop has changed in recent years and stresses the importance of practitioners using research to adjust the help they offer their clients
Family therapy for child and adolescent eating disorders: a critical review
- Authors:
- JEWELL Tom, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Family Process, 55(3), 2016, p.577–594.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Eating disorder-focused family therapy has emerged as the strongest evidence-based treatment for adolescent anorexia nervosa, supported by evidence from nine RCTs, and there is increasing evidence of its efficacy in treating adolescent bulimia nervosa (three RCTs). There is also emerging evidence for the efficacy of multifamily therapy formats of this treatment, with a recent RCT demonstrating the benefits of this approach in the treatment of adolescent anorexia nervosa. In this article, we critically review the evidence for eating disorder-focused family therapy through the lens of a moderate common factors paradigm. From this perspective, this treatment is likely to be effective as it provides a supportive and nonblaming context that: one, creates a safe, predictable environment that helps to contain anxiety generated by the eating disorder; two, promotes specific change early on in treatment in eating disorder-related behaviors; and three, provides a vehicle for the mobilization of common factors such as hope and expectancy reinforced by the eating disorder expertise of the multidisciplinary team. In order to improve outcomes for young people, there is a need to develop an improved understanding of the moderators and mediators involved in this treatment approach. Such an understanding could lead to the refining of the therapy, and inform adaptations for those families who do not currently benefit from treatment. (Publisher abstract)
The evidence base for psychodynamic psychotherapy
- Authors:
- DRISKO James W., SIMMONS Beverly M.
- Journal article citation:
- Smith College Studies in Social Work, 82(4), 2012, pp.374-400.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This review presents a background to evidence-based practice before summarising the evidence base for short-term and long-term psychodynamic psychotherapies. The research included conforms to the hierarchy of evidence promoted by the evidence-based practice movement. Experimental research on psychodynamic psychotherapy reveals these therapies have generally moderate to large effect sizes for depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, somatic disorders, some substance abuse disorders, and some mixed disorders. There is a clear evidence base supporting psychodynamic psychotherapy as effective in treating several mental health disorders. Additional outcome research on psychodynamic psychotherapies, using varied outcome measures, should be funded and completed.
Skills-based learning for caring for a loved one with an eating disorder: the new Maudsley method
- Authors:
- TREASURE Janet, SMITH Grainne, CRANE Anna
- Publisher:
- Routledge
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 228p.
- Place of publication:
- London
"Skills-based Learning in Caring for a Loved One with an Eating Disorder" equips carers with the skills and knowledge needed to support and encourage those suffering from an eating disorder, and to help them to break free from the traps that prevent recovery. Through a co-ordinated approach, this book offers information alongside detailed techniques and strategies which aim to improve professionals and home carers ability to build continuity and consistency of support for their loved ones. The authors use evidence based research and personal experience as well as practical support skills, to advise the reader on a number of difficult areas in caring for someone with an eating disorder, these include: Working towards positive change through good communications skills; Developing problem solving skills; Building resilience; and Managing difficult behaviour. This book is essential reading for both professionals and families involved in the care and support of anyone with an eating disorder. It will enable the reader to use the skills, information and insight gained to help change eating disorder symptoms.
Motivational interviewing and social work practice
- Author:
- WAHAB Stephanie
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work, 5(1), April 2005, pp.45-60.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Motivational interviewing was proposed as an alternative model to direct persuasion for facilitating behaviour change. Social work behavior change interventions have traditionally focused on increasing skills and reducing barriers. More recent recommendations tend to encourage practitioners to explore a broad range of issues, including but not limited to skills and barriers. The article defines and explains motivational interviewing by presenting its essential spirit and techniques, and provides a brief case example within a domestic violence context. This article proposes motivational interviewing as an intervention appropriate for social work practice concerned with behavior change by arguing that motivational interviewing is an exciting intervention model for numerous social work settings due to its consistency with core social work values, ethics, resources, and evidence-based practice. Social workers may strive to practice and test motivational interviewing in addictions settings, as well as within other critical social work arenas including but not limited to health, domestic violence, batterer treatment, gambling, HIV/AIDS prevention, dual disorders, eating disorders, and child welfare.
Evidence-based practice with women: toward effective social work practice with low-income women
- Authors:
- MARKWARD Martha, YEGIDIS Bonnie
- Publisher:
- Sage
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 256p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Women constitute a large proportion of clients seeking treatment and often present with issues that are unique. This book, a key text for courses on social work practice and women in social work, presents evidence-based coverage of the assessment and treatment of the most common mental health disorders among women in social care, particularly low-income women. It presents empirically validated ways of assessing and treating clients, including assessment instruments and detailed case examples that illustrate the assessment and treatment recommendations. Chapters include: introduction; women, trauma, and post-traumatic stress disorder; women and depression; women and generalized anxiety disorder; income and substance use among women; borderline personality disorder and women: comorbidity with mood, anxiety, and substance use disorders; and toward effective practice with low-income women.
Treatment for people who are overweight or obese: understanding NICE guidance
- Author:
- NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CLINICAL EXCELLENCE
- Publisher:
- National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 11p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Multicomponent interventions are the treatment of choice. Weight management programmes should include behaviour change strategies to increase people's physical activity levels or decrease inactivity, improve eating behaviour and the quality of the person's diet and reduce energy intake. Interventions for childhood overweight and obesity should address lifestyle within the family and in social settings. Body mass index (BMI) (adjusted for age and gender) is recommended as a practical estimate of overweight in children and young people, but needs to be interpreted with caution because it is not a direct measure of adiposity Referral to an appropriate specialist should be considered for children who are overweight or obese and have significant comorbidity or complex needs (for example, learning or educational difficulties) The decision to start drug treatment, and the choice of drug, should be made after discussing with the patient the potential benefits and limitations, including the mode of action, adverse effects and monitoring requirements and their potential impact on the patient's motivation. When drug treatment is prescribed, arrangements should be made for appropriate health professionals to offer information, support and counselling on additional diet, physical activity and behavioural strategies
Preventing obesity and staying a healthy weight: understanding NICE guidance
- Author:
- NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CLINICAL EXCELLENCE
- Publisher:
- National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 8p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Weight management programmes should include behaviour change strategies to increase people's physical activity levels or decrease inactivity, improve eating behaviour and the quality of the person's diet and reduce energy intake. Interventions for childhood overweight and obesity should address lifestyle within the family and in social settings. Body mass index (BMI) (adjusted for age and gender) is recommended as a practical estimate of overweight in children and young people, but needs to be interpreted with caution because it is not a direct measure of adiposity Referral to an appropriate specialist should be considered for children who are overweight or obese and have significant comorbidity or complex needs (for example, learning or educational difficulties) The decision to start drug treatment, and the choice of drug, should be made after discussing with the patient the potential benefits and limitations, including the mode of action, adverse effects and monitoring requirements and their potential impact on the patient's motivation. When drug treatment is prescribed, arrangements should be made for appropriate health professionals to offer information, support and counselling on additional diet, physical activity and behavioural strategies. Information about patient support programmes should also be provided. Amended July 2008
Obesity: guidance on the prevention, identification, assessment and management of overweight and obesity in adults and children: quick reference guide 2 for the NHS
- Author:
- NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CLINICAL EXCELLENCE
- Publisher:
- National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 27p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Managers and health professionals in all primary care settings should ensure that preventing and managing obesity is a priority, at both strategic and delivery levels. Dedicated resources should be allocated for action Primary care organisations and local authorities should recommend to patients, or consider endorsing, self-help, commercial and community weight management programmes only if they follow best practice. Multicomponent interventions are the treatment of choice. Weight management programmes should include behaviour change strategies to increase people's physical activity levels or decrease inactivity, improve eating behaviour and the quality of the person's diet and reduce energy intake. Interventions for childhood overweight and obesity should address lifestyle within the family and in social settings. Body mass index (BMI) (adjusted for age and gender) is recommended as a practical estimate of overweight in children and young people, but needs to be interpreted with caution because it is not a direct measure of adiposity Referral to an appropriate specialist should be considered for children who are overweight or obese and have significant comorbidity or complex needs (for example, learning or educational difficulties) The decision to start drug treatment, and the choice of drug, should be made after discussing with the patient the potential benefits and limitations, including the mode of action, adverse effects and monitoring requirements and their potential impact on the patient's motivation. When drug treatment is prescribed, arrangements should be made for appropriate health professionals to offer information, support and counselling on additional diet, physical activity and behavioural strategies. Information about patient support programmes should also be provided.