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Therapeutic environment of secure units: a feasibility study of the interactions between people working and accessing a secure unit for people with learning disabilities
- Author:
- TURNER J.M.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Learning Disabilities for Nursing Health and Social Care, 2(3), September 1998, pp.150-162.
Discusses the results a feasibility study which aimed to develop a reliable and valid measure to assess the types of therapeutic interactions between people working and accessing a secure unit for people with a learning disability.
Psychological interventions in self-injurious behaviour
- Authors:
- HALLIDAY Sabrina, MACKRELL Kelvin
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 172, May 1998, pp.395-400.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Psychological approaches to working with people with learning disabilities who self-injure have developed over the past 30 years. In this article the major literature is reviewed and an ecological framework is described which emphasises the importance of environmental, interpersonal and intrapersonal dynamics to understanding the multi-factorial nature of self-injury. Case examples are given. Concludes that persistence of self-injurious behaviour once established, requires an interdisciplinary approach which addresses comprehensively the variety of factors which have contributed to the development and maintenance of self-injury.
Snapshots of the mind
- Authors:
- HUNT George, TARLETON-LORD Dawn
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 22.4.98, 1998, pp.55-56.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
For people with learning disabilities who develop a mental illness continual appraisal is necessary before an appropriate treatment can be given. Describes how a Northamptonshire unit achieved this.
Anxiety disorders in people with learning disabilities: a review of literature
- Author:
- RAGHAVAN R.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Learning Disabilities for Nursing Health and Social Care, 2(1), March 1998, pp.3-9.
People with learning disabilities experience anxiety disorders, as do the general population. Many studies have highlighted the incidence of anxiety disorders in this population, but they have fallen short of addressing prevalence and issues associated with anxiety disorders and its impact. This article brings together major published studies of anxiety disorder in people with learning disabilities. Its purpose is to raise awareness among health professionals in the field of learning disabilities, and to highlight the need for continued research to address this issue effectively.
Communication in multi-sensory rooms
- Author:
- HIRSTWOOD Richard
- Journal article citation:
- Focus, 23, February 1998, pp.20-31.
- Publisher:
- RNIB
Discusses the use of multi-sensory rooms to help people develop language and communication skills for people with visual and learning difficulties.
Surviving sexual abuse
- Author:
- HARBRIDGE Elinor
- Journal article citation:
- Community Living, 12(2), October 1998, pp.11-13.
- Publisher:
- Hexagon Publishing
Reports on how VOICE's annual conference, tackled the complex problem of post-abuse treatment. Speakers presented powerful and moving accounts of their experience of trying to deal with the after effects of sexual abuse, often with refreshing honesty about the mistakes they made.
Managing the support of a sex offender with learning disabilities in the community: a team approach to intervention
- Authors:
- HILL-TOUT J., THOMAS A., DUNKERTON K.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Learning Disabilities for Nursing Health and Social Care, 2(3), September 1998, pp.163-167.
Discusses how a sex offender with learning disabilities can gain support to live in the community.
Court of appeal ruling on unlawful detention: R v Bournewood Community and Mental Health NHS Trust ex p L. CA (1998) 1AllER 634
- Author:
- BRAMMER Alison
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 3(3), July 1998, pp.28-31.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Reports on a recent Court of Appeal decision which ruled that where a persons is admitted to hospital on an 'informal' basis, but is unable to give valid consent to admission, then it is an unlawful detention.
Introduction to challenging behaviour
- Author:
- PIMM Paul L.
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 61(7), July 1998, pp.306-310.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Introduces the topic of challenging behaviour based on a review of the relevant literature and from work with people with cerebral palsy who challenge services. Discusses defining a behaviour as challenging, reasons for the behaviour, assessment and management of challenging behaviour.
Signposts for success
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Viewpoint, 27, April 1998, p.6.
- Publisher:
- Mencap/Gateway
The NHS Executive has published Signposts for Success to promote good practice, and to clarify the role of the NHS in providing services in the community for people with learning disabilities. Summarises the main message.