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A comparison of joint reviews and life plans in a hospital population of older people with learning difficulties
- Authors:
- DAGNAN D.J., STURMEY P.
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Handicap Research, 6(4), 1993, pp.346-357.
- Publisher:
- BIMH Publications
Reports research which compared goals set using a structured individual planning system (the STEP Life Plan) with those set in the locally developed joint health and social service review system that preceded it. The structured system lead to improvement in both the quality and goals set and the potential for client and family involvement in the planning process.
Psychiatric morbidity in older people with moderate and severe learning disability II: the prevalence study
- Authors:
- PATEL Pradip, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 163, October 1993, pp.481-491.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Reports on the use of the PAS-ADD interview schedule to estimate prevalence of psychiatric disorder and dementia in older people with learning difficulties.
Life history work with a group of people with learning disabilities
- Author:
- ATKINSON Dorothy
- Journal article citation:
- Groupwork, 6(3), 1993, pp.199-210.
- Publisher:
- Whiting and Birch
Describes and analyses a life history project with a group of older people with learning disabilities.
Psychiatric morbidity in older people with moderate and severe learning disability I: Development and reliability of the Patient Interview (PAS-ADD)
- Authors:
- MOSS Steve, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 163, October 1993, pp.471-480.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Describes the development of PAS-ADD, a semi-structured clinical interview for use specifically with patients with learning disabilities.
Out in the cold
- Author:
- MARCHANT Catriona
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 27.5.93, 1993, pp.24-25.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The law on social work intervention to protect elderly people or adults with learning difficulties who are at risk of abuse is confusing and often ineffective. The Law Commission are consulting on changes to the law concerning the public protection of mentally handicapped and other vulnerable adults. Far reaching proposals echo in part the Children Act. Looks at arguments for and against the proposals.
Assessment of the housing requirements of people with special needs over the next decade
- Authors:
- NATIONAL FEDERATION OF HOUSING ASSOCIATIONS, OFFICE FOR PUBLIC MANAGEMENT
- Publisher:
- National Federation of Housing Associations/Office for Public Management
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- 33p.,tables,diags.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Unit costs of community care 1992/93
- Authors:
- NETTEN Ann, SMART Steve, comps
- Publisher:
- University of Kent. Personal Social Services Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- 62p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Canterbury
First in a planned series of reports bringing together the most up-to-date information on the unit costs of community care. Uses the economic concept of opportunity cost to define what should be measured and how. In 4 sections: services for older people; services for people with mental health problems; services for people with learning difficulties; and generic services.
Individual characteristics and service support for older people with moderate, severe and profound learning disability with and without Community Mental Handicap Team support
- Authors:
- MOSS S.C., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Handicap Research, 6(1), 1993, pp.3-17.
- Publisher:
- BIMH Publications
Reports on a survey in one metropolitan borough, which found that people with learning disabilities in contact with the CMHT received a significantly greater input with respect to all forms of provision. The findings support Wolfensberger's concern regarding the appropriateness of generic services for elderly people for those with learning disabilities.
Spiritual needs of people with dementia
- Editors:
- SHAMY Eileen., HARRISON Avril
- Publisher:
- University of Stirling. Dementia Services Development Centre
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- 29p.
- Place of publication:
- Stirling
This report, edited from transcripts of two seminars led by a Methodist Minister from New Zealand with a pastoral ministry to people with dementia, begins to address the neglected area of their spiritual needs.
Changing behaviour in a residential group setting for elderly people with learning difficulties
- Author:
- CIGNO Katy
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Social Work, 23(6), December 1993, pp.629-642.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Group living is not an easy situation for residents and staff. A client with a long history of institutionalised care and aggressive behaviour proves to be a challenge to care staff who attempt to improve the quality of her life and that of her fellow residents through behavioural intervention aimed at reducing the number of disruptive incidents and increasing the use of social skills and activities for this client. The results indicate a lessening of incidents of 'unreasonable behaviour' and an increase in self-esteem. The appropriateness of this approach to elderly clients' problems is discussed.