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Patient violence in community mental health: a review of the literature
- Author:
- BLANK Alison
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 64(12), December 2001, pp.584-589.
- Publisher:
- Sage
The past decade has seen an increasing focus in the community. During this period, the media has given a high profile to a number of incidents where members of the public and health service staff have been assaulted by patients of mental health services. Presents a systematic review of 10 studies, two conducted in the United Kingdom and eight in the United States of America. It is suggested that the occupational therapy profession urgently needs to address this gap in its literature and consider what can be learned from other professions.
Routinely administered questionnaires for depression and anxiety: systematic review
- Authors:
- GILBODY Simon M., et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Medical Journal, 17.2.01, 2001, pp.406-409.
- Publisher:
- British Medical Association
Examines the effect of routinely administered psychiatric questionnaires on the recognition, management, and outcome of psychiatric disorders in non-psychiatric settings. Nine randomised studies were identified that examined the use of common psychiatric instruments in primary care and general hospital settings. Overall, studies of routine administration of psychiatric measures did not show an effect on patient outcome. Concludes that the routine measurement of outcome is a costly exercise. Little evidence shows that it is of benefit in improving psychosocial outcomes of those with psychiatric disorder managed in non-psychiatric settings.
Helping people with severe mental illness to obtain work: systematic review
- Authors:
- CROWTHER Ruth, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Medical Journal, 27.01.01, 2001, pp.204-208.
- Publisher:
- British Medical Association
The aim of this study was determine the most effective way of helping people with severe mental illness to obtain competitive employment- that is, a job paid at the market rate, and for which anyone can apply. Eligible studies were randomised controlled trials comparing prevocational training or supported employment (for people with severe mental illness) with each other or with standard community care. The primarily outcome was a number of subjects in competitive employment. Secondary outcomes were other employment outcomes, clinical outcomes, and costs. Concludes that supported employment is more effective than prevocational training at helping people with severe mental illness obtain competitive employment.