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Exploring the health concerns of people taking methadone
- Authors:
- JAMES Philip, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 2.9.08, 2008, pp.26-27.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
This article reports on a study to uncover the health concerns of clients attending a methadone maintenance programme provided by an addiction service in Ireland. The Health Concerns Questionnaire 3 was completed by 261 clients. The most endorsed items tended to be psychosocial health concerns, particularly mood-related items. Additional comments highlighted various health issues such as hepatitis C, diet, and sexual and mental health. The research also highlighted the importance if eliciting client feedback within health services.
Adapting a telephone support intervention to address depression in older adults with HIV
- Authors:
- BRENNAN-ING Mark, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of HIV/AIDS and Social Services, 16(4), 2017, pp.335-350.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Rates of depression in older people with HIV range as high as 63%, compared to 15% in the general older adult U.S. population. The authors tested an adaptation of the RESPECT intervention for its feasibility in addressing depression among older adults with HIV (N = 25). RESPECT involves weekly phone calls made by care managers who engage and listen to the participants, and help to identify needed resources. Over the 6-month study period, depressive symptoms were significantly reduced. Qualitative analyses elucidated the participants’ complex behavioural health problems as well as the supportive nature of phone intervention. Implications for practice are explored. (Edited publisher abstract)
Interrelationship of PTSD, perceived health, and treatment satisfaction
- Author:
- ASTONE-TWERELL Janetta
- Journal article citation:
- Therapeutic Communities: the International Journal of Therapeutic Communities, 35(1), 2014, pp.21-34.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The residential therapeutic community (TC) treatment modality has been shown to effectively reduce drug use and improve psychiatric/medical health among clients who are often disproportionately impacted by medical conditions and have a co-occurring psychiatric disorder such as Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Yet not much is known regarding how clients’ health may impact their treatment satisfaction. Using path analysis, the interrelationship between PTSD, perceived health, and treatment satisfaction was examined. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach – A survey including the Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist-Specific (PCL-S), a perceived health rating, and a Treatment Satisfaction Scale was collected from 303 clients at three comparable long-term residential TC treatment programmes in New York City. Findings: Findings indicated that clients with PTSD rated their health significantly worse than those without PTSD. Although no direct relationship between PTSD and treatment satisfaction was found, there was a significant positive correlation between perceived health and treatment satisfaction. Research limitations/implications: Findings likely constitute a regional sample thus generalisability is limited. Practical implications: Simultaneously addressing addiction, PTSD, and medical issues can improve clients’ treatment satisfaction, consequently increasing treatment retention and producing greater positive post-treatment outcomes. Originality/value: Few if any studies have examined the extent to which PTSD and perceived health impact treatment satisfaction within residential substance abuse treatment programmes. (Edited publisher abstract)
Crossover culture
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 15.5.03, 2003, pp.56-58.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Looks at three innovative projects where health and social care professionals have been working together. Features a project providing therapy for drug and alcohol misusers, a project on continence at a day centre for older people; and working with black and ethnic minority volunteers to tackle mental health problems in their communities.
The multiple needs assessment and care management pack: homeless multiple needs partnership
- Author:
- PHOENIX HOUSE
- Publisher:
- Phoenix House
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 26p.,floppy disc.
- Place of publication:
- London
The Multiple Needs Assessment and Care Management Package is a 27 page document which is designed as tool for the assessment of homeless people with mental health problems. It is accompanied by assessment forms contained on a 3.5” computer disc. The pack looks holistically at the presenting needs of an individual. It also enables assessors to: prioritise client needs; action those needs appropriately; and, to develop an effective evaluation process, i.e. working with clients on achievable, realistic goals, with scope for re-negotiation as required. The pack is designed on the assumption that the Assessor is competent in assessment practice and has a good understanding of the parameters that are involved.
Psychiatric morbidity among homeless people
- Authors:
- GILL Baljit, et al, GREAT BRITAIN. Office of Population Censuses and Surveys
- Publisher:
- HMSO
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 252p.,tables.
- Place of publication:
- London
Report presenting findings from an OPCS survey. 4 samples of homeless adults aged 16-64 were included in the survey: residents of hostels for homeless people; homeless people, mostly families, housed in temporary private sector accommodation; people staying in nightshelters; and homeless people sleeping rough who visited day centres. In connection with psychiatric morbidity the report also looked at use of drugs, alcohol and tobacco, physical health, treatment and use of services, and the economic, social and financial circumstances of the homeless people surveyed.
Emotional, behavioral, and HIV risks associated with sexual abuse among adult homosexual and bisexual men
- Authors:
- BARTHOLOW Bradford N., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Child Abuse and Neglect, 18(9), September 1994, pp.747-761.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
Adult homosexual and bisexual men attending urban sexually transmitted disease clinics were interviewed regarding abusive sexual contacts during childhood and adolescence. Sexual abuse was found to be significantly associated with mental health counselling and hospitalisation, psychoactive substance use, depression, suicidal thought or actions, social support, sexual identity development, HIV risk behaviour and the risk of sexually transmitted diseases including HIV infection. Data suggest that sexual abuse may have a wide-ranging influence on the quality of life and health risk behaviour of homosexual men.
Social support networks: informal helping in the human services
- Authors:
- WHITTAKER James, et al
- Publisher:
- Aldine
- Publication year:
- 1983
- Pagination:
- 479p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- New York