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Softly softly
- Author:
- GEORGE Chris
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, May 2005, pp.14-15.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
Reports on how frontline staff are coping with rising drug use on inpatient wards.
A case-control study of GP and patient-related variables associated with non-attendance at new psychiatric out-patient appointments
- Authors:
- NEELEMAN Jan, MIKHAIL Wagdy I.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 6(3), June 1997, pp.301-306.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
Describes a case-control study of 50 attenders and 46 defaulters at first psychiatric out-patient appointments which examined patient and GP-related factors in relation to non-attendance. A history of behavioural difficulties (such as substance abuse, legal problems or self-harm) and the absence of a clear psychiatric diagnosis were associated with non-attendance. Patients referred by fund-holding GPs were more likely to keep their appointment than those referred by non-fundholding GPs. However, a strong association between the presence of current social and relationship problems, and non-attendance, overshadowed the other predictors. The results suggest that there is a group of patients with minor psychiatric morbidity who, while in need of psychiatric help, are unable to make use of conventional psychiatric services.
HIV infection in psychiatric patients: an unlinked anonymous study
- Authors:
- AYUSO-MATEOS Jose L., et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 170, February 1997, pp.181-185.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Recent surveys suggest that psychiatric patients are at increased risk of being infected with HIV, although very little information is available concerning the seroprevalence of HIV infection among this population outside the USA. This article looks at seroprevalence of HIV-I among patients admitted to a psychiatric in-patient unit in Madrid, and it gathers anonymous risk-factor information. Concludes that there is a substantial prevalence of HIV infection in psychiatric patients admitted to an acute in-patient unit. History of injecting drug use was strongly associated with seropositivity. Clinicians recognised risk factors for HIV infection in the majority of the HIV-infected cases.
Psychiatric patients and HIV infection: a new population risk?
- Authors:
- STEFAN Martin D., CATALAN Jose
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 167, December 1995, pp.721-727.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Assess the evidence that psychiatric patients are at increased risk of infection with HIV and discusses some of the clinical implications. Surveys of HIV seroprevalence and risk behaviours among psychiatric patients were obtained from a manual and computer search. Most studies report an increased prevalence of HIV infection among psychiatric patients compared to the general population. Risk behaviours, and obstacles to risk reduction, are identified. Concludes that there is a strong case for investigating the seroprevalence of HIV in psychiatric settings in the UK. Issues relating to HIV and AID are likely to assume increasing importance in general psychiatric practice.
Under threat: patient confidentiality and NHS computing
- Author:
- ANDERSON Ross
- Journal article citation:
- Drugs and Alcohol Today, 6(4), December 2006, pp.13-17.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The author argues that Government moves to centralise patient records are putting the security of medical records at risk, which in turn is jeopardising patient confidentiality. This is being felt most among those with sensitive medical records such as substance users, young people and those with mental health problems.
Dual diagnosis in mental health inpatient and day hospital settings: guidance on the assessment and management of patients in mental health inpatient and day hospital settings who have mental ill-health and substance use problems
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 37p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This guidance covers the assessment and clinical management of patients with mental illness being cared for in psychiatric inpatient or day care settings who also use or misuse alcohol and/or illicit or other drugs. It also covers organisational and management issues to help mental health services manage these patients effectively.
Government moves on in-patient care and dual diagnosis win praise
- Author:
- LEASON Katie
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 9.5.02, 2002, pp.14-15.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The Department of Health has recently published guidance aimed at improving treatment for dual diagnosis patients and adults in acute in-patient care. Mental health charities have welcomed the guidance, but argue that it must be accompanied with additional resources if services are to be improved.
Survey of staff perceptions of illicit drug use among patients in a medium secure unit
- Authors:
- DOLAN Mairead, KIRWAN Helen
- Journal article citation:
- Psychiatric Bulletin, 25(1), January 2001, pp.14-17.
- Publisher:
- Royal College of Psychiatrists
This study is a survey of staff perceptions of illicit drug among in-patients in a medium secure unit. Results showed that sixty per cent of staff were aware of drug misuse on the unit. Less than one-third of staff were clear about the unit's policy for dealing with in-patient drug use and few have had adequate training in the management of patients with dual diagnoses. Strategies for dealing with drug misuse appear to focus on security rather than therapeutic issues. Services need to provide adequate training for staff on the management of patients with co-morbid substance misuse, introduce patient education programmes and develop and disseminate clear policies that emphasise both therapy and security.
Report on services for mentally ill people provided by the Hastings Health Authority and the social services department of East Sussex County Council
- Authors:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health. National Health Service. Health Advisory Service, GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health. Social Services Inspectorate
- Publisher:
- Hastings Health Authority
- Publication year:
- 1988
- Pagination:
- 45p.
- Place of publication:
- Sutton
Report of an inspection of services in the community, inpatient services, and hospital departmental services across a wide range of patients - children, alcohol and drug abusers, ethnic groups, elderly, long-term patients.
The leisure participation of clients with a dual diagnosis
- Authors:
- HODGSON Susan, LLOYD Chris, SCHMID Therese
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 64(10), October 2001, pp.487-492.
- Publisher:
- Sage
People with dual diagnosis experience disruption in carrying out their daily occupations. This article describes a study in which an occupational therapist explored the leisure participation of clients with dual diagnosis. In-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted with four out patients from an alcohol and drug rehabilitation programme. Inductive analysis of the informants' interviews identified two main themes: leisure as part of the recovery process and the barriers to leisure participation. The study provides support for the need to understand the leisure occupations of the clients with whom occupational therapists work. Further research is required to examine the interventions that assist clients with a dual diagnosis to develop meaningful leisure activities.