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Evidence based practice and psychotherapy research
- Author:
- REYNOLDS Shirley
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 9(3), June 2000, pp.257-266.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
This paper outlines the concept and the process of evidence based practice and discusses the potential role of evidence based practice in the development of psychotherapy research. Despite concerns that evidence based practice may impede the clinical freedom of clinicians, the argument presented in this paper is that this approach provides new opportunities for psychotherapy research. Although most attempts to develop evidence based practice have been focused on applying the results of qualitative research to practice there are emerging opportunities to broaden the scope of evidence based practice. This can and should include neglected methods of research, for example qualitative methods, and neglected topics of research including the treatment of individuals with enduring and severe mental health problems.
Primary care and mental health
- Authors:
- PIDD Frankie, McARTHUR Margaret
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Review, 5(4), December 2000, pp.6-13.
- Publisher:
- Pier Professional
This article reflects some of the author's experience of working in primary care, and some observations of the state of development of primary care groups (PGCs) in taking up their mental health role.
Pay attention please
- Author:
- VALIOS Natalie
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 30.11.00, 2000, pp.24-25.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects up to 1 percent of school-age children in the UK. As the condition can lead to family breakdowns, social services department need to work with their health colleagues to tackle the condition.
The stomach for it
- Author:
- MILLAR Barbara
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 14.9.00, 2000, pp.56-58.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Eating disorders are a complex mental illness that destroy people's lives. But if you've got what it takes, working with these patients can be extremely rewarding.
Self-report quality of life measures for people with schizophrenia: the SQLS
- Authors:
- WILKINSON Greg, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 177, July 2000, pp.42-46.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Quality of life is the subject of growing interest and investigation. This study aimed to develop and validate a short, self-report quality of life questionnaire (the Schizophrenia Quality of Life Scale, SQLS). The SQLS was completed within 5-10 minutes. It possesses internal reliability and construct validity, and promises to be a useful tool for the evaluation of new treatment regimes for people with schizophrenia.
Promoting mental health
- Author:
- HOLLAND Steve
- Publisher:
- Community Practitioners' and Health Visitors' Association
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 93p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This guide includes reference to selected pieces of research on the promotion of mental health, highlighting their positive aspects and the pitfalls encountered. It also suggests a framework for translating aspects of this work into practice. Contents include: the research background; interventions in mental health promotion in children and adolescents; and training and resources.
Drug treatment in dementia
- Author:
- JONES Roy W
- Publisher:
- Blackwell
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 139p.
- Place of publication:
- Oxford
Begins by describing the various conditions that cause dementia and how to diagnose patients and assess their suitability for drug treatment. Describes the drugs available to treat dementia itself, and those for accompanying psychological and behavioural problems. Discusses physical problems that may be found in people with dementia, treatment protocols and cost effectiveness of treatment.
Meeting the primary mental health care needs of elderly Chinese people in the UK: a case for specialist provision
- Author:
- FOONG Andrew
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Care, 4(4), December 2000, pp.130-133.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
Reports on the findings of a study into the knowledge and perceptions of primary mental health services among elderly Chinese people in Glasgow that found most were not satisfied with the services of which they were aware, and were unaware of other statutory and voluntary services that might help them. Proposes specialist regional centres to meet this populations cultural needs as a possible solution.
Time to design upwards in mental health services for older people
- Author:
- GOSS Tony
- Journal article citation:
- Care Plan, 7(2), December 2000, pp.24-27.
- Publisher:
- Positive Publications/ Anglia Polytechnic University, Faculty of Health and Social Work
Four main areas of working need improvement if services for older people with mental health needs are to match the aspirations of the National Service Framework for Older People and the NHS plan. The author describes what needs to be done and says that in the future we should be designing services from recipient upwards.
Is partnership possible
- Author:
- BASSET Thurstine
- Journal article citation:
- Openmind, 104, July 2000, pp.12-13.
- Publisher:
- MIND
The author wonders if past experience can help mental health services really engage in partnership. Looks at the realities of partnership in mental health, some of the barriers, and what the future holds.