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Getting physical
- Author:
- SEMPLE Brian
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, May 2012, pp.12-13.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
People with severe mental illness die, on average, 20 years younger than the general population, mostly as a result of preventable physical health conditions. The factors that contribute to this include: poor monitoring of physical health; inadequate explanation of medication side effects; and failure by health professionals to take people with mental illness seriously when they raise concerns about their physical health. In a bid to tackle these problems, Rethink Mental Illness has launched a range of resources designed to give mental health professionals the confidence and tools to address the physical health needs of the people they support. These include the Physical Health Check (PHC), a tool designed to improve the monitoring of physical health by encouraging a conversation between the practitioner and the patient about their physical health, identifying any unmet health needs or problems, and deciding together what actions to take. Another resource developed by Rethink Mental Health is free e-learning training for mental health professionals which offers information and advice on some of the key health risks affecting people with mental illness.
Promoting the health of looked after children: a study to inform revision of the 2002 guidance
- Authors:
- MOONEY Ann, et al
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department for Children, Schools and Families
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 52p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This study aimed to provide an evidence base to assist the Department for Children, Schools and Families and the Department of Health in revising the guidance 'Promoting the Health of Looked After Children'. The report summarises the research and statistical evidence on the prevalence and nature of health problems among looked after children and the characteristics of the population of looked after children, as well as published evidence on how well their health needs are being met and the views of young people themselves. It also includes an overview of findings from the stakeholder interviews illustrating the differences between the guidance and current practice, the main areas of difficulty with the guidance and suggestions from interviewees about what might be done to address these difficulties. Chapter 3, draws on evidence from JAR reports, Healthy Care Programme briefing papers and local audits as well as from information provided by interviewees. Conclusions are drawn in chapter 5 using all the data sources for this study.
Improving the physical health of people with mental health problems: actions for mental health nurses
- Authors:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health, PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND, NHS ENGLAND
- Publishers:
- Great Britain. Department of Health, Public Health England, NHS England
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 61
- Place of publication:
- London
Drawing the available evidence, this resource provides practice advice to help mental health nurses to improve the physical health and wellbeing of people living with mental health problems. It builds on work to ensure parity of esteem between mental and physical health by giving equal attention to the physical health of people with mental health problems as is given to the general population, thus reducing health inequalities. The document focuses on how to deal with some of the main risk factors for physical health problems. It focuses on eight key areas for action: smoking, obesity, improving levels of physical activities, alcohol and substance misuse, sexual and reproductive health, medicine optimisation, dental and oral health, and reducing falls. Each area discussed incIudes information on why mental health nurses need to take action, activities to achieve change, examples of good practice and a review of the evidence base for practice. The publication is relevant for mental health nurses working both in inpatient settings and in the community and focuses on adults with mental health problems. (Edited publisher abstract)
Psychological management of stroke
- Authors:
- LINCOLN Nadina B., et al
- Publisher:
- Wiley
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 638p.
- Place of publication:
- Chichester
The authors, themselves clinical psychologists working in stroke services, review and synthesise the current theory and data relating to the assessment, treatment, and psychological aspects of stroke. They draw together evidence based practice covering a broad range of issues, including fitness to drive, decision making, prevention of stroke, and involvement of carers and families. The book is divided into four main parts. The first part provides an overview of stroke and stroke services. The second section looks at the cognitive effects of stroke, touching on such topics as communication problems, challenging behaviour, decision making and mental capacity, and cognitive rehabilitation. The third part looks at the emotional effects of stroke, including managing emotional problems, fear, pain and fatigue. The final part of the book focuses on the social dimensions of stroke discussing some of the issues carers face.
Psychosis with substance misuse in over 14s: assessment and management
- Author:
- NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CLINICAL EXCELLENCE
- Publisher:
- National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 43
- Place of publication:
- London
Approximately 40% of people with psychosis misuse substances at some point in their lifetime, at least double the rate seen in the general population. This guideline covers the assessment and management of adults and young people aged 14 years and older who have a clinical diagnosis of psychosis (a term used to describe a group of severe mental health disorders) with coexisting substance misuse. It aims to help healthcare professionals guide people with psychosis who use drugs and/or alcohol, to stabilise, reduce or stop their substance misuse and to improve treatment adherence and outcomes. It offers best practice advice on assessment and management and person centred care. It sets out key priorities for implementation, covering principles of care, recognition of psychosis with coexisting substance misuse, primary care, secondary care mental health services, substance misuse services, inpatient mental health services, staffed accommodation, and specific issues for young people with psychosis and coexisting substance misuse. Accompanying publications include the full guideline 'Psychosis with coexisting substance misuse: assessment and management in adults and young people' (with all the recommendations, details of how they were developed and reviews of the evidence they were based on) and Understanding NICE Guidance (a summary for patients and carers). Includes changes after publication (latest changes: February 2013).
Psychosis with coexisting substance misuse: assessment and management in adults and young people
- Author:
- NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CLINICAL EXCELLENCE
- Publisher:
- National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 387p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Approximately 40% of people with psychosis misuse substances at some point in their lifetime, at least double the rate seen in the general population. This guideline was developed to advise on the assessment and management of adults and young people aged 14 years and older who have a clinical diagnosis of psychosis (a term used to describe a group of severe mental health disorders) with coexisting substance misuse. It covers the care provided by primary, community, secondary, tertiary and other healthcare professionals who have direct contact with, and make decisions concerning the care of, adults and young people with psychosis who use drugs and/or alcohol. It sets out the clinical practice and research recommendations, with details of how they were developed and reviews of the evidence they were based on. It describes the evidence that underpins the recommendations, covering experience of care, assessment and care pathways, service delivery models for people with psychosis and coexisting substance misuse, psychological and psychosocial interventions, pharmacological and physical interventions, and young people with psychosis and coexisting substance misuse. Accompanying publications include the NICE guideline (a version of the guideline with all the recommendations), and Understanding NICE Guidance (a summary for patients and carers).
Manual for the adult carers quality of life questionnaire (AC-QoL)
- Authors:
- ELWICK Hannah, et al
- Publisher:
- Princess Royal Trust for Carers
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 10p.
- Place of publication:
- Woodford Green
There are nearly six million people providing unpaid care in the UK. In the National Carer’s Strategy, it was reported that 71% of carers have had health problems which included poor physical and mental health. In turn poorer physical and mental health can affect the person’s ability to care, with the majority of these carers reporting that their health problems also affected the person they were caring for. This manual is intended to provide researchers and practitioners in the field of caring with a relevant and accessible instrument to assess the quality of life of adult, unpaid carers. The questionnaire can be used on a one off basis for the purpose of assessment, or as a pre and post intervention tool to measure change and the impact of support. This manual will be of interest to professionals in the fields of health and social care as well as those researching care-giving and caring organisations themselves.
The Physical Health Check: a tool for mental health workers
- Authors:
- PHELAN Michael, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 13(3), June 2004, pp.277-284.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
The physical health of people with mental illness is often poor. There is a need for mental health services to address the issue. The Physical Health Check (PHC) is a short tool designed to be used by mental health staff to assess physical health needs. It was developed by a multidisciplinary research group, with the intention that it should be quick and easy to use, and acceptable to service users. When administered to 60 CMHT clients a high level of unmet physical needs were detected. These included the need for health promotion, as well as specific medical or other interventions. A comparison with routine practice in a neighbouring CMHT, suggests that use of the PHC significant improves the recording of physical health information. PHC is a useful tool, designed to be used routinely by mental health staff to assess physical health needs.
Mental health care in prisons
- Author:
- REED John
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 182(4), April 2003, pp.287-288.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Admission to prison offers a unique opportunity to assess and to start to meet the health care needs of a population with high levels of physical and psychiatric morbidity, many of whom rarely come into contact with the NHS. Drug and alcohol problems can be addressed. However, prisons are not hospitals, and (unlike prisoners with serious physical illness) many prisoners with serious mental illnesses requiring NHS in-patient care remain in prison.
Service integration requires planning from the top
- Author:
- GREEN Linda
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 25.3.99, 1999, p.10.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Looks at how while important steps have been made to improve care for mental health service users, the Social Services Inspectorate still believes that more ground can be made in integrating services.