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Hospital statistics: mental health and learning disability (2014/15)
- Authors:
- O'DONNELL Michael, TAGGART Kieran
- Publisher:
- Northern Ireland. Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 78
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
This publication presents information on activity within the Mental Health and Learning Disability Programmes of Care (POC) in hospitals in Northern Ireland during the year ending 31 March 2015. It details information on inpatient, day case and outpatient activity, and compulsory admissions under the Mental Health (NI) Order 1986. The report shows that over the last five years, the total number of admissions to hospital under the mental health POC has decreased by 13.3 per cent while the number of admissions to hospital under the learning disability POC has decreased year on year from 503 in 2010/11 to 261 in 2014/15, a reduction of 48.1 per cent. (Edited publisher abstract)
Identifying training needs for mainstream healthcare professionals, to prepare them for working with individuals with intellectual disabilities: a systematic review
- Authors:
- HEMM Cahley, DAGNA Dave, MEYER Thomas D.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 28(2), 2015, pp.98-110.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Background: Research suggests there is a high prevalence of physical and mental ill health among individuals with intellectual disabilities and that staff working in mainstream healthcare services lack knowledge, skills and positive attitudes in supporting this client group. This review aimed to locate, extract themes from and evaluate the current literature that had assessed the training needs of mainstream health professionals within this area. Methods: This review utilised a mixed-methods approach, with systematic elements used to locate and evaluate the literature (n = 13) and a narrative approach used to explore patterns and themes identified. The search was completed across four databases. Results: Three main themes of perceived training need were identified across a range of professional groups: general communication, knowledge/information and profession-specific needs. Conclusions: This review highlights the existing themes of training needs as identified by mainstream healthcare staff. It would appear that it may be possible to produce a core training package, suitable across professions with elements that are profession specific and therefore tailored accordingly. Limitations of the literature are explored within this review, as are recommendations for the directions of future research. (Edited publisher abstract)
Health and psychosocial service use among suicides without psychiatric illness
- Authors:
- LAW Yik Wa, WONG Paul W.C., YIP Paul S.F.
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work: A journal of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), 60(1), 2015, pp.65-74.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Although mental illness is a major suicide risk factor, some cases of suicide list no symptoms of mental disorder at the time of death. Studying suicides without psychiatric illness has important implications for social work because this group's service needs seem to have been overlooked. The authors of this article conducted a psychological autopsy study of 150 people who committed suicide and 150 age- and gender-matched living controls. Suicides without psychiatric illness showed similar detectable psychopathology as the suicide and living control groups with nonpsychotic psychiatric disorders. Though suicides without psychiatric disorders showed fewer warning signs that could be noticed by their informants, they experienced more negative life events than living controls. The suicide cases without psychiatric illness also seemed to be less protected by enabling factors (such as social support and employment) than living controls with and without psychiatric disorders. Furthermore, they had lower use of services than the control and deceased-with-diagnosis groups. With fewer at-risk signs and poorer enabling resources, they were undetected or unengaged by the existing physical, psychiatric, and psychosocial services. This group should be of concern to social workers, who may develop community-based health education programmes and preventive services to meet this vulnerable population's psychosocial needs. (Edited publisher abstract)
The lifetime costs of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Author:
- KHONG Branden
- Publisher:
- Centre for Mental Health
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 35
- Place of publication:
- London
This study attempts to compile a broad estimate of the total economic impact of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder to society over the course of the lifetime of a typical-case individual suffering from ADHD. Through a thorough review of the established literature, a cost of illness is derived for the economic consequences of ADHD from a societal perspective over the course of a patient’s lifetime. Drawing on a limited number of available studies, the paper estimates the average annual cost of healthcare to be £920.37. The average total lifetime cost, which also included education costs and income loss was found to be £102,135.89. A discussion of the limitations and assumptions follows the discussion of the resultant findings. The paper concludes by highlighting the implications for social policy as well as the requirements of future research regarding this area of mental health. (Edited publisher abstract)
Quality of life and health promotion intervention – a follow up study among newly-arrived Arabic-speaking refugees in Malmö, Sweden
- Authors:
- ERIKSSON-SJÖÖ Tina, et al
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Migration Health and Social Care, 8(3), 2012, pp.112-126.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article focuses on the benefits of a health promotion programme for newly arrived refugees from Arabic-speaking countries. The Health Promotion Intervention Course (HPIC) is a group training course set up in Malmö, Sweden in which the participants receive information from clinical professionals such as nurses and physicians. This study aims to illuminate self-perceived health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among newly-arrived Arabic-speaking refugees before and after they had participated in the HPIC. Data was collected before and immediately after the HPIC and at a 6-month follow-up. The research methods comprised questionnaires, observations and oral evaluations in groups. A total of 39 participants completed the survey at all 3 time points. The results show that disturbed sleep was significantly associated with 4 of the 5 health states (mobility, main activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression). The majority of the participants described stress, diseases and treatments, and also a lack of trust in the Swedish health care system. There were changes over time, with the participant’s perceptions of their health and quality of life significantly improving after the HPIC. Sleep and recovery problems were perceived as less difficult at the course completion and the second follow-up.
Comparative analysis of health care expenditures and presence of mental health conditions of HIV-affected versus non-HIV-affected children
- Authors:
- GANGULI Arijit, GOURLEY Dick, WHITE-MEANS Shelley
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of HIV/AIDS and Social Services, 11(3), July 2012, pp.271-290.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
As HIV/AIDS mortality rates improve, more HIV-infected parent are bearing HIV-negative children. This study seeks to investigate the health care resource expenditures of 136 American HIV-negative children residing in homes with HIV-positive parents. Using national medical cost data covering a six year period, the authors compared the health care expenditures (prescription and non-prescription) of HIV-affected and non-HIV-affected children, with a special focus on the impact of mental health conditions on expenditures. Surprisingly, post matching, multivariate analysis showed the HIV-affected children's total prescription expenditures were significantly lower than those of non-HIV-affected children. However, HIV-affected children with mental health conditions incurred greater: total health care expenditures (4.0 times), non-prescription health care expenditures (3.1 times), and prescription expenditures (8.7 times) compared to the respective expenditures of other children in the study. The authors suggest that further work should focus on the emotional, social and behavioural outcomes for children living in HIV-infected families.
COCOA: care for offenders continuity of access
- Authors:
- BYNG Richard, et al
- Publisher:
- National Institute for Health Research
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 265p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Adult offenders have a high incidence and prevalence of many illnesses, particularly poor mental health and substance misuse. Passage through the various elements of the criminal justice system (CJS) provides both the potential for initial access to healthcare and also the disruption of existing care. The aim of this project was to inform policy on improving health and reducing recidivism for offenders by examining access to, and continuity of, healthcare. A multi-method investigation of continuity of healthcare for offenders included: interviews and health records study of 200 offenders; 5 focus groups; and 8 case studies. A quantitative analysis of the offender interviews demonstrates the extent of the deficit in access. A qualitative analysis of interviews and focus groups data provides insights into how offenders view healthcare and the potential impact on achieving access and continuity. The case studies provide information about the barriers and facilitators from an institutional viewpoint. These findings are used in the development of theory related to offender continuity of care. The study demonstrates that continuity of access to healthcare, particularly for mental health problems, is far from perfect. However, pockets of good practice and innovative projects demonstrate the potential for improving continuity and the quality of care provided.
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.
The mental health risks and vulnerabilities of lesbian, gay and bisexual people: a role for social work
- Author:
- SMITH Owen
- Journal article citation:
- Irish Social Worker, Spring 2011, pp.8-14.
- Publisher:
- Irish Association of Social Workers
This paper examines the mental health risk of lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) people and the responsibilities placed on social workers in their practice. The paper begins by briefly exploring the context of LGB mental health and the effects of heterosexism and homophobia which can result in stress. The relationship of the health and social care professions is considered with a brief analysis of positive and negative therapeutic interventions. Finally, the role of social workers is investigated with guidelines presented to effective practice and what is sought going forward with of particular emphasis on LGB clients in Ireland. The paper concludes that, fortunately, Ireland is becoming progressively more positive for the LGB community, and the needs of LGB people are now better addressed than before.
Improving children and young people's mental health: the business case
- Author:
- CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE'S MENTAL HEALTH COALITION
- Publisher:
- Children and Young People's Mental Health Coalition
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 8p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The need for action to promote and safeguard the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people is essential. One in ten children and young people have a diagnosable mental health problem, and the majority of mental illness has its roots in childhood and adolescence. The factors that have a major influence on children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing are well known, and evidence shows that action to address these factors can and does make a difference to the lives of these individuals and their families, to the communities in which they live and to society as a whole. This short paper sets out the evidence, the economic impact and the likely consequence if there is insufficient investment in the mental health and wellbeing of our children and young people. The Children and Young People’s Mental Health Coalition believe that the Community and Voluntary Sector is well placed to provide significant support to children and young people in relation to their mental health and wellbeing.