This web-based resource provides an overview of information and current practice to all those involved in assessing the social care needs of older people with mental health needs. It is aimed primarily at practitioners undertaking assessments, in particular, those front-line staff who may be the first professional in contact with an older person or their family and friends. The Guide provides access to the information and skills that inform sound judgements in the support of service users and carers. Its coverage includes: messages from research; current policy and guidance; service users and carers; the social workers role in assessment; assessing need; black and minority ethnic older people; implications of the Mental Health Act 1983; and interagency working. Also incorporated in the contents are practice and service examples, useful further reading and links to additional information on the web and to full text of official guidance and standards. (Previously published as SCIE Practice Guide no. 2).
This web-based resource provides an overview of information and current practice to all those involved in assessing the social care needs of older people with mental health needs. It is aimed primarily at practitioners undertaking assessments, in particular, those front-line staff who may be the first professional in contact with an older person or their family and friends. The Guide provides access to the information and skills that inform sound judgements in the support of service users and carers. Its coverage includes: messages from research; current policy and guidance; service users and carers; the social workers role in assessment; assessing need; black and minority ethnic older people; implications of the Mental Health Act 1983; and interagency working. Also incorporated in the contents are practice and service examples, useful further reading and links to additional information on the web and to full text of official guidance and standards. (Previously published as SCIE Practice Guide no. 2).
Subject terms:
joint working, mental health law, mental health problems, needs, older people, social workers, user views, assessment, black and minority ethnic people, diagnosis;
Discusses how bringing together two distinct professional systems such as adult mental health and child protection challenges strategies for making effective working together/working in partnership arrangements. Offers an analysis of the challenges inherent in bringing these systems together at the assessment interface, and offers some insights into the contribution each systems can make to an integrated assessment process for children and their families.
Discusses how bringing together two distinct professional systems such as adult mental health and child protection challenges strategies for making effective working together/working in partnership arrangements. Offers an analysis of the challenges inherent in bringing these systems together at the assessment interface, and offers some insights into the contribution each systems can make to an integrated assessment process for children and their families.
Subject terms:
interagency cooperation, joint working, mental health problems, mental health services, parents, assessment, child protection, diagnosis, parental mental health;
HIV/AIDS TREATMENT ADHERENCE HEALTH OUTCOMES AND COSTS STUDY GROUP
Journal article citation:
AIDS Care, 16(Supplement 1), January 2004, pp.S6-S21.
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
A growing population of people living with HIV/AIDS have co-morbid psychiatric and substance abuse diagnoses, increasing the need for integrated services for persons with multiple diagnoses. This article reviews models of integrated services for multiply diagnosed persons living with HIV/AIDS. We focus on the HIV/AIDS Treatment Adherence, Health Outcomes and Cost Study to highlight the elements of multifaceted and integrated service delivery systems for people with HIV, substance abuse, and mental health disorders. Study organizational features and models of integrated services are discussed, including details of models for assessing mental health and substance abuse, outcomes, and the cost-effectiveness of integrated services.
A growing population of people living with HIV/AIDS have co-morbid psychiatric and substance abuse diagnoses, increasing the need for integrated services for persons with multiple diagnoses. This article reviews models of integrated services for multiply diagnosed persons living with HIV/AIDS. We focus on the HIV/AIDS Treatment Adherence, Health Outcomes and Cost Study to highlight the elements of multifaceted and integrated service delivery systems for people with HIV, substance abuse, and mental health disorders. Study organizational features and models of integrated services are discussed, including details of models for assessing mental health and substance abuse, outcomes, and the cost-effectiveness of integrated services.
Subject terms:
HIV AIDS, integrated services, joint working, medication, mental health problems, social care provision, substance misuse, treatment, treatment compliance, therapy and treatment, cost effectiveness, diagnosis;
The purpose of this research was to determine if differences in service use exist between dementia patients with and without psychiatric comorbidity. Examination of 2-year health service use revealed that, after adjusting for demographic and medical comorbidity differences, dementia patients with psychiatric comorbidity had increased medical and psychiatric inpatient days of care and more psychiatric outpatient visits compared with patients without psychiatric comorbidity. A coordinated system of care with interdisciplinary teamwork may provide both cost-effective and optimal treatment for dementia patients.
The purpose of this research was to determine if differences in service use exist between dementia patients with and without psychiatric comorbidity. Examination of 2-year health service use revealed that, after adjusting for demographic and medical comorbidity differences, dementia patients with psychiatric comorbidity had increased medical and psychiatric inpatient days of care and more psychiatric outpatient visits compared with patients without psychiatric comorbidity. A coordinated system of care with interdisciplinary teamwork may provide both cost-effective and optimal treatment for dementia patients.
Subject terms:
joint working, intermediate care, mental health problems, multidisciplinary services, older people, hospital readmission, acute psychiatric care, dementia, diagnosis, health care, comorbidity;
'Forget me not', published in January 200, set out the Audit Commission's analysis of mental health services for older people in England and Wales. Since then auditors appointed by the Commission have been carrying out local audits of these services. This report summarises the main findings from audits in England. It highlights for managers and practitioners where they should concentrate their efforts.
'Forget me not', published in January 200, set out the Audit Commission's analysis of mental health services for older people in England and Wales. Since then auditors appointed by the Commission have been carrying out local audits of these services. This report summarises the main findings from audits in England. It highlights for managers and practitioners where they should concentrate their efforts.
Subject terms:
home care, independence, hospitals, interagency cooperation, joint working, joint planning, long term care, mental health problems, mental health services, multidisciplinary services, older people, primary care, residential care, community care, diagnosis, general practitioners;
First of a series of reports with a common theme of promoting independence for older people. Looks at mental health services for older people and includes chapters on: mental health problems in older people; identification and initial responses by services; services to help people at home; hospital and residential provision; coordination between services; and developing a comprehensive strategy.
First of a series of reports with a common theme of promoting independence for older people. Looks at mental health services for older people and includes chapters on: mental health problems in older people; identification and initial responses by services; services to help people at home; hospital and residential provision; coordination between services; and developing a comprehensive strategy.
Subject terms:
home care, independence, hospitals, interagency cooperation, joint working, joint planning, long term care, mental health problems, mental health services, multidisciplinary services, older people, primary care, residential care, community care, diagnosis, general practitioners;
GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health. National Health Service
Publisher:
Great Britain. Department of Health. National Health Service
Publication year:
1999
Pagination:
31p.
Place of publication:
London
Summary of national service framework setting out standards for mental health service provision. Aimed at both health and social services, and includes health promotion, assessment and diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and care, including support to carers, and encompasses primary and specialist care and the roles of partner agencies.
Summary of national service framework setting out standards for mental health service provision. Aimed at both health and social services, and includes health promotion, assessment and diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and care, including support to carers, and encompasses primary and specialist care and the roles of partner agencies.
Subject terms:
joint working, mental health problems, mental health services, multidisciplinary services, performance evaluation, performance management, primary care, quality assurance, rehabilitation, social care provision, standards, treatment, therapy and treatment, assessment, diagnosis, health care, health education;
The National Service Framework (NSF) for mental health is intended to drive up quality and remove the wide and unacceptable variations in provisions. This NSF sets national standards and defines service models for promoting mental health and treating mental illness. It also puts in place underpinning programmes to support local delivery and establishes milestones and a specific group of high-level performance indicators against which progress within agreed time-scales will be measured. The NSF for mental health concentrates on the mental health needs of working age adults up to 65, and covers health promotion, assessment and diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and care, and encompasses primary and specialist care and the roles of the partner agencies. The NSF also touches on the need of children and young people, highlighting areas where services for children and adults interact, for example the interface between services for 16 – 18 year olds, and the needs of children with a mentally ill parent.
The National Service Framework (NSF) for mental health is intended to drive up quality and remove the wide and unacceptable variations in provisions. This NSF sets national standards and defines service models for promoting mental health and treating mental illness. It also puts in place underpinning programmes to support local delivery and establishes milestones and a specific group of high-level performance indicators against which progress within agreed time-scales will be measured. The NSF for mental health concentrates on the mental health needs of working age adults up to 65, and covers health promotion, assessment and diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and care, and encompasses primary and specialist care and the roles of the partner agencies. The NSF also touches on the need of children and young people, highlighting areas where services for children and adults interact, for example the interface between services for 16 – 18 year olds, and the needs of children with a mentally ill parent.
Subject terms:
joint working, mental health problems, mental health services, multidisciplinary services, performance evaluation, performance management, primary care, quality assurance, rehabilitation, social care provision, standards, treatment, therapy and treatment, assessment, carers, diagnosis, health care, health education;