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Review of service delivery and organisational research focused on prisoners with mental disorders
- Authors:
- BROOKER Charlie, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Forensic Psychiatry and Psychology (The), 20(Supplement 1), April 2009, pp.102-123.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This paper reports a structured review of the service development and organisational (SDO) research literature focused on prisoners with mental disorders. A large number of databases were searched, using a combined free-text and thesaurus approach. Papers were included if they had been published since 1983, were written in English, and contained research findings. Commentaries or descriptions of local service innovation were excluded. In all, 103 papers were identified that met all criteria; these were divided into 13 categories (e.g. screening, 18 papers; professional roles, 13 papers). The paper concludes that there is a clear need to consider commissioning SDO research for offenders in England and Wales in a coherent programme.
Health needs of prisoners in England and Wales: the implications for prison healthcare of gender, age and ethnicity
- Authors:
- HARRIS Francesca, HEK Gill, CONDON Louise
- Journal article citation:
- Health and Social Care in the Community, 15(1), January 2007, pp.56-66.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
This paper aims to provide evidence of the healthcare needs of prisoners in relation to gender, age and ethnicity, drawing from a larger systematic overview of the policy and research literature concerning primary care nursing in prisons in England and Wales. The literature overview shaped the initial stages of a research project funded by the Department of Health to examine the views and perspectives of prisoners and nurses working in prisons, and to identify good primary care nursing in the prison environment. At total of 17 databases were searched using search terms related to primary healthcare in prisons (health, nurs*, primary care, healthcare, family medicine, prison*, offender*, inmate*) with terms truncated where possible in the different databases. Following this, a sifting phase was employed using inclusion/exclusion criteria to narrow and focus the literature perceived as relevant to the research questions. All papers were critically appraised for quality using standardised tools. Findings from the literature overview show that prisoners are more likely to have suffered some form of social exclusion compared to the rest of society, and there are significantly greater degrees of mental health problems, substance abuse and worse physical health in prisoners than in the general population. Women, young offenders, older prisoners and those from minority ethnic groups have distinct health needs compared to the prison population taken as a whole, with implications for the delivery of prison healthcare, and how these needs are met effectively and appropriately.
Mental health and wellbeing of young people in custody: evidence review
- Authors:
- ARMSTRONG Sarah, McGHEE John
- Publisher:
- Scottish Centre for Crime and Justice Research
- Publication year:
- 2019
- Pagination:
- 57
- Place of publication:
- Glasgow
A review of evidence on mental health and wellbeing of young people in custody, focusing on suicide risk and prevention in custody. It organises evidence into different analytical frames and factors, separating the different perspectives through which mental health issues are analysed. These frames and factors are: comparative context of prison suicide; Individual and clinical issues; Operational, situational and management; Social isolation and relationships; Institutional and environment; Rights-based and person-centred. The conclusion distils key findings from the evidence on: distress, wellbeing, suicide prevention risk, and challenges. It identifies some areas of best/better practice. Key messages from the evidence include: do not isolate young people; do not deny access to family, belongings and support; maximise time out of cell and availability of stimulating activities and meaningful social relationships; empower and support staff in understanding mental health issues, and address and minimise increasing demands placed on them. (Edited publisher abstract)
Arts and vulnerable people: examining the evidence base
- Author:
- SIVAPALAN Haran
- Publisher:
- Lemos and Crane
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 17
- Place of publication:
- London
This paper reviews the research evidence on the impact of arts therapy for vulnerable people. Participation in arts projects is linked to positive outcomes, such as symptomatic relief, raised self-esteem, and building social capital. The paper outlines the four principal forms of formal arts therapy, which are: art therapy, music therapy, drama therapy and dance movement therapy. It explains the rationale behind arts therapy and other arts initiatives, and how they may be beneficial to vulnerable people, including: individuals with mental illnesses; prisoners; Individuals receiving palliative care; older people; and homeless people. The paper concludes that while there is a need for more large-scale studies that differentiate between various types of therapy, the inherent value of producing and being involved in art should play a role when thinking about the added value of arts therapy. (Edited publisher abstract)
Why is it important to consider so-called 'invisible' older people in UK healthcare?
- Authors:
- TINKER Anthea, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Quality in Ageing and Older Adults, 15(4), 2014, pp.187-196.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Design/methodology/approach: Using information obtained from academic literature, government statistics and other publications from relevant organisations, this paper discusses older people who are in groups that are not readily visible to policy makers and practitioners. The authors investigated one 'invisible' group each and comparisons and conclusions were then made collaboratively. The six underserved populations covered were older people with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, those from LGBT communities, older prisoners, older people with chronic long-term mental health problems (in particular depression and dementia) and those who are homeless. The issues of health needs, access to health care and provision of services are discussed. Findings: Many groups of older people seem to be absent from statistics and from policy making. The paper suggests that there needs to be more research to identify the scale of any problems and how they may be solved. Practical implications: There are practical implications for health and social care professionals if they do not recognise that there are groups in society about whom little is known. Lack of knowledge and empathy may affect their approach to these groups. (Edited publisher abstract)
Bullying in secure hospitals
- Authors:
- IRELAND Jane L., SNOWDON Pete
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Forensic Psychiatry, 13(3), December 2002, pp.538-554.
- Publisher:
- Routledge
The bullying that occurs among patients in secure hospitals is a neglected area of research. The authors describe bullying, highlight some of the definitional problems associated with this concept, present a typology of bullying and summarize the available research. The importance of taking into account research conducted in other secure settings, namely prisons, is highlighted and this is used to inform a model that describes why bullying is expected to occur in secure settings. The article discusses why patient-to-patient bullying should be addressed in secure settings by looking at some of the consequences of bullying and conclude with some suggestions for management.
The health care of women prisoners in England and Wales: a literature review
- Author:
- KENNEY-HERBERT Jeremy
- Journal article citation:
- Howard Journal of Criminal Justice, 38(1), February 1999, pp.54-66.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
The health needs of women imprisoned in England and Wales have not been systematically co-ordinated or evaluated. This review discusses the available literature on the health of women prisoners and highlights areas in need of improved service and research. The importance of taking the opportunity to improve the immediate and long term health of incarcerated women is emphasised.