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Assessment of the prevalence of psychiatric disorder in young adults
- Authors:
- FERDINAND Robert F., et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 166, April 1995, pp.480-488.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Investigates the effectiveness of different assessment procedures for determining prevalence rates of psychiatric disorder in young adults.
The measurement of 'social disablement' : the MRC social behaviour and social role performance schedules
- Author:
- WING J.K.
- Journal article citation:
- Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, 24(4), 1989, pp.173-178.
- Publisher:
- Steinkopff
The conceptual basis of a series of instruments to measure various components of social disablement is discussed, and a brief description provided of those still in use.
Dangerousness: psychiatric assessment and management
- Editors:
- HAMILTON John R., FREEMAN Hugh
- Publisher:
- Royal College of Psychiatrists, Gaskell Books
- Publication year:
- 1982
- Pagination:
- 120p., tables, diags., bibs.
- Place of publication:
- London
With money in mind: the benefits of liaison psychiatry
- Author:
- NHS CONFEDERATION
- Publisher:
- NHS Confederation
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 6p.
- Place of publication:
- London
People with a long-term physical illness are three to four times more likely to have a mental illness than a healthy member of the population. The prevalence of mental health conditions is particularly high among acute hospital inpatients. Improving the quality of treatment and care in health services is a difficult and continuous challenge in itself, but with co-morbidities and complexity increasing at a time of economic austerity, it can appear daunting. Liaison psychiatry services are increasingly seen as an essential component of effective care in acute hospitals. Their clinical effectiveness has been well documented, but little has been known up to now about their potential economic impact. This briefing outlines the benefits that the Birmingham Rapid Assessment Interface and Discharge (RAID) liaison psychiatry service has brought in terms of cost savings and improved health and well-being for patients. It will be of particular interest to all those who commission and provide acute hospital and mental health services.
Mental health assessment of children and adolescents with learning disabilities
- Authors:
- FRIEDLANDER Robin, MOSS Steve
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Public Mental Health, 8(1), March 2009, pp.37-45.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Understanding the mental health problems of children who have learning disabilities presents huge challenges across many domains. The paper examines some of the assessment frameworks that may be used, offers clinical guidance on collecting information and suggests ways in which various theoretical approaches can be used to derive comprehensive case formulations. The common assessment approaches mentioned are psychiatric, behavioural, ecological and early attachment. A case study is used to discuss the use of the frameworks. An emphasis is placed on the use of structured methods to improve reliability and validity.
Clinical assessment and diagnosis in social work practice
- Authors:
- CORCORAN Jacqueline, WALSH Joseph
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 518p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Oxford
This user-friendly textbook not only guides social workers in developing competence in the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR) system of diagnosis, it also assists them in staying attuned during client assessment to social work values and principles: a focus on client strengths, concern for the worth and dignity of individuals, appreciation of environmental influences on behaviour, and a reliance on evidence-based approaches. The authors, seasoned practitioner-scholars, provide an in-depth exploration of fourteen major mental disorders that social workers commonly see in practice, integrating several perspectives in order to meet the challenges social workers face in client assessment. A risk and resilience framework helps social workers understand environmental influences on the emergence of mental disorders and the strengths that clients already possess. Social workers will also learn to apply critical thinking to the DSM when it is inconsistent with social work values and principles. Finally, the authors catalogue evidence-based assessment instruments and treatments so that social workers can intervene efficiently and effectively, using the best resources available. Students and practitioners alike will appreciate the wealth of case examples, evidence-based assessment instruments, and treatment plans that make this an essential guide to the assessment and diagnostic processes in social work practice.
Instrumental activities of daily living in the screening of dementia in population studies: a systematic review and meta-analysis
- Authors:
- CASTILLA-RILO Juan, et al
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 22(9), September 2007, pp.829-836.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Despite the fact that the current definitions of dementia in the DSM-IV and ICD-10 require functional deterioration for the diagnosis of dementia, it is not necessary a formal evaluation of functional capacity. The objectives was to examine the efficiency of functional assessment as a method of screening dementia in population studies. This systematic review was based on information from MEDLINE, EMBASE, Index Médico Español (IME), and related articles. The studies included are population studies of patients over 65, in which normal and demented (established diagnosis) subjects are compared. In all of them, subjects were evaluated using the instrumental activities of daily living scale (IADL) as the method of screening for dementia. Two thousand three hundred and three abstracts and bibliographical references were reviewed. The authors of the selected studies were contacted and asked about other ongoing studies or indexes not included in the review in order to complete a meta-analysis. Finally, five studies were selected (n = 11.960). A meta-analysis was performed, with a statistical Q* value of 0.88 (SE 0.26). The functional assessment of the IADL showed an acceptable efficiency for the screening of dementia in the population studies included in this review, although few studies have verified this efficiency (sensitivity and specificity of the scales used). Further research is necessary in this field to be able to draw definitive conclusions.
Service user involvement in training: the trainees' view
- Authors:
- VIJAYAKRISHNAN Ajay, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Psychiatric Bulletin, 30(8), August 2006, pp.303-305.
- Publisher:
- Royal College of Psychiatrists
A questionnaire survey was conducted of trainees across the South-West London and St George's Basic Specialist Training Scheme in Psychiatry to explore their attitudes towards service user involvement in training. Fifty-two completed questionnaires were received; 20 trainees (38%) had not attended teaching sessions where a user was present; 35 trainees (67%) were agreeable to service user involvement in examinations. Reservations concerned the objectivity of service users in examination rating and their role as an expert on assessing the trainee's skill. Awareness of user involvement strategies and policies in their trusts were not matched with actual participation. Service users should be involved in teaching in an expert capacity and also in examinations, with safeguards regarding transparency and objectivity of the marking schemes in place.
Drug-related movement disorders: training experiences of psychiatrists
- Authors:
- KURUVILLA Kpoancariel, SEDANO-RUIZ Jose Antonio, LEY Ann
- Journal article citation:
- Psychiatric Bulletin, 30(8), August 2006, pp.300-303.
- Publisher:
- Royal College of Psychiatrists
A questionnaire was sent by post to 185 psychiatrists in Devon and Cornwall to investigate training in the assessment and management of drug-related movement disorders and current training needs. Responses were obtained from 143 psychiatrists (77%). Formal training was reported by 67 out of 140 (48%). Only 26 out of 142 (18%) had received formal training in the use of rating scales, which were rarely used. The mean level of satisfaction with training received was below the mid-point on a 5-point scale at 2.76 (s.d.=1.23). Mean levels of confidence in the assessment and management of drug-related movement disorders were just above mid-point at 3.25 (s.d.=1.04) and 3.16 (s.d.=0.99) respectively. Specific training was thought to be necessary by 135 out of 141 psychiatrists (96%) and there were high levels of interest in further training, particularly from those below consultant grade. Drug-related movement disorders affect patients' adherence to medication and their quality of life. Psychiatrists need more structured clinical training in assessing and managing these disorders in order to provide the best clinical care.
Seminars in child and adolescent psychiatry
- Editors:
- GOWERS Simon G., (ed.)
- Publisher:
- Gaskell
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 370p.
- Place of publication:
- London
- Edition:
- 2nd
This textbook for trainees in child and adolescent psychiatry has been extended, with a number of new chapters covering the major disorders and the range of service provision. From assessment to outcome, from normal development to unusual syndromes, from theoretical perspectives to treatment, the reader will find this a concise overview of the field. This new edition: provides an overview of the specialty of child and adolescent psychiatry; leads the reader from theory to clinical practice; and considers the full range of theoretical and management approaches.