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Care of elderly people with mental illness: specialist services and medical training
- Authors:
- ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS, ROYAL COLLEGE OF PSYCHIATRISTS
- Publisher:
- Royal College of Physicians
- Publication year:
- 1989
- Pagination:
- 33p., diags., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Looks at the growth in specialised services for elderly people with a mental illness, the provision of services, and evaluation and training in the psychiatry of old age.
Outcomes of cognitive analytic therapy delivered by trainees
- Authors:
- DARONGKAMAS Jural, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, July/August 2015, pp.24-27.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
Cognitive analytical therapy (CAT) can be used as an alternative form of psychotherapy for patients who do not respond to cognitive behavioural therapy, especially where personality difficulties and disorders contribute to symptoms. CAT is also in guidelines such as the NICE Guidelines for Eating Disorders. This evaluation aimed to assess the effectiveness of cognitive analytical therapy (CAT) delivered by 15 trainees in their usual work setting. All trainees were qualified mental health professionals with training and experience in conducting psychological therapy. Trainees attended an introductory two day workshop and then attended a course involving 20 training days over two years. Outcome measures were taken before the start and at the end of the therapy using CORE OM and IIP 32. Forty-seven patients completed pre- and post- CORE 34 questionnaires and 39 completed pre- and post-IIP 32 questionnaires. Patients showed significantly significant post-treatment improvement on the CORE OM and IIP 32 outcome measures. The evaluation found that cognitive analytic therapy delivered by trainees can provide significant benefits to people with mental health problems. (Edited publisher abstract)
Evaluating an education project in mental health of older people
- Author:
- BUTLER Rose
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 31.8.04, 2004, pp.38-40.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Describes the development and evaluation of an education and training pathway for older people's mental health aiming to increase the knowledge and skills of non-specialist NHS-registered and support staff working on acute wards for older people. Concludes the workshops were successful because learning outcomes appear to have been achieved. Summarises factors affecting success and makes recommendations to improve training.
Adapted DBT programme for individuals with intellectual disabilities and problems managing emotions: staff awareness training
- Authors:
- ASHWORTH Sarah, MOONEY Paul, TULLY Ruth J.
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities, 10(3), 2016, pp.185-198.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to present the development and evaluation of an original training package for staff members on an awareness of an adapted Dialectical Behaviour Therapy programme, the “I Can Feel Good” programme (Ingamells and Morrissey, 2014) designed for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) and problems managing emotions. The quality and effectiveness of the training was assessed and is reported in this paper. Design/methodology/approach: The training was delivered for staff working with individuals with ID in a UK medium-secure psychiatric hospital and was attended by nursing staff. The workshop consisted of six modules: “Introduction to the programme”, “Mindfulness”, “Managing feelings”, “Coping in Crisis”, “People skills” and “Application and summary”. Level of self-reported knowledge, confidence and motivation regarding seven aspects of the training was measured by an evaluation questionnaire completed pre and post training. Findings: The results of this study showed that following the training there was a significant increase in self-reported knowledge, confidence and motivation regarding the seven aspects of the training. When perceptions of staff behaviours are observed, although in the right direction, this change was found not to be significant. Originality/value: This study highlights the potential for staff training to increase awareness of newly adapted therapeutic programmes for individuals with ID. The staff training may increase their ability and willingness to facilitate the running of such programmes and ability to support learning transfer in group members. (Publisher abstract)
Exploring the meaning of recovery for carers: implications for social work practice
- Authors:
- FOX Joanna, RAMON Shula, MORANT Nicola
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Social Work, 45(S1), 2015, pp.i117-i134.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
This paper describes the impact that learning about recovery has on mental health carers, exploring the implications of this research for UK social work and beyond. A steering group co-produced a training intervention on recovery that was delivered by the first author and a carer, both with experiences of recovery, to eleven carers. Mainly qualitative data, with supplementary socio-demographic data, were collected to evaluate the impact of this training. Thematic analysis was applied to the data. Findings suggest that being more ‘recovery-aware’ gives carers increased hope and optimism for the future. Awareness of the impact of caring upon the service user's life helps carers to promote recovery in their relative, and gain confidence in their own expertise-by-caring. Professional care is fundamental to recovery but needs to build on a partnership model. The carers evaluated the training as helpful, and valued its authenticity in being led by trainers with experience of recovery. Carers' expectations of professional practice are highlighted, with different approaches discussed that support effective carer involvement in their relative's care. Recognition of carers' expertise-by-caring demands a new approach to mental health care, with significant implications for British social work practice. (Publisher abstract)
Thematic review of family therapy journals 2011
- Author:
- CARR Alan
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Family Therapy, 34(4), November 2012, pp.431-451.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
In 2011 there was some expansion of the evidence base for systemic practice with child-focused and adult-focused problems, couples problems and family therapy conducted in medical and military contexts. There were important developments in the areas of integrative systemic practice models, competency-based training and real world research on the cost effectiveness and comparative effectiveness of family therapy. In this article the contents of the principal English-language family therapy journals published in 2011 are reviewed under these headings: child-focused problems, adult-focused problems, couples therapy, medical family therapy, military family therapy, theory, research, training, the new Journal of Couple and Family Psychology and Human Systems twenty-first anniversary.
‘Keeping families and children in mind’: an evaluation of a web-based workforce resource
- Authors:
- REUPERT Andrea, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Child and Family Social Work, 16(2), May 2011, pp.192-200.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
‘Keeping Families and Children in Mind’, is a web-based training resource designed for clinicians who work with families where a parent has a mental illness. It was developed from existing workforce packages and in consultation with consumers, carers and mental-health clinicians. This paper presents findings from pilot evaluation data collected via focus group interviews with 28 participants, from an urban and a rural site in Australia. Findings revealed that participants emphasised the need to work collaboratively with others, as well as the importance of acknowledging and working with the family members of consumers, especially children. Positive increases in knowledge, skill and confidence when working with families affected by parental mental illness were highlighted. However, facilitators indicated technology issues and the need to work interactively with participants when using the resource.
A pilot study of dual diagnosis training in prisons
- Author:
- HUGHES Elizabeth
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health Workforce Development, 1(4), 2006, pp.5-14.
- Publisher:
- Pier Professional
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
People with dual diagnosis have complex needs and vulnerabilities that may lead to incarceration in prisons. This article reports on a pilot training programme for dual diagnosis which was developed and piloted in five London prisons. The training was based on training needs assessment of prison staff and consultation with service users. The course was evaluated by a brief questionnaire that included items on attitudes, self-efficacy and knowledge about working with dual diagnosis. The evaluation revealed that all workers, no matter what method of training they received increased their perception of their skills (self-efficacy) and increased their attitudes. Knowledge remained the same (although the pre-training scores were high). There was no difference between the two types of training when mean scores were compared at post-training. It is concluded that the training pilot was evaluated positively and did indicate that it has some effect on attitudes and self-efficacy.
Mental health awareness training programme at HMP Styal
- Author:
- ROSE Janet
- Journal article citation:
- Prison Service Journal, 162, November 2005, pp.19-23.
- Publisher:
- Her Majesty's Prison Service of England and Wales
This article reports on one aspect of a larger study, concerning the development of mental health awareness training for prison officers in a womens prison, conducted by Bournemouth University and commissioned by the Prison Health Department of the Department of Health. The training was modular and included a general introduction to mental health and well being; self-harm and suicide awareness; awareness of common mental health problems; mental health issues for women prisoners and adolescents. The article looks at the implementation and formal evaluation of the training and the future implementation of mental health training.
On the way to work: a vocational training project for people with mental health problems
- Authors:
- McGILLOWAY Sinead, DONNELLY Michael
- Journal article citation:
- A Life in the Day, 6(4), November 2002, pp.13-19.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Describes a study undertaken to assess the extent to which a vocational training service, ACCEPT (NI), providing a service for people with mental health problems. The service aims to provide assessment, counselling and coaching in employment, placement and training. The article looks at the effectiveness of the service as perceived by clients and social care professionals. Quantitative and qualitative methods were used.