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People with physical impairments and mental health support needs: a critical review of the literature
- Author:
- MORRIS Jenny
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 53p.
- Place of publication:
- York
This report reviews the literature on the mental health support needs of people with physical impairments. The review is divided into two parts. The first part reviews research literature concerned with psychology, psychiatry and rehabilitation services. The second part of the review looks at what is known about the mental health support needs and experiences of people with physical impairments from a social model perspective. It was the first stage of a research project. (Edited publisher abstract)
Music therapy for acquired brain injury (review)
- Authors:
- BRADT J., et al
- Publisher:
- John Wiley and Sons
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 42p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Chichester
Acquired brain injury (ABI) can result in problems with movement, language, sensation, thinking or emotion and therefore severely reduce a survivor’s quality of life. Music therapy has been employed to help recover lost functions and to prevent depression. This systematic review compared music therapy with standard care versus standard care alone or standard care combined with other therapies on; gait, upper extremity function, communication, mood and emotions, social skills, pain, behavioural outcomes, activities of daily living and adverse events. The literature was searched exhaustively, including hand searching of key journals and contact with experts in the field. Two authors independently assessed methodological quality and extracted data from the seven studies selected for inclusion (184 participants) . The results suggest that rhythmic auditory stimulation (RAS) may improve gait in stroke patients, including gait velocity, cadence, stride length and gait symmetry. These results were based on two studies that received a low risk of bias score. There were insufficient data to examine the effect of music therapy on other outcomes. The reviewers conclude that RAS may improve gait in people with stroke but more RCTs are needed before recommendations can be made for clinical practice. Further research is needed to examine the effects of music therapy on other outcomes in people with ABI.
Impacts of the job retention and rehabilitation pilot
- Authors:
- PURDON Susan, et al
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department for Work and Pensions
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 172p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The Job Retention and Rehabilitation Pilot (JRRP) was undertaken to test out boosting the usual help for those off work due to sickness and ill health, to return to and retain their job. The report presents information about the experience of participating in the trial, and the second report provides a quantitative assessment of the impacts of the trial on return-to-work rates, health, and other measures. Key findings of the impact assessment were that this particular method of recruiting and assisting people to retain employment was not effective, the interventions had no significant impact on the group of people recruited into the trial across key return-to-work measures. Similar rates of return to work were observed in the intervention groups as in the control group. There were however some minor impacts, both positive and negative, on certain subgroups: specifically, improved return-to-work rates for those off work because of an injury; and lower return-to-work rates for those with mental health issues.
What is work? Qualifying in vocational rehabilitation
- Author:
- FEGAN Colette
- Journal article citation:
- A Life in the Day, 8(2), May 2004, p.13.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Reports on other MSc in vocational rehabilitation at Sheffield Hallam University. The postgraduate course provides and academic and practical framework for anyone interested in supporting the work aspirations of people with disabilities, including those with mental health problems.
More than skin deep
- Author:
- HOLE Louise
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 19.8.98, 1998, pp.28-29.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Explains the psychological effects that often emerge as patients with major trauma experience when they begin to recover from their physical injuries.
Primary-care based participatory rehabilitation: users’ views of a horticultural and arts project
- Authors:
- BARLEY Elizabeth A., ROBINSON Susan, SIKORSKI Jim
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of General Practice, 62(595), February 2012, pp.88-89.
- Publisher:
- Royal College of General Practitioners
Sydenham Garden is a primary care based horticultural and arts rehabilitation project for people with significant mental or physical illness. The project comprises a garden, a nature reserve, and weekly arts groups. Users are referred to the project by local professionals, such as general practitioners. The aim of this study was to determine the views of the users on participation in the project. In-depth interviews were held with 16 participants. Thematic analysis of the transcripts revealed 6 themes: joining and motivations; improved wellbeing; relationships; ownership; being outdoors; and transferrable skills. The findings were overwhelmingly positive. On referral to the project, the users reported considerable need and social isolation. The project promoted wellbeing by providing purposeful and enjoyable activity and interest, improved mood and self-perceptions, and providing escape from life’s pressures. Many users developed transferable skills and gained nationally recognised qualifications. The opportunity for social contact was especially valued.
Work-related activity for people with long-term schizophrenia: a review of the literature
- Author:
- DURHAM Tessa
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 60(6), June 1997, pp.248-252.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Describes the nature of the disability experienced by people with long-term schizophrenia and reviews the literature concerning work-related activities for these clients. The role and value of work-related activities in their lives is discussed. Finds that there is some evidence from the few relevant outcome studies that structured activity programmes with these clients can be beneficial in terms of reducing symptomatology and maintaining community tenure. Investigations of clients' opinions and preferences lend some support for the provision of structured activity programmes. Suggestions are made for possible further lines of inquiry.
Housing homeless people with high care needs
- Author:
- CHAR
- Publisher:
- CHAR
- Publication year:
- 1989
- Pagination:
- 22p., diags.
- Place of publication:
- London
Reports on a conference which addressed growing concern at the high care needs of users of DSS Resettlement Units.
Behavioural and social rehabilitation and training
- Authors:
- BROWN Roy I., HUGHSON E. Anne
- Publisher:
- Wiley
- Publication year:
- 1987
- Pagination:
- 192p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Chichester
Making partnerships work for rehabilitation and employment
- Authors:
- GROVE Bob, LESLIE Iain, SCOTT Rachel
- Publisher:
- Richmond Fellowship Workschemes
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 77p.,list of orgs.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Report based on a joint initiative by the Department of Health, Department for Education and Employment, Employment Service, and voluntary organisations to develop inter-agency partnerships and user involvement in rehabilitation, education, training and employment services for disabled people, people with learning difficulties, people with mental health problems, and people with sensory impairments.