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The white approach
- Authors:
- DOBLE Dave, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 30.9.92, 1992, pp.36-37.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Describes the introduction of a Snoezelen "white room" providing heightened multi-sensory stimulation in a hospital day care unit for profoundly disabled people.
Complementary therapies
- Author:
- SCOPE
- Publisher:
- SCOPE
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 3p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Advises users to always use a qualified therapist and remember to tell them how impairment specifically affects them and about any special needs they may have. Costs will vary according to the length of treatment and local area. The first appointment will be more expensive and will last longer as the therapist will need to take details of medical history. Many doctors will prescribe alternative therapies on the NHS; it is always advisable to ask them before beginning treatment.
Nice Work
- Author:
- BURGESS Paul
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 3.9.92, 1992, p.13.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Looks at the new disability working allowance (DWA) and explains why there is little enthusiasm for it.
Storm and discord round the conductors
- Author:
- TONKIN B.
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 8.9.88, 1988, pp.13-15.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Looks at the Institute for Conductive Education in Birmingham, starting its first full year of work.
Psychological management of physical disabilities: a practitioner's guide
- Editors:
- KENNEDY Paul, (ed.)
- Publisher:
- Routledge
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 277p.
- Place of publication:
- Hove
The successful integration of psychological factors into the management of physical disabilities is critical to successful health-care delivery. This book provides a comprehensive and accessible guide to the best practice and approaches in this field. The editor brings together contributions from a range of experienced researchers and practitioners, who explore the emotional, motivational and psychological factors associated with the rehabilitation and treatment of people with a range of physical disabilities, including spinal cord injury, stroke, and chronic pain. The book is divided into three sections, covering: the scope of psychological processes in physical rehabilitation; psychological applications and practitioner perspectives; and general organisational challenges and developments.
Report to the Minister for Health and Social Services on increasing the 'buffer', and on the treatment of disability related expenditure, in local authority charging for domiciliary care services
- Author:
- WALES. Welsh Assembly Government. Fairer Charging Task and Finish Group
- Publisher:
- Wales. Welsh Assembly Government
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 36p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
This report is made to the Minister for Health and Social Services by the Fairer Charging Task and Finish Group. It outlines the outcome of the Group’s work around two aspects of the guidance issued by the Welsh Assembly Government entitled “Fairer Charging Policies for Home Care and Other Non-residential Social Services”. This guidance covers charges made by local authorities in Wales for social services provided to people in non-residential settings.
Medicaid managed care, substance abuse treatment, and people with disabilities: review of the literature
- Authors:
- BACHMAN Sara S., DRAINONI Mari-Lynn, TOBIAS Carol
- Journal article citation:
- Health and Social Work, 29(3), August 2004, pp.189-196.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Presents a review of the literature relating to substance abuse, disability, and Medicaid managed care which suggests that substance abuse is a serious issue for individuals with disabilities. Identifies topics for a research agenda on the needs of individuals with disabilities who also experience co-occurring substance abuse disorders. Implications for social work policy and practice are discussed.
Life participation approaches to aphasia: international perspectives on communication rehabilitation
- Authors:
- BOLES Larry, LEWIS Mimi
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work in Disability and Rehabilitation, 2(2/3), 2003, pp.47-64.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Discusses a recent development in aphasia treatment, termed the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia (LPAA). LPAA is a model of aphasia rehabilitation that is being practiced internationally in Canada, Australia, England, and the United States. This approach is consumer-driven, and emphasizes reengagement in life. LPAA views family members and the larger community as active contributors to the rehabilitation process. Rather than focusing on the hypothetical situations depicted in pictures, real-life social interactions comprise the therapy context with LPAA.
Case management in action: an examination of two cases in the area of alcohol related brain damage
- Authors:
- CLEAK Helen, SERR Klaus
- Journal article citation:
- Australian Social Work, 51(1), March 1998, pp.33-38.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This article examines two cases of a small non-government agency in Australia where case management services are delivered to people with alcohol acquired brain damage. Presents an analysis which supports the view that continuity of care and intensive relationship building with clients is vital for successful client outcomes and has application to a variety of programmes which service chronically disabled clients.
Treating people with physical disabilities
- Authors:
- STRAW Dennis, SCHASCHL Sharon
- Journal article citation:
- Addiction Counselling World, 8(46), May 1997, pp.20-22.
- Publisher:
- Addiction Recovery Foundation
For many people with physical disabilities, chemical dependency imposes greater limitations than their physical impairment. Discusses the importance of treating addiction in people with disabilities.