Posted on January 24, 2008 by sjennings29
A randomized controlled trial of cognitive-behavior therapy for persistent symptoms in schizophrenia: A five-year follow-up January 2008, Schizophrenia Research
Meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials support the efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in the treatment of symptoms of schizophrenia refractory to antipsychotic medication. This article addresses the issue of medium term durability. A five-year follow-up [...]
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Posted on January 24, 2008 by sjennings29
Memories are Made of This: Reminiscence Activities for Person-Centred Care, 2007, Alzheimer’s Society
A sample 10 pages from a new document from the Alzheimer’s Society if you would like us to order the whole document please don’t hesitate to contact susan.jennings@lancashirecare.nhs.uk
This is a book of activities for older people – particularly people with dementia. It [...]
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Posted on January 24, 2008 by sjennings29
Clean, Safe Care: Reducing Infections and Saving Lives , January 2008, Department of Health
This document draws together recent initiatives to tackle healthcare associated infections and improve cleanliness and details new areas where the NHS should consider investing to ensure that patients receive clean and safe treatment whenever and wherever they are treated by the NHS.
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Posted on January 24, 2008 by sjennings29
Healthy Weight, Healthy Lives: a Cross-Government Strategy for England, January 2008, Department of Health
This cross-government strategy is the first step in a sustained programme to support people to maintain a healthy weight. It will be followed by a public annual report that assesses progress, looks at the latest evidence and trends, and makes recommendations [...]
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