Elderly – Modelling of Hampshire Adult Services—gearing up for future demands

Modelling of Hampshire Adult Services—gearing up for future demands , Health Care Management Science, Volume 11, Number 2 / June, 2008
Abstract: This paper describes a study to investigate future demand from older people for social care services in Hampshire, UK. The study used system dynamics to explore the significant challenges of an ageing population in [...]

Relaxation training for anxiety: a ten-years systematic review with meta-analysis

Relaxation training for anxiety: a ten-years systematic review with meta-analysis, BMC Psychiatry 2008, 8:41
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Abstract:
Background
Relaxation training is a common treatment for anxiety problems. Lacking is a recent quantitative meta-analysis that enhances understanding of the variability and clinical significance of anxiety reduction outcomes after relaxation treatment.
Methods
All studies (1997–2007), both RCT, [...]

Models in the delivery of depression care: A systematic review of randomised and controlled intervention trials.

Models in the delivery of depression care: A systematic review of randomised and controlled intervention trials. BMC Family Practice 2008 ;9:25. page 1-10
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Background: There is still debate as to which features, types or components of primary care interventions are associated with improved depression outcomes. Previous reviews have [...]

Dual Diagnosis Evidence Based – A Pilot Study of a Dual Processing Substance User Treatment Intervention with Adults

A Pilot Study of a Dual Processing Substance User Treatment Intervention with Adults , Substance Use & Misuse, Volume 43 Issue 3 & 4 February 2008 , pages 285 – 294
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This study responds to the identified need for evidence-based substance abuse* interventions by examining the effects of an innovative dual processing substance use intervention [...]