Black and minority ethnic elderly – Dementia and Depression in the UK

Estimating the absolute number of cases of dementia and depression in the black and minority ethnic elderly population in the United Kingdom. International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care, 4(2), October 2008, pp.4-15.
Author:   Ajit Shah
Professor of Ageing, Ethnicity and Mental Health, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, and Consultant Psychiatrist,West London Mental Health NHS Trust, [...]

Pain assessment in older people with dementia: literature review

Pain assessment in older people with dementia: literature review, January 2009 , Journal of Advanced Nursing, Volume 65 Issue 1, Pages 2 - 10
Abstract:
This paper is a report of a literature review conducted to identify barriers to successful pain assessment in older adults with dementia and possible strategies to overcome such barriers.
Background. Pain is frequently undetected, misinterpreted, or inaccurately assessed [...]

Trauma – Using evidence to inform clinical practice shortly after traumatic events

Using evidence to inform clinical practice shortly after traumatic events. Journal of Traumatic Stress , Volume 21, Issue 6, Date: December 2008, Pages: 507-512
Abstract:
Despite ongoing gaps in our knowledge, there is now considerable research evidence available to inform clinical decisions and treatment plans shortly after traumatic events. The author uses two fictional cases to illustrate an evidence-based approach to [...]