Audit in Dementia Care – Quality of Care

Understanding the value of audit in dementia care, Linda Nazarko , Nursing & Residential Care, Vol. 11, Iss. 7 , 01 Jul 2009, pp 347 – 350 Abstract: It can be difficult to evaluate the quality of care provided to people with dementia, and to move practice forward. Linda Nazarko discusses the value of audit [...]

Advance decisions and the Mental Capacity Act

Advance decisions and the Mental Capacity Act, Samantha Halliday , British Journal of Nursing, Vol. 18, Iss. 11 11 Jun 2009, pp 6, 97 – 699 Abstract: This article considers the requirements set out in the Mental Capacity Act 2005 for valid advance decisions. The Act recognizes that an adult with capacity may refuse treatment, [...]

Care approaches to spirituality and dementia

Care approaches to spirituality and dementia, Gaëtan Béphage , British Journal of Healthcare Assistants, Vol. 3, Iss. 1 08 Jan 2009, pp 43 – 46 Abstract: Healthcare literature suggests that spiritual care is as important as physical and psychological interventions (McSherry, 2006). Using this approach can help healthcare staff to address the issue of meeting [...]

Mindfulness – “It Changed Me in Just about Every Way Possible – Cognitive Therapy

Participants’ Experiences of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy: “It Changed Me in Just about Every Way Possible, Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, Online early view,2009 Mark Allena1, Andrew Bromleya1, Willem Kuykena1 c1 and Stefanie J. Sonnenberga1 a1 University of Exeter, UK Abstract: Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is a promising approach to help people who suffer recurrent depression prevent depressive [...]

OT – Evaluation of an employment program for people with mental illness using the Supported Employment Fidelity Scale

Evaluation of an employment program for people with mental illness using the Supported Employment Fidelity Scale, Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, Online early view, 2009 Errol Cocks and Ross Boaden – Centre for Research into Disability and Society, School of Occupational Therapy, Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Western Australia, Australia  Abstract: The Individual Placement and Support [...]

Visual hallucinations and Charles Bonnet syndrome – Elderly

Visual hallucinations and Charles Bonnet syndrome, Nursing & Residential Care, Vol. 11, Iss. 6, 01 Jun 2009, pp 303 – 305 Abstract: Many people with sight loss report seeing a number of vivid and often frightening things. Cathy Yelf discusses the importance of raising the awareness of Charles Bonnet syndrome so that it can be [...]

REDIRECT: cluster RCT of GP training in first-episode psychosis

REDIRECT: cluster randomised controlled trial of GP training in first-episode psychosis, British Journal of General Practice, Volume 59, Number 563, June 2009 , pp. e183-e190(1) Lester, Helen1; Birchwood, Max2; Freemantle, Nick3; Michail, Maria2; Tait, Lynda3 NPCRDC, Manchester 2: Department of Psychology, University of Birmingham 3: Department of Primary Care, University of Birmingham Abstract: Background:   Delays in accessing care for [...]