Mindfulness – Measurement of quality of life and participant experience with the mindfulness-based stress reduction program.

Measurement of quality of life and participant experience with the mindfulness-based stress reduction program. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice 2010 Feb;16(1):36-40 Flugel Colle KF, Vincent A, Cha SS, Loehrer LL, Bauer BA, Wahner-Roedler DL. Abstract: Clinical studies of MBSR have reported efficacy in treating pain, mood disorders, arthritis, sleep disturbances, and stress. Several academic medical institutions [...]

Effects of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) on emotion regulation in social anxiety disorder

Effects of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) on emotion regulation in social anxiety disorder, Emotion 2010 Feb;10(1):83-91. Goldin PR Gross JJ. Department of Psychology, Jordan Hall, Building 420, Stanford, CA 94305-2130, USA Abstract: Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) is an established program shown to reduce symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression. MBSR is believed to alter emotional [...]

Is learning mindfulness associated with improved affect after mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?

Is learning mindfulness associated with improved affect after mindfulness-based cognitive therapy? British Journal of Psychology, 2010 Feb; 101 (Part 1): 95-107 Schroevers MJ; Brandsma R Abstract: The increased popularity of mindfulness-based interventions and the growing body of empirical evidence confirming the positive effects of these interventions on well-being warrant more research to determine if the [...]

A systematic review of relapse measurement in randomized controlled trials of relapse prevention in first-episode psychosis.

A systematic review of relapse measurement in randomized controlled trials of relapse prevention in first-episode psychosis, Schizophr Research,  2010 Mar 26 Gleeson JF, Alvarez-Jimenez M, Cotton SM, Parker AG, Hetrick S Abstract: The prevention of relapse is an important treatment goal in first-episode psychosis. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) provide the gold standard methodology for evaluating [...]

Music therapy for end-of-life care – Cochrane

Music therapy for end-of-life care , Bradt J, Dileo C. Music therapy for end-of-life care. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2010, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD007169 Click on the title above to access the full-text of this review Abstract: Background Music therapy in end-of-life care aims to improve a person’s quality of life by helping relieve [...]

Community nurses’ perceptions of a good death: a qualitative exploratory study

Community nurses’ perceptions of a good death: a qualitative exploratory study, International Journal of Palliative Nursing , 2010 Mar; 16(3): 139-48 Abstract: Aims: This study sought to gain an insight into perceptions of a ‘good death’ among community nurses, and to identify its central components. By understanding these factors, it was hoped that common difficulties [...]

Cochrane – Music therapy for end-of-life care

Music therapy for end-of-life care, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2010, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD007169 Bradt J; Dileo C; Click on the Cochrane title to access the full-text of this review Abstract: Music therapy in end-of-life care aims to improve a person’s quality of life by helping relieve symptoms, addressing psychological needs, offering support, [...]

Implementing the productive ward management programme

Implementing the productive ward management programme, Judith Smith, Caroline Rudd. Nursing Standard. Harrow-on-the-Hill: Apr 7-Apr 13, 2010. Vol. 24, Iss. 31; p. 45 (4 pages) This article describes how the introduction of the productive ward programme has empowered one ward team to work collaboratively to introduce sustainable change. This has benefited patients and staff at [...]

Integrating unmet needs into dementia health-related quality of life research and care: introduction of the Hierarchy Model of Needs in Dementia

Integrating unmet needs into dementia health-related quality of life research and care: introduction of the Hierarchy Model of Needs in Dementia, Aging & Mental Health , 2010 Jan; 14(1): 113-9 Schölzel-Dorenbos CJM; Meeuwsen EJ, Olde Rikkert MG Abstract: Objectives: To make an inventory of needs assessment instruments in dementia, to explore the interaction between unmet needs [...]