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Impact of the Increase in State Benefits on the Pattern of Expenditure by Patients in a High Secure Hospital
Sarah Harper, Michael Ferriter, Irene CormacObesity and associated health risks are significant problems in the psychiatric population. This study measured the impact of increases in state benefits on patients' expenditure…
Education as an Exit Strategy for Community Mental Health Nurses: A Thematic Analysis of Narratives
Paul Crawford, Brian Brown, Pam MajomiA study of the narratives of community mental health nurses, with an emphasis on education and training, identified education as offering a ‘stepping stone’ out of a profession…
Job Satisfaction Among Psychiatrists: An Urgent Area For Research
Shailesh KumarIn most cases job satisfaction serves as a protective factor against burnout and the negative consequences of stress at work. Psychiatrists are reported to experience high…
Computerised Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Phobias and Panic Disorder: A Systematic Review
M Ferriter, E Kaltenthaler, G Parry, C BeverleyPhobias and panic disorder are commonly treated within primary care settings. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a recommended treatment for these disorders but access is…
Service Evaluation of Multidisciplinary Therapy on an Acute Psychiatric Ward
Rachel Gibson, Aleksandra Novakovic, Katie Francis, Kathryn McGilloway, Antony Adkin, Saka OdekunleThis service evaluation study aimed to demonstrate the impact of implementing ward‐based multidisciplinary therapy input on an acute psychiatric ward in a London hospital for a…
A Theoretical Framework for Goal‐directed Care within the Prison System
Erik Bulten, Annelies Vissers, Karel OeiMental health care in prisons involves many stakeholders. As a consequence, the goals involved are divergent but there is no sound theoretical framework that accounts for the…
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