An internet guided self-help cognitive-behavioural treatment (ICBT) for perfectionism was recently found to be effective (see this issue). Such studies stand in need of replication. The aim of this study was to report the outcomes and predictors of change when the treatment is delivered in a UK setting. Please contact the library to request a copy of this article - http://bit.ly/1Xyazai
Being highly attentive to details can be a positive feature. However, for some individuals, perfectionism can lead to distress and is associated with many psychiatric disorders. Cognitive behavior therapy has been shown to yield many benefits for those experiencing problems with perfectionism, but the access to evidence-based care is limited. The current study investigated the efficacy of guided Internet-based Cognitive Behavior Therapy (ICBT) and predictors of treatment outcome. Please contact the library to request a copy of this article - http://bit.ly/1Xyazai
We sought to understand caregivers’ experience of an education-based wellness program delivered using telehealth. You can request a copy of this article by replying to this email. Please ensure you are clear which article you are requesting.
This article describes pilot testing of an adaptive mobility device-hybrid (AMD-H) combining properties of two primary mobility tools for people who are blind: the long cane and adaptive mobility devices (AMDs). You can request a copy of this article by replying to this email. Please be clear which article you are requesting.
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Objectives To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of a therapist-guided internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy (ICBT) intervention for adolescents with obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) compared with untreated patients on a waitlist.
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To determine the magnitude and pattern of internet usage by undergraduate medical students to retrieve medical information. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.
The promise of smartphone applications and connected technologies for mental health to advance diagnosis, augment treatment, and expand access has received much attention. Mental health disorders represent the leading cause of the loss of years of life because of disability and premature mortality and also contribute to employee absenteeism and lost productivity in economically established countries such as the United States. The potential of smartphone applications to offer new, at-your-fingertips tools and resources for mental health care is frequently cited. Please contact the library to request a copy of this article - http://bit.ly/1Xyazai
App Review. This app is for carers of people with dementia. Developed by Health Education England’s Thames Valley team in partnership with the University of Reading and in collaboration with healthcare professionals and carers, it offers practical information to support users’ understanding of the progressive nature of dementia and the challenges of caring for someone with the condition.
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to gain insight from speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) regarding appealing features of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) applications. Please contact the library to receive a copy of this article - http://bit.ly/1Xyazai
The aim of this study was to explore parents’ and professionals’ thoughts of how a gaze-controlled computer can be beneficial to children with severe multiple disabilities. All systems were provided primarily for symbol-based communication, but were also used for other purposes such as play, leisure and school activities. A further aim was to investigate factors affecting usability, specifically for communication.
Open access. We reviewed the evidence for the effectiveness of indicated individual psychosocial interventions for the treatment of self-harm, suicidal ideation and suicide attempts in children and young people, with a particular emphasis on the emerging use of electronic methods to deliver psychological interventions. In total, 16 randomised controlled trials (RCTs) were identified, none of which included children under the age of 12 years. Cognitive–behavioural therapy is the most commonly implemented approach in RCTs until now, although problem-solving therapy, interpersonal psychotherapy, social support and distal support methods by provision of a green card and regular receipt of postcards have also been investigated. Young people have been recruited into RCTs within schools, outpatient clinics, emergency departments and inpatient facilities. Face-to-face delivery of therapy has dominated the intervention trials thus far; however, the use of the internet, social media and mobile devices to deliver interventions to young people and other family members allows for a more novel approach to suicide prevention in youth going forward.
Psychiatric evaluations of patients' diagnoses and symptoms largely rely on their autobiographical memory, ability to reflect and verbalise their inner experience and behaviour, and the interviewers' ability to conceptualise these communications. Reliable biomarkers for purposes of diagnosis and follow-up of illness course and treatment effectiveness are constantly sought. Both clinical experience and longitudinal research on mood variability among patients with mood disorders indicate a need for improved methods for patient monitoring. Pioneering online mood charting tools1 have existed for over a decade. Accumulating studies have already demonstrated that smartphone data can serve as an electronic biomarker of illness activity in bipolar disorder (BD). To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.
Telemedicine, such as text messaging or internet support systems used to communicate with patients, improves long-term blood sugar control in adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
Digital technology is changing the world, but is it doing the same for people with dementia? Phil Joddrell and Arlene Astell argue that it can, so long as tablet computer “apps” are adapted so that everyone can enjoy using them. Please contact the library to receive a copy of this article - http://bit.ly/1Xyazai