Training occupational therapists in how to use cognitive behavioral therapy in their practice

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. S741-S741
Author(s):  
M. Slepecky ◽  
M. Huri ◽  
S. Sahin ◽  
H. Kayihan ◽  
J. Prasko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Technical Assistance ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Psychological Problem ◽  
Rehabilitation Care

IntroductionCognitive behavior therapy (CBT), which is used by mental health professionals including occupational therapists (OT) is a time-sensitive, structured, present-oriented therapy directed toward solving current problems and teaching clients skills to modify dysfunctional thinking and behavior.ObjectivesSupporting the development of CBT theory and efficient use by mental health professionals are vital.AimTo present the results of CBT training for OTs, which was funded by “European Union technical assistance for increasing the employability of people with disabilities” project (Europe Aid/136449/IH/SER/TR).MethodsUsing a basic CBT theoretical framework the participants attended 96 hour face to face training modules with written materials including fundamental features, preconditions and methods used in CBT. A Turkish CBT book was published for course. Participants trained their skills under supervision and send the results to educators. Pre-post of training CBT knowledge and quality of training (plan-contents, educators, and environment) were evaluated by 5-Likert scale.ResultsThirty OTs (f = 23, m = 7) mostly 43.3% PhD; 20–25 (30%) and 45–50 (26.7%) years age period were included. Total mean score for quality of education was 109.4 ± 29.4 with 23.63 ± 4.34, 47.36 ± 6.41, 38.40 ± 21.61 for plan-contents, educators, and environment subscores, respectively. CBT knowledge was increased from 15.70 ± 6.08 to 45.06 ± 4.59 (P < 0.001).ConclusionTraining increased CBT awareness and practice skills of OTs. Teaching OTs CBT may increase their understanding of person-environment-occupation approach, psychological problem solving, occupational engagement and participation of individuals. Our result supports that mental health professionals should collaborate to share ideas, develop guidelines and promote good practice examples in client-centered and holistic rehabilitation care.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Hoarding Disorder

2017 ◽  
pp. 687-690
Author(s):  
Michael A. Tompkins
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Psychological Problem ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral ◽  
Hoarding Disorder ◽  
Niche Area

Hoarding disorder is a fascinating psychological problem. Because it is a low-insight condition, few individuals seek treatment for the condition. The author of this chapter encourages mental health professionals who wish to develop a niche practice in the treatment of hoarding disorder to broaden their expertise to include not only cognitive-behavioral therapy but also consultations to family members and to agencies who work with people who hoard; to develop or to participate on hoarding taskforces in their communities; and to educate communities by making presentations to organizations who may serve people who hoard. Guidance is provided on the training needed to enter this practice niche, the business aspects of this type of practice, and the joys and challenges of this work. Resources are provided for those interested in pursuing this niche area of practice.

Quality of service and commitment to tobacco dependence treatment for individuals living with mental disorders in France: A pilot study

2021 ◽  
pp. 002076402110429
Author(s):  
João M Castaldelli-Maia ◽  
Priscila D Gonçalves ◽  
Danielle R Lima ◽  
Helena F Moura ◽  
Gisèle Apter
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Quality Of Service ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Tobacco Dependence ◽  
Treatment Quality ◽  
Tobacco Treatment

Background: There are remarkably high smoking rates in patients living with mental disorders (PLWMD), and the absence of a specific treatment policy for smoking cessation for these patients worldwide. The present study aimed to (i) investigate the quality of service and commitment to tobacco dependence treatment, and (ii) produce high-quality French versions of the Index of Tobacco Treatment Quality (ITTQ) and Tobacco Treatment Commitment Scale (TTCS). Methods: ITTQ and TTCS were used to assess French mental health professionals ( n = 80). Both scales were translated from their original language following standard procedures (i.e. forward translation). Descriptive analysis for total score, each factor and item were calculated for the entire sample, followed by subgroup analysis by gender, and role of the practitioner. Results: Nurses presented higher levels of both treatment commitment and treatment quality in their mental health care units, compared to psychiatrists, and residents. Overall, counseling offering was low and there was a perception that it is unfair to take tobacco away from PLWMD. In the other hand, there were high levels of smoking assessment and perceptions that nicotine dependence should be included in drug treatment programs. Conclusions: There is a gap in tobacco treatment implementation for French PLWMD. The present pilot study alerts about the problem, and should stimulate larger studies validating such measures for wide use with French-speaking mental health professionals. French nurses presented higher levels of both treatment commitment and quality, and could be in a leadership position for such implementation. Encouraging the implementation of tobacco counseling within conventional mental health treatment is critical to improve cessation rates among this population. There is a potential for the sustainability of tobacco treatment interventions since the levels of commitment observed here were higher than in previous studies conducted abroad.

scholarly journals Assessing the Quality of Expert Testimony in Cases Involving Children

1994 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 181-234 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen A. Newman
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Expert Testimony ◽  
High Standard ◽  
Legal Cases ◽  
The Many ◽  
Proper Weight ◽  
Health Experts

Mental health experts must be held to a high standard of quality when presenting opinions in legal cases involving children. This article sets forth a number of suggestions for judges, lawyers, and mental health professionals themselves to consider in preparing, scrutinizing, and judging the quality of forensic reports and testimony. The many pitfalls of forensic work need to be understood if such expertise is to be given its proper weight in these cases.

Baseline assessment on the quality of interprofessional collaboration among Filipino Mental Health Professionals

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. 58-66
Author(s):  
Michael P. Sy ◽  
Pauline Gail V. Martinez ◽  
Fatima Felissa T. Labung ◽  
Ma Aya Karmela G. Medina ◽  
Abigael S. Mesina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Interprofessional Collaboration ◽  
Baseline Assessment

scholarly journals Antipsychotic long-acting injections in clinical practice: Medication management and patient choice

2009 ◽  
Vol 195 (S52) ◽  
pp. s51-s56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Gray ◽  
Rosalyn Spilling ◽  
David Burgess ◽  
Tim Newey
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Treatment Plan ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Patient Choice ◽  
Joint Decision ◽  
Long Acting

BackgroundA patient-centred approach to care, focusing on recovery, demands a reconsideration of how choices are made about treatment, how this affects medication adherence, and the role of long-acting antipsychotics (LAIs) in this process.AimsTo explore the role of the mental health professional (particularly nurses) in helping patients manage their medication, with a specific focus of the use and administration of LAIs.MethodA pragmatic review of the literature.ResultsPatients (by experience) and mental health professionals (by training and clinical practice) are experts in the care and treatment of psychosis. When patients and clinicians make a joint decision both are more likely to adhere to the treatment plan. In this paper we consider good practice in the administration of LAIs that focuses on where and when they should be given and administration techniques. Skills for talking with patients about their medication that include exchanging information, monitoring the effects of medication and making advance choices about treatment in the event of a crisis are also discussed.ConclusionsMental health professionals require a range of competences to help patients manage their medication effectively.

scholarly journals International professional practices in mental health, organization of psychiatric care, and COVID-19: A survey protocol

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (12) ◽  
pp. e0261818
Author(s):  
Laurence Fond-Harmant ◽  
Hélène Kane ◽  
Jade Gourret Baumgart ◽  
Emmanuel Rusch ◽  
Hervé Breton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Digital Tools ◽  
List Type ◽  
Ongoing Research ◽  
Numerical Tools ◽  
The Impact

Objective Our project aims to provide: an overview of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the field of mental health professionals in 23 countries; a model of recommendations for good practice and proposals for methods and digital tools to improve the well-being at work of mental health professionals and the quality of services offered during crisis and post-crisis periods; an in-depth ethics review of the assessment of the use of numerical tools for psychiatry professionals and patient support, including teleconsulting. Methods This is a large international survey conducted among 2,000 mental health professionals in 23 countries over a 12-month period. This survey will be based on 30 individual interviews and 20 focus group sessions, and a digital questionnaire will be sent online to 2,000 professionals based on the criteria of gender, age, professional experience, psychiatric specialty, context of work in psychiatry, and geographical location. Regarding the development of telepsychiatry during the COVID-19 pandemic, a pilot study on the use of digital tools will be carried out on 100 clients of psychiatry professionals in France and Belgium. Discussion-conclusion This study will contribute to the co-construction of an international organization and monitoring system that takes into account psychiatric health professionals as major resources to fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and to develop efficient processes for preparing and anticipating crises by reducing psychosocial risks as much as possible. This project also aims to design tools for remote medicine and to develop the use of numerical tools for monitoring and supporting professionals and helping professionals to build the conditions for satisfactory operational work during crises and post-crisis situations, using adapted organizational methods. Our ongoing research should support professionals in the search for existing concrete solutions to cope with emergency work situations while maintaining an optimal quality of life.

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