All Outputs (352)

The experience of bereavement for individuals with learning disabilities : a qualitative study (2003)
Thesis
Hamlin, A. L. The experience of bereavement for individuals with learning disabilities : a qualitative study. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214270

The aim of the investigation was to explore with individuals with learning disabilities their experiences of bereavement. Little research has been carried out in this area, and of the projects that have investigated bereavement in this population man... Read More about The experience of bereavement for individuals with learning disabilities : a qualitative study.

The effect of personality on the adjustment to residential care for those with dementia (2003)
Thesis
Hilton, A. C. The effect of personality on the adjustment to residential care for those with dementia. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217911

It has been suggested that personality may affect the adjustment to residential care for those with dementia. However, many theorists have stated that personality changes due to dementia. Therefore this study investigates personality modes (namely au... Read More about The effect of personality on the adjustment to residential care for those with dementia.

Alcohol urges in alcohol-dependent drinkers: Further validation of the Alcohol Urge Questionnaire in an untreated community clinical population (2002)
Journal Article
Drummond, D. C., & Phillips, T. S. (2002). Alcohol urges in alcohol-dependent drinkers: Further validation of the Alcohol Urge Questionnaire in an untreated community clinical population. Addiction, 97(11), 1465-1472. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1360-0443.2002.00252.x

Background: Alcohol craving is a key element of the alcohol dependence syndrome. However, there is a lack of consensus about the precise nature of craving and the most appropriate method of measurement. Alcohol urges measured by the Alcohol Urge Ques... Read More about Alcohol urges in alcohol-dependent drinkers: Further validation of the Alcohol Urge Questionnaire in an untreated community clinical population.

A longitudinal investigation of the impact of IVF treatment on marital satisfaction (2002)
Thesis
Upstone, L. A longitudinal investigation of the impact of IVF treatment on marital satisfaction. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216193

This longitudinal study aimed to investigate into the impact of IVF treatment on marital satisfaction. The study was based upon the psychological sequelae model of infertility and encompasses the framework of the family systems theory.

The study c... Read More about A longitudinal investigation of the impact of IVF treatment on marital satisfaction.

Adjustment to chronic heart failure : a biopsychosocial approach (2002)
Thesis
Haworth, J. E. Adjustment to chronic heart failure : a biopsychosocial approach. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218155

The prevalence of Chronic Heart Failure (CHF) is increasing and recent studies outside of the UK suggest that psychological adjustment to this disease can be poor. The present study aimed to: - 1) Determine the prevalence of anxiety and depression di... Read More about Adjustment to chronic heart failure : a biopsychosocial approach.

Screening for postnatal depression in Bengali women: preliminary observations from using a translated version of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) (2002)
Journal Article
Fuggle, P., Glover, L., Khan, F., & Haydon, K. (2002). Screening for postnatal depression in Bengali women: preliminary observations from using a translated version of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS). Journal of reproductive and infant psychology, 20(2), 71-82. https://doi.org/10.1080/02646830220134603

Postnatal depression carries a significant health burden for mothers and their offspring. However, the majority of screening or treatment studies for postnatal depression have been carried out on white or European populations and clinicians have been... Read More about Screening for postnatal depression in Bengali women: preliminary observations from using a translated version of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS).

An exploration of the nature and causes of distress in women attending gynecology outpatient clinics (2002)
Journal Article
Glover, L., Novakovic, A., & Hunter, M. S. (2002). An exploration of the nature and causes of distress in women attending gynecology outpatient clinics. Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics and Gynecology, 23(4), 237-248. https://doi.org/10.3109/01674820209074678

This study evaluates the distress experienced by women attending gynecology outpatient clinics (GOCs). We investigate causes of this distress and explore women's own experience of their distress. A questionnaire survey of 197 women attending GOCs was... Read More about An exploration of the nature and causes of distress in women attending gynecology outpatient clinics.

Association between Down's Syndrome and Alzheimer's Disease: Review of the Literature (1999)
Journal Article
Hutchinson, N. J. (1999). Association between Down's Syndrome and Alzheimer's Disease: Review of the Literature. Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 3(4), 194-203. https://doi.org/10.1177/174462959900300405

In recent years, advances in medical, surgical and nursing care have resulted in a dramatic increase in the life expectancy of children born with Down's syndrome (DS), giving rise to an older population of people with DS not previously seen. It has b... Read More about Association between Down's Syndrome and Alzheimer's Disease: Review of the Literature.

Prescription of psychotropic medication to people with intellectual disabilities in primary health-care settings (1999)
Journal Article
Molyneux, P., Emerson, E., & Caine, A. (1999). Prescription of psychotropic medication to people with intellectual disabilities in primary health-care settings. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 12(1), 46-57. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-3148.1999.tb00049.x

The prescription of psychotropic drugs to people with intellectual disabilities was examined in 357 people with intellectual disabilities served by 57 GPs. The results of the survey indicated that (1) 21% of adults with intellectual disabilities were... Read More about Prescription of psychotropic medication to people with intellectual disabilities in primary health-care settings.

The clinical skills of community psychiatric nurses working with patients who have severe and enduring mental health problems: an empirical analysis (1998)
Journal Article
Devane, S. M., Haddock, G., Lancashire, S., Baguley, I., Butterworth, T., Tarrier, N., James, A., & Molyneux, P. (1998). The clinical skills of community psychiatric nurses working with patients who have severe and enduring mental health problems: an empirical analysis. Journal of advanced nursing, 27(2), 253-260. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2648.1998.00516.x

This study describes the use of reliable scales to rate the clinical skills of mental health nurses when working with individuals and families with severe mental health problems. The Cognitive Therapy Scale and the Schizophrenia Family Work Scale wer... Read More about The clinical skills of community psychiatric nurses working with patients who have severe and enduring mental health problems: an empirical analysis.

An audit of costs and outcome using HoNOS-3 in a rehabilitation team: a pilot study (1997)
Journal Article
Brooker, C., Molyneux, P., Deverill, M., & Repper, J. (1997). An audit of costs and outcome using HoNOS-3 in a rehabilitation team: a pilot study. Journal of Mental Health, 6(5), 491-502. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638239718581

Tameside and Glossop Rehabilitation Team have developed a progressive and targeted service through the systematic implementation of research-based evidence in practice and service configuration. This study was independently commissioned from a small... Read More about An audit of costs and outcome using HoNOS-3 in a rehabilitation team: a pilot study.

The impact of pre-treatment weight-loss expectations on weight loss, weight regain, and attrition in people who are overweight and obese : a systematic review of the literature
Journal Article
Crawford, R., & Glover, L. The impact of pre-treatment weight-loss expectations on weight loss, weight regain, and attrition in people who are overweight and obese : a systematic review of the literature. British Journal of Health Psychology, 17(3), 609-630. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.2044-8287.2011.02059.x

PURPOSE  Research exploring the relationships between initial weight-loss expectations with actual outcome in terms of weight loss, weight regain, and attrition/attendance suggests contradictory findings. The purpose of this review was to collate res... Read More about The impact of pre-treatment weight-loss expectations on weight loss, weight regain, and attrition in people who are overweight and obese : a systematic review of the literature.