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Stargatt J, Bhar SS, Davison TE, Pachana NA, Mitchell L, Koder D, Hunter C, Doyle C, Wells Y, Helmes E. The Availability of Psychological Services for Aged Care Residents in Australia: A Survey of Facility Staff. AUSTRALIAN PSYCHOLOGIST 2020. [DOI: 10.1111/ap.12244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Jennifer Stargatt
- Faculty of Health, Arts and Design, Swinburne University of Technology,
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- Faculty of Health, Arts and Design, Swinburne University of Technology,
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- School of Psychology and Counselling, University of Southern Queensland,
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- School of Psychology and Counselling, University of Southern Queensland,
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Australian Catholic University,
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- Lincoln Centre for Research on Ageing, La Trobe University,
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Davison TE, Koder D, Helmes E, Doyle C, Bhar S, Mitchell L, Hunter C, Knight B, Pachana N. Brief on the Role of Psychologists in Residential and Home Care Services for Older Adults. AUSTRALIAN PSYCHOLOGIST 2020. [DOI: 10.1111/ap.12209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Specialist Mental Health Services for Older People, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital,
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- Australian Catholic University, Villa Maria Catholic Homes,
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- Department of Psychological Sciences, Swinburne University of Technology,
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- School of Psychology and Counselling, University of Southern Queensland,
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Bhar SS, Silver M, Campbell J, Lawson M, O'brien S, Rehm I. Counselling Older Adults Living in Residential Aged Care Settings: Four Illustrative Case Studies. AUSTRALIAN PSYCHOLOGIST 2020. [DOI: 10.1111/ap.12098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Sunil S Bhar
- Brain and Psychological Sciences Research Centre, Faculty of Health, Arts and Design, Swinburne University of Technology,
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- Brain and Psychological Sciences Research Centre, Faculty of Health, Arts and Design, Swinburne University of Technology,
- Jewish Care,
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- Brain and Psychological Sciences Research Centre, Faculty of Health, Arts and Design, Swinburne University of Technology,
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- Brain and Psychological Sciences Research Centre, Faculty of Health, Arts and Design, Swinburne University of Technology,
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- Brain and Psychological Sciences Research Centre, Faculty of Health, Arts and Design, Swinburne University of Technology,
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- Brain and Psychological Sciences Research Centre, Faculty of Health, Arts and Design, Swinburne University of Technology,
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Kelly J, Jayaram H, Bhar S, Jesto S, George K. Psychotherapeutic skills training for nurses on an acute aged mental health unit: A mixed-method design. Int J Ment Health Nurs 2019; 28:501-515. [PMID: 30426645 DOI: 10.1111/inm.12555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/15/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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This study examines the need for, and outcomes of, a psychotherapeutic skills training programme, within an acute psychogeriatric unit. Nursing staff were surveyed to explore their training needs in psychotherapeutic skills with inpatients diagnosed with depressive, anxiety, or neurocognitive disorders. Staff were then invited to participate in a focus group (n = 6) to identify content of such training, possible barriers, and an implementation strategy. Next, to ascertain the feasibility and acceptability of such training, materials and schedules were developed and piloted with a small group of nurses (n = 8), before being administered to nurses across the unit (n = 23). Impacts of training on the confidence and competence of nurses to use such skills were investigated. Of nurses surveyed (n = 20), 80% wanted to use psychotherapeutic skills in routine practice, but only 35% had received training in such skills in the last 5 years. Focus group results identified that nurses wanted training in skills related to engaging patients, responding to resistance from patients, problem solving, reminiscence, relaxation, and cognitive behaviour therapy. Nurses who underwent the pilot training reported increases in confidence and competence in using such skills. These findings were replicated in the unit-wide training programme and were found to be durable across a 3-month follow-up period. This study highlighted the training needs of nurses working in an inpatient psychogeriatric setting, approaches to implementing new skills, and benefits of training for nurses' levels of confidence and competence in using psychotherapeutic skills.
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- Julie Kelly
- Department of Psychological Sciences, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Aged Persons Mental Health Service, Eastern Health, Forest Hill, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Psychological Sciences, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Aged Persons Mental Health Service, Eastern Health, Forest Hill, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Aged Persons Mental Health Service, Eastern Health, Forest Hill, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Rehm IC, Musić S, Carlsson A, Scanlan F, Silver M, Bhar SS. Integrating Web-Based Applications into Aged Care: Two Case Studies and Discussion. J Clin Psychol Med Settings 2016; 23:285-97. [PMID: 27073103 DOI: 10.1007/s10880-016-9457-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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In anticipation of the growing need for adequate mental health care for older adults in residential aged care facilities, psychologists are challenged to overcome several barriers that impede the uptake and delivery of their services in such settings. Information and communication technologies (ICT) have strong potential to overcome some of these barriers by supporting the delivery of evidence-based psychosocial treatments for common psychogeriatric issues. This paper presents two case studies that illustrate when and how psychologists can use various ICT applications (e.g., tablet devices, web-based applications) integrated with cognitive behavioural and reminiscence-based therapies. Both case studies demonstrate that ICT can effectively support the therapeutic alliance, enhance therapeutic engagement, and individualize treatment delivery to accommodate the needs of elderly patients. It is hoped that these case studies will encourage clinicians to consider using ICT to augment therapy with their elderly patients.
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- Imogen C Rehm
- Faculty of Health, Arts and Design, Swinburne University of Technology, P.O. Box 218, Hawthorn, VIC, 3122, Australia.
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- Faculty of Health, Arts and Design, Swinburne University of Technology, P.O. Box 218, Hawthorn, VIC, 3122, Australia
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- Faculty of Health, Arts and Design, Swinburne University of Technology, P.O. Box 218, Hawthorn, VIC, 3122, Australia
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- Faculty of Health, Arts and Design, Swinburne University of Technology, P.O. Box 218, Hawthorn, VIC, 3122, Australia
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- Brain and Psychological Sciences Research Centre, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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Koder D. The use of cognitive behaviour therapy in the management of BPSD in dementia (Innovative practice). DEMENTIA 2016; 17:227-233. [PMID: 26984130 DOI: 10.1177/1471301216636261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Psychosocial approaches to the management of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia have received much support in the scientific literature. The following paper focuses on cognitive behaviour therapy as a valid framework in assessing and treating people with behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia. The importance of identifying symptoms of depression and anxiety is emphasized, as cognitive behaviour therapy has been shown to be an effective intervention for these conditions in older adults. Modifications of cognitive behaviour therapy for those with dementia are discussed based on available evidence, with emphasis on incorporating nursing home staff in treatment programs and focusing on behavioural elements of cognitive behaviour therapy such as activity scheduling. The paper concludes with suggestions regarding how to incorporate and promote the use of cognitive behaviour therapy in dementia care settings.
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- Deborah Koder
- Specialist Mental Health Service for Older People, Sydney Local Health District, NSW, Australia
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Sturrock BA, Holloway E, Keefe J, Hegel M, Casten R, Mellor D, Rees G. Rehabilitation staff perspectives on training for problem-solving therapy for primary care in a low vision service. BRITISH JOURNAL OF VISUAL IMPAIRMENT 2015. [DOI: 10.1177/0264619615610159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Vision rehabilitation staff were trained to deliver problem-solving therapy for primary care (PST-PC) over the telephone to adults with depressive symptoms and low vision. Training was a 2-day workshop, completion of training cases, and assessment of treatment fidelity. Staff perspectives of training and challenges in PST-PC delivery were explored. Telephone-administered semi-structured interviews were conducted pre- and post-workshop and following PST-PC competency. In all, 14 staff (mean age = 47.64 years, SD = 12.68 years, 93% females) achieved competency and 6 withdrew. Results showed an increased understanding of PST-PC from pre- to post-workshop ( Z = −2.71, p = .007) and pre-workshop to post-competency ( Z = −3.09, p = .002). A high level of satisfaction with training was reported. Staff challenges included the clients’ ability to define problems and brainstorm solutions. Training enabled staff to competently deliver PST-PC and may serve as a model for integrating depression care into vision rehabilitation services recommended by international guidelines.
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It is well-documented that the population of much of the developed world is aging. On the one hand, this represents a success story in terms of reducing deaths from infectious and a number of systemic diseases, most notably cardiovascular disease. On the other hand, it also presents a challenge to provide adequate health services to a population with rapidly increasing longevity, as well as an opportunity to develop policies that can assist in promoting good physical and mental health. A number of authors have asked whether we are ready to meet the challenges of an aging population (Doyleet al., 2009; Connolly, 2012). Over the years, prominent psychologists have suggested that clinical psychology could play a greater role in the provision of services for older adults, and lamented the apparent lack of enthusiasm on the part of psychologists to work with this group (e.g. Karelet al., 2012). In this paper, we examine a range of questions pertinent to this theme: where are the psychologists in the provision of mental health services to older adults? What contribution can psychologists make to improve the mental health of this growing sector of the population? How can we encourage more psychologists to specialize in working with older adults?
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Bhar SS, Silver M. Introduction of a university-based counselling service for older adults. Australas J Ageing 2014; 33:36-42. [PMID: 24795944 DOI: 10.1111/ajag.12114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Sunil S. Bhar
- Brain and Psychological Sciences Research Centre; Swinburne University of Technology; Hawthorn Victoria Australia
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- Uniting Aged Care; Elgin Street Centre; Hawthorn Victoria Australia
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Rees G, Mellor D, Holloway EE, Sturrock BA, Hegel MT, Casten R, Xie J, Finkelstein E, Lamoureux E, Keeffe JE. Integrated depression management: a proposed trial of a new model of care in a low vision rehabilitation setting. Ophthalmic Epidemiol 2014; 20:321-9. [PMID: 24070104 DOI: 10.3109/09286586.2013.787102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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PURPOSE Depression is a common problem among people with visual impairment and contributes to functional decline. This article presents a study protocol to evaluate a new model of care for those patients with depressive symptoms in which psychological treatment is integrated into low vision rehabilitation services. Low vision staff will be trained to deliver "problem solving therapy for primary care" (PST-PC), an effective psychological treatment developed specifically for delivery by non-mental health care staff. PST-PC is delivered in 8 weekly telephone sessions of 30-45 minutes duration and 4 monthly maintenance sessions. We predict this new integrated model of care will significantly reduce depressive symptoms and improve the quality of life for people with visual impairment. METHODS AND DESIGN A randomized controlled trial of PST-PC will be implemented nationally across low vision rehabilitation services provided by Vision Australia. Clients who screen positive for depressive symptoms and meet study criteria will be randomized to receive PST-PC or usual care, consisting of a referral to their general practitioner for more detailed assessment and treatment. Outcome measures include depressive symptoms and behaviors, quality of life, coping and psychological adjustment to visual impairment. Masked assessments will take place pre- and post-intervention as well as at 6- and 12-month follow-up. CONCLUSION We anticipate that this innovative service delivery model will lead to sustained improvements in clients' quality of life in a cost effective manner and provide an innovative service delivery model suitable for other health care areas in which depression is co-morbid.
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- Gwyneth Rees
- Centre for Eye Research Australia, Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, University of Melbourne , Australia
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