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Anxiety and depression are common in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and have been linked to clinical recurrence. Previous randomized controlled trials (RCT's) have found no evidence that psychological interventions enhance outcomes for people with IBD but have recruited patients without distress. This study investigates the clinical benefits of a nonrandomized uncontrolled study of clinic based cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) for people with IBD who had moderate–severe levels of anxiety or low mood and compares the results with a previous RCT of CBT in this population. . To read the full article, log in using your MPFT NHS OpenAthens details.
Health Psychology Vol. 37, Iss. 9, (Sep 2018): 866-873. DOI:10.1037/hea0000595
Objective: This study examined predictors of treatment outcome in a randomized controlled trial of brief cognitive–behavioral therapy (bCBT) for patients with a cardiopulmonary condition and comorbid, clinically significant symptoms of depression and/or anxiety. . To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.
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Practice Innovations (Jul 19, 2018). DOI:10.1037/pri0000072
Psychosocial stress has been considered a contributing factor to the development and maintenance of hypertension. “A Mindful Heart” is a group-based intervention developed for stress management in patients who are hypertensive or prehypertensive. This program was designed to address a gap in the field of behavioral health; specifically, the need for brief, group-based interventions for primary care settings. . To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.
Since 2016, the NHS has begun testing new services which integrate mental and physical treatments, as part of its Improving Access to Talking Therapies programme. People with long-term health issues like diabetes, heart problems or respiratory illness are now routinely given a ‘whole-person assessment’, focusing on what additional mental health care they may need to manage their condition.
Health Psychology Vol. 37, Iss. 5, (May 2018): 433-450.
Objective: The present meta-analysis aimed to determine the overall effect of cognitive behavior therapy combined with physical exercise (CBTEx) interventions on depression, anxiety, fatigue, and pain in adults with chronic illness; to identify the potential moderators of efficacy; and to compare the efficacy of CBTEx versus each condition alone (CBT and physical exercise).. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.
The article presents a case study of a 49-year-old woman who had breast cancer and was counseled by the author. Topics discussed include the mastectomy, chemotherapy and radiotherapy that the patient had undergone; the feeling anxiety that she suffered from after her successful treatment; and the author's effort to form a collaborative relationship with the patient. Also mentioned is the behaviour adopted by the patient to cope with her experience with cancer.. To read the full article, log in using your SSSFT NHS OpenAthens details. SSOTP - You can request a copy of this article by replying to this email. Please ensure you are clear which article you are requesting.
The new integrated service is to benefit people with low level mental health needs such as mild to moderate depression and anxiety disorders (panic disorder, agoraphobia, generalised anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, phobias, and obsessive compulsive disorder) in the context of Diabetes and respiratory conditions (COPD and Asthma).
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We report a preliminary investigation to inform the development of a full randomized controlled trial for testing the efficacy of computerized interventions for people with long-term neurological conditions such as stroke and conclude that this is a potentially promising way of improving accessibility of psychological support.
NHS England is supporting 22 Early Implementer projects across the country to lead the way in integrating psychological therapies with physical health care. Calderdale and Kirklees are 2 of the areas.
The article discusses the important role of research-informed primary care clinics in offering support to patients living with medically unexplained symptoms (MUS) including chronic physical symptoms, depression , anxiety, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and chronic fatigue. Topics include the creation of research-based treatment pathway for people with chronic physical symptoms called, Pathways2Wellbeing (P2W) by the University of Hertfordshire and the body mind approach. Login using your SSSFT NHS OpenAthens for full text. SSOTP - You can request a copy of this article by replying to this email. Please ensure you are clear which article you are requesting.