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State Agency Promotes Integrated Mental Health and Addiction Treatment for Co-Occurring Disorders, Leading to Better Access and Positive Outcomes 6/5/2013
A state mental health and addiction services agency implemented policies to promote integrated treatment for those with both mental health and substance use disorders, leading to enhanced access to high-quality services and positive patient outcomes.
Voluntary Osteoporosis Educational Modules for Nursing Home Physicians and Staff Do Not Reduce Falls or Fractures Among Residents 6/5/2013
Due to the high prevalence of osteoporosis in nursing homes, researchers from the Duke University Center for Aging and Human Development and four other organizations developed and tested a program for fracture and fall prevention for nursing home residents based on established clinical practice guidelines for osteoporosis.
Mental Health Court Links Eligible Offenders With Treatment and Monitoring, Reducing Recidivism, and Improving Outcomes 5/29/2013
The Brooklyn Mental Health Court links eligible defendants to long-term treatment and monitoring of their mental health problems as an alternative to incarceration. Early evidence suggests that the program has been successful in reducing recidivism, homelessness, psychiatric hospitalizations, alcohol use, and substance abuse.
Nurse-Led, Telephone-Based Collaborative Care Improves Mental and Physical Health of Depressed Patients After Cardiac Bypass Surgery 5/8/2013
A nurse-led, telephone-based collaborative care program improves mental and physical health in patients who suffer depression after cardiac bypass surgery and reduces hospital readmissions among men.
Patient- and Family-Centered Care Initiative is Associated With High Patient Satisfaction and Positive Outcomes For Total Joint Replacement Patients 5/8/2013
The Magee-Womens Hospital of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center implemented the Patient- and Family-Centered Care Methodology and Practice, a low-technology, systems-based approach to inpatient care that focuses on providing care from the patient and family’s perspective; the program is associated with high rates of patient satisfaction, functional status, and adherence to evidence-based care protocols, along with low infection rates and length of stay.
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Clinical Supervision and Professional Development of the Substance Abuse Counselor: A Treatment Improvement Protocol 5/15/2013
The Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) series provide best practices guidance to clinicians, program administrators, and payors to help improve the treatment of substance use disorders. This TIP focuses primarily on the teaching, coaching, consulting, and mentoring functions of clinical supervisors.
Mechanical Ventilation: Beyond the ICU 5/15/2013
This tool provides patients with information about mechanical ventilation in settings outside the intensive care unit.
Suicide: Taking Care of Yourself After an Attempt 5/15/2013
This brochure offers information to help patients recovering from a suicide attempt move ahead after their treatment in the emergency department.
Eating Hints for Cancer Patients: Before, During, and After Treatment 2/20/2013
This booklet educates cancer patients (and their families or other caregivers) about their diet needs during treatment and helps them cope with side effects that may affect eating.
National Rehabilitation Information Center's (NARIC) Information for the Public: Publications 2/20/2013
The National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC) Publications tool provides many publications produced by staff members or by other National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) grantees and is intended for use by the public.
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