Single case research in mental health

Article Abstract:

Single case experimental designs offer a methodology for mental health nurses faced with barriers to using other approaches to gain evidence-based data on services. The approach addresses some of the problems inherent in the case study approach and is particularly suitable for interventions which can produce significant rapid results, for example, the treatment of a gambling addiction. The approach involves assessment before intervention, continuous observation of behaviour during the intervention, and the exclusion of other agents of change. The approach may involve removing and reintroducing the intervention.

Research, Management, Psychological research, Single subject research

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Mental health care in Sweden

Article Abstract:

A Uk mental health executive was impressed by mental health care provisions in Sweden. The pattern of care in an area north-west of Stockholm was similar to that in Britain in that the health service is financed mainly through taxation and that the balance of care has shifted towards care in the community. The ratio of community psychiatrists to population is 1:30,000. The morale of staff is high and a strong desire to give patients the best possible care is evident. Nurses appear to be motivated by a sense of service to the community. Staff have annual reviews which identify training needs.

Sweden

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Single-parent families: a unique challenge

Article Abstract:

Single-parent families now make up over one-fourth of families with children, and most are headed by women. Single parenting may be by choice, divorce, unintended pregnancy, incarceration or other separation. Single parents share concerns about income, overwork, stress, isolation and the way they are viewed by society. Although single parents and their children have generally good mental and physical health, they may seek clinical care for problems associated with an inadequate support system. Clinicians should consider family stressors and offer resources to help single parents.

Health aspects, Health education, Single-parent family, Single parent family

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