Visual effects

Article Abstract:

The treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder by a new technique of desensitisation, F. Shapiro's saccadic eye movement (SEMD), is described. The technique was used on a motor cyclist following a traffic accident, as professionals at the behavioural psychotherapy clinic to which the patient was referred by his family doctor were particularly concerned about his conviction that the driver of the car involved in the accident had deliberately caused the accident. Other symptoms included acute anxiety, vivid nightmares, flashbacks, and efforts to avoid sleep, as well as antipathy towards his family. The SEMD technique, which is described in detail, rapidly cures the symptoms, and enable therapists to measure and change the validity of the cognitions of the patient when faced with a vivid visual image of the trauma.

Post-traumatic stress disorder

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Raging against fate

Article Abstract:

A student nurse describes the care and treatment of a young woman who became suicidal and aggressive after the death of her brother. Prevous electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) treatments, drug therapy and counselling had not helped her condition. The patient was assessed as having extreme depression and was encouraged to express angry feelings through counselling, and she was also given drug therapy and drama therapy.

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Better continence care through use of research in clinical practice

Article Abstract:

The Promoting Action on Clinical Effectiveness (PACE) programme was developed by London-based King's Fund as a technique for improving clinical behaviour. PACE was used by Wigan Health Authority to improve the care and standard of life for a group of patients with continence problems. PACE enables each patient to be assessed for individual needs in an attempt to improve behaviour

Research, Urinary incontinence, Clinical psychology, King's Fund

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