Download or read book CAMDEX DS II Starter Pack written by Jessica Beresford-Webb and published by . This book was released on 2021-08-27 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Diagnosis of prodromal Alzheimer's disease and AD dementia in people with Down's Syndrome is a major challenge. The comprehensive Cambridge Examination for Mental Disorders of Older People with DS and Others with Intellectual Disabilities (CAMDEX-DS) has been validated for diagnosing prodromal AD and AD dementia.
Download or read book Camdex Ds II The Cambridge Examination for Mental Disorders of Older People with Down Syndrome and Others with Intellectual Disabil written by Shahid Zaman and published by . This book was released on 2021-12 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The CAMDEX-DS-II is a standardised structured schedule comprising the assessments necessary for facilitating the diagnosis of dementia in people with Down's syndrome (a group known to be at particular risk of dementia), as well as others with intellectual disabilities. In order to differentiate decline due to dementia or other mental disorders from pre-existing impairment, particular emphasis has been placed on establishing change from the individual's best level of functioning. Updated from the original CAMDEX-DS-II, the assessments comprise a structured informant interview to facilitate the systematic collection of information about presenting symptoms and clinical history in order to arrive at a differential diagnosis, and a direct assessment of the patient/participant covering cognitive assessment (CAMCOG-DS-II, providing a reliable way to identify dementia (and to differentiate it from other common disorders). The pack comprises a guidance manual, pictorial booklet, informant interview and CAMCOG-DS neuropsychological test battery. It may be used in community settings by mental health professionals as part of the diagnostic process, or to formalise diagnosis.
Download or read book Neuropsychological Assessments of Dementia in Down Syndrome and Intellectual Disabilities written by Vee P. Prasher and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2009-04-29 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book reviews important neuropsychological measures currently used in the assessment of dementia by the principal clinicians and researchers associated with the test, offering practical guidance on each test along with an analysis of its limitations.
Download or read book Dementias written by S. Govoni and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To a certain extent the dementias have been forgotten diseases until just recen tly when they were brought to the attention of the general public and health authorities as a result of the increasing number of cases in the aging popula tion, especially among famous people, and because of the efforts of private foundations. The goals of the present volume are to present the dementias to health prac titioners, to provide some basic information on their epidemiology and biolo gical basis and to discuss the diagnostic and clinical problems that physicians and institutions face when caring for demented patients. This book explores the various types of dementias and is not limited to Alzheimer's disease although, as expected, more information is available and presented on this pathology. On the other hand, a few fundamental questions on dementia can only be answe red through a comparison of the various forms. Examples of such questions are the following: Is the loss of cerebral tissue sufficient to cause dementia? Are there thresholds or is there a continuous progression toward the irreversible development of dementia? Are there common pathways in the dementing pro cess? Are there common risk factors? Comparative analysis allows the common and distinctive patterns of the various dementias to be defined, ultimately lea ding to more focused therapeutic interventions.
Download or read book Autism Spectrum Conditions written by Ed Chaplin and published by Pavilion Publishing and Media Limited. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Published in association with the Estia Centre, this guide provides a comprehensive introduction to working with people who have autism spectrum conditions (ASC). The book addresses the needs of people with ASC across the lifespan and range of intellectual functioning. Though the content is grounded in evidence-based practice and recent research, the text is intended to be as practical as possible, offering insight into the everyday lives of people with ASC and how staff can best support them.
Download or read book PAS ADD Clinical Interview written by Steve Moss and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The PAS-ADD clinical interview has been designed to meet the particular problems of assessment in people with intellectual disability (mental retardation), but is equally valid for use with the general population. It provides full diagnoses under both ICD 10 and DSM IV(TR), and also provides a framework for producing a wider case formulation using other assessment frameworks, behavioural, ecological, psychodynamic etc. The interview is designed to maximise the possibility of conducting a clinical interview, even if the client's level of language is poor. Questions are also provided for informants, so that the interviews can be conducted with a client and informant, or just with an informant if the client is non-verbal . Information can be collected, not just on current mental state, but also on a second representative episode.The interview provides full diagnoses under both ICD 10 and DSM IV(TR), including: ICD 10 Agoraphobia Social phobia Specific phobia Panic disorder Generalized anxiety disorder Obsessive compulsive disorder Depressive episode Depressive episode with psychotic features Manic episode Manic episode with psychotic features Schizophrenia Other non-organic psychosis Other persistent delusional disorder Delusional disorder Psychosis unspecified Autistic Spectrum Disorder* *Screening only DSM IV (TR) Agoraphobia Social phobia Specific phobia Panic disorder Generalized anxiety disorder Obsessive compulsive disorder Depressive episode Depressive episode with psychotic features Manic episode Manic episode with psychotic features Schizophrenia Schizophreniform disorder Delusional disorder Psychotic disorder NOS Brief psychotic disorder ADHD Autistic Spectrum Disorder* The PAS-ADD clinical interview uses a scoring system that is transparent to the user, making it very clear to see not just the criteria that have been fulfilled but also those that are close to fulfilment. This makes the process of clinical interpretation easier and based on clear evidence.There are two parts to the PAS-ADD Clinical Interview The handbook, which includes guidance to the user, notes on the diagnostic algorithms, and the semi-structured interview 1.The score forms, for recording the ratings, determining which diagnostic criteria have been met, and bringing together other relevant information to make a comprehensive case formulation. 2.Vital information for: psychologists, psychiatrists and qualified professionals in community mental health teams, mental health trusts, acute health trusts, universities and students
Download or read book Alzheimer Disease written by Gérard Emilien and published by Birkhäuser. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alzheimer disease (AD) has become the most common form of dementia in industrialized countries and represents an increasing burden at the economic, social and medical level. In discussing both the biological aspects of AD as well as the cognitive functions involved, Alzheimer Disease - Neuropsychology and Pharmacology presents a comprehensive picture of the pathology and approaches to diagnosis and treatment. Basic research including animal models, molecular and genetic aspects is also taken into consideration. In part I, the biological correlates of AD are discussed. In part II the neuropsychological aspects such as cognitive impairment, loss of functional autonomy and emergence of neuropsychiatric disturbances of AD are outlined. In part III, strategies for effective treatment and prevention of AD are discussed. This book will be a useful source of information for clinicians as well as researchers in the area of neuropharmacology.
Download or read book The Practical Handbook of Eating Difficulties written by Hannah Lewis and published by . This book was released on 2022-01-02 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the last 30 years, the prevalence of eating disorders has increased to become a widespread problem across the UK and worldwide. This book offers a comprehensive guide written by people with eating disorders, their families and leading researchers, clinicians and therapists, all aiming to improve understanding of practical ways of helping people with eating disorders to live and thrive in their communities. The handbook covers the important topics of understanding eating difficulties in our society's context, including the role of social media and the fashion industry, and how health care professionals and voluntary organisations currently support those with an eating disorder. It explores the value of exercise, nutrition and sleep, and considers support from parents and schools for children, as well as making reasonable accommodations for young people and adults in higher education and the workplace. Particular therapies for stabilisation and recovery are detailed, and a final section sets out examples of creative and arts-based approaches.
Download or read book Cognitive Screening Instruments written by A. J. Larner and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-11-30 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This revised and updated second edition provides a practical and structured overview of some of the most commonly used and easily available cognitive screening instruments applicable in the outpatient clinic and bedside setting. It now includes additional chapters on AD8 and also methodological aspects of systematic cognitive screening instrument assessment from the Cochrane Dementia and Cognitive Improvement Group. Expert authors from around the world equip the reader with clear instructions on the usage of each screening instrument, its strengths and weaknesses, and the time required for administration. Rules on scoring are also provided, such as how to correct for variations in the patient’s age or education, and suggested cut-off scores. Cognitive Screening Instruments: A Practical Approach, Second Edition is aimed at both clinicians and professionals in disciplines allied to medicine who are called upon to assess patients with possible cognitive disorders, including neurologists, old age psychiatrists, neuropsychologists, primary care physicians, dementia support workers, and members of memory assessment teams.
Download or read book Mental Health Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and the Ageing Process written by Vee P. Prasher and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-12-22 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book brings together findings from research and clinical practice, with comprehensive coverage of the important aspects of mental health in ageing persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It is crucial for professionals involved in the care of persons with all intellectual and developmental disabilities to have a broad understanding of the essential range of issues, and therefore this book provides a truly multi-disciplinary perspective, complete with many figures and illustrations to underline the key points. Undoubtedly, research and clinical practice are much more advanced in the general ageing population than in persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and so professionals and academics must be made fully aware of commonalities and idiosyncrasies of older people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This book presents the ongoing developments concerning mental health and aging, which will become relevant to the intellectually disabled population. Through experience, this book also acknowledges that the impact on the persons themselves and on their carers always needs to be taken into account, with treatment programs established with a multi-faceted team approach in mind. Avoiding the jargon of many titles in this area while maintaining the hands-on approach of clinical practice, this book meshes the practical and scientific worlds, with all chapters written by leading experts in the field. Beyond the US, the IASSIDD support expands the book message worldwide.
Download or read book Dementia in Germany written by Uta Ziegler and published by Sudwestdeutscher Verlag Fur Hochschulschriften AG. This book was released on 2011-10 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Against the background of population aging the central question of this thesis is the future development of people with dementia in Germany. Prevalences, incidence rates, co-morbidity and risk factors of dementia are calculated as basis for projection scenarios. Several assumptions of the life expectancy and dementia incidence were combined in multi-state projections. Results of the future number of people with dementia in 2050 range from 2.0 to 3.3 million. Also the costs of dementia, one of the most expensive diseases, were projected.
Download or read book Mental Health Spirituality and Well Being A Practical Handbook for Those Providing and Using Health Social Care Education and Allied Support written by Hilary Garraway and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This ground-breaking handbook explores the nature of spirituality and its relevance to the mental health and well-being of people coming into contact with health, social care, education and allied support services. Incorporating the perspectives and experience of over 35 leading academics and practitioners in the field, the book offers a practical guide that includes the contemporary context, details of relevant demonstration projects and therapeutic interventions, and issues for services, staff, managers, leaders and trainers. Opportunities for reflection and practice pointers and offered throughout. The book pays due attention to the current climate of the covid-19 pandemic and the trauma and mental health needs linked to it (both for patients and staff), black and minority ethnic and trans-gender issues, and the voice of mental health experts by experience. Organized into thematic sections, it offers an update to previous publications in the field, including a consideration of spirituality and the new landscape going forwards.
Download or read book Dementia Registries Around the World written by Karolina Krysinska and published by . This book was released on 2016-11-30 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Patient registries are well embedded in many fields of medicine and public health, including cancer and cardiovascular diseases. Still, registries collecting data on patients with dementia are relatively new. Also, despite many advantages and tangible practical outcomes, to-date only a limited number of organisations systematically collect dementia data on a national or local/regional level. This report presents the current situation in regards to dementia registries worldwide. The document is based on a systematic review of dementia registries and a review of the literature on best practice in establishing and operating patient and health services/quality registries."--Page 9.
Download or read book Dorland s Dictionary of Medical Acronyms and Abbreviations E Book written by Dorland and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2015-07-24 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Medical acronyms and abbreviations offer convenience, but those countless shortcuts can often be confusing. Now a part of the popular Dorland’s suite of products, this reference features thousands of terms from across various medical specialties. Its alphabetical arrangement makes for quick reference, and expanded coverage of symbols ensures they are easier to find. Effective communication plays an important role in all medical settings, so turn to this trusted volume for nearly any medical abbreviation you might encounter. Symbols section makes it easier to locate unusual or seldom-used symbols. Convenient alphabetical format allows you to find the entry you need more intuitively. More than 90,000 entries and definitions. Many new and updated entries including terminology in expanding specialties, such as Nursing; Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapies; Transcription and Coding; Computer and Technical Fields. New section on abbreviations to avoid, including Joint Commission abbreviations that are not to be used. Incorporates updates suggested by the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP).
Download or read book CAMDEX DS written by Sarah Ball and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2006-07-06 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CAMDEX-DS is a comprehensive assessment tool for diagnosing dementia in people with Down's syndrome (a group known to be at particular risk of dementia). Based upon CAMDEX-R, CAMDEX-DS has been modified for use with intellectual disability. In order to differentiate decline due to dementia or other mental disorders from pre-existing impairment, particular emphasis has been placed on establishing change from the individual's best level of functioning. The pack is comprised of a structured informant interview, a direct assessment of the patient/participant (CAMCOG), and guidance for diagnosis and post-diagnosis intervention, providing a reliable way to identify dementia (and to differentiate it from other common disorders). It may be used in community settings by mental health professionals as part of the diagnostic process, or to formalize diagnosis in the context of research. Use of the CAMCOG provides the means for ongoing neuropsychological evaluation and informs future support and intervention strategies.
Download or read book Lishman s Organic Psychiatry written by Daniel David and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-04-02 with total page 972 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new edition of this classic textbook has now been extensively revised by a team of five authors, yet it follows the tradition of the original single-authored book. It continues to provide a comprehensive review of the cognitive, emotional and behavioural consequences of cerebral disorders and their manifestations in clinical practice. Enabling clinicians to formulate incisive diagnoses and appropriate treatment strategies
Download or read book Mindfulness and Stroke written by Jody Mardula and published by Pavilion Publishing and Media Limited. This book was released on 2020-02 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first part of this book was written by Jody Mardula over a number of years following a life-threatening subdural hematoma that resulted in a stroke. At the time, Jody was working as Director of the Centre for Mindfulness, Research and Practice at Bangor University, UK. The stroke affected her psychologically and physically, and over time has impacted her neurological functioning. Mindfulness has been key to how she has sought to manage these life-changing and life-threatening events. The book describes Jody's personal experience of two strokes and a more recent diagnosis of vascular dementia, how she adapted short mindfulness practices to support herself, how she has sought to manage the impact of stroke and make meaning from it, and the impact of stroke on Jody's family, work and wider relationships. It is illustrated with Jody's own line drawings. This book is written chronologically, starting at a point just before Jody's first stroke and finishing at a point called 'The Ending and the Beginning'. There are seven sections, with four short chapters in each section and mindfulness approaches and practices woven in. Each chapter has a black ink illustration that seeks to illuminate the metaphor being explored. Jody's text is supplemented and enhanced by material contributed by Frances Vaughan, an expert in neuropsychology and a former colleague of Jody's at Bangor University. Frances's brief 'Neuro Notes' comment on and explain the events being described in each section of Jody's personal writing from a scientific perspective, and she is also the author of Part Two of the book - ten chapters looking at brain injury and its impact on areas of life such as attention, memory, planning, self-awareness and identity.
