Background: There is still limited evidence on the effectiveness and implementation of smoking cessation interventions for people with severe mental illness (SMI) in Dutch outpatient psychiatric settings. The present study aimed to establish expert consensus on the core components and strategies to …

Background: The purpose of this study was to investigate the cost-effectiveness and budget impact of the Boston University Approach to Psychiatric Rehabilitation (BPR) compared to an active control condition (ACC) to increase the social participation (in competitive employment, unpaid work, education, …

Abstract: Background: The life expectancy of patients with severe mental illness (SMI) is estimated to be 20 to 30 years shorter than in the general population due to avoidable physical illnesses. This gap is widening. Health care professionals’ performance with regard to physical health and lifestyle …

Background: Patients with severe mental illness with repeated interpersonal trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have a negative illness progression. Traumas are often not treated because of their vulnerability. Narrative exposure therapy (NET) is an effective trauma therapy. It is unknown …

The values of patient autonomy and community participation have become central in health care. However, care practices involve a plurality of possibly conflicting values. These values often transgress the borders of the individual professional–client relationship as they involve family members, other …

Physiotherapy, Dietetics and Occupational Therapy have been collaborating over recent years to develop an optimal healthcare programme for patients with Post Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS). This case is an example of PICS symptomatology and focuses on the collaboration between Physiotherapy and Dietetics. …

The past two decades, a disproportionate growth of females entering the criminal justice system and forensic mental health services has been observed worldwide. However, there is a lack of knowledge on the background of women who are convicted for violent offenses. What is their criminal history, what …

Het Steun-Stress Kracht-Kwetsbaarheidsmodel, laat zien welke factoren invloed hebben op het ontstaan van psychische klachten. Stress en kwetsbaarheid vergroten het risico op klachten. Sociale steun en het gebruik van sterke kanten dragen bij aan herstel. Werkboek 4 uit de reeks "Eigen Regie en Herstel" …

Werkboek 1 uit de reeks "Eigen Regie en Herstel" helpt u bij het verrijken en opbouwen van uw leven. Het is speciaal gemaakt voor mensen die te maken hebben met de psychiatrie. U leert om te gaan met kwetsbaarheid. Vaak is het belangrijk stress te beperken en problemen op te lossen. Net zo wezenlijk …