"Purpose: Nonspecific factors such as therapy alliance and treatment motivation have been shown to be predictive of therapy outcome. However, research investigating these factors among patients with personality disorders, or studies in the context of mandated treatment showed mixed results. A new theory …

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 …

Background: Crisis line services, run by volunteers, offer a listening ear 24/7 to people who cannot or do not want to use professional help. Although previous studies have identified various potential stressors crisis line volunteers face, as yet a comprehensive assessment is lacking with regards to …

Many mental health professionals have also used mental health services. What role should their personal experience play in their clinical practice - if any? - a commentary

Substance abuse is an important risk factor for offending, but is mostly studied in males. The aim of this multicentre study is to gain insight into possible gender differences in substance abuse history and offending behavior in forensic psychiatric patients. Files were analyzed of 275 women and 275 …

AbstractPurpose: Purpose: To investigate the ability of case managers, working in ambulatory treatment settings specialized in addiction care, to clinically judge demoralization insubstancedependent patients. Design and Methods: In a crosssectional study, clinical judgments of case managerswere compared …

Abstract Introduction: In 2017, the role of coordinating practitioner was introduced in the Netherlands in order to improve quality of care for patients who receive treatment in specialized mental health care. Psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) can fulfil this role. Aim/Question: …

Geestelijke gezondheidsproblematiek komt vaak voor. De kans op vervroegd overlijden is bij mensen met een psychiatrische stoornis twee- tot driemaal zo hoog vergeleken met de algemene bevolking. Dit komt onder andere door het verhoogde risico op chronische ziekten. Medicatie en leefstijlfactoren worden …

Een groot deel van de psychotische patiënten lijdt onder hun hallucinaties. Onderzoek toont aan dat psychotische patiënten met visuele hallucinaties vaker worden geassocieerd met een verminderd functioneren in het dagelijks leven en suïcidepogingen dan gezonde mensen. Hoewel anti-psychotische medicatie …