Journal Articles
Biopsychosocial Approach to Treating Self-Injurious Behaviors: An Adolescent Case Study
Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing August 2009
by Mary Askew, Mary W. Byrne
Abstract:
Self-injurious behaviors (SIBs) are a common coping mechanism in the adolescent population. A marked increase in SIB has been seen in recent years, yet effective treatment remains elusive. This study aims to review current theoretical perspectives and treatment options that reflect a biopsychosocial framework. Sources were derived from selected multidisciplinary literature related to SIB. CONCLUSIONS: A 6-month multidisciplinary approach targeting the unique physical, emotional, and social needs of a 14-year-old girl in residential treatment led to the complete cessation of SIB.
Domestic Violence: A Worldwide Exploration
Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services Vol. 46 No. 3 March 2008
By Carrie M. Carretta, MSN, RN
Abstract:
The concept of domestic violence is important to nursing because further knowledge of this phenomenon can help drive more effective intervention and prevention approaches. Domestic violence, also known as gender violence, interpersonal violence, and domestic abuse, is a daily and often a deadly fact of life for millions of women and girls around the world. Attacks are perpetrated in settings that include public streets, at places of employment, in the home, while serving in the military, and in prisons and jails. The costs of this violence, both monetary and in human lives, are tremendous. Although nurses are in a unique position to screen for domestic violence and provide assistance and advocacy for victims, barriers exist related to victim disclosure and staff training and comfort levels. Advanced practice nurses can address the issue directly through appropriate treatment facilitation, including both physical and psychosocial intervention.
Books
Pocket Psych Drugs: Point-of-care Clinical Guide
Publisher: F.A. Davis Company. Philadelphia, 2009
By Darlene D. Pedersen, Laura G. Leahy
In this title, more than 70 drug monographs provide targeted pharmacologic information on indications, pharmacokinetics, dosages, adverse reactions, and drug interactions, including herbal and food interactions. Special features address considerations for special populations. Detailed assessments tell you what needs to be monitored when administering a specific drug. Available dosage forms provide costs for selected drugs. There are monographs, organized alphabetically by generic name, detailing geriatric, pediatric, and substance abuse considerations, as well as clinical assessments and clinical alerts highlighting essential patient safety information for the clinician at 'point-of-care'. This title provides coverage of psychopharmacology and psychobiology, including pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, drug-herbal interactions, therapeutic drug classes, and side effects associated with specific classes; common and therapeutic lab values, as well as clozaril protocol; Tools Tab featuring common abbreviations, medication assessment tool, psychotropic approximate dose equivalencies, pregnancy categories, controlled substances schedules, BMI and metabolic syndrome, and conversion of trade to generic names; and, FDA-approved 'Black Box Warnings' highlighting serious risks and precautions.