Lin Article Critique: Part 2 Dustin T. Rheel Liberty University Counseling 503, D22 Professor Carlene Taylor November 25, 2012 Critique of Population and Sampling In the Lin, Mack, Enright, Krahn, and Baskin article (2004) article, they sampled forty-three participants from various drug rehabilitation centers. These participants were suffering from alcohol and other drug dependences. Some of the participants were referred by the therapist and then the suggested participants then had the option to participate or not, thus making the sample used not random. Even though the sample was not random, they were randomly selected to be in one of 2 groups, Forgiveness Therapy (FT) or Alcohol and Drug Counseling (ADC) (Lin et al., 2004).
Several interventions have been implemented by hospitals to improve hand hygiene compliance. The authors state these interventions usually fall into categories of increased access, to alcohol rub dispensers, education and direct feedback. The authors clearly identified that the purpose of their study was to identify the factors associated with hand hygiene compliance in their facility during a five year intervention. | Review of Literature | The authors reviewed several causative factors which correlated with poor hygiene compliance. They reviewed material from several articles dating from 1999 to 2007.
Cognitive behavioral therapy is a way to monitor any behaviors that may eventually lead the adolescent to commit suicide. In cognitive behavioral therapy, the person is made aware of how his or her actions towards certain thoughts and feelings can lead to unhealthy moods. It focuses on fixing the person’s thoughts and feelings in order to help treat depression. According to editors and writers for the periodical Drug Week, “[c]ognitive behavioral therapy, a form of psychotherapy, was found to be effective if combined with fluoxetine use” (2005). A study was conducted by Dr. Graham Emslie, a professor at UT Southwestern, within the last decade that included 334 teenagers, all of whom suffered from major depression.
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The article examines omega-3 fatty acids and how it can help with bipolar disorder. This was not the first trial done on omega-3 fatty acids. It seems that omega-3s are used for more than one mental disorder. This trial was done on 120 patients ranging in age from 18-65 who met DSM-IV criteria for bipolar disorder types I and II. To be in this study patients had to have at least one manic or hypo manic moment with in the year the study was conducted.
Some physicians prescribe oxazepam as needed for objective symptoms, gradually decreasing the dosage until the drug is discontinued. d.Stimulants. Treatment of overdose is geared toward stabilization of vital signs. Intravenous antihypertensives may be used, along with intravenous diazepam (Valium) to control seizures. Chlordiazepoxide may be administered orally for the first few days while the client is "crashing."
Precisely, the researchers are exploring the effects of the forgiveness therapy on these particular types of behavior such as anger and depression. There is a desire to determine if forgiveness therapy can help prevent use of substances such as alcohol and drugs over just alcohol and drug rehab counseling programs. The research hypothesis is clearly stated; “We hypothesized that individuals in residential treatment for alcohol and drug dependence, after receiving treatment augmented by FT, would demonstrate less anger, depression, anxiety, and vulnerability to substance use and more self-esteem than those receiving
*”Mental health counselors work with individuals who are dealing with problems such as drug and alcohol abuse, family conflicts, suicidal thoughts and feelings, stress management, depression, problems with self-esteem, issues of mental and emotional health. *Mental health counselor, Lewis Wheatley, helps Jane deal with her addiction to drugs, and helps her try and get off drugs. He refers her to outside sources when she gets out of the hospital for community groups and sessions that deal with addictions. SLIDE 6 – *Psychologist *Client Jane Rose has committed to her other human service professionals in the hospital that she will meet with her psychologist, Brandi Rees, once a week until she feels that she is safe and stable. Brandi Rees tries to figure out Jane’s mindset and the background of her behavior including her “physical, cognitive, emotional, and social aspects.” (Intro.
However, Kaiser didn’t know that the new director of commercial development for Cymbalta Jim Lancaster was also headed toward the meeting with different mindset. NAT now has to analyze what drug could be developed to uplift depression in its patients and which drug can be used as a prototype to Prozac. Below are the pro and cons for 5 Assets, and after analyzing all the effects of the drug, Cymbalta became NAT’s first choice. Examination of Alternatives R-Fluoxetine: Pros Cons Same ingredient as Prozac and less side effects Tolerability problems in patients Less customer demand Olanzapine-fluoxetine combination Pros Cons Same active ingredient as Prozac and also approved to treat bipolar by FDA Unknown exact mechanism and responsible for enhancing antidepressant effect 5HT2 antagonist SSRI Pros Cons Intended to selectively block the stimulation of serotonin to
The research study took place in an interdisciplinary 12 bed unit designed for patients with dual diagnosis. The average inpatient stay at this physicality was three months. The staff that worked with the inpatients consisted of nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, psychiatrists, and psychologists who developed the CMT and physical activity treatment plan together. Along with the CMT and physical activity