Biomedical subjects

Caroline Mohr

Publications and source records attributed to Caroline Mohr.

3 recordsLinked to original sources

PubMed2005

Assessment in intellectual disability.

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This review examines an eclectic selection of publications from the past 12 months under the broad heading of 'assessment in intellectual disability'. Being unable to cover all possible publications the authors have concentrated on the assessment of pain (in those with severe intellectual disability), psychopathology, risk assessment and offending, autism, preference and choice, and dementia. RECENT FINDINGS: Research into assessment has generally taken the form of developing new instruments, or adapting existing ones, or comparing the performance of a range of scales in a certain area. Researchers are using increasingly sophisticated psychometric analyses and refining the nature and purpose of tools for a range of clinical purposes. SUMMARY: The result of recent effort in this area is better instruments, often developed by experienced researchers who have been working in their chosen area of speciality for some years. It has been a very worthwhile period of extension and consolidation.

Journal Article↗

PubMed2004

The assessment and treatment of behavioural problems.

BACKGROUND: While general practitioners acknowledge their responsibility for the medical management of people with intellectual disability and autism, there may be a need for more skill in the assessment and management of behavioral problems. OBJECTIVE: This article provides an overview of services for this group of patients, the role of the GP, and provides a guide to assessment and treatment of behavioural problems. DISCUSSION: While GPs have skills in medical and psychiatric assessment, the different social, cognitive and communicative context in this group of people limits their ability to apply those skills. Nonetheless, familiarity with the patient and their social environment means that GPs have an important and central role in the ongoing management of patients with an intellectual disability.

Family Practice↗

PubMed2002

Collaboration--together we can find the way in dual diagnosis.

Service systems in health and community agencies are struggling to deliver mental health services to adults with an intellectual disability. Many professionals feel ill equipped to assess and treat mental health disorders in this population. This Australian case study describes the collaborative effort required to meet the complex health needs of a client with an intellectual disability and the needs of her family, and the role played by a specialist, Disability Health Service. The key elements of this successful interagency collaboration are outlined and include good communication, adequate resourcing, and a willingness to resolve dynamic tensions and learn from each other.

Diagnosis, Dual (Psychiatry)↗