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P Lister

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PubMed1991

Approaching models of nursing from a postmodernist perspective.

This paper explores some questions about the use of models of nursing. These questions make various assumptions about the nature of models of nursing, in general and in particular. Underlying these assumptions are various philosophical positions which are explored through an introduction to postmodernist approaches in philosophical criticism. To illustrate these approaches, a critique of the Roper et al. model is developed, and more general attitudes towards models of nursing are examined. It is suggested that postmodernism offers a challenge to many of the assumptions implicit in models of nursing, and that a greater awareness of these assumptions should lead to nursing care being better informed where such models are in use.

Humans↗
PubMed1987

The current status of psychodynamic formulation.

In this paper, we examine the current status of psychodynamic formulation in psychiatric training and clinical practice. A survey of residency training directors confirms the presence of a general belief in the central importance of formulation but the absence of a clear definition or systematic guidelines. We review the literature and propose a definition of psychodynamic formulation, distinguishing it from isolated hypothesis or focus, diagnosis, case history and interpretation. We then present a systematic but flexible format for formulation and illustrate it with two case formulations.

Adaptation, Psychological↗
PubMed1979

Familial biochemical and clinical correlates of alcoholics with low platelet monoamine oxidase activity.

This study substantiates previous reports that low platelet MAO activity is associated with alcoholism. The results also indicate that low platelet MAO activity in alcoholic probands is associated with a higher prevalence of psychiatric hospitalization in first-degree family members as well as alcoholism and suicide attempts among alcoholics. Psychiatrically ill family members of the alcoholic probands with low platelet MAO activity also demonstrate low enzyme activity whereas the well family members have normal enzyme activity.

Adult↗
PubMed1977

Selective breeding of rats for differences in reactivity to alcohol: an approach to an animal model of alcoholism. III. Some physical and behavioral measures.

The results of selective breeding for differential impairment of motor activity after alcohol injection is shown for the first 13 generations of the LA and MA rat strains. In F13 rats, the mean decrement of activity after 1.5 g ethanol per kg i/p. is 90% for MA rats and 42% for LA rats, the strain difference significant at a "p" of 1.8 x 10(-11). Blood alcohol levels, body weight, litter size, organ weights and induction of taste aversion to alcohol and lithium chloride are described for these strains in various of the generations. Although strain differences are apparent on some of these measures, none are of a degree or kind which offers more than a speculative explanation of the large difference between the strains in their central nervous system sensitivity to alcohol.

Alcoholism↗