Enhancing Creativity in Cognitive Therapy

2000 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 175-187 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kevin T. Kuehlwein
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Therapy ◽  
Therapy Session ◽  
Case Examples ◽  
Numerous Case ◽  
Cognitive Therapist ◽  
Therapy Treatment

This article explores the nature of creativity in psychotherapy and offers several methods and frameworks with which to enhance creativity as a cognitive therapist. It reviews the methodologically permissive parameters of Beck’s model, while providing a framework for enfolding methods from other models so as to retain the cognitive character of these interventions when used within the cognitive therapy session. It also extrapolates from Edward deBono’s model of how to improve the quality of thinking to suggest specific interventions as well as general principles that can be used or adapted in cognitive therapy treatment. Numerous case examples are given and further resources for nurturing and generating creativity are provided.

GROUP COGNITIVE THERAPY: TREATMENT OF CHOICE OR SUB-OPTIMAL OPTION?

2001 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 311-332 ◽  
Author(s):  
Norma Morrison
Keyword(s):  
Group Therapy ◽  
Cognitive Therapy ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Quality Of Therapy ◽  
Group Format ◽  
Cognitive Behavioural ◽  
Therapy Treatment

In the present climate of limited resources and long waiting lists, it is not surprising that there is more emphasis on making sure that psychological treatments are not only clinically sound but also cost-effective. One solution to this is to provide time-limited, focused interventions such as cognitive therapy. Another obvious solution is to deliver treatment in groups rather than individually. However, what evidence is there that therapy can be delivered as effectively in groups as individually? This review will look at which different formats have been tried, what the advantages and disadvantages of those formats might be, which client groups have been targeted for cognitive- behavioural group therapy (CBGT), and whether a group format in general offers any advantages over individual CBT. Outcome studies and their implications for the use of CBGT are considered. Results suggest that, in most client groups, there is little difference in efficacy between group and individual CBT, although there is some evidence that results for some types of patient can be disappointing in CBGT. It may be that the best compromise in terms of cost- effectiveness between quality of therapy and quantity of patients treated is offered by large-scale psychoeducational didactic group therapy.

Combining Cognitive Therapy With Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Depression: A Group Therapy Feasibility Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 171-190 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leandra Hallis ◽  
Luisa Cameli ◽  
Nadine Samia Bekkouche ◽  
Bärbel Knäuper
Keyword(s):  
Group Therapy ◽  
Cognitive Therapy ◽  
Acceptance And Commitment Therapy ◽  
Community Clinic ◽  
Therapy Program ◽  
Commitment Therapy ◽  
Acceptance And Commitment ◽  
Therapy Treatment

Cognitive therapy (CT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) have been shown to be effective in treating depression. Although integrating ACT with CT is used for the treatment of anxiety, there is a paucity of integrated CT and ACT treatments for depression and/or dysthymia. The purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility of integrating CT and ACT into a manualized group therapy treatment for depression and/or dysthymia. Over a period of 2 years, 4 consecutive groups were held at a community clinic, with 24 completing the 15-week treatment. Posttreatment and follow-up data revealed satisfaction with the treatment, significant decreases in depression severity, and significant increases in quality of life over the 5 time points. The results support the acceptability and feasibility of a manualized integrated CT/ACT group therapy program for depression and dysthymia.

PO-1453: Aperture shape controller tool impact assessment on the quality of arc therapy treatment plans

2020 ◽  
Vol 152 ◽  
pp. S775
Author(s):  
I. Tyburska ◽  
A. Zawadzka ◽  
A. Zaleska ◽  
D. Szałkowski ◽  
P. Kukołowicz
Keyword(s):  
Impact Assessment ◽  
Arc Therapy ◽  
Treatment Plans ◽  
Therapy Treatment

scholarly journals Physical therapy treatment in incontinent women provided by a Public Health Service

2011 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 327-335 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniela D'Attilio Toledo ◽  
Anny Caroline Dedicação ◽  
Maria Elisabete Salina Saldanha ◽  
Miriam Haddad ◽  
Patricia Driusso
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Medical Treatment ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Treatment Protocols ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Physical Therapy Treatment ◽  
Therapy Treatment

INTRODUCTION: Urinary incontinence affects more than 50 million people worldwide, it has a great impact on quality of life by affecting social, domestic, occupational and sex life, regardless of age. Objective: The objective of this study was to analyze the effectiveness of physical therapy treatment in women attending the Urogynecology service of Hospital and Maternity Leonor Mendes de Barros. METHOD: We retrospectively assessed 65 records of patients with diagnosis of urinary incontinence treated between November 2005 and November 2006. In order to have their data analyzed, patients were divided into two groups; group MF, which underwent medical treatment and physiotherapy, and group M, which had only medical treatment. In order to compare both groups' quantitative data, the analysis was performed in Statistica® software using Mann Whitney's non-parametric test. The analysis of association between the quantitative variables was performed through the Chi-Square test at 5% (p > 0.05) significance level. RESULTS: We observed that 60.6% of patients who underwent physical therapy treatment and medical treatment had the urinary incontinence symptoms decreased or completely cured, while 80% of women belonging to the medical treatmen only-group underwent surgery. CONCLUSION: Thus, we conclude that physical therapy is essential in treatment protocols of urinary incontinence outpatient clinics and to prevent surgery.

scholarly journals Moving Toward Incorporation a Definition of the Quality of Life

2010 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eunmi Emily Kwak
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Music Therapy ◽  
Music Therapists ◽  
Fundamental Goal ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Therapy Treatment

The concept of quality of life is a fundamental goal in the practice of music therapy, whether implicitly or explicitly defined in the philosophy of the practitioner. To improve the quality of life is often mentioned as one of the goals for music therapy treatment. However, the definition of quality of life has not always been clearly defined. The purpose of this article is to review the literature concerned with a definition for quality of life in other disciplines and to suggest a model for a more comprehensive definition of the quality of life for use in the practice of music therapy. Anecdotal examples are given to stir the issues toward a more comprehensive definition of the quality of life to be used in music therapy. As the title suggests, this article will not give a decisive answer for the definition of quality of life. However, this article will afford readers a chance to think and revisit their experiences as music therapists and define their own definition for quality of life.

scholarly journals 3D ultrasound–guided resection of low-grade gliomas: principles and clinical examples

2019 ◽  
Vol 47 (6) ◽  
pp. E9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Geirmund Unsgård ◽  
Frank Lindseth
Keyword(s):  
3D Ultrasound ◽  
High Accuracy ◽  
Low Grade ◽  
Ultrasound Guided ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Case Examples ◽  
Low Grade Gliomas ◽  
Mesial Temporal Lobe ◽  
Temporal Lobe Lesions

3D ultrasound (US) is a convenient tool for guiding the resection of low-grade gliomas, seemingly without deterioration in patients’ quality of life. This article offers an update of the intraoperative workflow and the general principles behind the 3D US acquisition of high-quality images.The authors also provide case examples illustrating the technique in two small mesial temporal lobe lesions and in one insular glioma. Due to the ease of acquiring new images for navigation, the operations can be guided by updated image volumes throughout the entire course of surgery. The high accuracy offered by 3D US systems, based on nearly real-time images, allows for precise and safe resections. This is especially useful when an operation is performed through very narrow transcortical corridors.

scholarly journals Audit of compliance with WHO surgical safety checklist (modified for electroconvulsive therapy including NPSA advice)

BJPsych Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (S1) ◽  
pp. S64-S64
Author(s):  
Faisal Alam ◽  
Rizwan Ashraf ◽  
Kyaw Sein ◽  
Terri Feeney
Keyword(s):  
Patient Safety ◽  
Electroconvulsive Therapy ◽  
Time Pressure ◽  
Clinical Situation ◽  
Surgical Safety Checklist ◽  
Surgical Safety ◽  
National Patient ◽  
Service Standards ◽  
Therapy Treatment

AimsThis audit aims to evaluate the compliance with the WHO surgical safety checklist during the electroconvulsive therapy treatment in ECT clinic at Greater Manchester Mental Health Bolton Directorate. The audit is based on WHO surgical safety checklist modified for ECT including National Patient Safety Agency advice. The goal is to improve the compliance and in turn improve clinical outcomes.BackgroundThe WHO surgical safety checklist (modified for Electroconvulsive therapy including NPSA advice) is devised to promote patient safety, improve teamwork, reduce errors/adverse events and improve overall quality of care. An audit was completed regarding the compliance with the safety checklist at the Bolton ECT clinic and to assess how this could be improved.MethodFollowing approval from the clinical audit department, GMMH NHS Foundation Trust, 20 checklists from randomly selected patient ECT files were included in this audit. We looked at whether the checklists were completed, signed and dated. Our current WHO surgical safety checklist is as per the Electroconvulsive therapy accreditation service standards.ResultA total of 20 WHO surgical safety checklists were reviewed. 95% of the checklists (19/20) were completed by the duty Psychiatrist. 1 form was not completed. 25% (5/20) were not signed rendering them invalid. A total of 75% checklists were complete and valid. Checklists were present in all the case notes.ConclusionCompliance with the WHO surgical safety checklist during the electroconvulsive therapy treatment can be challenging due to various reasons ranging from time pressure to difficult clinical situation. This audit has highlighted that the overall compliance with the set standards (100% completion) was not achieved. A repeat audit will be important to further improve the compliance and overall clinical outcome.

Telemedicine Program for Management and Treatment of Stress Urinary Incontinence in Women

2016 ◽  
pp. 298-317
Author(s):  
Anna Abelló Pla ◽  
Anna Andreu Povar ◽  
Jordi Esquirol Caussa ◽  
Vanessa Bayo Tallón ◽  
Dolores Rexachs ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Stress Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Economic Resources ◽  
Treatment Programs ◽  
Pelvic Floor Function ◽  
Floor Function ◽  
Physical Therapy Treatment ◽  
Urine Leakage ◽  
Therapy Treatment

Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI), defined as involuntary urine leakage caused by physical activity and/or efforts, is a frequently found pathology among women that significantly affects their quality of life. SUI treatments are often less effective than expected because they require a conscious effort by the patient to follow them correctly and usually have drawbacks, such as their high cost, time, and/or schedule requirements. ICT-mediated Physical Therapy treatment programs can be useful to improve Stress Urinary Incontinence symptoms and pelvic floor function in women while maintaining total confidentiality, with an at home treatment, accomplishing a higher adherence to the treatment, keeping a low budget for the patients, and saving the health systems' economic resources.

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