This article presents a systematic review that explores the evidence for the effectiveness of psychological and psychosocial interventions in forensic mental health inpatients. The review focuses on randomized controlled trial studies conducted in inpatient forensic settings, examining interventions applicable to the majority of patients in these settings. The article provides insights into the limited evidence currently available, the lack of consistent significant findings, and the need for more rigorous research in this area. The authors highlight the importance of larger-scale trials with representative populations, standardized outcomes, and comparable control group interventions. Overall, this article offers a comprehensive overview of the current state of evidence for psychological and psychosocial interventions in forensic mental health inpatients, setting the stage for further research and development in the field..
This course is based on the reading-based online article, Psychological and Psychosocial Interventions Offered to Forensic Mental Health Inpatients: a Systematic Review created by Douglas Maclnnes, PhDet al. in 2019.
Publication Date:
BMJ Open. 2019; 9(3): e024351. Mar 2019
Course Material Authors
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Douglas Maclnnes, PhD
Dr. MacInnes is a professor of Mental Health within the School of Nursing at Canterbury Christ Church University. His work has been published in multiple peer reviewed journals.
Serena Masino
Dr. Masino is a Senior Lecturer in International Development and Economics at the University of Westminster's School of Organisations, Economy and Society. She has had multiple works published in peer reviewed journals.
Allison Brown holds a BS degree in Criminal Justice with a Psychology focus and a Master’s degree in Social Work from Loyola University Chicago. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who currently works at a Long-Term Insurance company bringing clinical experience to claim processes. Additionally, she developed and continues to lead the Continuing Education Program for Social Workers and Nurses and often leads complex process improvement projects Prior to this, her primary focus was in mental health and worked in both the outpatient and inpatient settings providing support to adults with mental illness.
Recommended For:
Counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists and social workers. This course is appropriate for all levels of knowledge.
Course Objectives:
After taking this course, you should be able to:
Understand the distinct role and challenges of forensic mental health services in rehabilitating complex patients with multiple problems and offending behaviors.
Evaluate the limitations of using therapies based on research with non-offending patients in general mental health settings in forensic mental health contexts.
Recognize the need for evidence-based practice in forensic mental health services and the importance of conducting randomized controlled trials to determine the effectiveness of psychological and psychosocial interventions in forensic mental health inpatients.
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