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Case Study: Organizing Outpatient Pharmacological Treatment of Bipolar Disorder in Autism, Intellectual Disability and Phelan-McDermid Syndrome (22Q13.3 Deletion Syndrome)
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Rysstad, Anne Langseth; Kildahl, Arvid Nikolai; Skavhaug, Jon Olav; Dønnum, Monica Stolen; Helverschou, Sissel Berge – International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 2022
Phelan-McDermid syndrome (PHMDS)/22q13.3 deletion syndrome is a rare genetic disorder associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), intellectual disability (ID), and bipolar disorder. While numerous cases have been reported describing successful pharmacological treatment of bipolar disorder in PHMDS, there is currently little guidance available…
Descriptors: Genetic Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Intellectual Disability, Mental Disorders
From Chaos and Insecurity to Understanding and Coping: Experienced Benefits of a Group-Based Education Programme for People with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
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Pinxsterhuis, Irma; Strand, Elin Bolle; Stormorken, Eva; Sveen, Unni – British Journal of Guidance & Counselling, 2015
The aim of this study was to elicit participants' experiences with a multidisciplinary patient education programme and their views regarding the usefulness of the programme. Focus group interviews were conducted with 10 participants immediately and nine months following participation in the programme and analysed using thematic analysis.…
Descriptors: Patient Education, Program Effectiveness, Focus Groups, Coping
The Body Has a History: An Educational Intervention Programme for People with Generalised Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain.
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Steen, Eldri; Haugli, Liv – Patient Education and Counseling, 2000
Studies the effects of a 12-session educational group intervention program for people with generalized chronic musculoskeletal pain. Results reveal that participants came out significantly better than the control group with respect to pain and pain coping, taking care of themselves, life satisfaction, and health care consumption. (Contains 69…
Descriptors: Coping, Foreign Countries, Group Activities, Health Programs