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Occurrence of post traumatic stress symptoms and their relationship to professional quality of life (ProQoL) in nursing staff at a forensic psychiatric security unit: a cross-sectional study

Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, 2009
Background Violence is frequent towards nurses in forensic mental health hospitals. Implications of this high risk environment have not been systematically explored.
Nonstad Kåre, Lauvrud Christian, Palmstierna Tom   +2 more
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Long‐term regular follow‐up yields important benefits in forensic psychiatric patients with psychosis: A 2‐year longitudinal study on psychopathology, general health, quality of life, and functioning

Journal of Forensic Sciences, EarlyView.
Abstract Forensic psychiatric patients often present with severe psychopathology, functional impairment, and poor quality of life. Longitudinal follow‐up studies in forensic psychiatric outpatient populations remain limited. The objective is to assess psychopathology, quality of life, global functioning, and general health in forensic psychiatric ...
Panagiota Bali, Maria Markopoulou, Phoebe Douzenis, Konstantinos Tasios, Emmanouil Rizos, Ioannis Michopoulos, Athanasios Douzenis   +6 more
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Emergency Department Nurses\'s Knowledge about Forensic Nursing

Journal of Holistic Nursing and Midwifery, 2017
Introduction: Forensic nursing makes the relation between medical profession and judicial system using the forensic science in prevention, intervention and treatment guidance. Increasing the nurses knowledge of forensic nursing will provide high quality,
Leila Feizi Nazarloo, Mitra Sedghi Sabet, Fateme Jafaraghaee, Ehsan Kazemnezhad Leyli, Morteza Rahbar Taromsari, Avinish Jolly   +5 more
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Can prisons move people into better jobs? A look at correctional vocational training programs and sectoral employment outcomes

Criminology, EarlyView.
Abstract Three‐quarters of US prisons offer vocational training programs, which aim to place trainees in middle‐skills jobs in specific occupational sectors post‐release. These middle‐skills jobs may more effectively reduce recidivism than the jobs that normally characterize the labor market experience of the formerly incarcerated, yet whether ...
Britte van Tiem
wiley   +1 more source

Forensic practices performed by nurses in emergency and urgent care for people in situations of violence: scoping review [PDF]

Revista Gaúcha de Enfermagem
Objective: to map the forensic practices performed by nurses in emergency and urgent care units when assisting victims of violence. Method: This is a scoping review conducted in compliance with the Joanna Briggs Institute guidelines, following the ...
Maria Eduarda Cardoso Pérez Rosado, Thayanne Diniz de Oliveira, Jefferson da Silva Soares, Keylla Talitha Fernandes Barbosa, Francisca das Chagas Alves de Almeida, Rafaella Queiroga Souto, Jiovana de Souza Santos   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Looking through the lens of a sexual assault examiner: novel trends and approaches in forensic photography

Egyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences, 2021
Background Sexual violence is cancerous, and it malignantly affects all strata of our community regardless of age, gender, race, ability, and social status.
Renjulal Yesodharan, Tessy Treesa Jose, M. Nirmal Krishnan, S. Anitha, Vinod C. Nayak   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Gatekeeping harm reduction in Canadian Federal Prisons: Perspectives on the threat risk assessment for the prison needle exchange program by prison administrative leadership

Addiction, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and aims Prison needle exchange programs (PNEPs) are evidence‐based, cost‐effective interventions that prevent transmission of blood‐borne viruses. PNEPs were introduced in a minority of Canadian federal prisons in 2018; however, participation is contingent on a mandatory approval process known as a “Threat Risk Assessment” (TRA ...
Nadine Kronfli, Nashira Popovic, Elise Weiss, Mark Stoové, Lise Lafferty, Olivia Price, Lynn M. Madden, Behzad Hajarizadeh, Andrew R. Lloyd, Frederick L. Altice   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Impact of bariatric surgery on alcohol‐use disorder and alcohol‐related liver disease: A retrospective study

Addiction, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and aims Increased risk of alcohol dependence is recognised following bariatric surgery. Modified gastrointestinal anatomy and neurohormonal profiles lead to altered alcohol metabolism, peak blood alcohol concentrations and enhanced reward circuits and cravings.
Thomas J. Williams, Andrew J. Palmer, Jason P. Connor, Gerald Holtmann, Paul J. Clark   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Application of forensic practices: social representations of forensic nurses

Revista Gaúcha de Enfermagem
Objective: to understand the social representations of forensic nurses regarding the feelings involved in their professional practice. Method: a qualitative, exploratory-descriptive study, supported by the Social Representation Theory analytical ...
Davydson Gouveia Santos, Vanessa Martinhago Borges Fernandes, Juliana de Oliveira Musse Silva, José Luís Guedes dos Santos, Fábio Silva da Rosa, Mara Ambrosina de Oliveira Vargas   +5 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Dental Professionals' Knowledge and Understanding of Intimate Partner Violence: A Pan‐Canadian Cross‐Sectional Survey

Dental Traumatology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a global health concern, with over a quarter of women and girls worldwide experiencing IPV at least once in their lifetime. Previous research has indicated that dentists often lack the training and confidence to handle IPV‐related concerns in clinical settings.
Natalie Hamm, Liran Levin
wiley   +1 more source