Historique
Rapport
Our invisible addicts, 2nd edition
Auteur(s) :
Royal College of Psychiatrists
Année
2018
Page(s) :
187 p.
Langue(s) :
Anglais
Éditeur(s) :
London : Royal College of Psychiatrists
, College Report CR211
Domaine :
Alcool / Alcohol ; Autres substances / Other substances ; Drogues illicites / Illicit drugs
Discipline :
SAN (Santé publique / Public health)
Thésaurus géographique
ROYAUME-UNI
Thésaurus mots-clés
PERSONNE AGEE
;
MEDICAMENTS
;
ALCOOL
;
MORBIDITE
;
MORTALITE
;
FACTEUR DE RISQUE
;
ABUS
;
DEPISTAGE
;
RECOMMANDATION
;
PRISE EN CHARGE
;
DISPOSITIF DE SOIN
;
TRAITEMENT
;
SANTE PUBLIQUE
;
PRODUIT ILLICITE
;
PSYCHOPATHOLOGIE
Résumé :
The publication of Our Invisible Addicts in 2011 represented an important landmark in recognising the extent of substance-related health problems amongst older people and that the special service needs to deal with the complexity of such problems, which often involve co-morbid mental and physical health problems, polypharmacy and psychosocial adversity.
This report has harnessed the collective knowledge, skills and experience of health professionals and others with experience in the field of substance misuse.
It presents an up-to-date and evidence-based revision of Our Invisible Addicts, with the following terms of reference:
- Portraying lived experience of substance misuse;
- Examining public health aspects;
- Emphasising the importance of comprehensive assessment;
- Highlighting the relevance of alcohol related brain damage and physical complications;
- Detailing the nature, range and benefits of age-sensitive treatment approaches;
- Exploring best practice in service delivery and implementation;
- Developing education and training to improve workforce competencies;
- Suggesting future areas for research and development;
- Clarifying the role and relevance of ethical and legal aspects of care.
This report has harnessed the collective knowledge, skills and experience of health professionals and others with experience in the field of substance misuse.
It presents an up-to-date and evidence-based revision of Our Invisible Addicts, with the following terms of reference:
- Portraying lived experience of substance misuse;
- Examining public health aspects;
- Emphasising the importance of comprehensive assessment;
- Highlighting the relevance of alcohol related brain damage and physical complications;
- Detailing the nature, range and benefits of age-sensitive treatment approaches;
- Exploring best practice in service delivery and implementation;
- Developing education and training to improve workforce competencies;
- Suggesting future areas for research and development;
- Clarifying the role and relevance of ethical and legal aspects of care.
Affiliation :
UK