Abstract Administrative data provide unique coverage of populations using care and the use of new datasets and advancing digital technologies only contribute to this growing area. There are ongoing limitations in the linkage of administrative datasets, which for adult social care have been exacerbated by inconsistent coding and varied IT systems. The aim of this […]

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Volume 20, Issue 3, July-September 2024, Page 292-310. Read the full article ›

The post Factors Influencing Palliative and End-of-Life Care for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: A Scoping Review of Health and Care Workers’ Experiences was curated by information for practice.

The post Estimation of the prevalence of anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic: A meta-analysis of meta-analyses was curated by information for practice.

Evaluation &the Health Professions, Ahead of Print. Contribution Analysis (CA) is a promising theory-based evaluation approach for complex interventions, yet its application in health interventions remains largely unexplored. To bridge this gap, we conducted a scoping review to examine the extent of such applications and the methodologies, strengths, and limitations of this approach in health […]

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Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, Ahead of Print. This scoping review examined available scientific evidence according to the PRISMA-ScR guideline on the subject of treatment interventions by speech and language therapists of speech, language, and communication needs in people with Down syndrome. A literature search in PubMed, Embase, Cinahl, Cochrane, and Web of Science yielded 41 […]

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Publication date: February 2025 Source: Evaluation and Program Planning, Volume 108 Author(s): Syka Iqbal, Macarena Chepo, Marc Hébert, Cecilia Vindrola-Padros Read the full article ›

The post To scope or not to scope? The benefits and challenges of integrating scoping studies in rapid qualitative research and evaluation was curated by information for practice.

International Journal of Social Psychiatry, Ahead of Print. Background:Environmental research on mental health primarily originates from high-income countries, while information about the rest of the world remains limited.Aims:This study examined: (1) the available published research evidence regarding the association between neighborhood-level deprivation and indicators of mental health and illness in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), […]

The post The association between neighborhood socioeconomic deprivation and mental health in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review was curated by information for practice.

Cannabis use can generate potential avoidable harms, hence the need for effective preventive measures and treatment. Studies show the efficacy of harm reduction (HR) in minimizing undesirable consequences asso… Read the full article ›

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Affilia, Ahead of Print. This study intervenes in a growing scholarly dialogue about neoliberalism in social work and social welfare by addressing the undertheorized concept of resistance. We conduct a scoping review of 54 articles published from 2008–2023 to answer two questions: how is resistance discussed in relation to neoliberalism, and what are the practice […]

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Transcultural Psychiatry, Ahead of Print. We investigated the effectiveness of interventions provided by traditional healers for common mental disorders (CMDs) together with associated barriers and facilitators. Electronic databases including MEDLINE, APA Psych Info, Allied and Complementary Medicine, Embase, CINAHL, Social Science Citation Index, and Scopus were searched from inception until October 2021. Randomised controlled trials […]

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Abstract Social work, as a human rights–based profession, is globally recognized as a profession committed to enhancing human well-being and helping meet the basic needs of all people, with a particular focus on those who are marginalized vulnerable, oppressed, or living in poverty. Artificial intelligence (AI), a sub-discipline of computer science, focuses on developing computers […]

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Publication date: October 2024 Source: Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, Volume 34 Author(s): Sunkyung Yoon, Sooyeon Kim, Sinhae Cho, Hyewon Choi Read the full article ›

The post Avoiding the unwanted: A cross-cultural comprehensive analysis of experiential avoidance and a meta-analysis was curated by information for practice.

Child Maltreatment, Ahead of Print. Youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are at significantly higher risk of experiencing multiple types of interpersonal victimization across their lifespan compared to their peers without IDD. Despite the extensive literature on efficacy of prevention education programs for children without IDD, very little is known about comparable programs for […]

The post School-Based Victimization Prevention Education Programs for Children and Youth With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: A Scoping Review was curated by information for practice.

Small Group Research, Ahead of Print. This article presents the findings of a scoping review looking at conceptualizations of team equity in academic literature between 2017 and 2021. A search and filter process produced a set of 42 publications containing discussion of equity or equality at the team level. A qualitative thematic analysis was carried […]

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Objectives: Methamphetamine use is associated with numerous negative health and social concerns in Canada. Sex and gender-related factors play a crucial role in the uptake, patterns of use, responses, and treatment outcomes. This scoping review examines academic evidence on methamphetamine interventions that incorporate sex, gender, trauma, and/or equity elements. Materials and Methods: Research question #1 […]

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Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association, Ahead of Print. Background:Using long-acting injectable (LAI) antipsychotic medications can improve the outcomes of patients with schizophrenia, such as reducing symptom severity and hospitalization risk. However, the outcomes of switching from oral to LAI antipsychotic medications are unclear.Aims:The purpose of this review is to provide a summary of […]

The post Clinical, Quality of Life, and Health Care Utilization Outcomes of Switching the Administration Route of Antipsychotic Medications Among People With Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis was curated by information for practice.

The Prison Journal, Ahead of Print. Opportunities for incarcerated persons to connect with their loved ones exist in several forms. Yet, there is limited evidence documenting the scope of state prison family engagement policies beyond visitation. To fill this gap, a systematic policy review and content analysis of nine state prison family engagement policies was […]

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Abstract Purpose Over recent years, expectations for bystanders to intervene to interrupt or prevent domestic violence have increased. However, the extent of these expectations and the ways in which bystanders are supported to uphold these expectations remain ambiguous. Drawing on a scoping review methodology, this study aims to map the bystander expectations and advice contained […]

The post Global Expectations for Bystander Intervention in Domestic Violence: A Scoping Review of Governmental Policies and Community Resources in Eight Countries was curated by information for practice.

Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly, Ahead of Print. This scoping review takes stock of the landscape of organizational change research in the nonprofit context. Focusing on research published in leading peer-reviewed journals in nonprofit and civil society studies, we extracted 111 published articles from 1973 to 2019. Our findings provide a comprehensive overview of the […]

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Abstract A scoping review of the online counselor education scholarship from 1997 to 2023 in 27 national and regional peer-reviewed counseling journals yielded a sample of 110 articles. Findings of the scoping review detailed the topics addressed, methodological features, key findings, and recommendations for practice and research. Read the full article ›

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ABSTRACT Background Parents often perceive the news that their child has cerebral palsy (CP) as overwhelming and shocking. They are at increased risk of parental stress and mental health problems, which in turn can affect the interaction between the parent and the child. Parental mental health outcomes are known to be affected by the process […]

The post Exploring Parents’ Experiences and Needs During Disclosure of a Cerebral Palsy Diagnosis of Their Young Child: A Scoping Review was curated by information for practice.

Calico Wallpaper and educator Janene Ping collaborate on two natural-dye wall mural collections: Alchemy and Enchantment.

Fabien Cappello collaborates with overlooked industry artisans to create unexpected objects that reshape how we view design in a colorful exhibition.

Located in Adelboden, Switzerland, The Brecon offers a luxurious escape in the Swiss Alps for ultimate relaxation and the alpine experience.

The post Life and Death of the American Worker: The Immigrants Taking on America’s Largest Meatpacking Company was curated by information for practice.

The post Are College Students Under Surveillance? was curated by information for practice.

The post Critical Social Work with Children and Families: Theory, Context and Practice was curated by information for practice.

The post Sunset Colonies A Visual Elegy to South Florida’s Mobile Home Communities was curated by information for practice.

The post Technocolonialism: When Technology for Good is Harmful was curated by information for practice.

The post Judging Complicity How to Respond to Injustice and Violence was curated by information for practice.

The post Handbook of Good Psychiatric Management for Borderline Personality Disorder and Alcohol Use Disorder was curated by information for practice.

The post The Practice of Electroconvulsive Therapy, Third Edition: Recommendations for Treatment, Training, and Privileging (A Task Force Report of the American Psychiatric Association) was curated by information for practice.

Ann Barish, a socialite who is married to Planet Hollywood co-founder and film producer Keith Barish, secured a buyer for her waterfront Miami Beach home.  Barish, whose full name is Edith Ann Barish, owns the nearly half-acre property at 4810 North Bay Road via a trust, property records show. The two-story, six-bedroom Mediterranean-style house is […]

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Grand Peaks bought a 448-unit apartment complex near Boca Raton for $90.9 million, marking a slight discount from its last sale price five years ago.  Denver-based Grand Peaks scooped up The Seven at West Boca at 10235 Boca Entrada Boulevard in unincorporated Palm Beach County from Tampa-based American Landmark Apartments, according to records and real […]

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The pandemic’s effects on South Florida’s real estate industry are well documented. Prices for homes and land skyrocketed, as did apartment, retail, office and industrial rents. Dozens of cranes filled the skyline. Billionaires moved to or expanded their holdings in the region.  This “flight to Florida” will continue, experts said at The Real Deal’s South […]

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Miami-Dade County’s condo sales and total dollar volume fell last week. Brokers closed 83 condo sales totaling $61 million from Nov. 3rd to Nov. 10th. The previous week, brokers closed 120 condo sales totaling $92.5 million. Last week’s units sold for an average of $735,595, lower than the $770,797 average price from the previous week. […]

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The Morrison family’s Sympatico Real Estate scooped up an apartment complex with some workforce units near West Palm Beach for $17 million.  Sympatico bought the 56-unit Aviara Green at 2157 South Haverhill Road in unincorporated Palm Beach County from Delray Beach-based MAG Real Estate & Development, according to records and a news release from the […]

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Fort Partners is forging ahead with plans for another oceanfront condo development in Surfside.  The Fort Lauderdale-based firm, led by Nadim Ashi, secured a $110.7 million construction loan for Surf House, an 11-story, 17-unit building planned for 8995 Collins Avenue, property records show. Athene Annuity & Life Company, managed by its investment adviser Apollo Global […]

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Icon Equity Group allegedly duped investors into funding a quartet of uncompleted luxury home, condominium and restaurant projects in Broward and Palm Beach counties, according to a recent lawsuit.  Three entities sued Delray Beach-based Icon Equity, seven affiliates and the firm’s principals Marc Shulman and Anthony Shafer in Palm Beach Circuit Court on Oct. 28, […]

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The post New guiding principles for community engagement and involvement in global health research was curated by information for practice.

The post How do we measure change in contexts? was curated by information for practice.

The post Alternatives for Families: A Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (AF-CBT) was curated by information for practice.

The post GUIDE-ing Efforts to Support Comprehensive Dementia Care Programs was curated by information for practice.

The post Conducting Patient and Community Engagement was curated by information for practice.

The post Essential Science Conversations Presents: Dismantling Racism in the Field of Psychology and Beyond: Conversation with the Editors of the Special Issue of the American Psychologist was curated by information for practice.

The post A person-centred conceptualisation of non-suicidal self-injury recovery: a practical guide was curated by information for practice.

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