Showing 81-100 of 646 for: Cochrane Systematic Reviews > Psychiatric and substance abuse 
- Behavioural and cognitive behavioural training interventions for assisting foster carers in the management of difficult behaviour
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-Nov-2008
The provision of training for foster carers is now seen as an important factor contributing to the successful outcome of foster care placements. Since the late 1960s, foster carer training programs have proliferated, and few of the many published and unpu
- Behavioural and cognitive interventions with or without other treatments for the management of faecal incontinence in children
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Nov-2011
Faecal incontinence is a common and potentially distressing disorder of childhood.
- Behavioural and cognitive-behavioural group-based parenting programmes for early-onset conduct problems in children aged 3 to 12 years
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 16-Jan-2012
Early-onset child conduct problems are common and costly. A large number of studies and some previous reviews have focused on behavioural and cognitive-behavioural group-based parenting interventions, but methodological limitations are commonplace and evi
- Behavioural and cognitive-behavioural interventions for outwardly-directed aggressive behaviour in people with intellectual disabilities
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 2-Apr-2015
Outwardly-directed aggressive behaviour is a significant part of problem behaviours presented by people with intellectual disabilities. Prevalence rates of up to 50% have been reported in the literature, depending on the population sampled. Such behaviour
- Behavioural interventions for dysmenorrhoea
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Sep-2011
Dysmenorrhoea refers to the occurrence of painful menstrual cramps of uterine origin and is a common gynaecological condition with considerable morbidity. The behavioural approach assumes that psychological and environmental factors interact with, and inf
- Behavioural treatment for chronic low-back pain
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Jan-2011
Behavioural treatment is commonly used in the management of chronic low-back pain (CLBP) to reduce disability through modification of maladaptive pain behaviours and cognitive processes. Three behavioural approaches are generally distinguished: operant, c
- Benperidol for schizophrenia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-Feb-2010
Benperidol is a relatively old antipsychotic drug that has been marketed since 1966. It has been used in Germany for 30 years but is also available in Belgium, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands and the UK. Benperidol is a butyrophenone antipsychotic, with th
- Benzodiazepines and related drugs for insomnia in palliative care
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Nov-2013
Insomnia, a subjective complaint of poor sleep and associated impairment in daytime function, is a common problem. Currently, benzodiazepines are the most used pharmacological treatment for this complaint. They are considered helpful for occasional short-
- Benzodiazepines for alcohol withdrawal
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-Feb-2010
Alcohol abuse and dependence represents a serious health problem worldwide with social, interpersonal and legal interpolations. Benzodiazepines have been widely used for the treatment of alcohol withdrawal symptoms. Moreover it is unknown whether differen
- Benzodiazepines for neuroleptic-induced acute akathisia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Oct-2008
Neuroleptic-induced akathisia is one of the most common and distressing early-onset adverse effects of antipsychotic drugs, being associated with poor compliance with treatment, and thus, ultimately, to an increase risk of relapse. This review assesses th
- Benzodiazepines for neuroleptic-induced tardive dyskinesia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Jan-2012
Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is a disfiguring movement disorder, often of the orofacial region, frequently caused by the use of neuroleptic drugs. A wide range of strategies have been used to help manage tardive dyskinesia, and for those who are unable to have
- Benzodiazepines for psychosis-induced aggression or agitation
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-Mar-2013
Acute psychotic illness, especially when associated with agitated or violent behaviour, can require urgent pharmacological tranquillisation or sedation. In several countries, clinicians often use benzodiazepines (either alone or in combination with antips
- Benzodiazepines for schizophrenia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 2-Oct-2012
Because of the high number of people with schizophrenia not responding adequately to monotherapy with antipsychotic agents, the evidence regarding the efficacy and safety of additional medication was examined in a number of clinical trials. One approach t
- Beta-blocker supplementation of standard drug treatment for schizophrenia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Jun-2010
Many people with schizophrenia or similar severe mental disorders do not achieve a satisfactory treatment response with ordinary antipsychotic drug treatment. In these cases, various add-on medications are used, amongst them beta-adrenergic receptor antag
- Biofeedback and/or sphincter exercises for the treatment of faecal incontinence in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-Jun-2012
Faecal incontinence is a particularly embarrassing and distressing condition with significant medical, social and economic implications. Anal sphincter exercises (pelvic floor muscle training) and biofeedback therapy have been used to treat the symptoms o
- Biomedical risk assessment as an aid for smoking cessation
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-Mar-2019
A possible strategy for increasing smoking cessation rates could be to provide smokers with feedback on the current or potential future biomedical effects of smoking using, for example, measurement of exhaled carbon monoxide (CO), lung function, or geneti
- Biopsychosocial rehabilitation for upper limb repetitive strain injuries in working age adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Nov-2008
Upper limb repetitive strain injury is a common problem in western countries, causing human suffering and huge economical losses. Patients with prolonged pain associated with repetitive tasks in the work place can face both psychological and physical diff
- Blood pressure lowering in patients without prior cerebrovascular disease for prevention of cognitive impairment and dementia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Aug-2009
This is an update of a previous review (McGuinness 2006).
- Brief interventions for heavy alcohol users admitted to general hospital wards
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Sep-2015
Brief interventions involve a time-limited intervention focusing on changing behaviour. They are often motivational in nature using counselling skills to encourage a reduction in alcohol consumption.
- Bright light therapy for sleep problems in adults aged 60+
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Nov-2008
The prevalence of sleep problems in adulthood increases with age. While not all sleep changes are pathological in later life, severe disturbances may lead to depression, cognitive impairments, deterioration of quality of life, significant stresses for car
