Use of self-report outcome measures in an acute inpatient CAMHS setting.

Outcome measures are increasingly being used to index change in service users' presentation. However, within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), these raise questions around what should be measured, who should be asked to rate outcome and what constitutes progress. This study sought to audit the value of two self-report measures within the inpatient adolescent setting.

A Characterisation of Tier 2 Services in Child and Adolescent Mental Health.

UK government initiatives have proposed changes in the provision of child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) within the NHS. In response to this, tier 2 services have been created to provide early assessment and intervention and improved access. This study investigated whether these services met the aims compared to traditional generic tier 3 services, using data from a national mapping exercise.

Cognitive outcome in traumatic brain injury survivors.

Purpose Of Review: This review discusses recent studies investigating the cognitive and psychiatric outcome of posttraumatic brain injury. In addition, it aims to highlight key areas for future research.

Recent Findings: Detailed cognitive assessments have revealed particular deficits in processing speed in the visual domain and the detrimental impact of interference on attentional performance.