A systematic review of naturalistic interventions in refugee populations.

Naturalistic interventions with refugee populations examine outcomes following mental health interventions in existing refugee service organisations. The current review aimed to examine outcomes of naturalistic interventions and quality of the naturalistic intervention literature in refugee populations with the view to highlight the strengths and limitations of naturalistic intervention studies. Database search was conducted using the search terms 'refugee', 'asylum seeker', 'treatment', 'therapy' and 'intervention.

Promoting value in dementia care: staff, resident and family experience of the capabilities model of dementia care.

Objectives: This Australian study examined individual experiences of the implementation of the Capabilities Model of Dementia Care (CMDC) and subsequent outcomes for the care of residents with dementia living in long-term care. Furthermore, this study aimed to explore those factors that facilitated and inhibited the implementation of the new model of care.

Methods: The CMDC was developed and then tested in a non-randomised clinical trial.

The effect of massage on agitated behaviours in older people with dementia: a literature review.

Aims And Objectives: To review the literature on massage used to manage agitated behaviours in older people with dementia, assess its efficacy as a non-pharmacological approach and provide recommendations for future research.

Background: Agitation has traditionally been managed with chemical or physical restraint. There has been a growing interest in complementary therapies such as massage.

A longitudinal study of mental health in refugees from Burma: the impact of therapeutic interventions.

Objective: The present study seeks to examine the impact of therapeutic interventions for people from refugee backgrounds within a naturalistic setting.

Methods: Sixty-two refugees from Burma were assessed soon after arriving in Australia. All participants received standard interventions provided by a resettlement organisation which included therapeutic interventions, assessment, social assistance, and referrals where appropriate.