Role of Psychologists on PICU :-)

[graha...@nelft.nhs.uk]

Hi everybody,


In light of the current IAPT(Increasing Access to Psychological
Therapies) Agenda in the NHS the Psychology team on Pathways PICU
(Alex Smith, Graham Hill and Marc Kingsley) thought it would be an
interesting time to ask NAPICU members what they thought about the
role of Psychology on PICU. Very little has been disseminated in this
area of mental health but it is there is a lot of activity in the area
(See Beer Pereira & Paton, 2008; Clarke and Wilson, 2008)



1) Is there a role for psychologists on a PICU?

2) If so, what is/could this role (be)? Or, do you think
psychologically informed work can be adequately provided in the
absence of a psychologist?





We would be very grateful and interested to hear views from any staff
members working on PICU, irrespective of your discipline. One
sentence, a paragraph or a page (if you are really passionate!), any
response is very welcome.



We look forward to hearing from you



Best wishes,



Alex, Graham and Marc

Pathways on Tagore Psycholgy/Research and Practice Deveolpment Team


References and Resources


IAPT: http://www.iapt.nhs.uk/

Health Care Commission: http://www.healthcarecommission.org.uk/homepage.cfm

Star Wards: http://starwards.org.uk/

Mind: www.mind.org.uk/



2 Excellent resources which detail some innovative 'Psychologically-
informed' approaches to MDT work on PICU .

Beer, Pereira & Paton (2008) Psychiatric intensive Care. 2nd Edition.
Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Clarke, I. & Wilson, H. (2008) Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Acute
Psychiatric Inpatient Units; working with clients, staff and the
milieu. London: Routledge.

[Chris P]

Grham

I thought IAPT money was only for use in GP surgeries and primary
care. Can it be used for acute mental health inpatients ? Are there
any examples where this is happening?

Chris