A series of research papers have been published in scientific journals since 2008 documenting the development of the programme, evaluation strategy, overall effectiveness of the treatment package and the benefits of the individual group treatments.
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1.Effective therapeutic practice in a secure women's service: from vision to reality
Authors: Long, Clive G.; Collins, Lesley; Mason, Fiona; Sugarman, Philip; Hollin, Clive R.
Published Source: The International Journal of Clinical Leadership, Volume 17, Number 2, June 2011 , pp. 79-82(4)
Abstract: The aim of this study was to detail the management processes (academic, practical and managerial) involved in devising and delivering an evidence-based manualised group treatment programme for women in secure settings.
2.Tracking treatment progress for women in medium secure care: Changes in risk profiles and treatment engagement
Authors: Long, C.G., Dolley, O. & Hollin, C.R.
Published Source: The Journal of Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing, Volume 18, Issue 5 2011, pp. 425 - 431.
Abstract: The treatment and risk management programmes in a women's medium secure service are described. Changes in risk profiles and its relationship to treatment engagement are examined in a cohort of women during their stay in a medium secure service. Findings show that clinically significant reductions in risk behaviours were paralleled by increases in treatment engagement. The clinical healthcare implications of these findings are discussed along with the need for further research.
3.Dealing with feelings: The effectiveness of cognitive behavioural group treatment for women in secure settings.
Authors: Long, C.G., Fulton, B., Dolley, O. & Hollin, C.R.
Published Source: Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapy Volume 39, March 2011, pp. 243-247.
Abstract: Women in secure psychiatric settings have gender specific treatment needs. The current study examined the feasibility of Dealing with Feelings Skills Group training for dual diagnosis women admitted to a medium secure setting.
4.Tracking Risk Profiles and Outcome in a Medium Secure Service for Women: Use of the HoNOS-Secure
Authors: Clive G. Longa, Geoff Dickensa, Philip Sugarmana, Lorraine Craigb, Ursula Mochtyc & Clive Hollind
Published Source: International Journal of Forensic Mental Health, Volume 9, Issue 3, November 2010, pp. 215 -225
Female forensic mental health patients are a highly selected group who present exceptional clinical and behavioral challenges along with highly complex treatment needs. St. Andrew's Healthcare Women's Service offers a ‘best practice’ psychosocial treatment program in conditions of medium security. The outcomes of 60 women residents between 2003 to 2008 are described in terms of risk, behavior, symptomatology, and social functioning using HoNOS-secure.
5.Group substance abuse treatment for women in secure services
Authors: Clive G. Longa*, Barbara Fultona, Kirsty-Ann Fitzgeralda & Clive R. Hollinb
Published Source: Mental Health and Substance Use , Volume 3, Issue 3, September 2010. pp. 227-237
Abstract: The treatment of substance abuse in secure settings needs to be informed by gender specific considerations. The study aim is to assess the effectiveness of a manualised CBT substance abuse treatment programme designed for women in medium security.