Aim Pulmonary rehabilitation has established itself as a key management strategy in people
with chronic respiratory disease. The role of pulmonary rehabilitation has recently been …

A descriptive study was used to examine the attitudes and experiences of staff and students
towards mental health problems. Staff completed the "Attitude towards mental illness survey"…

Background: Variations in genes related to the dopaminergic pathway have been implicated
in neuropsychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, substance misuse, Alzheimer's …

Objective: Smoking rate is disproportionately high among patients with schizophrenia, resulting
in significant morbidity and mortality. However, cigarette smoking has been reported to …

Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)(commonly referred to as chronic
bronchitis and emphysema) is a chronic lung condition characterised by the inflammation …

Reducing and eliminating the use of restrictive practices, such as seclusion and restraint, is
a national priority for Australia's mental health services. Whilst legislation, organization and …

The prevalence and consequences of mental health challenges amongst university students
is now widely acknowledged and university staff provide an important but often hidden …

Background Increasingly, mental health nurses are expected to base their clinical practice
on evidence based knowledge and many of the practice traditions that have passed between …

The T allele of the human dopamine D2 receptor (DRD2) gene C957T polymorphism is
associated with reduced mRNA translation and stability. This results in decreased dopamine …

The poor physical health of people with a severe mental illness is well documented and health
professionals' attitudes, knowledge and skills are identified factors that impact on clients' …