Mental health screening tools in correctional institutions: a systematic review

Martin, Michael S.; Colman, Ian; Simpson, Alexander I. F.; McKenzie, Kwame

doi:10.1186/1471-244x-13-275

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“…A recent systematic review identified five evidence-supported screening tools for psychological distress among incarcerated individuals (50), four of which can be administered in 5 minutes or less. Screening, and when indicated, treatment, for psychological distress among women involved in the criminal justice system may improve the overall health of women, make for a more successful return to the community, and reduce recidivism.…”

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Nonmedical prescription opioid use among victimized women on probation and parole

Hall

Golder

Higgins

et al. 2016

Addictive Behaviors

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Background Nonmedical prescription opioid use (NPOU) is a major public health concern and few studies have described this phenomenon among victimized women involved in the criminal justice system. Objective This study will describe the relationship between victimization, psychological distress, health status and NPOU among the vulnerable population of victimized women on probation and parole. Methods A sample of 406 women on probation and parole responded to items assessing victimization history, self-reported health status, physical pain, psychological distress, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Multiple logistic regression analysis was utilized to differentiate NPOUs versus nonusers. Results Overall, 169 (41.6%) women reported lifetime NPOU, and 20% reported use in the past year. Compared to women who did not report NPOU, NPOUs were more likely to be White, have poorer general health, and more severe psychological distress across nine symptom domains. In multiple logistic regression models, each year of age reduced the odds of NPOU by 4%; White women were twice as likely as women of other races to report NPOU; each unit increase in the measure for physical pain was associated with a 30% increase in the odds of NPOU; and participants who met diagnostic criteria for PTSD were 60% more likely to report NPOU compared to individuals who did not. Conclusion Victimized women on probation and parole report high rates of NPOU and comorbid mental and physical health problems. The criminal justice system should routinely screen for NPOU, as well as untreated or poorly managed physical pain and psychological distress, which may increase risk of NPOU.

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Nonmedical prescription opioid use among victimized women on probation and parole

Hall

Golder

Higgins

et al. 2016

Addictive Behaviors

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“…This may explain the problems that have persisted problems with prison health screening, despite system re-organisation (Senior et al, 2013). It is generally accepted that the bulk of screening of prisoners for physical and mental health problems is a useful way to identify morbidity (Birmingham, 2001); however, international research has yet to reach a settled conclusion regarding screening tool of optimal choice (Martin et al, 2013).…”

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“…Although the research evidence regarding screening tool selection is limited in scope (Martin, Colman, Simpson, & McKenzie, 2013), many prison health care teams have tried to introduce local screening adaptations in an attempt to improve efficacy (Shaw et al, 2008). Few of these initiatives have, however, been evaluated and published.…”

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Mental health expertise at prison reception

Brown

Cullen

Kooyman

et al. 2014

The Journal of Forensic Psychiatry & Psychology

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Although screening has become an established procedure in prison health care, some difficulties persist. In attempts to improve this, many local adaptations have been introduced, but few have been evaluated. We introduced an adaptation -mental health expertise (a Community Psychiatric Nurse, CPN) -into the reception area of a busy remand prison, and compared standard and enhanced assessment procedures over a six-month period. Referrals (n = 67) were significantly more likely to be suitable for onward caseworking by the clinical team after a CPN was introduced. The team showed little evidence of the 'mission creep' (where teams operating at a secondary level absorb mental health problems at a primary care level) that has been described elsewhere in the literature. Despite its limitations, this evaluation suggests that prison pathways can be improved by relatively inexpensive local initiatives, and that advancing specific mental health expertise into prison reception areas can enhance existing processes.

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“…Entre los principales obstáculos identificados se encuentran el estigma, la carga de enfermedad, las dificultades para mantener la abstinencia, la carencia de redes sociales de apoyo y las creencias sobre la sustancia o la condición de salud mental (Hartwell et al, 2013;Romero Mendoza et al, 2010); además de la falta de sostenibilidad de los servicios de salud mental en prisión (Shackman & Price, 2013). Por último, se ha reconocido que contar con herramientas adecuadas de detección y evaluación de trastornos mentales en el contexto penitenciario es una estrategia viable y pertinente para atender las necesidades de salud mental de esta población (Casares-López et al, 2011;Martin, Colman, Simpson, & McKenzie, 2013), pues un tratamiento adecuado dentro de prisión podría facilitar la retención en servicios de atención posteriores.…”

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Patología dual en poblaciones especiales: una revisión narrativa

Szerman¹,

Marín-Navarrete²,

Fernández-Mondragón³

et al. 2015

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RESUMENIntroducción: la patología dual se refiere a la concurrencia de un trastorno por consumo de sustancias con otro trastorno psiquiátrico. Estudios epidemiológicos en población general reportan una alta prevalencia de patología dual. Sin embargo, la información disponible sobre el tema en poblaciones especiales es limitada. Objetivo: revisar la evidencia disponible sobre la epidemiología, la atención y los aspectos relevantes para la salud pública acerca de la patología dual en las siguientes poblaciones especiales: personas en situación de indigencia, en prisión, con VIH, VHB y VHC, mujeres y adultos mayores. Método: búsqueda en bases de datos bibliográficos (PubMed, Science Direct, EBSCO y OVID) de reportes de investigación enfocados en la prevalencia y el tratamiento de patología dual en las poblaciones mencionadas. Resultados: la prevalencia de la patología dual se presenta de manera diferenciada en estas poblaciones, en comparación con la población general; además está altamente asociada con mayores tasas de morbilidad y mortalidad. La mayoría de los estudios específicos sobre patología dual y las poblaciones especiales, tanto de epidemiología como de tratamientos, se ha realizado en países de alto ingreso. Discusión y conclusiones: se requiere de políticas públicas que contemplen la medición epidemiológica de la patología dual en estas poblaciones, sobre todo en países de mediano y bajo ingreso, e incluyan intervenciones integradas adecuadas a las necesidades específicas de cada población.Palabras clave: patología dual; grupos minoritarios; epidemiología; revisión. ABSTRACTBackground: dual disorders is a term that refers to the co-occurrence of a substance use disorder with other mental disorders. Epidemiological studies have reported a high prevalence of dual disorders in the general population. However, information on dual disorders in special population is limited. Objective: to give an overview of the available evidence on the epidemiology, care and other relevant aspects for public health of dual disorders in the following special populations: homeless, prison inmates, people with sexually-transmitted infections, and the elderly. Method: search in peer-review publication databases (PubMed, Science Direct, EBSCO and OVID) for research reports on the epidemiology and treatment of dual pathology in the aforementioned populations. Results: prevalence of dual disorders in these populations appears to be different than in the general population; and it is highly associated with higher mortality and morbidity rates. The majority of studies aimed specifically on the epidemiology and treatment of dual disorders and special populations has been conducted in high-income countries. Discussion and conclusions: there is a need for public policies that consider the epidemiological assessment of dual disorders in special populations, specially in low-and middle-income countries, and include integrated care interventions adequate to the specific needs of each population.

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Mental health screening tools in correctional institutions: a systematic review

Cited by 95 publications

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Nonmedical prescription opioid use among victimized women on probation and parole

Nonmedical prescription opioid use among victimized women on probation and parole

Mental health expertise at prison reception

Patología dual en poblaciones especiales: una revisión narrativa

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