Journal Abstracts

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International Review Of Psychoanalysis Vol. 11, 1984, Part 3

Tustin, F. Autistic shapes. (Abstracted by Monica Lanman)

International Review Of Psychoanalysis, Vol. 12, 1985, Part 1

Gold, S. Frankenstein and other monsters. An examination of the concepts of destructive narcissism, and perverse relationships between parts of the self as seen in the Gothic novel. (Abstracted by Monica Lanman)

International Review Of Psychoanalysis, Vol. 11, 1984, Part 4

Chasseguet-Smirgel, J. Thoughts on the concept of reparation and the hierarchy of creative arts. (Abstracted by Monica Lanman)

International Journal Of Therapeutic Communities, 1985, Vol. 6, No. 2

Wilson, J. Leaving home as a theme in a therapeutic community. (Abstracted by Leonard Davis)

International Journal Of Therapeutic Communities, 1985, Vol. 6, No. 2

Arthur, A.R. A psychotherapeutic community for religious and clergy. (Abstracted by Leonard Davis)

The British Journal Of Social Work, 1985, Vol. 15, No. 5

Quine, L. and Pah], J. Examining the causes of stress in families with severely mentally handicapped children. (Abstracted by Leonard Davis)

International Child Welfare Review, December 1984, No. 63

Obikeze, D.S. “Perspectives on child abuse in Nigeria” (Abstracted by Veronica Piercy)

Social Work, 1985, Vol. 30

Dove, H., Schneider, K.C. and Gitelson, D.A. Identifying patients who need social work service. An interdisciplinary analysis. (Abstracted by David Millard)

Social Work, 1985, Vol. 30

Specht, H. Managing professional interpersonal interactions. (Abstracted by David Millard)

Howson F. Devitt &; Sons Ltd.     

International Review Of Psychoanalysis,Vol. 13, 1986, Part 3

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The traumatic effect of mass communication in the Mexico City earthquake: crisis intervention and preventive measures. (Abstracted by Monica Lanman)

Adoption and Fostering 1985 Vol. 9, No. 4

Planning into Practice (Abstracted by Veronica Piercy)

British Journal Of Psychotherapy 1986 Vol. 2, No. 4

Shame and Envy (Abstracted by Veronica Piercy)

International Journal Of Therapeutic Communities, Vol. 6, No. 3

Anti-Therapeutic Forms of Cohesiveness in Groups. (Abstracted by Leonard Davis)

The British Journal Of Social Work,1986, Vol. 16, No.l

Bridging the Gap: a Model for Integrating Theory and Practice. (Abstracted by Leonard Davis)

DC Howson F. Devitt & Sons Ltd.     

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Journal Of Family Therapy, 1984, Vol.4, No.6

Palazzoli, M.J. Behind the scenes of the organisation: some guidelines for the expert in human elations. (Abstracted by Robin Piper)

Family Process, 1984, Vol.23, No.4

Van Trommel, M.J. A consultation method addressing the therapist-family system. (Abstracted by Robin Piper)

Halvi-Martini, J. et al. Process and strategy in network therapy. (Abstracted by Robin Piper)

Changes, 1984, Vol.3, No. L

Edwards, Gill. Helping and hindering. (Abstracted by Jill Hopkins)

Journal Of Child Psychotherapy, 1982, Vol 8, No 2.

Krohn, J., Shoemaker, D. and Klein, D. Brief Psychoanalytically oriented training of day care providers. (Abstracted by Sandy Walline)

International Review Of Psychoanalysis, 1984, Vol.65, Part 2

Bollas, C. Moods and the conservative process. (Abstracted by Monica Lanman)

Social Work, 1984, Vol.29, No.5

McCreath, James. The new generation of chronic psychiatric patients. (Abstracted by D.W. Millard)     

Book reviews

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SOCIAL WORK THEORY AND PSYCHOANALYSIS, by M.A. Yelloly, Van Nostrand Reinhold Company Ltd. 1980, 231 pp. £5.50 (Reviewed by Monica Lanman)

FAMILIES AT RISK, edited by Nicola Madge, Heinemann Educational, 1983, 227 pp., Paperback £6.50 (Reviewed by Elizabeth Smith)

MATERNAL BONDING, by W. Sluckin, M. Herbert and A. Sluckin, Oxford: Blackwell, 1983, 102 pp., £3.95; Hardback £12.50 (Reviewed by Elizabeth E. Irvine)

SEX AND THE SOCIAL WORKER, by Leonard Davis, London: Heinemann Educational Books Ltd. Community Care Practice Handbooks, No. 14 1983, 115 pp. £3.25 (Reviewed by Frances W. Chase) of his care in a sexual manner. I quote, out of context, but relevant, from the last paragraph of the first chapter.     

BOOK REVIEWS

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Social Work As Art: Making Sense For Good Practice

Hugh England. Allen and Unwin, 1986. £5.95 (Reviewed by Elizabeth E. Irvine

“Special Needs In Ordinary Classrooms”

Gerda Hanko. Blackwell, 1985. pp 153. £15 hardback, £6.50 paperback. (Reviewed by Elizabeth E. Irvine.)

Psychology For Social Workers

Herbert, Martin (Ed.) British Psychological Society/Macmillan, 1986. £7.95 paperback. (Reviewed by Pauline Cummings)

Growing Out Of Crime: Society and Young People In Trouble

Rutherford, Andrew. Penguin, 1986. £3.95 (Reviewed by Elizabeth Smith)

Basic Psychotherapy

Parry, Richard. Churchill Livingstone, 1986. £4.95 (Reviewed by Elizabeth Smith)

Christian Ministry To The Sick

Coyle, Tom (Ed.) Geoffrey Chapman, London. £5.95. (Reviewed by George Bright)

International Journal Of Psychoanalysis, Vol. 66, 1985, Part 3

Symington, N. Phantasy effects that which it represents. (Abstracted by Monica Lanman)

International Review Of Psychoanalysis, Vol. 12, 1985, Part 2.

Steinder, J. Turning a blind eye: the cover up for Oedipus. (Abstracted by Monica Lanman)     

Attitudes,Knowledge, and Behavior before and after an Undergraduate Health and Lifestyle Course

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“Marital and Family Therapy for Troubled Physicians and Their Families: A Bridge over Troubled Waters,” Ira D. Glick, et al. Because individual therapy for troubled physicians has been notoriously difficult and often ineffective, we report our experience using a treatment—marital therapy—newly applied to such problems in the medical community. The sample involved 13 male physicians and their spouses with emotional difficulties in themselves and/or their relationships. After marital treatment, there was substantial improvement in more than 92% (12/13) of the physicians, their spouses, and/or their marital relationships. (Journal of the American Medical Association 1984;251:1855–1858.)     

Book reviews

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Working With Families Gill Gore11 Barnes. Macmillan, BASW Practical Social Work series, 1984. (Reviewed by Elizabeth E. Irvine)

Working With Self-Help Groups

Ann Richardson. Bedford Square Press. £2.50. (Reviewed by Philip Dundon)

Education For Clinical Social Work Practice: Continuity and Change

Louise Bandler Ed. Oxford, Pergamon Press, 1983. Price not stated. (Reviewed by Kenneth K. Smith)

Growing Together: Innovatory Work With A Whole Family.

Smith Joan, Family Service Units, 1985. £3.00. (Reviewed by Elizabeth Smith)     

Step Up Love Story: Futari Etchi. By Katsu Aki

REPRODUCTIVE ETHICS. Michael D. Bayles. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice‐Hall, 1984; 141 pages; $10.95.

EXPLORING GENDER RELATIONS: A CANADIAN PERSPECTIVE. Marlene Mackie. Toronto: Butterworths, 1983; 358 pages; $17.95 (pa.).

SARAH: A SEXUAL BIOGRAPHY. Paul R. Abramson. Albany, NY: State University of New York Press, 1984; 142 pages; $9.95 (pa.); $29.50 (cl.).

SENSUOUS SPACES: DESIGNING YOUR EROTIC INTERIORS. Sivon Reznikoff. New York: Whitney Library of Design, Watson‐Guptill Publications, 1983; 204 pages; $32.50.

SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES: AN ANNOTATED, SELECTIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY. Stephen Margolis. New York: Garland, 1985; 176 pages; $23.00.

WOMEN AND DEVIANCE: ISSUES IN SOCIAL CONFLICT AND CHANGE; AN ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY. Nanette J. Davis and Jone M. Keith. New York: Garland, 1984; 236 pages; $35.00     

Men,Gender, and Health: Toward an Interdisciplinary Approach

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The anatomy and physiology of the ears, nose, and sinuses are reviewed. Diseases and injuries typically associated with water sports are discussed, with emphasis on pathophysiology, treatment, and preventative measures.

“Screening for Chlamydial Infections in Women Attending Family Planning Clinics: Evaluation of Presumptive Indicators for Therapy,” JULIUS SCHACHTER, EILEEN STONER, and JEANNE MONCADA. Chlamydia trachomatis was recovered from the cervices of 9.8 percent (268/2,729) of women attending seven family planning clinics. The infection rate varied from 5.5 percent to 22.5 percent in different clinics. Chlamydial infection could be associated with younger age, nulliparity, being black and use of oral contraceptives. Most (70 percent) of the chlamydial infections were inapparent and presumptive indicators for antichlamydial therapy that are useful for symptomatic women will not make a major impact on this reservoir. It is concluded that chlamydial cultures are needed to deal with the high prevalence of these infections. (Western Journal of Medicine 1983 Mar;138:375–379.)     

TMJ-Dysfunction Symptoms among Finnish University Students

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“Recurrent Vaginal and Cervical Ulcers Associated With Tampon Use,” Steven M. Weissberg, Melvin G. Dodson. Three cases of recurrent vaginal and cervical ulcers were associated with tampon use. We review the diagnosis, treatment, and management and discuss the possible etiologic mechanisms. Prevention of recurrent ulceration may be best approached by discontinuation of tampon use. (Journal of the American Medical Association 1983;250:1430–1431)     

Letter to the Editor

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Re: article “Moving to a hostel: The perceptions of older people who move from hospital to hostel (low level) care” (Vol. 53, No. 1, pp. 9–13)     

Reviews: Independent comment on Audio‐visual and Print Materials

Book reviewed in this article: Families, Systems & Health: The Journal of Collaborative Family HealthCare Published quarterly by Families, Systems & Health, Inc. Creative Encounters With Families: The Personal Journey of a Family Therapist No Lost Certainties to be Recovered; G. Kohon The Welfare of Children with Mentally Ill Parents, Learning from International Comparisons; R. Hetherington, K. Baistow, I. Katz, J. Mesie and J. Trowell Healing the Male Psyche: Therapy as Initiation; John Rowan There is No Such Thing as a Therapist: An Introduction to the Therapeutic Process; Carol A.V. Holmes     

Interpersonal Forgiveness in Emotion‐Focused Couples' Therapy: Relating Process to Outcome

The objective of this study was to relate the in‐session processes involved in interpersonal forgiveness to outcome. The sample consisted of 33 couples who received 10–12 sessions of Emotion‐focused couple therapy with the aim of resolving various forms of emotional injuries (i.e., transgression that violates the expectations of a close relationship, which leaves one partner feeling hurt and angry). The results of the present study were based on the analyses of 205 video‐taped segments from 33 couples' therapies. Hypotheses relating the role of three in‐session components of resolution, the injurer's “expression of shame”; the injured partner's “accepting response” to the shame, and the injured partner's “in‐session expression of forgiveness”, to outcome were tested using hierarchical linear regression analyses. Outcome measures included the Enright Forgiveness Inventory (The Enright Forgiveness Inventory user's manual. Madison: The International Forgiveness Institute, 2000), the Dyadic Adjustment Scale (Journal of Marriage and Family, 1976; 13: 723) and the The Interpersonal Trust Scale (Trust; Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 1985; 49: 95).     

Book reviews: Desire: The politics of sexuality

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Snitow, Ann and Stansell, Christine and Thompson, Sharon. Virago, 1984. £6.50. (Reviewed by Elizabeth A. Smith)

Research Highlights: No.6 Working with Children

Department of Social Work, Aberdeen. £4.50. (Reviewed by Elizabeth A. Smith)

An Introduction to Therapeutic Communities

Kennard, David and Roberts, Jeff. Routledge and Kegan Paul. £5.95 Paperback. (Reviewed by Pauline Cunningham)     

Book Reviews

Book reviewed in this article: The Family Farm, and Adoption and Diffusion : Garkovich , Lorraine , Janet L. Bokemeier, and Barbara Foote . Harvest of Hope: Family Farming/Farming Families. The Family Farm, and Adoption and Diffusion : Neth , Mary . Preserving the Family Farm: Women, Community, and the Foundations of Agribusiness in the Midwest, 1900–1940. The Family Farm, and Adoption and Diffusion : Rikoon , J. Sanford . Rachel Calofs Story: Jewish Homesteader on the Northern Plains. The Family Farm, and Adoption and Diffusion : Rogers , Everett M. Diffusion of Innovations. Community Issues : Bryden , John M. (ed.). Towards Sustainable Rural Communities: The Guelph Seminar Series. Community Issues : Urry , John . Consuming Places. Community Issues : Burdge , Rabel J. A Conceptual Approach to Social Impact Assessment: Collection of Writings. International Issues : Barry , Tom . Zapata's Revenge: Free Trade and the Farm Crisis in Mexico. International Issues : Hyndman , David . Ancestral Rain Forests and the Mountain of Gold: Indigenous Peoples and Mining in New Guinea. International Issues : Santiago -Valles , Kelvin A. “Subject People” and Colonial Discourses: Economic Transformation and Social Disorder in Puerto Rico, 1898–1947. International Issues : Barker , J. I. Hans (ed.). Sustainability and International Rural Development. Environment and Natural Resources : Leff , Enríque . Green Production: Toward an Environmental Rationality. Environment and Natural Resources : Hazelrigg , Lawrence . Cultures of Nature: An Essay on the Production of Nature. Other Issues : Lindstrom , Fred B., Ronald A. Hardert and Laura L. Johnson (eds.). Kimball Young on Sociology in Transition, 1912–1968: An Oral Account by the 35th President of the ASA. Other Issues : Roe , Emery . Narrative Policy Analysis: Theory and Practice.     

The International Debt Crisis

Book reviewed in this article: Common Crisis (‘Second Brandt Report’). Brandt Commission. London: Pan, 1983. 174pp. £1.95. Adjustment and Financing in the Developing World: The Role of the International Monetary Fund. Edited by Tony Killick. Washington, DC: IMF in association with the Overseas Development Institute, 1982. 232pp. £4.50 pb. The Quest for Economic Stabilisation: The IMF and the Third World. Edited by Tony Killick. 320pp. £16.50 hb, £7.50 pb; and The IMF and Stabilisation: Developing Country Experiences. Edited by Tony Killick. 272pp. £15.00 hb, £6.95 pb. London: Heinemann Educational, 1984. Development Financing: A Framework for International Financial Cooperation. Edited by S. El-Shaikhly. London: Frances Pinter, 1982. £16.50. International Reserves, Exchange Rates and Developing Country Finance. Edited by Norman C. Miller. Lexington, Mass.: Lexington Books, 1982. 161pp. £15.50.     

Reviews

Book reviewed in this article: Independent comment on Audio‐visual and Print Materials; Whispers from the East Frances E. Steinberg and Richard G. Whiteside Risky Practices: A Counsellor's Guide to Risk Management in Private Practice; Nigel McBride & Michael Tunnecliffe Therapeutic and Training Tools from St. Luke's Parenting between Cultures: The Primary Years: A Program for Parents from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Communities; Catherine Blunt. Marymead Child and Family Centre, Kingston ACT, 2000 Bringing Up Boys, A Parenting Manual for Sole Mothers Raising Sons; Jo Howard Mothers and Sons; Bringing up Boys as a Sole Parent; Jo Howard Treating Huckleberry Finn; David Nylund. Jossey‐Bass Family Secrets: Gay Sons — A Mother's Story; Jean M. Baker Lesbian Step‐Families: An Ethnography of Love; Janet M. Wright ‘Rent Two Films and Let's Talk in the Morning’. Using Popular Movies in Psychotherapy; John & Jan G. Hesley     

Togetherness—The Health Care Team

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In order to evaluate the progress of a health service, certain criteria (indices) should be established and monitored. If any health center wishes to compare its situation with others, a valid instrument for measuring morbidity is required, and the criteria must be in conformity with national and/or international standards. This paper details methods of producing health indices from medical diagnoses. It is based on experience in a health service for students. Three systems are offered to cover centers with and without computer facilities: 1) a minimum for student health services; 2) the “minima” requested by the World Health Organization; 3) a classification of conditions of special interest in student health. It is strongly recommended that the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-9) of the World Health Organization be accepted as the local and international basis for these diagnostic categories.

“Epidemic Non-A, Non-B Hepatitis in Nepal: Recovery of a Possible Etiologic Agent and Transmission Studies in Marmosets,” MARK A. KANE, et al. An epidemic of non-A, non-B hepatitis occurred in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, during 1981–1982, with approximately 7.6% of households and 1.4% of individuals affected. Cases occurred preponderantly in the 15- to 34-year-old age group (70%), with most cases (75%) occurring in males. A high mortality rate (21%) occurred in pregnant women admitted to the hospital. No single water source was implicated, but epidemic peaks occurred during monsoon rains, and multiple opportunities for enteric transmission existed. One of eight patient stools examined by immune electron microscopy revealed aggregated, antibody-coated, 27-nm viruslike particles when convalescent serum samples were used as sources of antibody. Inoculation of two chimpanzees and four marmosets with a suspension of this stool resulted in elevated liver enzyme activity in three marmosets. Fecal excretion of 27-nm particles during the acute phase of disease (with temporally coincident antigen activity by radioimmunoassay) was observed in one marmoset, which also developed convalescent antibody against the particles in the original inoculum. (Journal of the American Medical Association 1984;252:3140–3145.)

“High-dose Vitamin C Versus Placebo in the Treatment of Patients with Advanced Cancer who Have Had No Prior Chemotherapy; A Randomized Double-Blind Comparison,” CHARLES G. MOERTEL, et al. It has been claimed that high-dose vitamin C is beneficial in the treatment of patients with advanced cancer, especially patients who have had no prior chemotherapy. In a double-blind study 100 patients with advanced colorectal cancer were randomly assigned to treatment with either high-dose vitamin C (10 g daily) or placebo. Overall, these patients were in very good general condition, with minimal symptoms. None had received any previous treatment with cytotoxic drugs. Vitamin C therapy showed no advantage over placebo therapy with regard to either the interval between the beginning of treatment and disease progression or patient survival. Among patients with measurable disease, none had objective improvement. On the basis of this and our previous randomized study, it can be concluded that high-dose vitamin C therapy is not effective against advanced malignant disease regardless of whether the patient has had any prior chemotherapy. (New England Journal of Medicine 1985;312:137–41.)     

The Development and Implementation of a Nursing Clinic on a College Campus

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“Usefulness of Screening Chest Roentgenograms in Preoperative Patients,” Lloyd Rucker, Elizabeth B. Frye, Myrlene A. Staten. We proposed that clinical criteria could define a group of patients very unlikely to have abnormal preoperative chest roentgenograms. Nine hundred five surgical admissions were screened for the presence of clinical factors we thought would make those patients more likely to have abnormal preoperative chest roentgenograms. Of these, 368 had no risk factors. One patient (0.3%) of the 368 had an abnormal x-ray film, which did not affect the surgery. No material abnormalities were found in the remainder of the group without risk factors. Five hundred four patients had identifiable risk factors. Of these, 114 (22%) were found to have serious abnormalities on preoperative chest roentgenograms. (Journal of the American Medical Association 1983;250:3209–3211)

“Effect of Treatment Regimens for Neisseria Gonorrhoeae on Simultaneous Infection With Chlamydia Trachomatis,” Walter E. Stamm, et al. We evaluated the effect of treatment for gonorrhea on simultaneous Chlamydia trachomatis infection by randomly assigning 293 heterosexual men and 246 heterosexual women with gonorrhea to receive one of the following treatment regimens: (1) 4.8 million units of aqueous procaine penicillin plus 1 g of probenecid, (2) nine tablets of trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole daily for three days, or (3) 500 mg of tetracycline four times a day for five days. Among the men, gonococcal infection was cured in 99 per cent given penicillin plus probenecid, 96 per cent given trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, and 98 per cent given tetracycline. Among the women, only 90 per cent given tetracycline were cured, in contrast to 97 per cent given penicillin plus probenecid and 99 per cent given trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole.