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Consequences of High Incarceration Rate and High Obesity Prevalence on the Prison SystemEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Incarceration and obesity rates have both increased in the United States. An implication is that there will be more obese inmates, which likely will raise the prevalence of obesity-related diseases, affecting the cost and performance of correctional health care. Other issues include increased costs of transport, restraint, and housing. There is surprisingly little published information on inmate obesity prevalence. The few published research studies suggest obesity prevalence in prisons reflects that of their region. Cardiovascular-related prisoner deaths appear to be associated with state-level obesity, though other risk ...
Source: Journal of Correctional Health Care - September 27, 2009 Category: Health Management Authors: Leddy, M. A., Schulkin, J., Power, M. L. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

Detection of Staphylococcus aureus Including MRSA on Environmental Surfaces in a Jail SettingEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We examined jail environmental surfaces to explore whether they might serve as reservoirs of viable methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). We swabbed 132 surfaces, inoculated primary and secondary mannitol salts and oxacillin-resistant screening agar, and used API tests to identify S. aureus and E-tests to determine methicillin/oxacillin resistance. We recovered S. aureus from 10 (7.6%) surfaces; eight (6.1%) isolates were MRSA. We ran pulsed-field gel electrophoresis on six resistant isolates and observed three patterns, one of which was identical to that identified in a previous study of inmates’ nasal...
Source: Journal of Correctional Health Care - September 27, 2009 Category: Health Management Authors: Felkner, M., Andrews, K., Field, L. H., Taylor, J. P., Baldwin, T., Valle-Rivera, A. M., Presley, J., Newsome, S., Casey, E. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

Developing the Mental Health Awareness of Prison Staff in England and WalesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article focuses on the mental health of this prisoner population and the training needs of staff caring for them. It reports the experience of a national project, funded by the Department of Health, in which the project team developed and piloted mental health awareness training for prison officers on the residential units and for staff who work with prisoners and lack a mental health background. Key findings from the posttraining evaluation are highlighted. Participant feedback demonstrates the value placed on this type of training by those working in the prison setting. (Source: Journal of Correctional Health Care)
Source: Journal of Correctional Health Care - September 27, 2009 Category: Health Management Authors: Walsh, E., Freshwater, D. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

Creation of a Metabolic Monitoring Program for Second-Generation (Atypical) AntipsychoticsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Second-generation or ‘‘atypical’’ antipsychotics can cause metabolic derangements that lead to diabetes and cardiovascular disease. To potentially minimize these adverse effects, the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey — University Correctional HealthCare (UCHC) and the New Jersey Department of Corrections (NJ DOC) created a metabolic monitoring program that was incorporated into the electronic medical record. This program is used statewide by UCHC psychiatrists working within the NJ DOC. (Source: Journal of Correctional Health Care)
Source: Journal of Correctional Health Care - September 27, 2009 Category: Health Management Authors: Reeves, R., Kaldany, H., Lieberman, J., Vyas, R. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

Health Care Policies Addressing Transgender Inmates in Prison Systems in the United StatesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Inmates with gender identity disorders (GID) pose special challenges to policy makers in U.S. prison systems. Transgender persons are likely overrepresented in prisons; a reasonable estimate is that at least 750 transgender prisoners were in custody in 2007. Using the Freedom of Information Act, requests were mailed to each state, the District of Columbia, and the Federal Bureau of Prisons in 2007. The requests were for copies of policies, directives, memos, or other documents concerning placement and health care access of transgender inmates. By April 2008, 46 responses were received; 6 states did not reply. Information w...
Source: Journal of Correctional Health Care - September 27, 2009 Category: Health Management Authors: Brown, G. R., McDuffie, E. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

MRSA Prevention and Control in County Correctional Facilities in Southwestern OhioEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The number of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections in correctional facilities around the country has been increasing. Considering the potential health impact of MRSA, it is important that correctional facilities have prevention and control protocols in place. The study results summarize the prevention and control preparedness activities of county jails in the Greater Dayton area of Ohio. Protocols and control measures were in place for environmental control (95.4%), MRSA screening (88.4%), standard precautions (84.3%), treatment (83.6%), personal hygiene (80.6%), and education (80.4%). Statistical ...
Source: Journal of Correctional Health Care - September 27, 2009 Category: Health Management Authors: Webb, J. A., Czachor, J. S. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

Health Inequalities in Correctional Institutions: Implications for Health Inequalities in the CommunityEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In this feasibility study, we conducted a meta-analysis of health inequalities, especially around issues of nutrition and exercise, in correctional institutions compared to the community. The project explored the extent to which the inequalities found in the health of people in the community are mirrored by inequalities found in prison. Existing data were examined to assess what light they might shed on existing health inequalities, with emphasis on lifestyle issues that contribute to obesity. The project raised questions about the sources of health inequalities and how they could be reduced. Specifically, the study compar...
Source: Journal of Correctional Health Care - September 27, 2009 Category: Health Management Authors: Agozino, B., Volpe, S. L. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

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Position Statement: Prevention of Juvenile Suicide in Correctional SettingsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Journal of Correctional Health Care - June 21, 2009 Category: Health Management Authors: National Commission on Correctional Health Care Tags: Article Source Type: journals

A Personal Retrospective: In the Eye of the Accreditation Storm (Part II of II)Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Intended for those who already see the value of standards for correctional health care and the impact accreditation can have on the field, this article is a personal reflection from the perspective of a recently retired director of accreditation for the National Commission on Correctional Health Care. Based on 11 years in that role, the author discusses issues and controversies in the field. Part I addresses the relationships between correctional and community health care, explores the essence and role of standards, and examines aspects of accreditation. Part II addresses Evolution to Revolution, Keys to Continued Progress...
Source: Journal of Correctional Health Care - June 21, 2009 Category: Health Management Authors: Stanley, J. A. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

Brief Motivational Intervention to Reduce HIV Risk and to Increase HIV Testing Among Offenders Under Community SupervisionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study reports a randomized trial that examines the efficacy of brief negotiation interviewing (BNI) compared to usual education activities. BNI is a computerized, self-directed intervention that combines a short structured interview with a brief counseling session. The study examined whether BNI could decrease HIV risks and increase testing for HIV in a cohort of criminal-justice-involved clients. The trial randomly assigned 212 participants to experimental (108) and control (104) conditions. Interview data were collected at baseline and at 2-month follow-up. Results indicate that the BNI intervention group had a sign...
Source: Journal of Correctional Health Care - June 21, 2009 Category: Health Management Authors: Alemagno, S. A., Stephens, R. C., Stephens, P., Shaffer-King, P., White, P. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

Alcohol, Marijuana, and Perceptions of Influence on Social and Sexual Behavior Among African American Adolescent Female DetaineesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study examined sexual risk and substance use behavior and the perceptions of African American female adolescent detainees (N = 765) regarding the influence of alcohol and marijuana use on their social and sexual behaviors. Overall, 58% and 64% reported alcohol and marijuana use, respectively. Alcohol's perceived influence on sexual behavior (p < .001) was significantly different between those who drank and those who did not; marijuana's influence on social (p < .01) and sexual (p < .001) behavior was significantly different between those who used marijuana and those who did not. There is a need for further st...
Source: Journal of Correctional Health Care - June 21, 2009 Category: Health Management Authors: du Plessis, L. D., Holliday, R. C., Robillard, A. G., Braithwaite, R. L. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

Resumption of Smoking After Release From a Tobacco-Free Correctional FacilityEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Approximately 70% of incarcerated people smoke tobacco, and an estimated 12% of all smokers in the United States leave correctional facilities annually. Many facilities prohibit smoking, but no published study has measured the relapse to tobacco after release. In a study of 200 people with chronic health conditions reentering the community from jail, 165 (83%) were cigarette smokers. Of these, 129 were interviewed at 1 and/or 6 months after release. Self-reported sustained abstinence rates were 37.3% at the end of the first day, 17.7% for the first week, 13.7% for 1 month, and 3.1% for 6 months. These abstinence rates are ...
Source: Journal of Correctional Health Care - June 21, 2009 Category: Health Management Authors: Lincoln, T., Tuthill, R. W., Roberts, C. A., Kennedy, S., Hammett, T. M., Langmore-Avila, E., Conklin, T. J. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

A Qualitative Exploration of HIV/AIDS Health Care Services in Indian PrisonsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article is a qualitative exploration of the state of health care services with regard to HIV/AIDS in three correctional facilities in Maharashtra state in India. Case studies of 10 reported cases of HIV-positive inmates were prepared from their narratives obtained through face-to-face in-depth unstructured interviews. The data were analyzed thematically. High-risk behavior among prisoners, inadequate access to health care services for HIV-positive inmates, and lack of HIV/AIDS prevention programs emerged as some of the major areas of concern. Collaboration of the Prison Department with the National Aids Control Progra...
Source: Journal of Correctional Health Care - June 21, 2009 Category: Health Management Authors: Guin, S. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

The Enduring Menace of MRSA: Incidence, Treatment, and Prevention in a County JailEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article reviews our 1-year (2005) experience with skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) in a medium-sized county jail. As part of a quality assurance process, the authors cultured every SSTI presenting to our institution. The authors found that a full 68% of SSTIs (50 of 74) were MRSA species, and new MRSA cases presented regularly throughout the year. Inmates usually have poor understanding of infectious processes and need constant support and education. Correctional health care providers must approach their antibiotic treatment for today's SSTIs with the knowledge that MRSA is very common. This article reviews tre...
Source: Journal of Correctional Health Care - June 21, 2009 Category: Health Management Authors: Deger, G. E., Quick, D. W. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

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Source: Journal of Correctional Health Care - June 21, 2009 Category: Health Management Authors: Miles, J. R. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

Journal of Correctional Health Care: Self-Study ProgramEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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A Personal Retrospective: In the Eye of the Accreditation Storm (Part I of II)Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Intended for those who already see the value of standards for correctional health care and the impact accreditation can have on the field, this article is a personal reflection from the perspective of a recently retired director of accreditation for the National Commission on Correctional Health Care. Based on 11 years in that role, the author discusses issues and controversies in the field. Part I addresses the relationships between correctional and community health care, explores the essence and role of standards, and examines aspects of accreditation. Part II (to be published in Volume 15, Issue 3) focuses on the curren...
Source: Journal of Correctional Health Care - March 26, 2009 Category: Health Management Authors: Stanley, J. A. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

Vulnerable Populations, Prison, and Federal and State Medicaid Policies: Avoiding the Loss of a Right to CareEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Unknown numbers of incarcerated people are losing public benefits. Instead of suspending these until the prisoner or detainee is released into society, some states are simply terminating benefits upon incarceration. Although there is evidence to suggest that this policy is having negative consequences for those who are reentering society and on their communities and systems of care, the precise impact is not clear because a systematic monitoring of these actions is nonexistent. A more efficient system would (a) suspend benefits and automatically reinstate the same to those eligible upon release and (b) establish a monitori...
Source: Journal of Correctional Health Care - March 26, 2009 Category: Health Management Authors: Perez, L. M., Ro, M. J., Treadwell, H. M. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

Institutional Responses to Self-Injurious Behavior Among InmatesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
To date, little research has systematically investigated perceptions of mental health professionals regarding motivations for self-injury among prison inmates. To help fill this gap, the authors used descriptive techniques to examine self-injurious behavior among inmates from the perspective of correctional mental health professionals. A quantitative survey assessed perceptions of mental health staff regarding etiology, motivations, and manifestations of self-injury. A qualitative interview component was used to explicate responses from the survey. Inmate cutting, scratching, opening old wounds, and inserting objects were ...
Source: Journal of Correctional Health Care - March 26, 2009 Category: Health Management Authors: DeHart, D. D., Smith, H. P., Kaminski, R. J. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

How Public Health and Prisons Can Partner for Pandemic Influenza Preparedness: A Report From GeorgiaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article describes the collaboration and ongoing goals established between administrative leaders and medical staff in Georgia prison facilities and public health officials. Sessions covered topics such as nonpharmaceutical interventions, health care surge capacity, and prison-community interfaces. Interactive activities and tabletop scenarios were used to promote dynamic learning, and pretests and posttests were administered to evaluate the short-term impact of conference participation. The conference has been followed by subsequent meetings and an ongoing process to guide prisons' preparation for pandemic influenza. ...
Source: Journal of Correctional Health Care - March 26, 2009 Category: Health Management Authors: Spaulding, A. C., McCallum, V. A., Walker, D., Reeves, A., Drenzek, C., Lewis, S., Bailey, E., Buehler, J. W., Spotts Whitney, E. A., Berkelman, R. L. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

Using Arrest Charge to Screen for Undiagnosed HIV Infection Among New Arrestees: A Study in Los Angeles CountyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Despite high documented HIV prevalence, few jail systems offer universal HIV screening, nor is this always feasible. The authors evaluated undiagnosed HIV infection and HIV risk history by arrest charge among 1,322 new arrestees to examine whether specific charges may help prioritize jail-based screening. Undiagnosed HIV prevalence was 2.7% and 1.0% among males and females, with 32% and 45% reporting recent STD diagnoses or high-risk behaviors for HIV. HIV risk history distinguished HIV-infected males but not females. Males with parole violation, sex, or theft charges had high undiagnosed HIV infection rates relative to ot...
Source: Journal of Correctional Health Care - March 26, 2009 Category: Health Management Authors: Harawa, N. T., Bingham, T. A., Butler, Q. R., Dalton, K. S., Cunningham, W. E., Behel, S., MacKellar, D. A. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

Predicting Medication Costs and Usage: Expenditures in a Juvenile Detention FacilityEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This retrospective study examined prescription medication records for 1 year in a county-funded juvenile detention facility. Findings show that 7% of the detained youths were prescribed psychotherapeutic agents, which accounted for approximately 83% of the annual medication budget. Of the 799 male and 227 female detained youths, 14% of the males and 27% of the females were prescribed medications, with some prescribed as many as 23 different medications during their short-term stay. More than 93% of the total medication costs were accounted for by psychotherapeutic agents, antibiotics, and allergy/asthma medications at an a...
Source: Journal of Correctional Health Care - March 26, 2009 Category: Health Management Authors: Tennyson, D. H. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

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Source: Journal of Correctional Health Care - March 26, 2009 Category: Health Management Authors: Miles, J. R. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

Journal of Correctional Health Care: Self-Study ProgramEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Journal of Correctional Health Care - January 2, 2009 Category: Health Management Tags: Article Source Type: journals

Contextualization of Physical and Sexual Assault in Male Prisons: Incidents and Their AftermathEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article presents an analysis of approximately 2,200 physical and 200 sexual victimizations reported by a random sample of 6,964 male inmates. Physical injury occurred in 40% of physical assaults and 70% of sexual assaults between inmates and in 50% of assaults perpetrated by staff. Emotional reactions to assaults were experienced by virtually all victims. Context information is vital in the development and implementation of prevention and therapeutic interventions. (Source: Journal of Correctional Health Care)
Source: Journal of Correctional Health Care - January 2, 2009 Category: Health Management Authors: Wolff, N., Jing Shi, Tags: Article Source Type: journals

The Benefits of Meditation Practice in the Correctional SettingEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This research examined the impact of a structured meditation program intervention on female detainees, comparing an experimental group and a control group for medical symptoms, emotions, and behaviors before and after the intervention. A 2 1/2-hour meditation session was held once a week for 7 weeks. Study participants completed a medical symptoms checklist before the program began and after it ended. At the posttest period, the experimental group experienced fewer sleeping difficulties, less desire to throw things or hit people, and less nail or cuticle biting; were more hopeful about their future; and felt less guilt. Me...
Source: Journal of Correctional Health Care - January 2, 2009 Category: Health Management Authors: Sumter, M. T., Monk-Turner, E., Turner, C. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

Prescription Drug Abuse Among Adolescent Arrestees: Correlates and ImplicationsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This preliminary study examines the correlates of prescription drug abuse in a sample of adolescents in an urban juvenile detention center in Ohio. The study measures risk in 359 incarcerated females (20.1%) and 1,425 males (79.9%) by asking questions related to problems with alcohol, drug use, treatment history, mental and physical health problems, sexual behavior, anger management, physical violence, and family support. The results of the study suggest that incarcerated adolescents may benefit from interventions targeting prescription drug misuse. Female adolescent detainees abuse prescription drugs at a higher level tha...
Source: Journal of Correctional Health Care - January 2, 2009 Category: Health Management Authors: Alemagno, S. A., Stephens, P., Shaffer-King, P., Teasdale, B. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

Small Reservoirs: Jail Screening for Gonorrhea and Chlamydia in Low Prevalence AreasEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Public health agencies can use jail as an opportunity to reach populations disproportionately affected by sexually transmitted infections (STI). The emphasis that STI control programs place on screening jail entrants varies considerably. Nine million individuals passed through U.S. jails in 2005, many in counties where STIs are rare. A pilot program of screening for Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia trachomatis was implemented at the intake sites for the combined jail and prison system of Rhode Island, a state with a low prevalence of STIs. Prevalence of either gonorrhea or chlamydia among detainees was 4.6%, but in wome...
Source: Journal of Correctional Health Care - January 2, 2009 Category: Health Management Authors: Spaulding, A. C., Clarke, J. G., Jongco, A. M., Flanigan, T. P. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

Suicide-Related Litigation in Jails and Prisons: Risk Management StrategiesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article summarizes the basic legal premises behind such litigations, which involve claims of medical malpractice and/or deliberate indifference. Common causes of omissions and commissions in correctional mental health care practice leading to such litigation are outlined. A few select court decisions are reviewed and, based on the author's experience, risk management strategies and procedures for clinicians and for correctional officers are provided. (Source: Journal of Correctional Health Care)
Source: Journal of Correctional Health Care - January 2, 2009 Category: Health Management Authors: Daniel, A. E. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Correctional Health CareEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article establishes the widespread prevalence of ADHD in the prison system and the critical importance of identifying and treating ADHD as an essential component for any best practice models for preventing crime and reducing recidivism. It also examines the major mechanisms whereby ADHD increases the risk for crime and recidivism. (Source: Journal of Correctional Health Care)
Source: Journal of Correctional Health Care - January 2, 2009 Category: Health Management Authors: Eme, R. F. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

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Source: Journal of Correctional Health Care - January 2, 2009 Category: Health Management Authors: Miles, J. R. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

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Compliance Profile of Depakote ER Compared to Depakote DR and Valproic Acid in Bipolar PatientsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The correctional system provides an opportunity to improve the functionality and quality of life of inmates who are mentally ill. Patients' ability to tolerate medications influences their adherence to a medication regimen. Rates of nonadherence among bipolar patients are unacceptably high. In an effort to reduce treatment costs, many correctional programs are considering eliminating newer psychotropic medicines on their formularies in favor of cheaper generic medications. We retrospectively identified all patients incarcerated in the Muscogee County Jail who were treated with valproic acid, Depakote DR, or the recently av...
Source: Journal of Correctional Health Care - September 26, 2008 Category: Health Management Authors: Morris, P. J. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

Shift Work and Correctional Officers: Effects and Strategies for AdjustmentEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The growth of the prison system in recent years and its need for continuous operations have required correctional officers to adjust to night and shift work, which creates special demands on their health and performance. Working when he or she would otherwise be asleep, the officer's biological clock can produce physiological, psychological, and behavioral changes that compromise attention, reaction time, risk taking, and efficiency, and that promote errors. By understanding the changes that shift work introduces, administrators, officers, and their families can be better prepared to cope with shift stress. Organizational,...
Source: Journal of Correctional Health Care - September 26, 2008 Category: Health Management Authors: Swenson, D. X., Waseleski, D., Hartl, R. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

Improving Knowledge, Attitudes, and Testing for Communicable Diseases Among New York State InmatesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
To improve knowledge of and encourage testing for HIV, hepatitis, and sexually transmitted diseases among inmates, Albany Medical College and the New York State Department of Corrections developed a peer-led videotape and comic-book-style pamphlet. Inmates assigned to an intervention group viewed the videotape and pamphlet and completed pre- and posttest questionnaires; a control group did not. Both groups completed a risk assessment and testing request form. Analysis sought to detect testing request differences between groups and changes in disease knowledge among intervention group participants. Although more interventio...
Source: Journal of Correctional Health Care - September 26, 2008 Category: Health Management Authors: Fish, D. G., Walker, S. J., Singaravelu, K., Fiore, R., Klopf, L., Hubbard, M. J., Gallucci, A., Stephens, P. C., Wright, L. N. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

Correctional Health Primary Care: Research and Educational OpportunitiesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Correctional health offers unparalleled opportunities for primary care research on clinical outcomes for a unique population and setting that provide rich experiences for health professions education, training, and practice. Because all correctional facilities are part of a larger community and 95% of inmates will eventually be released back to their communities, inmate health and well-being have a direct impact on the larger community. Collaborations between academic and correctional medicine can significantly affect the public's health by providing care to one of its most vulnerable populations, one with significant path...
Source: Journal of Correctional Health Care - September 26, 2008 Category: Health Management Authors: Fraser Hale, J., Brewer, A. M., Ferguson, W. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

Correctional Mental Health Research: Opportunities and BarriersEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In March 2007, a national work group met to review the state of mental health research in correctional settings. Participants identified gaps in current knowledge and topics most in need of further research. The discussion of important subjects for further investigation focused on five broad, and often overlapping, content areas: epidemiology, research methodology, functional behaviors, efficacy of interventions, and safety. Barriers to conducting correctional research that the group identified included funding difficulties, resistance from stakeholders, restricted access to subjects, limited information technology, ethica...
Source: Journal of Correctional Health Care - September 26, 2008 Category: Health Management Authors: Appelbaum, K. L. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

Infectious Disease in Correctional Health Care: Pursuing a Research AgendaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article summarizes the focused discussion on infectious diseases. Results of this workshop suggested that research is needed on testing procedures (HIV and HCV), sexual behavior and risks during incarceration, the use of existing clinical data (secondary analyses), and evaluation of corrections-specific education materials on HIV and HCV. Finally, a forum for correctional health researchers to share study findings and to develop multisite research relationships is urgently needed. (Source: Journal of Correctional Health Care)
Source: Journal of Correctional Health Care - September 26, 2008 Category: Health Management Authors: Paar, D., Bova, C., Baillargeon, J., Mazur, W., Boly, L. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

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Source: Journal of Correctional Health Care - September 26, 2008 Category: Health Management Authors: Kendig, N. E. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

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Source: Journal of Correctional Health Care - September 26, 2008 Category: Health Management Authors: Miles, J. R. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

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Source: Journal of Correctional Health Care - September 11, 2008 Category: Health Management Tags: Article Source Type: journals

Book Review: Public Health Behind Bars: From Prisons to Communities. Robert Greifinger, Ed. New York: Springer Science+Business Media, 2007Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Journal of Correctional Health Care - September 11, 2008 Category: Health Management Authors: King, L. N. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

Program Evaluation for a Jail-Based Mental Health Treatment ProgramEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study evaluated a therapeutic program for mentally ill adult male inmates in segregation on the mental health unit of the Broward County (Florida) Jail. Archival records of all admissions to the Transitional Unit over a 11/2-year period were examined to determine whether the program met three goals: (a) increased inmate socialization and engagement, (b) reduction in psychological symptomology, and (c) movement to a less restrictive environment. Significant differences were discovered between inmates who received fewer negative incident reports, complied with medication, and attended group, and those who were able to t...
Source: Journal of Correctional Health Care - September 11, 2008 Category: Health Management Authors: Hagar, G. M., Ludwig, T. E., McGovern, K. Tags: Article Source Type: journals