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Showing 1 to 20 of 41 for “"Aftercare"”.
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An exploratory study into the nature of aftercare services for recovering substance abusers
… treatment at the Centre are invited into an aftercare programme which entails support and follow up counselling. It has been established by the Centre that rehabilitated substance abusers experiences relapse due to lack of adequate aftercare services in the community. The purpose of the study …
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An outcome evaluation of an aftercare programme for HIV and AIDS affected children
The aftercare programme is run by a non-governmental organisation (NGO) called Ikhaya LeThemba (home of hope). Ikhaya LeThemba runs two aftercare programmes: the Intensive Programme, which is specifically for children affected by HIV and AIDS, and the General Programme for children who do not have …
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The role of self-efficacy in the recovery process among multiple substance abusers in aftercare
… the health care system, attention has focused on aftercare and its role in preventing relapse. There has also been increased interest in the cognitive processes underlying changes in addictive behavior, and specifically, the role of self-efficacy in substance abuse behavior change. The present …
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Perceptions of social workers regarding their role in aftercare and reintegration services with substances-dependent persons
… of social workers regarding their role in aftercare and reintegration towards substance-dependent persons. The research was about the quest to unlock the perceptions that social workers, both in the employ of the Gauteng Department of Social Development and SANCA, have about their role in …
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Immediate Aftercare Program for Survivors and Families of Homicide Victims: The Case of Cobb County Government
… caregivers, and evaluate whether immediate aftercare to homicide survivors’ families greatly impact the healing process. Based on the data collected, the study also examined the effectiveness and efficiency of services coordinated through the program implementation. Although immediate …
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Development of Aftercare Guidelines to Support and Prevent Relapse of Rehabiltated Substance Abusers in Madibeng Sub-District, North West Province, South Africa
… motivation, positive support, medication, and aftercare. Finally, the aftercare guidelines to prevent rehabilitated substance abusers from relapsing in North West Province, South Africa, were developed and validated. Recommendations It is recommended that further research be conducted to …
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PROGRAM PARTICIPATION AND EXPERIENCES IN YOUNG ADULTS CURRENTLY OR FORMERLY RECEIVING FOSTER CARE SERVICES
… in Extended Foster Care (EFC) or the Aftercare Program increase perceptions of independence in former and current foster dependents ages eighteen and older. Foster youth have historically experienced worse outcomes than the general population after reaching age 18. This study surveyed …
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Developing a tailored mHealth app for legal guardians/caregivers of youth in aftercare for substance use : a theory-driven and user-centered approach.
Adolescent substance use occurs at alarming rates. Despite these high rates of use, few teenagers obtain treatment. Those who do, return to use at significant rates posttreatment, suggesting that there are gaps in current treatments for adolescents who use substances. Behavioral parent training has …
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Strategies for increasing investment in a city: A case for Buffalo City
… have recently started to focus on retention and aftercare programs to stimulate local economic development. Buffalo City, through the success of its collaboration with key corporates like Mercedes Benz South Africa, could leverage local growth for the development of the economy through the …
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Clinical evaluation of an Icelandic adaptation of Moving Forward : a post-treatment course offered to women who have completed treatment for breast cancer
… cancer, the research into practical and suitable aftercare treatments for breast cancer survivors (BCS) has increased in recent decades. Many BCS feel insecure when their treatment finishes as they are not in frequent contact with their medical team and have unanswered questions about this phase …
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Leaving and after care in Ghana : the experience of young people leaving a private and public children's home
… This study examines the leaving and aftercare process and how it affects young people’s post-care coping abilities. The research is primarily a qualitative case study of a private children’s home and uses resilience and social capital as sensitising concepts. Framework analysis is …
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Adolescents' perspectives on their treatment as inpatients
… underage smoking at the unit, confidentiality in aftercare group and a desire for individual therapy by participants. The recommendations made were for the staff at the unit to maximise the therapeutic space for the factors highlighted as important to the patients, to continue to endeavour to …
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Prevention, Diversion, and Reentry: Effects of School and Juvenile Justice Policy Reforms
… of the program. Finally, I examine reforms to aftercare programs designed to support youth exiting residential placement and re-entering the community. I compare changes in recidivism in five Pennsylvania counties that piloted aftercare reforms to recidivism in counties that did not and find no …
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An Integrative Social Support Model for Fibromyalgia Patients: A Treatment Manual
… Managing Relationships, Emotional Trauma, and Aftercare Planning.</p>
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The Effects of the MOVE! Weight-management Program on Key Biomarkers in Veterans up to Two Years After Baseline
… a 12-week MOVE! class followed by monthly aftercare appointments. Data were extracted from the time of baseline weight up to two years after baseline weight for the MOVE! and control groups.<br /><strong>Participants</strong> This study compared Veterans who participated in the MOVE! class …
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Easing Reentry of Incarcerated Youth With and Without Disabilities Through Employability and Social Skills Training
… are often associated with terms of parole or aftercare. Those who fail to obtain and maintain employment often reenter the juvenile justice system instead of successfully reentering society. Research shows employment is critical for successful transition from incarceration back in to the …
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Relapses in psychiatric patients in the KwaZulu-Natal Province of South Africa
… and maintenance within the community; lack of aftercare services contribute to patients' substance abuse, treatment default and other problems and/or behaviours which cause patients to relapse. Recommendations for solving this problem from professional nurses, patients and their relatives …
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For the love of country ham: a qualitative analysis of cardiac event survivors
… a traumatic cardiac event are unique due to the aftercare requirements of many cardiac events. In this thesis, a cardiac event is defined as an event that has caused damage to the heart and required or currently requires medical attention. Individuals who have experienced a cardiac event are …
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