Background. Research in neuroscience shows that adults with schizophrenia or related
psychotic disorders experience atypical sensory processing (eg, deficits in sensory gating …

Adults with schizophrenia spectrum disorders exhibit atypical sensory processing and
sensory gating deficits. However, little is known about how such processes affect …

Implementing sensory approaches in psychiatric units has proven challenging. This multi-
staged study involved qualitative interviews (n= 7) with mental health care staff in an acute …

Background/aim Australian guidelines and policies recommend the use of sensory
approaches in mental health care. Nevertheless, many Australian psychiatric units report …

Background People with mental health issues often experience difficulties with sensory
modulation affecting occupational engagement. Research conducted in inpatient units has …

Abstract Background/Aim Although sensory approaches are recommended to relieve
distress and agitation and reduce the use of seclusion and restraint, many Australian …

Purpose Lack of research means guidance regarding the most effective sensory
interventions for adults with intellectual disabilities is limited. Preliminary consensus …

Mental health problems are prevalent in today's society, and have been so throughout
history. Mental health is also historically at the core of the development of occupational …

Tämä opinnäytetyö on tehty Varsinais-Suomen hyvinvointialueen uuden psykiatrisen
sairaalan rakentamishankkeeseen. Opinnäytetyöprojektin rooli sairaalahankkeessa oli …

Tämän kehittämistyönä toteutetun opinnäytetyön tavoitteena oli kerätä tietoa
aistimodulaation hyödyistä ja sen käytöstä mielenterveystyössä. Työssä keskityttiin …