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Research paper thumbnail of Research portfolio submitted in part fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Research paper thumbnail of Research portfolio submitted in part fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Research paper thumbnail of Research portfolio submitted in part fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Literature searches were conducted using PsychINFO, PubMed and Web of Knowledge, with search term... more Literature searches were conducted using PsychINFO, PubMed and Web of Knowledge, with search terms 1) older adults, 2) depression, and 3) overgeneral memory. Eighteen articles were reviewed. Articles were grouped into four categories by design: studies comparing healthy older and younger adults; studies comparing older adults with and without depression; longitudinal research; and intervention studies. Results: The literature suggests that OGM is elevated in healthy older adults compared to younger adults, and further elevated in older adults with depression. Evidence supports the role of impaired executive function as a mechanism for OGM in older adults with depression, but no studies had measured other factors implicated by the CaR-FAX model (i.e. functional avoidance and rumination). Some support was found for the use of Life Review interventions to increase memory specificity and improve wellbeing. Conclusion: OGM appears prevalent in older adults with depression, however we do not yet have a clear understanding of the mechanisms through which this occurs. It is recommended that future research looks at the role of functional avoidance and rumination, and at the use of memory specificity interventions being developed in the working age adult literature. Service Improvement Project: An evaluation of psychological service provision in a palliative care setting Objectives: Current UK guidelines recommend a four-level model of psychological service provision in oncology settings. This model gives responsibilities to nonpsychologist professionals to provide psychological support, and places Clinical

Research paper thumbnail of Negative interpretations of ambiguous ‘psychosis‐like’ and ‘anxiety‐like’ experiences in recovery from psychosis or anxiety

British Journal of Clinical Psychology

Research paper thumbnail of Fear of illness recurrence and mental health anxiety in people recovering from psychosis and common mental health problems

British Journal of Clinical Psychology

Research paper thumbnail of Research portfolio submitted in part fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Research paper thumbnail of Research portfolio submitted in part fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Research paper thumbnail of Research portfolio submitted in part fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Literature searches were conducted using PsychINFO, PubMed and Web of Knowledge, with search term... more Literature searches were conducted using PsychINFO, PubMed and Web of Knowledge, with search terms 1) older adults, 2) depression, and 3) overgeneral memory. Eighteen articles were reviewed. Articles were grouped into four categories by design: studies comparing healthy older and younger adults; studies comparing older adults with and without depression; longitudinal research; and intervention studies. Results: The literature suggests that OGM is elevated in healthy older adults compared to younger adults, and further elevated in older adults with depression. Evidence supports the role of impaired executive function as a mechanism for OGM in older adults with depression, but no studies had measured other factors implicated by the CaR-FAX model (i.e. functional avoidance and rumination). Some support was found for the use of Life Review interventions to increase memory specificity and improve wellbeing. Conclusion: OGM appears prevalent in older adults with depression, however we do not yet have a clear understanding of the mechanisms through which this occurs. It is recommended that future research looks at the role of functional avoidance and rumination, and at the use of memory specificity interventions being developed in the working age adult literature. Service Improvement Project: An evaluation of psychological service provision in a palliative care setting Objectives: Current UK guidelines recommend a four-level model of psychological service provision in oncology settings. This model gives responsibilities to nonpsychologist professionals to provide psychological support, and places Clinical

Research paper thumbnail of Negative interpretations of ambiguous ‘psychosis‐like’ and ‘anxiety‐like’ experiences in recovery from psychosis or anxiety

British Journal of Clinical Psychology

Research paper thumbnail of Fear of illness recurrence and mental health anxiety in people recovering from psychosis and common mental health problems

British Journal of Clinical Psychology

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