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A strategic approach to sustainable growth of the psychological professions' workforce in physical healthcare.

Authors :
Bhutani, Gita
Jenkinson, Elizabeth
Kalsy-Lillico, Sunny
Moore, Estelle
Source :
Clinical Psychology Forum. Apr2024, Issue 375, p53-59. 7p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Psychological practice in physical healthcare results in better recovery and outcomes for patients/service users and their families and/or carers. Therefore, psychological professionals working in physical and integrated healthcare are ideally placed to make a significant impact on health and wellbeing outcomes and prevention of future disease. This is not yet reflected in health care strategic delivery, with psychological practice within physical health care often reliant on time-limited funding and subject to regional variation in commissioning. This paper outlines the key issues and presents the case for change. This includes recommendations for education, supervision, leadership and outcomes measurement to support a more comprehensive approach to psychological practice, and the sustainable growth of the psychological professions' workforce in physical healthcare. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
17475732
Issue :
375
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Clinical Psychology Forum
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
177117410
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.53841/bpscpf.2024.1.375.53