Which hgp service is most appropriate for my case...
Domiciliary or Telephone based?
Why choose the domiciliary service
Psychological trauma, particularly as a result of road traffic crashes, frequently involves travel and even pedestrian anxiety. Progress may, therefore, be impeded if patients are required to travel to a clinic.
Furthermore, domiciliary sessions facilitate an understanding of the social surround, the interpersonal relationships and other factors that may affect outcome in therapy.
Read what Jo Evans, Occupational Health Consultant, has to say about the significant benefits of domiciliary based rehabilitation here
Why choose the telephone based service
Telephoned Based Triage and Therapy is designed to address the following criteria……
- The value of the claim is low
ie domiciliary based sessions are not an option. - The psychological symptoms are not severe
- Psychological symptoms are uncertain
- Early stages of the claim when a telephone assessment could determine whether or not psychological symptoms should be addressed
Initial telephone triages can be helpful:
• For cases where the referrer is unsure whether psychological problems are present
• Where there are psychological problems, but uncertainty about their severity or origins
• When the referrer does not wish to make a financial commitment before having more knowledge of the case or where funds are limited.
• For low level psychological difficulties and early intervention
Psychological Trauma
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
.... Re-experiencing;
....
Hyperarousal;
.... Nightmares/flashbacks;
.... Avoidance of things associated with the event
Depression
Anxiety
Phobias
.....Driver, passenger, pedestrian, social etc
Intrusive negative thoughts
Loss of confidence
Panic attacks
Anger and irritability
Breakdown in partner/family relations
Stress
Sleep difficulties
Adjustment problems - change in lifestyle; loss
Pain management
Obsessive/compulsive thoughts or actions
Misuse of alcohol.
Practice based evidence is central to the hgp approach.
Internationally recognised psychometric tests are introduced at assessment and at each domiciliary therapy session. These reveal the patient's psychological problems at the outset, provide session by session progress and illustrate an end of therapy result.
The results indicate that a clinically reliable change is effected in the majority of patients who access our service.
"The hgp model promotes a climate of positive change, enabling people to return to normal, day to day living, in the shortest possible time.
Our evidence-based treatment is delivered within a framework of sound knowledge, experience and accountability to the patients and referrers."
Wendy Amey
Managing director
CBT Rehabilitation Ltd