Thesis, PlanA (M.S.)--University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2005. / Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.S.)--Rochester Institute of Technology, 2006. / Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (leaf 31).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Texas at Dallas, 2006. / Includes vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 44-52).

Many international studies have been conducted on paediatric bipolar disorder, but few research studies have been conducted on parenting a child diagnosed with bipolar disorder, both on an international and national level. The researcher utilised Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory as the theoretical framework in exploring and describing this research field. The study has been conducted by means of a systematic review and all of the articles included in the review examined some aspect of parenting and paediatric bipolar disorder. The articles were systematically assessed, and six themes emerged which include: paediatric bipolar on the rise; the effects of paediatric bipolar disorder, post-paediatric bipolar disorder; managing paediatric bipolar disorder is a family responsibility; foundations for effective parenting; and supporting parents of a paediatric bipolar patient.

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The management of acute psychosis is a constant challenge to the health care system, with only a limited amount of research providing data for allied health care practitioners. Despite anecdotal data indicating that music therapy may be an effective intervention, there have been few studies to date which provide any rigorous empirical evidence. This project aimed to test several hypotheses. The study has shown that music therapy is a valuable therapeutic adjunct to standard ward programs for the management of an acute psychotic episode resulting in shorter hospital stays, considerable cost savings and significant improvement in symptomatology as judged by the standardized measures employed. In addition, EFG testing while listening to self-chosen music demonstrated a reduction in dysfunctional brain wave activity. This project has highlighted the importance of music therapy in allied mental health care and opens up the need for further research into the management of such a large disease burden in Australia. / Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Murdoch University, 2007. / Thesis submitted to the Division of Health Sciences. Includes bibliographical references (p. 381-431).

Thesis (Ph.D.) in Psychology--University of Maine, 2007. / Includes vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 152-176).