The experiences of therapists providing psychological treatment for adults with depression and intellectual disabilities as part of a randomised controlled trial.
behavioural activation
depression
guided self-help
intellectual disability
psychological therapy
psychological therapy training
supervision
therapist
Journal
Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARID
ISSN: 1468-3148
Titre abrégé: J Appl Res Intellect Disabil
Pays: England
ID NLM: 9613616
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Nov 2021
Nov 2021
Historique:
revised:
03
03
2021
received:
07
12
2020
accepted:
18
03
2021
pubmed:
8
4
2021
medline:
21
10
2021
entrez:
7
4
2021
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
Health professionals were trained to deliver adapted psychological interventions for depression to people with learning disabilities and depression alongside a supporter. Exploring the delivery of psychological interventions can help increase access to therapy. Twenty-seven participants took part in six focus groups, and the data were subject to a Framework Analysis. The structure and focus of the manualised therapies, and the use of specific techniques were perceived as key to service-user engagement. Supporters' involvement was valued by therapists if they had a good relationship and regular contact with the individual they supported. Regular clinical supervision was regarded as vital in understanding their role, assessing progress and delivering the interventions. The findings highlight that health professionals can embrace a focussed therapeutic role and increase access to psychological therapies for people with intellectual disabilities.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
Health professionals were trained to deliver adapted psychological interventions for depression to people with learning disabilities and depression alongside a supporter. Exploring the delivery of psychological interventions can help increase access to therapy.
METHOD
METHODS
Twenty-seven participants took part in six focus groups, and the data were subject to a Framework Analysis.
RESULTS
RESULTS
The structure and focus of the manualised therapies, and the use of specific techniques were perceived as key to service-user engagement. Supporters' involvement was valued by therapists if they had a good relationship and regular contact with the individual they supported. Regular clinical supervision was regarded as vital in understanding their role, assessing progress and delivering the interventions.
CONCLUSIONS
CONCLUSIONS
The findings highlight that health professionals can embrace a focussed therapeutic role and increase access to psychological therapies for people with intellectual disabilities.
Types de publication
Journal Article
Randomized Controlled Trial
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
1442-1451Subventions
Organisme : UK National Institute for Health Research Health Technology Assessment Programme
Informations de copyright
© 2021 The Authors. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
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