The Experiences of Therapists Providing Psychological Treatment for Adults with Depression and Intellectual Disabilities as Part of a Randomised Controlled Trial
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| Title: | The Experiences of Therapists Providing Psychological Treatment for Adults with Depression and Intellectual Disabilities as Part of a Randomised Controlled Trial |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Smith, Ian C. (ORCID |
| Source: | Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities. Nov 2021 34(6):1442-1451. |
| Availability: | Wiley. Available from: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030. Tel: 800-835-6770; e-mail: cs-journals@wiley.com; Web site: https://www.wiley.com/en-us |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 10 |
| Publication Date: | 2021 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Allied Health Personnel, Adults, Depression (Psychology), Intellectual Disability, Therapy |
| DOI: | 10.1111/jar.12886 |
| ISSN: | 1360-2322 |
| Abstract: | 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: Twenty-seven participants took part in six focus groups, and the data were subject to a Framework Analysis. 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: The findings highlight that health professionals can embrace a focussed therapeutic role and increase access to psychological therapies for people with intellectual disabilities. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2021 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1314985 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | 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: Twenty-seven participants took part in six focus groups, and the data were subject to a Framework Analysis. 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: The findings highlight that health professionals can embrace a focussed therapeutic role and increase access to psychological therapies for people with intellectual disabilities. |
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| ISSN: | 1360-2322 |
| DOI: | 10.1111/jar.12886 |
