Pre-service teachers' understanding of culture in multicultural education: A qualitative content analysis

Introduction Current non-pharmacological treatment options for people with schizophrenia are limited. There is, however, emerging evidence that sensory modulation can be beneficial for this population. This study aimed to gain insight into sensory modulation from the user’s and the treating staff’s perspectives. Method A qualitative content analysis design was used. Transcripts from occupational therapists ( n=11) and patients with schizophrenia ( n=13) derived from in-depth semi-structured interviews were analysed for themes using content analysis. Results Five themes emerged from this study: Service user education on the sensory approach is the key; A variety of tools should be tried; Sensory modulation provides a valued treatment option; There are challenges of managing perceived risk at an organisational level; and There is a shortage of accessible and effective training. Conclusion People with schizophrenia and treating staff had congruent perceptions regarding the use of sensory modulation as a treatment option. The findings suggest that sensory modulation can be a valued addition to treatment options for people with schizophrenia. We suggest further research on sensory modulation intervention effectiveness using quantitative methods so these results can be further explored.

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The Challenge of Qualitative Content Analysis

Public Opinion Quarterly ◽

10.1086/266427 ◽

1952 ◽

Vol 16 (4, Special Issue on International Communications Research) ◽

pp. 631 ◽

Cited By ~ 127

Author(s):

Siegfried Kracauer

Keyword(s):

Content Analysis ◽

Qualitative Content Analysis

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Therapeutic Alliance in Interpreter-Mediated Psychotherapy from the Perspective of Refugee Patients: Results of Qualitative Interviews

Verhaltenstherapie ◽

10.1159/000517136 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-9

Author(s):

Saskia Hanft-Robert ◽

Nadine Janis Pohontsch ◽

Cornelia Uhr ◽

Alexander Redlich ◽

Franka Metzner

Keyword(s):

Content Analysis ◽

Therapeutic Alliance ◽

Successful Treatment ◽

Qualitative Content Analysis ◽

Qualitative Interviews ◽

Therapeutic Treatment ◽

Factors Influencing ◽

Recommendations For Action ◽

Patients Perspective

Background: The therapeutic alliance is considered to be one of the most important factors of psychotherapy and is a necessary requirement for a successful treatment in interpreter-mediated psychotherapy. Patients and Methods: Using interpreter-mediated guided interviews, 10 refugee patients who experienced interpreter-mediated psychotherapy were asked about factors influencing the development of a trusting therapeutic alliance in the triad. The analysis of the interviews followed the rules of content-structuring qualitative content analysis. Results: A total of 11 factors were identified which could be assigned to the interpreter, therapist, or patient. In the analysis, the central role of the interpreter in establishing a therapeutic alliance in the triad became particularly clear. Conclusions: Consideration of the factors that, from the patients’ perspective, influence the establishment and maintenance of a trusting alliance within the triad, as well as the recommendations for action derived from this for psychotherapists and interpreters can lead to an improvement in the therapeutic treatment of refugees.

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