RCT of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy in active suicidal ideation-as feasibility study in Sri Lanka

Despite the evidence base for Internet-delivered self-help programmes, their application to cancer carers has not been reported. This feasibility study evaluated a 6-week internet cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) programme for early stage cancer carers. The study participants comprised 13 carers who were recruited over a 17-month period. Measures included distress, quality of life and programme engagement. Changes over time were measured using effect sizes (Cohen’s d), whereas acceptibility was assessed using qualitative feedback. Low enrolment and high attrition rates resulted in a failure to demonstrate feasibility. Large improvements in negative affect (d = 0.88) and emotional functioning (d = 0.62) were found. For treatment completers, the intervention holds promise in reducing distress. However, in light of the serious challenges with recruitment and retention, further research is needed to resolve participation barriers.

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A feasibility study of group-based cognitive behaviour therapy for older adults in residential care

Clinical Psychologist ◽

10.1111/cp.12109 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 22 (2) ◽

pp. 192-202 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Katrina Anderson ◽

Tushara Wickramariyaratne ◽

Annaliese Blair

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Residential Care ◽

Feasibility Study ◽

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy ◽

Behaviour Therapy ◽

Cognitive Behaviour

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A Feasibility Study of the Translation of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Psychosis into an Australian Adult Mental Health Clinical Setting

Behaviour Change ◽

10.1017/bec.2020.1 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 37 (1) ◽

pp. 22-32

Author(s):

Lee Beames ◽

Esben Strodl ◽

Frances Dark ◽

Jennifer Wilson ◽

Judith Sheridan ◽

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Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Mental Health Services ◽

Health Services ◽

Feasibility Study ◽

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy ◽

Public Mental Health ◽

Individual Therapy ◽

Behaviour Therapy ◽

Cognitive Behaviour ◽

Public Mental Health Services

AbstractThere is evidence that Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp) is an effective intervention for reducing psychotic symptoms. The recently updated Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists clinical practice guidelines (RANZCP CPG) recommend CBTp for the therapeutic management of schizophrenia and related disorders. Translational research is required to examine how well CBTp can be applied into public mental health services. This feasibility study aimed to provide preliminary evidence on how acceptable, implementable, and adaptable individual or group CBTp may be within a public mental health service in Australia. Twenty-seven participants initially agreed to participate in the study with 16 participants being randomised to either group or individual therapy, 11 starting therapy and 7 completing therapy. The intervention involved approximately 20 h of manualised CBTp. Attendance was higher in the individual therapy. Subjective reports indicated that the therapy was acceptable to all completers. Participants who engaged in individual or group CBTp experienced a similar level of reduction in the severity of hallucinations and delusions. Individual CBTp may be a feasible, acceptable, and effective intervention to include in Australian public mental health services. A pilot trial is now required to provide further evidence for and guidance of how best to translate CBTp protocols to Australian mental health services.

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Exploring the Effect of Case Formulation Driven CBT for Children with Anxiety Disorders: A Feasibility Study

Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy ◽

10.1017/s1352465813000702 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 43 (1) ◽

pp. 20-30 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Barbara H. Esbjørn ◽

Marie Louise Reinholdt-Dunne ◽

Sara K. Nielsen ◽

Abigael C. Smith ◽

Sonja Breinholst ◽

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Keyword(s):

Anxiety Disorders ◽

Feasibility Study ◽

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy ◽

The Other ◽

Case Formulation ◽

Behaviour Therapy ◽

Cognitive Behaviour ◽

Feasible Option ◽

Meta Analyses

Background: Little is known about the effect of case-formulation based cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) for anxious children. Aim: The present study explores the feasibility of case-formulation driven CBT for anxious children. Parents were involved in treatment as either co-facilitators (involved only as the child's assistants, treatment being primarily directed at the child), or as co-clients (parents received therapy targeting theoretically established maintaining mechanisms; children received half of the sessions, parents the other half). Method: Feasibility of the case-formulation driven CBT was established by comparing the completion rate and the percentage of children free of anxiety after treatment, with manualized treatments reported in existing meta-analyses. Children aged 7–12 years and their parents participated (n = 54). Families were assessed at pre- and posttreatment and at 6-month follow-up. Results: All families completed treatment and the percentage of recovery in the case-formulation driven approach was comparable to results obtained in manualized treatments. Conclusion: The findings from this stage I study supports the notion that a case-formulation driven approach to CBT may be a feasible option when selecting treatment for anxious children; however, further studies must be conducted before firm conclusions can be drawn.

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