CBT for psychosis
Research type
Research Study
Full title
The patient experience of a CBT for psychosis group intervention delivered within a high secure setting.
IRAS ID
119685
Contact name
Elizabeth Newton
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Birmingham
Research summary
There is currently limited published research regarding the effectiveness of group Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for psychosis particularly within high secure settings. The available evidence suggest participants experience an increase in hope for the future which is in line with the recovery model, however limited success with the treatment of positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia.
This study aims to develop a richer and more in-depth understanding of the benefits for participants attending a CBT for psychosis group as part of their treatment regime within a high secure hospital and build on current research conducted by Williams et al (2012) regarding the use of the 'interventions for schizophrenia' treatment manual in Broadmoor Hospital.
This research study aims to interview 6 to 8 participants who have attended at least 12 sessions of the group within Broadmoor Hospital. They will be asked a number of questions using a semi-structured interview about topics including their expectations of the group and the referral process, experience of talking about their illness in front of other and any learning from the group. The data will then be analysed used interpretative phenomenological analysis (Smith et al 2009).
REC name
London - Brighton & Sussex Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
13/LO/0567
Date of REC Opinion
6 Jun 2013
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion