Implementing training in CBT skills: An exploratory study
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Implementing computerised training programmes for CBT skills: An exploration of the attitudes of people with intellectual disabilities and clinical practitioners
IRAS ID
111614
Contact name
Leen Vereenooghe
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of East Anglia
Research summary
People with intellectual disabilities (IDs) have an increased risk, when compared to the general population, of developing mental health problems. There is evidence to suggest that cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) may be effective in the treatment of anger problems and depression. Previous research has shown that people with IDs have some of the skills to take part in CBT and that training programmes can improve certain skills.
The proposed research aims to explore the attitudes of clinical practitioners and people with IDs towards the implementation of such training programmes in therapy.
The study will use qualitative research methods. Semi-structured interviews will be conducted with both clinical practitioners and people with IDs who have previously taken part in one of the two studies that evaluated the effects of the computerised training programmes. The interviews aim to explore whether clinical practitioners are receptive for using computerised CBT packages in therapy with people with IDs, and whether people with IDs are interested in using computer programmes as part of CBT.
Thematic analyses of the transcribed interview data will be performed to identify both implicit and explicit emerging themes and subthemes. The identified themes will then be compared between participants.
REC name
West of Scotland REC 5
REC reference
14/WS/1006
Date of REC Opinion
5 Jun 2014
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion