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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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The experiences of therapists providing psychological treatment for adults with depression and intellectual disabilities as part of a randomised controlled trial. / Smith, Ian; Huws, Jaci; Appleton, Kim et al.
In: Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, Vol. 34, No. 6, 11.2021, p. 1442-1451.

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Smith, I, Huws, J, Appleton, K, Cooper, S-A, Dagnan, D, Hastings, R, Hatton, C, Jones, RSP, Melville, C, Scott, K, Williams, C & Jahoda, A 2021, 'The experiences of therapists providing psychological treatment for adults with depression and intellectual disabilities as part of a randomised controlled trial', Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, vol. 34, no. 6, pp. 1442-1451. https://doi.org/10.1111/jar.12886

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Smith, I., Huws, J., Appleton, K., Cooper, S.-A., Dagnan, D., Hastings, R., Hatton, C., Jones, R. S. P., Melville, C., Scott, K., Williams, C., & Jahoda, A. (2021). The experiences of therapists providing psychological treatment for adults with depression and intellectual disabilities as part of a randomised controlled trial. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 34(6), 1442-1451. https://doi.org/10.1111/jar.12886

CBE

Smith I, Huws J, Appleton K, Cooper S-A, Dagnan D, Hastings R, Hatton C, Jones RSP, Melville C, Scott K, et al. 2021. The experiences of therapists providing psychological treatment for adults with depression and intellectual disabilities as part of a randomised controlled trial. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities. 34(6):1442-1451. https://doi.org/10.1111/jar.12886

MLA

Smith, Ian et al. "The experiences of therapists providing psychological treatment for adults with depression and intellectual disabilities as part of a randomised controlled trial". Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities. 2021, 34(6). 1442-1451. https://doi.org/10.1111/jar.12886

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Smith I, Huws J, Appleton K, Cooper SA, Dagnan D, Hastings R et al. The experiences of therapists providing psychological treatment for adults with depression and intellectual disabilities as part of a randomised controlled trial. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities. 2021 Nov;34(6):1442-1451. Epub 2021 Apr 7. doi: https://doi.org/10.1111/jar.12886

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Smith, Ian ; Huws, Jaci ; Appleton, Kim et al. / The experiences of therapists providing psychological treatment for adults with depression and intellectual disabilities as part of a randomised controlled trial. In: Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities. 2021 ; Vol. 34, No. 6. pp. 1442-1451.

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TY - JOUR

T1 - The experiences of therapists providing psychological treatment for adults with depression and intellectual disabilities as part of a randomised controlled trial

AU - Smith, Ian

AU - Huws, Jaci

AU - Appleton, Kim

AU - Cooper, Sally-Ann

AU - Dagnan, Dave

AU - Hastings, Richard

AU - Hatton, Chris

AU - Jones, Robert S.P.

AU - Melville, Craig

AU - Scott, Katie

AU - Williams, Christopher

AU - Jahoda, Andrew

N1 - UK National Institute for Health Research Health Technology Assessment Programme

PY - 2021/11

Y1 - 2021/11

N2 - BackgroundHealth 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.MethodTwenty‐seven participants took part in six focus groups, and the data were subject to a Framework Analysis.ResultsThe 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.ConclusionsThe findings highlight that health professionals can embrace a focussed therapeutic role and increase access to psychological therapies for people with intellectual disabilities.

AB - BackgroundHealth 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.MethodTwenty‐seven participants took part in six focus groups, and the data were subject to a Framework Analysis.ResultsThe 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.ConclusionsThe findings highlight that health professionals can embrace a focussed therapeutic role and increase access to psychological therapies for people with intellectual disabilities.

KW - behavioural activation

KW - depression

KW - guided self-help

KW - intellectual disability

KW - Psychological therapy

KW - psychological therapy training

KW - Supervision

KW - therapist

U2 - https://doi.org/10.1111/jar.12886

DO - https://doi.org/10.1111/jar.12886

M3 - Article

VL - 34

SP - 1442

EP - 1451

JO - Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities

JF - Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities

SN - 1360-2322

IS - 6

ER -