Dodgson, Guy, Aynsworth, Charlotte, Mitrenga, Kaja J. et al. (8 more authors) (2021) Managing unusual sensory experiences:A feasibility trial in an At Risk Mental States for psychosis group. Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice. pp. 481-503. ISSN 2044-8341
Abstract
Objectives: To conduct a feasibility study on a new, tablet-delivered treatment for unusual sensory experiences in service-users with an At Risk Mental States for psychosis. Design: A mixed method design was employed, using content analysis to investigate whether service-users and therapists found the new treatment acceptable and helpful. We also collected data on the impact of treatment, but without a control group could not make any claims about effectiveness. Methods: Eligible participants were contacted before starting treatment and offered the chance to participate. Assessments were conducted before and after the treatment, which typically was completed in 4–6 sessions by an accredited CBT therapist. A structured interview was used to collect qualitative feedback. Results: Qualitative feedback suggested that the treatment was acceptable to service-users and therapists, and the progression criteria were met for recruitment, retention, and adherence to treatment. Conclusions: The new treatment targeting subtypes of auditory and visual hallucinations was acceptable to service-users and the benefits of addressing psychological mechanisms thought to contribute to hallucinations was supported by qualitative feedback. Practitioner points: A novel treatment has been developed for unusual sensory experiences based on subtyping voices and using technology to help explain psychological mechanisms that may be linked to hallucinations. The treatment was acceptable to service users and therapists in At Risk Mental States for psychosis services with qualitative feedback supporting the approach. The treatment may be particularly useful in preventing the progressions of psychosis as people who have not developed fixed ideas about the origin of the experiences may be more open to alternative explanations.
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | Funding Information: Several clinicians have contributed to the development of MUSE; Dr Nicola Barclay, Dr Rea Cheetham, Dr Anna Luce, Dr Jenna Robson, Dr Christina Thomson, and Steve Williamson. We would also like to thank the therapists who participated in this study: Kirsty Crawshaw, Mark Dawson, Nicola Radigan, Jenny Simpson and the Research Assistants, Melissa Goble, Andrea Wilson, Laura Singleton, and Hannah Shaw. This study was sponsored by CNTW NHS FT. The contribution of GD, BAD, VP, KM, and CF was funded by Wellcome Trust (grants no. WT108720 and WT209513). The funder of the study had no role in the delivery, conduct, analysis, or reporting of the study. Publisher Copyright: © 2020 The Authors. Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of British Psychological Society |
Keywords: | at-risk mental state for psychosis,hallucinations,psychological mechanisms,therapy |
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Institution: | The University of York |
Academic Units: | The University of York > Faculty of Sciences (York) > Psychology (York) |
Depositing User: | Pure (York) |
Date Deposited: | 07 Dec 2023 13:40 |
Last Modified: | 06 Nov 2024 01:56 |
Published Version: | https://doi.org/10.1111/papt.12323 |
Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1111/papt.12323 |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:206354 |
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