Roseanna Knight1, Andrew Jahoda2, Katie Scott2, Kevanne Sanger1, Dawn Knowles3, Dave Dagnan3,4, Richard P Hastings1,5, Kim Appleton2, Sally-Ann Cooper2, Craig Melville2, Rob Jones6,7, Chris Williams2, Chris Hatton3. 1. Centre for Educational Development, Appraisal and Research, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK. 2. Institute of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK. 3. Centre for Disability Research, Lancaster University, Lancaster, UK. 4. Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Barrow-in-Furness, UK. 5. Department of Psychiatry, Centre for Developmental Psychiatry and Psychology, School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. 6. Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, Bangor, UK. 7. School of Psychology, Bangor University, Bangor, UK.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: No studies have explored the acceptability of Behavioural Activation and Guided Self-Help interventions for depression with people who have intellectual disabilities. METHOD: Twenty-five participants were purposively sampled from participants taking part in a trial comparing Behavioural Activation with a Guided Self-Help intervention. A framework analysis was used to analyse interviews covering participants' expectations and views of therapy. RESULTS: Participants were largely positive about both interventions. However, they identified specific aspects of each intervention which they had found helpful. All participants valued the therapeutic relationship. The participants also had a number of criticisms and suggestions for improving the therapies. A common concern was the time-limited nature of the interventions and a wish for longer-term help. Overall, both sets of participants felt the interventions had relevance for their wider lives. CONCLUSIONS: The participants reported having positive engagement with the therapies but expressed a wish for longer-term supportive relationships.
BACKGROUND: No studies have explored the acceptability of Behavioural Activation and Guided Self-Help interventions for depression with people who have intellectual disabilities. METHOD: Twenty-five participants were purposively sampled from participants taking part in a trial comparing Behavioural Activation with a Guided Self-Help intervention. A framework analysis was used to analyse interviews covering participants' expectations and views of therapy. RESULTS:Participants were largely positive about both interventions. However, they identified specific aspects of each intervention which they had found helpful. All participants valued the therapeutic relationship. The participants also had a number of criticisms and suggestions for improving the therapies. A common concern was the time-limited nature of the interventions and a wish for longer-term help. Overall, both sets of participants felt the interventions had relevance for their wider lives. CONCLUSIONS: The participants reported having positive engagement with the therapies but expressed a wish for longer-term supportive relationships.