Pub Date : 2021-12-10DOI: 10.1080/17522439.2021.2006764
Natalie Femia
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Pub Date : 2021-12-05DOI: 10.1080/17522439.2021.1994635
M. Visser, N. Boonstra, P. de Bont, B. M. van der Vleugel, D. V. D. van den Berg
ABSTRACT Background Studies show that the trauma-sensitivity of professionals working with patients with psychosis is insufficient. As a result, trauma-related problems remain undetected and untreated, which may impede recovery in this group. This study explored the effects of a specialised staff training on six trauma-sensitivity factors (i.e. knowledge, credibility, expected burden, harm expectancy, diagnostic competency and organizational support), self-reported trauma-sensitive behaviour and objective indicators of trauma-sensitive behaviour in medical files. Method Professionals (N = 56) rated the six trauma-sensitivity factors and their own trauma-sensitive behaviour at pre-training, post-training and at 6- and 12-months follow-up. Changes in indicators of trauma-sensitive behaviours were assessed by a review of medical files (N = 97). Results The specialized training increased knowledge, crediblity and experienced diagnostic compentence. The training decreased burden and harm expectancies, and enhanced self-reported trauma-sensitive behaviour. However, this positive change could not be objectified by indicators of trauma-sensitive behaviour in medical files. Discussion These findings support the notion that specialised training has a positive effect on increasing trauma-sensitivity and decreasing burden and harm expectancies, but not necessarily on observable trauma-sensitive behaviour. In addition to training staff, structural implementation and organisational support are argued to be essential to attain actual behaviour change.
{"title":"The effects of a specialized staff training on trauma-sensitivity in professionals working with patients with a psychotic disorder: A pilot study","authors":"M. Visser, N. Boonstra, P. de Bont, B. M. van der Vleugel, D. V. D. van den Berg","doi":"10.1080/17522439.2021.1994635","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17522439.2021.1994635","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Background Studies show that the trauma-sensitivity of professionals working with patients with psychosis is insufficient. As a result, trauma-related problems remain undetected and untreated, which may impede recovery in this group. This study explored the effects of a specialised staff training on six trauma-sensitivity factors (i.e. knowledge, credibility, expected burden, harm expectancy, diagnostic competency and organizational support), self-reported trauma-sensitive behaviour and objective indicators of trauma-sensitive behaviour in medical files. Method Professionals (N = 56) rated the six trauma-sensitivity factors and their own trauma-sensitive behaviour at pre-training, post-training and at 6- and 12-months follow-up. Changes in indicators of trauma-sensitive behaviours were assessed by a review of medical files (N = 97). Results The specialized training increased knowledge, crediblity and experienced diagnostic compentence. The training decreased burden and harm expectancies, and enhanced self-reported trauma-sensitive behaviour. However, this positive change could not be objectified by indicators of trauma-sensitive behaviour in medical files. Discussion These findings support the notion that specialised training has a positive effect on increasing trauma-sensitivity and decreasing burden and harm expectancies, but not necessarily on observable trauma-sensitive behaviour. In addition to training staff, structural implementation and organisational support are argued to be essential to attain actual behaviour change.","PeriodicalId":46344,"journal":{"name":"Psychosis-Psychological Social and Integrative Approaches","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2021-12-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48947453","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2021-11-26DOI: 10.1080/17522439.2021.1988685
Esmira Ropaj, D. Keatley, J. Dickson, Corinna J. Milroyd, P. Taylor
ABSTRACT Background It is suggested that goals are hierarchically organised, with goals at the highest level representing fundamental values and motivations. These abstract goals are said to have a series of sub-goals which represent a means of reaching higher-level goals. While a number of studies have explored goals in the context of psychosis, little is known about idiographic goal generation processes in those experiencing psychosis. Methods Using a Behaviour Sequence Analysis approach, the aim of the current study was to assess the feasibility of the goal task for use with individuals experiencing psychosis. A total of 73 adults receiving care from UK rehabilitation services completed a goal task designed to elicit higher-level goals. Results Results indicated that the goal task may be a feasible tool to support those experiencing psychosis to generate lower- and higher-level goals. Discussion The goal task utilised in the current study may therefore be a valuable goal generation tool for use by clinicians.
{"title":"A behaviour sequence analysis of goal generation processes in a psychosis rehabilitation sample","authors":"Esmira Ropaj, D. Keatley, J. Dickson, Corinna J. Milroyd, P. Taylor","doi":"10.1080/17522439.2021.1988685","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17522439.2021.1988685","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Background It is suggested that goals are hierarchically organised, with goals at the highest level representing fundamental values and motivations. These abstract goals are said to have a series of sub-goals which represent a means of reaching higher-level goals. While a number of studies have explored goals in the context of psychosis, little is known about idiographic goal generation processes in those experiencing psychosis. Methods Using a Behaviour Sequence Analysis approach, the aim of the current study was to assess the feasibility of the goal task for use with individuals experiencing psychosis. A total of 73 adults receiving care from UK rehabilitation services completed a goal task designed to elicit higher-level goals. Results Results indicated that the goal task may be a feasible tool to support those experiencing psychosis to generate lower- and higher-level goals. Discussion The goal task utilised in the current study may therefore be a valuable goal generation tool for use by clinicians.","PeriodicalId":46344,"journal":{"name":"Psychosis-Psychological Social and Integrative Approaches","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2021-11-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47175296","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2021-11-22DOI: 10.1080/17522439.2021.1978530
Ghizlane Moussaoui, C. Rigas, Sophia Escobar, S. Torres-Platas, Saulo Castel, Michelle Yang, Joseph Inhaber, Julia Novielli, Juliana Van Amsterdam, Neeti Sasi, A. Potes, K. Nikolitch, Romeo Penheiro, K. Looper, M. Segal, D. Élie, Alex Kiss, Steven Selchen, Nathan Hermann, Harmehr Sekhon, S. Rej
ABSTRACT Background Mindfulness-based interventions are effective in treating numerous psychiatric symptoms, but data about brief mindfulness-oriented intervention (MOI) use with psychiatric inpatients are limited. We investigated whether a brief MOI was feasible and effective in reducing psychosis and other symptoms in a psychiatric inpatient unit. Methods In an assessor-blinded feasibility randomized-controlled trial, adult psychiatric inpatients were randomized to the intervention or control group. Feasibility outcomes included enrollment rate, retention rate and intervention-completion rate. The quantitative outcome was the impact on symptom reduction (mean and % difference in Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS) between baseline and 7-day follow-up scores). Exploratory outcomes included improvement in quality of sleep, mindfulness and quality of life. Qualitative intervention feedback was obtained from therapists and participants. Results Feasibility outcomes were 39.2% participant enrollment, 85% study completion and 81.8% intervention completion. No symptom outcomes significantly differed. There were no significant differences in exploratory outcomes. Interventionists reported system-level barriers in treatment delivery; patients subjectively reported enjoying the intervention. Discussion The MOI is feasible in the inpatient psychiatric setting. There were no significant effects on psychiatric symptoms during the follow-up period, but no adverse effects were reported. Therapeutic effects could be further investigated in longer-term interventions and larger confirmatory RCTs.
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Pub Date : 2021-11-12DOI: 10.1080/17522439.2021.1986123
A. Ghelani, G. Armstrong, Ashley Haywood
ABSTRACT Background Youth in First Episode Psychosis (FEP) programs have high rates of cannabis use and consumption is associated with negative treatment outcomes. Motivations for use in this group are under-studied and investigating reasons for use can aid in the development of engagement strategies. Methods This scoping review uses the framework proposed by Arksey & O’Malley and PRISMA ScR to map the research in this area, synthesize common themes, and identify gaps in knowledge. Eleven studies examining the motivations for cannabis use among youth with FEP met eligibility criteria. Results This group uses cannabis for social reasons, to relax, enhance activities, cope with unpleasant affect, alter perceptions, improve sleep, and manage symptoms. Four studies identified risk perceptions and three distinguished reasons for starting and continued consumption. The effects of consumption on social relationships were under-studied, as were perspectives in jurisdictions where cannabis is legal. Most studies did not report on the racial background of participants and minority groups were underrepresented. Discussion Assessing social dynamics and perceptions toward the link between cannabis and psychosis can enhance interventions with this group. Those using cannabis to manage negative emotions can benefit from development of a broader range of coping skills.
背景:青少年首发精神病(FEP)项目有很高的大麻使用率和消费与负面治疗结果相关。这一群体使用游戏的动机尚未得到充分研究，调查使用游戏的原因有助于开发用户粘性策略。方法使用Arksey & O 'Malley和PRISMA ScR提出的框架来绘制该领域的研究图谱，综合共同主题，并识别知识空白。11项研究调查了患有慢性心力衰竭的青少年使用大麻的动机，符合资格标准。结果:这组人使用大麻是出于社会原因，放松、增强活动、应对不愉快的影响、改变感知、改善睡眠和控制症状。四项研究确定了风险认知和三个不同的开始和继续消费的原因。消费对社会关系的影响以及大麻合法的司法管辖区的观点都没有得到充分的研究。大多数研究没有报告参与者的种族背景，少数群体的代表性不足。评估社会动态和对大麻和精神病之间联系的看法可以加强对这一群体的干预。那些使用大麻来管理负面情绪的人可以从更广泛的应对技能的发展中受益。
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Pub Date : 2021-10-02DOI: 10.1080/17522439.2021.1985162
J. O. Johannessen, I. Joa
ABSTRACT In this editorial we try to summarise how we, in 2021, understand mental disorders in general, and psychoses in particular. We have tried to write it in a language that is understandable for our readers, including patients, relatives, students and professionals, without reducing its scientific validity or basis. During the last decade we have gained new insight in these disorders, and most textbooks are outdated and convey an old-fashioned understanding of the causes, the possible courses and the treatments needed for serious mental suffering.
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Pub Date : 2021-10-02DOI: 10.1080/17522439.2021.1991991
Natalie Femia
As known, to finish this book, you may not need to get it at once in a day. Doing the activities along the day may make you feel so bored. If you try to force reading, you may prefer to do other entertaining activities. But, one of concepts we want you to have this book is that it will not make you feel bored. Feeling bored when reading will be only unless you don't like the book. my friend the fox really offers what everybody wants.
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Pub Date : 2021-10-02DOI: 10.1080/17522439.2021.1986742
E. Tseris, M. de Pater
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Pub Date : 2021-09-01DOI: 10.1080/17522439.2021.1956575
Gordon Kay, M. Slattery, E. Kendall
ABSTRACT Background This multi-site study evaluated facilitator perspectives of a group-based program that brings together the common elements of cognitive behaviour therapy for psychosis (CBTp) with the knowledge and values of the peer led hearing voices networks (HVN). Twenty-two group facilitators were asked to complete a 58-item online survey which measured the usefulness, most important skills, benefits, acceptability and effectiveness of the Coping with Voices program. Methods Aligning with a mixed-methods approach the survey consisted of open and closed-ended questions. The closed-ended questions were analysed using descriptive analysis and open-ended questions were analysed using thematic analysis. Results The majority of facilitators reported the overall normalisation of voices and the use of a range of normalising strategies as the most useful aspects of the program. The most important skills used by facilitators were being understanding, non-judgemental and respectful and creating a safe space to discuss topics. The least important skills used by facilitators were using personal disclosure and motivational interviewing. Facilitators’ comments illustrated a strong interest in using digital technologies in the preparation and delivery of the program. Discussion This study contributes to a growing body of evidence that suggests hearing voices groups are beneficial, feasible and worthwhile.
{"title":"The facilitators’ perspectives of delivering a ‘Coping with Voices’ group (Part 1)","authors":"Gordon Kay, M. Slattery, E. Kendall","doi":"10.1080/17522439.2021.1956575","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17522439.2021.1956575","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Background This multi-site study evaluated facilitator perspectives of a group-based program that brings together the common elements of cognitive behaviour therapy for psychosis (CBTp) with the knowledge and values of the peer led hearing voices networks (HVN). Twenty-two group facilitators were asked to complete a 58-item online survey which measured the usefulness, most important skills, benefits, acceptability and effectiveness of the Coping with Voices program. Methods Aligning with a mixed-methods approach the survey consisted of open and closed-ended questions. The closed-ended questions were analysed using descriptive analysis and open-ended questions were analysed using thematic analysis. Results The majority of facilitators reported the overall normalisation of voices and the use of a range of normalising strategies as the most useful aspects of the program. The most important skills used by facilitators were being understanding, non-judgemental and respectful and creating a safe space to discuss topics. The least important skills used by facilitators were using personal disclosure and motivational interviewing. Facilitators’ comments illustrated a strong interest in using digital technologies in the preparation and delivery of the program. Discussion This study contributes to a growing body of evidence that suggests hearing voices groups are beneficial, feasible and worthwhile.","PeriodicalId":46344,"journal":{"name":"Psychosis-Psychological Social and Integrative Approaches","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2021-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45258571","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2021-08-27DOI: 10.1080/17522439.2021.1957993
Gordon Kay, E. Kendall, M. Slattery, Justin Scott, V. Gore-Jones, F. Dark
ABSTRACT Background This is the second of two papers that investigated the effectiveness of a group-based program known as ‘Coping with Voices’. The first paper reported on the group facilitators experience of delivering the program. This second paper reports the findings from the participants. Method Of the 61 participants that gave informed consent to participate in the study 19 did not attend a group, so this provided a natural quasi-control group. The study compared pre and post primary measures for the 42 participants who attended a group. 29 group attendees also provided qualitative data. Secondary measures were measured longitudinally for all 61 participants. Individuals who participated in the program were compared to those individuals who did not. Results For the 42 voice hearers who attended Coping with Voices, the quantifiable data showed a significant reduction in negative beliefs about voices, voice severity, distress about voices and the perceived power of the voices. Participant feedback was overwhelmingly positive. The secondary measures show a significant reduction in the number of hospital admissions and an improvement in basis life skills for group attendees versus non-attendees at 12 months follow up. Discussion Overall, these findings suggest ‘Coping with Voices’ is feasible, acceptable and worthwhile.
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