A Multiple Methods Evaluation of a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Group for People with Learning Disabilities and Anxiety

Autor/inn/en	Giannaki, Rengina; Hewitt, Olivia
Titel	A Multiple Methods Evaluation of a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Group for People with Learning Disabilities and Anxiety
Quelle	In: British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 49 (2021) 1, S.87-99 (13 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Giannaki, Rengina) ORCID (Hewitt, Olivia)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1354-4187
DOI	10.1111/bld.12344
Schlagwörter	Behavior Modification; Cognitive Restructuring; Group Therapy; Learning Disabilities; Anxiety; Outcomes of Treatment; Expectation; Coping + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Behaviour modification; Verhaltensänderung; Learning handicap; Lernbehinderung; Angst; Expectancy; Erwartung; Bewältigung
Abstract	Background: Existing studies show mixed results of the effectiveness of CBT for people with learning disabilities and anxiety. Method: A CBT group was run for people with learning disabilities and anxiety, who attended with a supporter. Qualitative interviews were conducted post-group and analysed using thematic analysis. Standardised questionnaires measuring anxiety, psychological distress and overall functioning were administered at pre- and post-group, and at follow-up. Results: Participants' anxiety decreased overall post-group, which remained largely at follow-up. The group and the supporters' involvement was helpful. Both supporters and participants recalled coping strategies that were presented in the group. Three out of four participants found attending a group challenging initially. The supporters seem to have specific expectations about the impact of the group. Conclusions: The results of the study are consistent with the existing, growing body of evidence which supports the use of CBT for people with learning disabilities and anxiety. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01