The study evaluated the effectiveness of a culturally adapted Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp) Guided Self-Help (CBTp-GSH) intervention. It involved three phases: a qualitative study for cultural adaptation, a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) to test its efficacy against standard treatment, and an assessment of clinician training in applying the intervention. The findings showed that the culturally adapted CBTp-GSH was effective for individuals with Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorder, emphasizing the need for culturally sensitive therapy materials and proper clinician training.
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp) is an evidence-based, widely practiced therapy in the Western world. However, it has been underutilized in low and middle-income countries due to the lack of trained therapists and the inadequate cultural adaptation of therapy materials. The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a culturally adapted CBTp-based Guided Self-Help (CBTp-GSH) intervention. Study I was a qualitative investigation into the cultural adaptation of the CBTp-based Guided Self-Help Manual for individuals with Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorder. The study comprised three phases, which included focus groups, in-depth semi-structured interviews, and panel discussions. Data were analyzed using Thematic Analysis. Study II involved a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) to test the efficacy of the CBTp-GSH Manual for Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorder. A total of 140 patients were equally randomized into two groups: CBTp-GSH or Treatment As Usual (TAU). Assessments were conducted at pre-treatment, post-treatment, and three months post-treatment by blind assessors. The outcome measures included the PANSS, PSYRATS, Insight Scale, and WHO Disability Scale. The results were analyzed using intent-to-treat analysis, incorporating both descriptive and inferential statistics. Study III focused on the use of Fidelity Assessments to train frontline clinicians in the delivery of the culturally adapted CBTp-based Guided Self-Help Manual. Frontline clinicians were trained and monitored on the application of this intervention in practice cases. The PANSS was utilized to assess psychopathology in clients, and the Revised-Cognitive Therapy for Psychosis Adherence Scale measured therapist fidelity. The study successfully demonstrated the effectiveness of culturally adapted CBTp-GSH for Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorder and highlighted the importance of training clinicians in delivering culturally sensitive interventions.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE
Enrollment
170
The Cognitive Behavior Therapy-Based Guided Self-Help (CBTp-GSH) manual is a structured intervention designed specifically for individuals with psychosis, particularly those diagnosed with Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders. This manual offers a culturally adapted approach, providing participants with tools and strategies rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) principles, tailored to be delivered through guided self-help.
anti psychotic drugs which they are already using
University of the Punjab
Lahore, Pakistan
POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE SYMPTOM SCALE
Positive and negative symptom scale was administered on pre and post level to measure the severity of symptoms High score indicates the worse outcome Lower score indicates better outcome
Time frame: 8 TO 12 WEEKS
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