Summary
The aim of this research is to improve the provision of talking therapies for people who experience psychosis within a psychiatric inpatient unit. There are three aims to this study:
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To review current research to see if Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is helpful in an inpatient environment.
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To explore the perspectives of psychiatric inpatients (with experiences of psychosis) needs and priorities for talking therapies during their admission.
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To explore the needs and priorities of psychiatric inpatients (with experiences of psychosis) for talking therapies, from the perspective of psychological staff.
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To explore the therapeutic needs and priorities of psychiatric inpatients (with experiences of psychosis) from a multi-disciplinary team perspective (e.g. occupational therapists, consultant psychiatrists, and nursing staff).
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To develop guidance about how CBT for psychosis can be adapted effectively for the psychiatric inpatient environment.
Researcher: Dr Lisa Wood, University College London
Supervisor: Professor Sonia Johnson, University College London
Start date and duration: March 2017, one year
Partners and collaborators involved: University College London and North East London Foundation Trust
