Gillooly, A. et al. (2024) Behavioural activation for depressive symptoms in adults with severe to profound intellectual disabilities: modelling and initial feasibility study. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 37(2), e13197. (doi: 10.1111/jar.13197) (PMID:38356379)
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Abstract
Background: Almost no research has been published reporting on evaluations of the effectiveness of psychological interventions for people with severe to profound intellectual disabilities and depression. This paper describes the development and initial feasibility testing of an adapted Behavioural Activation therapy (BeatIt2) for this population. Method: Phase 1 of the study examined participant recruitment and willingness to be randomised in the context of a planned Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT). Phase 2 examined the feasibility of delivering the intervention. Results: Twenty adults with a severe or profound intellectual disability and clinically significant depression were recruited to Phase 1 of the study. In Phase 2, there was 100% participant retention for those recruited to the study at 6-month follow-up. The BeatIt2 therapy was reported to be acceptable for participants. Conclusion: COVID disruption meant that it was not possible to complete the planned feasibility RCT. The positive findings suggest that additional evaluation of BeatIt2 is warranted.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Additional Information: | The authors would also like to thank Baily Thomas Charitable Fund for funding this research. |
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Hatton, Professor Christopher and Jahoda, Professor Andrew and Mcmeekin, Dr Nicola and Cooper, Professor Sally-Ann and Hastings, Professor Richard and Gillooly, Dr Amanda and Dagnan, Professor Dave |
| Authors: | Gillooly, A., Dagnan, D., Hastings, R., Hatton, C., Mcmeekin, N., Baines, S., Cooper, S.-A., Crawford, L., Gillespie, D., Miller, J., and Jahoda, A. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > Mental Health and Wellbeing College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment |
| Journal Name: | Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities |
| Publisher: | Wiley |
| ISSN: | 1360-2322 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1468-3148 |
| Published Online: | 15 February 2024 |
| Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2024 The Authors |
| First Published: | First published in Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities 37(2):e13197 |
| Publisher Policy: | Reproduced under a Creative Commons License |
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