TY - JOUR
T1 - Evaluation of a new online cognitive remediation therapy (CIRCuiTS
TM ) training for mental health professionals.
AU - Taylor, Rumina
AU - Crowther, Adam
AU - Tinch-Taylor, Rose
AU - Lewin, Caroline da Cunha
AU - Cali, Caterina
AU - Reeder, Clare
AU - Cella, Matteo
AU - Wykes, Til
N1 - © 2023 The Authors. Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of The British Psychological Society.
Funding Information:
This study is funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Programme grant for Applied Research (NIHR‐PGfAR RP‐PG‐0612‐20,002). The funder had no role in the design and conduct of the study; collection, management, analysis, and interpretation of the data; preparation, review, or approval of the manuscript; and decision to submit the manuscript for publication.
Publisher Copyright:
© 2023 The Authors. Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of The British Psychological Society.
PY - 2023/11/30
Y1 - 2023/11/30
N2 - OBJECTIVE: Cognitive remediation (CR) improves cognition and aids recovery in people with psychosis. An active therapist provides increased benefit, but CR training for therapists is not routinely available, so CR has limited scalability. This study describes the development and evaluation of the first online CR therapist training programme.METHODS: An online CR training, based on expert and novice therapist consultations, was developed, and then pilot tested with novice trainees and changes made to produce the evaluation version. Feasibility, acceptability, and training benefits were assessed in a group of naïve UK NHS mental health professionals. Training engagement with a group of clinicians who accessed the programme for professional development was compared to those who paid fees.RESULTS: Most mental health professionals finished training and passed the knowledge test, indicating that training enhanced clinicians' knowledge. Fee-paying trainees had significantly faster completion times and a higher proportion finished in the recommended time. Those who were successful at passing the knowledge questionnaire had significantly fewer years in practice. The majority were satisfied with the programme, felt they had made considerable progress and that training would allow them to begin practicing CR, and would recommend the training to colleagues.CONCLUSIONS: This online CR training programme was feasible, acceptable to participants and showed benefits for clinicians. It improved knowledge even in the most junior of staff who have had less time to develop clinical know-how.
AB - OBJECTIVE: Cognitive remediation (CR) improves cognition and aids recovery in people with psychosis. An active therapist provides increased benefit, but CR training for therapists is not routinely available, so CR has limited scalability. This study describes the development and evaluation of the first online CR therapist training programme.METHODS: An online CR training, based on expert and novice therapist consultations, was developed, and then pilot tested with novice trainees and changes made to produce the evaluation version. Feasibility, acceptability, and training benefits were assessed in a group of naïve UK NHS mental health professionals. Training engagement with a group of clinicians who accessed the programme for professional development was compared to those who paid fees.RESULTS: Most mental health professionals finished training and passed the knowledge test, indicating that training enhanced clinicians' knowledge. Fee-paying trainees had significantly faster completion times and a higher proportion finished in the recommended time. Those who were successful at passing the knowledge questionnaire had significantly fewer years in practice. The majority were satisfied with the programme, felt they had made considerable progress and that training would allow them to begin practicing CR, and would recommend the training to colleagues.CONCLUSIONS: This online CR training programme was feasible, acceptable to participants and showed benefits for clinicians. It improved knowledge even in the most junior of staff who have had less time to develop clinical know-how.
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U2 - 10.1111/papt.12510
DO - 10.1111/papt.12510
M3 - Article
C2 - 38032007
SN - 1476-0835
JO - Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice
JF - Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice
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