Citation

Garety PA, Craig TKJ, Iredale CH, Basit N, Fornells-Ambrojo M, Halkoree R, Jolley S, Landau S, McCrone P, Tunnard C, Zala D, Waller H. Psychiatr. Serv. 2018; 69(1): 9-11.

Affiliation

Dr. Garety, Dr. Craig, Dr. Fornells-Ambrojo, Dr. Jolley, Dr. Landau, Dr. McCrone, Mr. Zala, and Dr. Waller are with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience, King's College London, London. Dr. Garety, Dr. Fornells-Ambrojo, Dr. Jolley, and Dr. Waller are also with South London and Maudsley National Health Service (NHS) Foundation Trust, London, where Ms. Iredale, Dr. Basit, Mr. Halkoree, and Dr. Tunnard are affiliated.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, American Psychiatric Association)

DOI

10.1176/appi.ps.201700268

PMID

29291695

Abstract

Improving access to psychotherapies in psychosis requires workforce expansion in resource-challenged systems. The GOALS feasibility randomized controlled trial assessed training and implementation of an evidence-based intervention by frontline workers, targeting recovery goals. Training uptake and therapy fidelity were good. Case managers with crisis management responsibilities were less likely than clinical assistants to deliver therapy. Participants receiving "sufficient therapy" achieved goals, but therapy was usually provided by clinical assistants. This is consistent with implementation science principles, that training must be combined with supportive organizational structures, such as by focusing on roles that already include therapy delivery or developing stronger organizational supports for case managers.

Language: en

Keywords

Cognitive-behavioral therapy; Psychoses; community mental health services; implementation science; recovery