The perspectives and experiences of LICBT practitioners with complex cases

Wynne, Joshua, O'Leary, Caitlyn and Kunorubwe, Taf ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5624-5299 2024. The perspectives and experiences of LICBT practitioners with complex cases. Presented at: The British Psychological Society Welsh Branch Annual Conference, Cardiff, 28 September 2024.

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Abstract

Background: Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (LICBT) is widely implemented in mental healthcare for the treatment of mild to moderate mental health conditions. While LICBT is designed to be time-efficient and typically delivered through self-help resources, group sessions, or digital platforms, it is increasingly being applied to more severe mental health conditions or those that lack an established evidence base for LICBT. Objective: This qualitative study aims to explore LICBT practitioners’ experiences and perspectives regarding complexity in their clinical work. Method: Data was collected using an online questionnaire, with 117 participants. These were practitioners from across the UK and Ireland who deliver or supervise LICBT in primary care. Qualitative content analysis was used to analyse the data. Results: Four main themes were identified: (1) Working with presenting problems that are not appropriate for LICBT, (2) Mismatch between work and the system, (3) Issues with training and ongoing support, and (4) Practitioners feeling deskilled and hopeless. Conclusion: These findings underscore the need to protect the integrity of LICBT and ensure that it is delivered in a manner that adheres to its evidence base and original delivery models. If this is not achievable, there is a need to reconsider the scope and models of LICBT delivery within primary care settings. Moreover, there is a need for enhanced support and training for LICBT

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Poster)
Status:	Unpublished
Schools:	Psychology
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	10 October 2024
Last Modified:	25 Oct 2024 14:15
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/172787

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