Developing culturally sensitive cognitive behaviour therapy for psychosis for ethnic minority patients

Rathod, Shanaya, Kingdon, David, Phiri, Peter and Gobbi, Mary (2009) Developing culturally sensitive cognitive behaviour therapy for psychosis for ethnic minority patients. 10th Annual International CBT For Psychosis Conference Program, Philadelphia, USA. 20 - 22 May 2009.

Abstract

Background Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is beneficial in the treatment of psychosis. However, difficulties in engagement and poor outcomes have been reported for Black and minority ethnic (BME) populations. Aim: The main aim of the study was to produce a culturally sensitive adaption of an existing CBT manual that is (a) well suited to the needs of clients with psychosis from three specified ethinic minority communities (Black Caribbean, Bangladeshi and Pakistani) and (b) is accompanied by guidance for health professionals to enable them to deliver CBT that is culturally sensitive and responsive for clients with psychosis from these communties. Methodology The study has been conducted in 2 centres in the UK: Hampshire and London. It adopts an overarching qualitative methodology including face-to-face in-depth semi-structured interviews and focus groups. Results Interviews have been conducted until themes have been saturated. 20 Face to face interviews and 16 focus groups have been conducted. NVivo 8 (computer-assisted qualitative data analysis software) was used to manage and explore qualitative data in-depth. Conclusion This study has important implications in the development of culturally sensitive and responsive therapies for psychiatric disorders.

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