Publications

Comparing helpful and hindering processes in good and poor outcome cases : a qualitative meta synthesis of eight Hermeneutic Single Case Efficacy Design studies

Stephen Susan, Bell Laura, Khan Maha, Love Ruth, Macintosh Hannah, Martin Melanie, Moran Rebecca, Price Emily, Whitehead Brigid, Elliott Robert

Psychotherapy Research Vol 32, pp. 389–403 (2022)

https://doi.org/10.1080/10503307.2021.1934746

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Professional Activities

Co-organiser/presenter: Talking cafe/stakeholder engagement event. Shaping research into what makes talking therapies work for people with severe depression

Host

28/2/2024

What features of therapy may contribute to a client’s deterioration? Meta-synthesis of a systematic case study series.

Contributor

18/5/2019

Deterioration as an outcome of therapy: A systematic case study group investigation

Contributor

18/5/2019

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Projects

An investigation of Mechanisms of Action in oPtimal Psychological therapies for Episodes of more severe Depression in adults

Stephen, Susan (Principal Investigator) MacIntosh, Hannah (Co-investigator) Flowers, Paul (Co-investigator) Elliott, Robert (Co-investigator) Murphy, David (Co-investigator) Barkham, Michael (Co-investigator) Hardy, Gillian (Co-investigator) Saxon, David (Co-investigator) McIlree, Rachel (Co-investigator)

This is a standalone mechanistic study investigating the mechanisms of action in the effective treatment of severe depression using Person-Centred Experiential Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, the two psychological therapies most frequently delivered by NHS England's Talking Therapies program. We will be conducting a secondary analysis of quantitative and qualitative data (including recordings of therapy sessions) collected in the PRaCTICED trial (ISRCTN06461651) using a mixed methods comparative case study design. We expect to find evidence that the mechanisms of action in good outcome cases in both therapies are consistent with the rationale for the specific treatment enhanced by elements common to both treatments. 

01-Jan-2024 - 31-Jan-2027

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