Journeys into dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT): capturing the staff and service-user experience
Journal of Intellectual Disabilities and Offending Behaviour
ISSN: 2050-8824
Article publication date: 13 June 2016
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to explore the lived experiences of staff and service-users regarding the introduction of dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) into an NHS forensic learning disability (LD) service.
Design/methodology/approach
Drawing on data from two recent qualitative research studies, the research team used a case-oriented approach to see beyond original findings to capture the shared experiences of the participants’ journeys, thus giving a deeper insight to the commonalities of the participants’ voices which is rarely reported in the literature (Sandelowski, 2011).
Findings
A common set of phenomena became apparent when the cases were analysed, these included: trust, intensity and worthwhile. It is intended this paper gives some opportunity for reflection and shared empathetic responses to the similar experiences discussed.
Originality/value
The case-orientated analysis adds value to the evidence base by highlighting the importance of the qualitative voice of both the staff and service user. This is important because most available literature reflects the process of setting up a team or DBT service, rather than describing the team experience. Equally, most published literature regarding the effectiveness of DBT is not written from the perspective of the people who receive the therapy.
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Citation
Johnson, P. and Thomson, M. (2016), "Journeys into dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT): capturing the staff and service-user experience", Journal of Intellectual Disabilities and Offending Behaviour, Vol. 7 No. 2, pp. 84-93. https://doi.org/10.1108/JIDOB-09-2015-0027
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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