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Feasibility, acceptability and preliminary evaluation of a user co-facilitated psychoeducational programme: a feasibility proof-of-concept randomised control trial.
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BMC psychiatry [BMC Psychiatry] 2024 Sep 16; Vol. 24 (1), pp. 615. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Sep 16. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Background: Mental health settings are increasingly using co-facilitation of educational group interventions in collaboration with patient partners and service users. However, despite promising results, limited information is available regarding the feasibility and satisfaction levels of these programmes among adults newly diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity/impulsivity disorder (ADHD). Hence, this study aimed to determine the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effects of a user co-facilitated psychoeducational group programme for adults diagnosed with ADHD.<br />Methods: This feasibility proof-of-concept randomised controlled trial recruited outpatients from a Norwegian community mental health centre. Outpatients randomised to the intervention group (IG) received a psychoeducational programme supplementing Treatment As Usual (TAU), while the control group received TAU. Feasibility was determined by the acceptance rate, adherence rate, and dropout rate. Acceptability was measured with the Client Satisfaction Questionnaire and a 3-item scale measuring satisfaction with the received information. To test the preliminary effects, self-efficacy, symptom severity, and quality of life were measured at baseline and pre- and post-intervention.<br />Results: Feasibility was demonstrated; most of the patients were willing to enrol, participants attended 82% of the psychoeducational programme, and only 13% dropped out of the study. The between-group analyses revealed that the IG reported significantly greater mean satisfaction than the CG. Moreover, the intervention group was more satisfied with the information they received during the psychoeducational programme. Concerning the preliminary effects, the linear mixed model showed improvement in quality of life (the subscale relationship); however, other patient-reported outcomes did not show improvements.<br />Conclusions: This proof-of-concept randomised controlled trial supports the feasibility and acceptability of the user co-facilitated psychoeducational programme for patients newly diagnosed with ADHD in an outpatient setting. While preliminary findings indicate promise in enhancing patient-reported outcomes, a larger study is warranted to assess the intervention's effectiveness rigorously.<br />Trial Registration: NCT03425, 09/11/2017.<br /> (© 2024. The Author(s).)
- Subjects :
- Humans
Female
Male
Adult
Patient Education as Topic methods
Middle Aged
Patient Acceptance of Health Care psychology
Quality of Life psychology
Self Efficacy
Norway
Psychotherapy, Group methods
Feasibility Studies
Patient Satisfaction
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity therapy
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity psychology
Proof of Concept Study
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1471-244X
- Volume :
- 24
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- BMC psychiatry
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 39285365
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-024-06015-4