A5102780919- Mental Health and Psychiatry
- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
- Pediatric health and respiratory diseases
- Reproductive Health and Technologies
- Child Welfare and Adoption
- Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
- Travel-related health issues
Cumbria Northumberland Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
2020-2024
St Nicholas Hospital
2024
Hallucinations are a common feature of psychosis, yet access to effective psychological treatment is limited. The Managing Unusual Sensory Experiences for First-Episode-Psychosis (MUSE-FEP) trial aimed establish the feasibility and acceptability brief, hallucination-specific, digitally provided treatment, delivered by non-specialist workforce people with psychosis. MUSE uses psychoeducation about causal mechanisms hallucinations tailored interventions help person understand manage their...
Objectives To conduct a feasibility study on new, tablet‐delivered treatment for unusual sensory experiences in service‐users with an At Risk Mental States psychosis. Design A mixed method design was employed, using content analysis to investigate whether and therapists found the new acceptable helpful. We also collected data impact of treatment, but without control group could not make any claims about effectiveness. Methods Eligible participants were contacted before starting offered...
Introduction Hallucinations (hearing or seeing things that others do not) are a common feature of psychosis, causing significant distress and disability. Existing treatments such as cognitive–behavioural therapy for psychosis (CBTp) have modest benefits, there is lack CBTp-trained staff. Shorter, targeted focus on specific symptoms delivered by non-specialist workforce could substantially increase access to treatment. Managing Unusual Sensory Experiences (MUSE) explains why people...
Introduction Individuals who access at-risk mental state (ARMS) services often have unusual sensory experiences and levels of distress that lead them to seek help. The Managing Unusual Sensory Experiences (MUSE) treatment is a brief symptom targeted intervention draws on psychological explanations help account for experiences. Practitioners use formulation behavioural experiments support individuals make sense their enhance coping strategies. primary objective this feasibility trial resolve...