Journeys into dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT): capturing the staff and service-user experience

Journal of Intellectual Disabilities and Offending Behaviour, < a href="http://emeraldinsight.com/toc/jidob/7/2" > Volume 7, Issue 2 < /a > , Page 84-93, June 2016. < br/ > 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 resear ch 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 expe rience. Equally, most published literature regarding the effectiveness of DBT is not written from the perspective...

Source: Journal of Intellectual Disabilities and Offending Behaviour - May 23, 2016 Category: Criminology Source Type: research