The effectiveness of Implemented Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for an Inpatient Psychiatric Setting
Abstract
Abstract
Background: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) has been recommended for individuals who experience persistent mental health disorders to reduce distress associated with emotional difficulties (Xanidis and Gumley, 2019). However, there have been limited numbers of recent studies which have examined the effectiveness of CBT when integrated into routine care in short-term, especially in inpatient psychiatric units.
Objectives: This systematic review will aim to examine the literature to find out what is known about the effects of CBT within the inpatient setting for people who have short duration admissions to psychiatric hospitals.
Search strategy: A comprehensive search of the extended literature was conducted. using different electronic databases including PsycINFO, Embase, CINAHL Plus, Medline ALL, Cochrane Library, Web of Science and Scopus. Studies were scanned by title and those deemed potentially relevant were collected. Abstracts of these studies were then assessed for their relevance and studies which were considered appropriate were read for full text.
Results: In total. , 16 studies were selected for review. The overall quality of the articles was found to be acceptable, with clearly stated research questions and appropriate used methods. The Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) (CASP, 2018) was used for data extraction and appraising the strength of the data within the included studies.
Conclusion: In relation to the aim of this study, results demonstrate a significant effect of CBT for in short-term despite the complex and challenges to deliver the therapy sessions in the inpatient environment. Moreover, the findings confirmed that the importance of the positive staff-patient relationships which constituted the basis for productive therapeutic work. Future research is needed to evaluate the approach of adapting CBT in inpatient settings to ensure the priorities and need of inpatient populations are met.