The Development of a MBCT Self-Assessment Scale
Phuong-Tu Prowse, T. Nagel, G. Meadows
August 25, 2015 DOI: 10.4172/2167-1044.1000201 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Qualitative study |
|---|---|
| Population | MBCT-trained clinicians |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key findings | The authors report that MBCT-trained clinicians identified core elements for a new MBCT Self-Assessment scale and described benefits, challenges, and enablers of MBCT training implementation. They conclude that the scale should be included in MBCT program implementation and propose additional practical strategies to improve treatment fidelity. |
Abstract
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) continues to gain evidential support as an intervention to impact on relapse and recurrence of depression. Researchers and MBCT Clinicians seek higher levels of treatment fidelity to maximise positive outcomes, through the use of treatment manuals, assessment scales and other supporting tools. Semi-structured group interviews with MBCT trained clinicians and subsequent thematic analysis, identified core elements of a new MBCT Self-Assessment scale and benefits, challenges, and enablers to implementation of MBCT training. The study findings support inclusion of an MBCT-Self Assessment Scale in MBCT Program implementation and suggest a range of other practical strategies for improved treatment fidelity.
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