
handle: 10037/4375
The purpose of this study was to examine therapists’ experiences with the implementation and use of manuals in clinical practice through a focus group interview. Three therapists were chosen based on knowledge of and lengthy experience with the treatment manual SMART. SMART is a manual-based group program for the prevention and treatment of emotional problems in adolescents aged 14-18. The policy statement on evidence-based practice provides a basis for the development of structured treatment methods in specialist health services. There is, however, little research on how to use the manual-based methods in clinical practice. We wanted to investigate experienced therapists’ views on the challenges and opportunities the manual-based treatments hold, and whether this could give implications for practical use. Findings from the study show that SMART can contribute to a positive sense of community for both therapists and youth, and at the same time show sensitivity to individual needs. SMART could be the starting point for identifying as well as the treatment of emotional disorders. Beneficial settings, training and guidance are essential for the implementation of evidence-based methods in clinical practice.
Formålet med studien var gjennom et fokusgruppeintervju å undersøke klinikeres erfaringer med implementering og bruk av manualer i klinisk praksis. Tre klinikere ble valgt ut på bakgrunn av inngående kjennskap til og erfaring med behandlingsmanualen SMART. SMART er et manualbasert gruppeprogram for forebygging og behandling av emosjonelle problemer hos ungdom i alderen 14-18 år. Prinsipperklæringen om evidensbasert praksis gir grobunn for utvikling av strukturerte behandlingstilbud i spesialisthelsetjenesten. Det finnes derimot lite forskning på hvordan man kan bruke manualbaserte metoder i klinisk praksis. Vi ønsket derfor å se på hvilke utfordringer og muligheter erfarne klinikere ser ved denne måten å jobbe på, og om dette vil kunne gi implikasjoner for praktisk bruk. Funn fra studien viser at SMART kan bidra til et positivt fellesskap for både terapeutene og ungdommene, samtidig som det kan tilpasses den enkeltes behov. SMART kan være et utgangspunkt for både kartlegging og behandling av emosjonelle lidelser. Gode rammer, opplæring og veiledning er viktig for implementering av forskningsbaserte metoder i klinikken.
VDP::Social science: 200::Psychology: 260, VDP::Samfunnsvitenskap: 200::Psykologi: 260, PSY-2901
VDP::Social science: 200::Psychology: 260, VDP::Samfunnsvitenskap: 200::Psykologi: 260, PSY-2901
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