Background: Given the current sociopolitical climate, people with intellectual disabilities are spending more time at home. Much housing-related research focuses on informant-completed measures and quantifiable outcomes. By contrast, this article explores the perspectives of adults with intellectual disabilities concerning what they liked or disliked about their homes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Whilst there is evidence to support the use of group dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) in the treatment of binge-eating disorder (BED), few studies have reported on its effectiveness when delivered in routine clinical practice. This study addressed this gap by exploring the effectiveness of group DBT for BED when delivered in a community eating disorder service.
Method: Participants were 56 adults who presented with BED, and were offered a 20-week DBT group.
Objective: Although it is important to analyze the effectiveness of new therapies, it is also necessary to consider how patients experience them. This is particularly important if we are to maximize treatment acceptability and reduce attrition. This study examined patient experiences of a new 10-session cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT-T), using a qualitative approach.
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