Cryer-Rolley, Bridget (2004) An exploration of the meaning of 'hearing voices' and dreams for people with learning disabilities. DClinPsy thesis, University of Sheffield.
Abstract
The literature concerning outcomes of interventions for mental health difficulties in people with learning disabilities was reviewed. This was discussed in terms of the quality and quantity of available evidence and with reference to the state of research in the field. Conclusions concerning the effectiveness of interventions were drawn. Gaps highlighting the need for research were identified and ideas for future research topics and methodologies explored. A qualitative study was then conducted to explore the personal meanings of ‘voices’ and dreams for eight adults with learning disabilities based on semi-structured interviews. Transcripts of these were analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) and super-ordinate and sub-ordinate themes were drawn from the data. These were discussed in terms of their implications for research and clinical practise. Conclusions were drawn concerning similarities and differences to previous research findings and the clinical implications of these explored. Future research was suggested to promote evidence based practise. Based on a research diary, a critical appraisal outlined the process of conducting the research and highlighted issues learnt. The implications for how these experiences will inform future practise were discussed.
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Awarding institution: | University of Sheffield |
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Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Science (Sheffield) > Psychology (Sheffield) |
Identification Number/EthosID: | uk.bl.ethos.412770 |
Depositing User: | EThOS Import Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 11 Oct 2023 14:18 |
Last Modified: | 11 Oct 2023 14:18 |
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