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Training occupational therapists in how to use cognitive behavioral therapy in their practice

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  23 March 2020

M. Slepecky ,
M. Huri ,
S. Sahin ,
H. Kayihan ,
J. Prasko ,
A. Kotianova ,
M. Popelkova  and
M. Zatkova
M. Slepecky
Affiliation:
UKF NItra, Psychology, Liptovsky MikulasSlovak Republic
M. Huri
Affiliation:
Hacettepe University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Occupational Therapy, Ankara, Turkey
S. Sahin
Affiliation:
Hacettepe University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Occupational Therapy, Ankara, Turkey
H. Kayihan
Affiliation:
Hacettepe University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Occupational Therapy, Ankara, Turkey
J. Prasko
Affiliation:
UKF NItra, Psychology, Nitra, Slovak Republic
A. Kotianova
Affiliation:
UKF NItra, Psychology, Nitra, Slovak Republic
M. Popelkova
Affiliation:
UKF NItra, Psychology, Nitra, Slovak Republic
M. Zatkova
Affiliation:
UKF NItra, Psychology, Nitra, Slovak Republic

Abstract

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Introduction

Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), which is used by mental health professionals including occupational therapists (OT) is a time-sensitive, structured, present-oriented therapy directed toward solving current problems and teaching clients skills to modify dysfunctional thinking and behavior.

Objectives

Supporting the development of CBT theory and efficient use by mental health professionals are vital.

Aim

To present the results of CBT training for OTs, which was funded by “European Union technical assistance for increasing the employability of people with disabilities” project (Europe Aid/136449/IH/SER/TR).

Methods

Using a basic CBT theoretical framework the participants attended 96 hour face to face training modules with written materials including fundamental features, preconditions and methods used in CBT. A Turkish CBT book was published for course. Participants trained their skills under supervision and send the results to educators. Pre-post of training CBT knowledge and quality of training (plan-contents, educators, and environment) were evaluated by 5-Likert scale.

Results

Thirty OTs (f = 23, m = 7) mostly 43.3% PhD; 20–25 (30%) and 45–50 (26.7%) years age period were included. Total mean score for quality of education was 109.4 ± 29.4 with 23.63 ± 4.34, 47.36 ± 6.41, 38.40 ± 21.61 for plan-contents, educators, and environment subscores, respectively. CBT knowledge was increased from 15.70 ± 6.08 to 45.06 ± 4.59 (P < 0.001).

Conclusion

Training increased CBT awareness and practice skills of OTs. Teaching OTs CBT may increase their understanding of person-environment-occupation approach, psychological problem solving, occupational engagement and participation of individuals. Our result supports that mental health professionals should collaborate to share ideas, develop guidelines and promote good practice examples in client-centered and holistic rehabilitation care.

Disclosure of interest

The authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

Type
e-Poster Viewing: Promotion of mental health
Information
European Psychiatry , Volume 41 , Issue S1: Abstract of the 25th European Congress of Psychiatry , April 2017 , pp. S741
Copyright
Copyright © European Psychiatric Association 2017
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