Using Repertory Grids to Establish Patient’s Views of Psychoeducation
Authors: Walker, H., Trenoweth, S. and Martin, C.
Journal: Journal of Psychology and Psychotherapy
Volume: 3
Issue: 1
ISSN: 2161-0487
DOI: 10.4172/2161-0487.1000108
Abstract:Abstract Objectives: This article aims to describe the use of Repertory Grid to assess participants’ perception of a psycho-education programme for psychosis, prior to and following on from attendance at an eleven week group intervention, delivered across high and medium secure forensic services in Scotland.
Design: As part of a wider randomised controlled trial, a cohort of patients (n=20) were selected to discuss their views on what might change as a result of attending the Coping With Mental Illness (CWMI) group, a psycho- education group, designed for people who suffer from psychosis.
Methods: Group participants received 22 sessions of psycho-education. Participants were assessed using structured interviews at two time points, pre and post intervention, using Repertory Grids.
Results: A specialised computer programme (Gridsuite) was used to analyse data generated from the Repertory Grids. Principal component analysis indicated a number of factors were responsible for the change in participants’ experience of the group.
Conclusions: Conclusions suggest that Repertory Grid is a useful alternative to interview when exploring views of psychological interventions in a group of mentally disordered offenders. There is evidence to suggest that the intervention did prompt a change in patient perception
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Preferred by: Steve Trenoweth