The experiences of family caregiver and clinician facilitators implementing a co-delivered acceptance and commitment training (ACT) intervention
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15710594 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Johanna Lake (0000-0002-3880-8123, University of Toronto, corresponding author), Kenneth Po-Lun Fung (0000-0002-4441-8420, Toronto Western Hospital), Lee Steel (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health), Carly Magnacca (0000-0001-5014-9215, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health), Katie Cardiff, Kendra Thomson (0000-0003-2161-5613, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health), Nicole Bobbette (0000-0001-7628-0473, Queen's University), Brianne Redquest (0000-0001-7760-2649, University of Calgary), Sacha Bailey, Yona Lunsky (0000-0002-1866-9728, University of Toronto) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 33 |
| Pages | 100780-100780 |
| Publication date | 2024-05-25 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2212-1447 • E-ISSN: 2212-1455 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.jcbs.2024.100780 |
| OpenAlex | W4399012081 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 38 |
Family caregivers of people with neurodevelopmental disabilities (NDDs) experience high levels of stress, anxiety, and depression, yet few interventions target their wellbeing. Moreover, most evidence-based interventions fail to include caregivers in their design and delivery despite evidence that caregivers can play a vital role in enhancing the success of interventions to other caregivers. The present study explored the experiences of caregivers and clinicians who worked in partnership to co-deliver an Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT) intervention to caregivers of people with NDDs in the community. Caregiver and clinician facilitators completed an open-ended survey asking about their experiences co-facilitating an evidence-based, group ACT intervention. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data. Elements of successful partnerships, the benefits and challenges co-leading the intervention, and considerations for future implementation efforts were explored. Findings revealed the complementary contributions of facilitators’ diverse perspectives, experiences and skills, as well as how regular communication, trust, and flexibility supported successful partnerships. Benefits of co-facilitating included connection with others and personal growth, while challenges included emotional costs, capacity and compensation. Taken together, results highlight ways to support the successful implementation of an ACT intervention co-led by caregivers and clinicians, as well as other partnered interventions
Acceptance and commitment therapy · Intervention (counseling · Medical education · Psychiatry · Psychotherapist · Training (meteorology · Applied Psychology · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development · Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues · Family and Disability Support Research · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology
Characteristics of Qualitative Descriptive Studies
Is thematic analysis used well in health psychology? A critical review of published research, with recommendations for quality practice and reporting
Memoing in qualitative research
User‐centered design for psychosocial intervention development and implementation.
Is Acceptance and Commitment Training or Therapy (ACT) a Method that Applied Behavior Analysts Can and Should Use
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Value-adding' Analysis
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| Citations per year | 1 |
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| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |