Adaptation of unified protocol treatment for transdiagnostic disorders in Pakistan: A heuristic framework.

ABSTRACT: The access to evidence-based treatments for mental health problems is limited in low-resource settings. Transdiagnostic approaches, such as the Unified Protocol (UP), are a potential solution for these settings because they are multi-problem focused, modular, flexible, and have low complexity. This study aimed to adapt UP to the mental health context of an urban speciality clinic in Pakistan using a four-step process of heuristic framework. The study employed an iterative and stakeholder-based approach to align the protocol with local values, language, and needs. Primarily, the proposed modifications focus on language use, matching literacy level, graphical illustrations, and relevance of examples. A multi-method approach including expert review, cognitive interviewing, and adaptation test

SUBMITTER: Nisa A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11441672 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature