Theory driven psychological therapy for persecutory delusions: trajectories of patient outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

We aimed to identify the common types of outcome trajectories for patients with psychosis who take up specialist psychological therapy for persecutory delusions. Knowing the different potential responses to therapy can inform expectations. Further, determining predictors of different outcomes may help in understanding who may benefit.

Methods

We analyzed delusion conviction data from 767 therapy sessions with 64 patients with persistent persecutory delusions (held with at least 60% conviction) who received a six-month psychological intervention (Feeling Safe) during a clinical trial. Latent class trajectory analysis was conducted to identify groups with distinct outcome profiles. The trajectories were validated against independent assessments, including a longer-t

SUBMITTER: Jenner L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11650162 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature