Barriers and facilitators to engagement with between-session work for low-intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)-based interventions: a qualitative exploration of practitioner perceptions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To address the growing demand for psychological treatment, healthcare providers are increasingly utilising low-intensity interventions, characterised by reduced practitioner contact and emphasis on independent patient engagement with therapeutic materials through between-session work (BSW). While BSW is critical for maximising treatment outcomes, patients and practitioners report challenges with its completion. Research identifying factors influencing between-session engagement in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) has largely focused on high-intensity CBT, limiting understanding within low-intensity contexts.

Methods

This study explored practitioner perspectives on the barriers and facilitators of BSW engagement within low-intensity CBT-based interventions. Usin

SUBMITTER: Bennion M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11776128 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature