LI TF-CBT version 1
Research type
Research Study
Full title
What are stakeholder views and attitudes towards the introduction of a low intensity, trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy intervention?
IRAS ID
351470
Contact name
Markku Wood
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
TEWV NHS FT
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 8 months, 2 days
Research summary
This study aims to explore stakeholder’s views on the introduction of low intensity trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy (LI TF-CBT) training and pathways in local low intensity services and provide scope for the feasibility of this intervention.
Trauma focused CBT (TF-CBT) is one of the NICE recommended treatments and has a large evidence base (Mavranezouli et al, 2020; Shearer et al., 2018). Research has shown emerging evidence for LI CBT being successful through the implementation of a ‘psychological first aid kit’ for CYP who have experienced trauma (Maxfield, 2021). However, research has shown that trauma-focused therapeutic interventions are often not used in Low intensity services due to clinician anxieties, stigma, large demands on wider services, and lack of implementation strategies (Dawson & Rahman, 2018; Roach et al, 2023). We intend to explore’ views on the implementation of a LI TF CBT intervention within low intensity services across NHS trusts and third-sector services by conducting focus groups with local stakeholders. Focus groups will involve discussions with clinicians, service leads, supervisors, and lived experience children and young people (CYP) and parents/ Carers. Focus groups will last up to one hour, will be semi structured and will be analysed through thematic analysis.
In particular, the objectives of this study are:
To capture the current understanding of and approaches to trauma in local LI services.
To understand and report stakeholder views on the introduction of LI TF-CBT training and pathways for local LI services.
To identify barriers to the implementation of LI TF-CBT training.
REC name
London - Central Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
25/PR/0554
Date of REC Opinion
30 May 2025
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion