Expert Insight into the Assessment of Competence in Cognitive behavioural Therapy: a Qualitative Exploration of Experts' Experiences, Opinions and Recommendations

Muse, Kate ORCID: 0000-0001-5824-1841 and McManus, F (2016) Expert Insight into the Assessment of Competence in Cognitive behavioural Therapy: a Qualitative Exploration of Experts' Experiences, Opinions and Recommendations. Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, 23 (3). pp. 246-259. doi:10.1002/cpp.1952

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Abstract

To offer insight into how cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) competence is de?ned, measured and evaluated and to highlight ways in which the assessment of CBT competence could be further improved, the current study utilizes a qualitative methodology to examine CBT experts? (N = 19) experiences of conceptualizing and assessing the competence of CBT therapists. Semi-structured interviews were used to explore participants? experiences of assessing the competence of CBT therapists. Interview transcripts were then analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis in order to identify commonalities and differences in the way CBT competence is evaluated. Four superordinate themes were identi?ed: (i) what to assess, the complex and fuzzy concept of CBT competence; (ii) how to assess CBT competence, selecting from the toolbox of assessment methods; (iii) who is best placed to assess CBT competence, expertise and independence; and (iv) pitfalls, identifying and overcoming assessment biases. Priorities for future research and ways in which the assessment of CBT competence could be further improved are discussed in light of these ?ndings.

Item Type: Article
Article Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: cognitive behavioural therapy; competence; clinical skill; assessment; qualitative
Subjects: B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology
Divisions: Schools and Research Institutes > School of Education and Science
Research Priority Areas: Health, Life Sciences, Sport and Wellbeing
Depositing User: Anne Pengelly
Date Deposited: 01 Jun 2022 13:04
Last Modified: 31 Aug 2023 09:05
URI: https://eprints.glos.ac.uk/id/eprint/10998

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