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Abstract
Background: Hearing Voices Groups (HVGs) have proliferated internationally and are
premised on the notion that connections between peers facilitates personal recovery. Little
systematic research exists into if, and how, HVGs may be effective, especially when
convened online. This paper aims to harmonise standardised research methodology with the
liberatory, survivor-led ethos of many HVGs to outline a protocol for the first longitudinal,
nonrandomised trial of an online HVG to take place within UK mental health services.
Methods: Six to ten adults who hear voices will be recruited from both community and UK
National Health Service (NHS) settings to participate in a six-month peer-support group that
is delivered via videoconference. Participants will complete questionnaires assessing social
support, voice-hearing, and feelings of personal recovery and qualitative interviews at
baseline and at the end of the group. Participants will also complete measures of group
cohesion at weeks 4 and 12.
Results: Data will be analysed for feasibility, acceptability, and safety.
Discussion: This is the first longitudinal study evaluating the feasibility and acceptability of
an online HVG held within the NHS. The findings may provide insights into the impact of
such interventions and inform the design of a future, definitive study.
premised on the notion that connections between peers facilitates personal recovery. Little
systematic research exists into if, and how, HVGs may be effective, especially when
convened online. This paper aims to harmonise standardised research methodology with the
liberatory, survivor-led ethos of many HVGs to outline a protocol for the first longitudinal,
nonrandomised trial of an online HVG to take place within UK mental health services.
Methods: Six to ten adults who hear voices will be recruited from both community and UK
National Health Service (NHS) settings to participate in a six-month peer-support group that
is delivered via videoconference. Participants will complete questionnaires assessing social
support, voice-hearing, and feelings of personal recovery and qualitative interviews at
baseline and at the end of the group. Participants will also complete measures of group
cohesion at weeks 4 and 12.
Results: Data will be analysed for feasibility, acceptability, and safety.
Discussion: This is the first longitudinal study evaluating the feasibility and acceptability of
an online HVG held within the NHS. The findings may provide insights into the impact of
such interventions and inform the design of a future, definitive study.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Journal | Psychosis: Psychological, Social and Integrative Approaches. |
| Early online date | 16 Jul 2024 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 16 Jul 2024 |
Keywords
- Hearing Voices Network
- peer support
- voice-hearing
- online support
- feasibility study
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NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre
Bruce, I. (PI), Lord, G. (CoI), Lennon, R. (CoI), Black, G. (CoI), Wedge, D. (CoI), Morris, A. (CoI), Hussell, T. (CoI), Sharrocks, A. (CoI), Stivaros, S. (CoI), Buch, M. (CoI), Gough, J. (CoI), Kostarelos, K. (CoI), Thistlethwaite, F. (CoI), Kadler, K. (CoI), Barton, A. (CoI), Hyrich, K. (CoI), Mcbeth, J. (CoI), O'Neill, T. (CoI), Vestbo, J. (CoI), Simpson, A. (CoI), Singh, S. (CoI), Smith, J. (CoI), Felton, T. (CoI), Murray, C. (CoI), Griffiths, C. (CoI), Cullum, N. (CoI), Rhodes, L. (CoI), Warren, R. (CoI), Paus, R. (CoI), Dumville, J. (CoI), Viros Usandizaga, A. (CoI), Keavney, B. (CoI), Tomaszewski, M. (CoI), Allan, S. (CoI), Body, R. (CoI), Cartwright, E. (CoI), Heagerty, A. (CoI), Kalra, P. (CoI), Miller, C. (CoI), Rutter, M. (CoI), Smith, C. (CoI), Trafford, A. (CoI), Evans, D. (CoI), Crosbie, E. (CoI), Crosbie, P. (CoI), Harvie, M. (CoI), Howell, S. (CoI), Renehan, A. (CoI), Dive, C. (CoI), Blackhall, F. (CoI), Landers, D. (CoI), Krebs, M. (CoI), Cook, N. (CoI), Clarke, R. (CoI), Taylor, S. (CoI), Jorgensen, C. (CoI), Lorigan, P. (CoI), Jayson, G. (CoI), Valle, J. (CoI), Mccabe, M. (CoI), Armstrong, A. (CoI), Freitas, A. (CoI), Illidge, T. (CoI), Choudhury, A. (CoI), Hoskin, P. (CoI), West, C. (CoI), Van Herk, M. (CoI), Faivre-Finn, C. (CoI), Bristow, R. (CoI), Kirkby, K. (CoI), Birtle, A. (CoI), Mackay, R. (CoI), Radford, J. (CoI), Linton, K. (CoI), Higham, C. (CoI), Munro, K. (CoI), Plack, C. (CoI), Arden Armitage, C. (CoI), Bruce, I. (CoI), Moore, D. (CoI), Saunders, G. (CoI), Stone, M. (CoI), Haddock, G. (CoI), Lewis, S. (CoI), Elliott, R. (CoI), Green, J. (CoI), Lovell, K. (CoI), Morrison, A. (CoI), Shaw, J. (CoI), Bucci, S. (CoI), Ainsworth, J. (CoI), Webb, R. (CoI), Newman, W. (CoI), Banka, S. (CoI), Clayton-Smith, J. (CoI), Payne, K. (CoI), Moldovan, R. (CoI), Wynn, R. (CoI) & Jones, S. (CoI)
1/12/22 → 30/11/27
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