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This paper describes a mental health nurse led practice development initiative in psychotherapy. Four mental health nurses have been trained to deliver the Conversational Model of psychotherapy (also known as psychodynamic-interpersonal (PI) psychotherapy) a non-cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a robust evidence base. We report on the robust range of both processes and outcome measures being used to evaluate this initiative. We conclude that good quality evidence-based practice requires careful planning and preparation, adequate financial resources from Trusts, as well as commitment and motivation from the staff expected to be involved in such initiatives.
This paper describes a mental health nurse led practice development initiative in psychotherapy. Four mental health nurses have been trained to deliver the Conversational Model of psychotherapy (also known as psychodynamic-interpersonal (PI) psychotherapy) a non-cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a robust evidence base. We report on the robust range of both processes and outcome measures being used to evaluate this initiative. We conclude that good quality evidence-based practice requires careful planning and preparation, adequate financial resources from Trusts, as well as commitment and motivation from the staff expected to be involved in such initiatives.
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