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[Effect of psychotherapy for persons with an intellectual disability, and required adjustments]
Background:
The prevalence of psychological problems in people with (visual and) intellectual disabilities is high and therefore there is a substantial need for adequate psychological treatment.
AIM: To examine the effectiveness of psychotherapy in people with a (visual and) intellectual disability and to study which adjustments are needed in treatment protocols.
METHOD: A random selection of client files (n = 50) was studied, therapists completed questionnaires (n = 5) and videos of mentalisation based therapy sessions (n = 12) were analysed.
RESULTS: A qualitative assessment of therapy effect showed that for 88% of clients therapy was effective, half or all treatment goals were achieved. The psychotherapeutic methodologies corresponded, as recommended in the literature, to methodologies used for persons without a disability, although practical and specific adjustments were needed.
CONCLUSION: A large number of psychotherapeutic methods, with the necessary adjustments, can be used in the treatment of persons with (visual and intellectual) disabilities with psychological problems.
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