Supportive Outcomes Through Listening, Validation, and Empowerment
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 进行中（未招募）
- 入组人数
- 5
- 试验地点
- 2
- 主要终点
- PROMIS General Life Satisfaction
研究概览
简要总结
This research aims to pilot an intervention that will provide practitioners and clinicians with evidenced-based behavioral health strategies for working with autistic adults. The findings will contribute to the needed, yet sparse research of evidence-based behavioral health interventions for this population.
The guiding research aims for this study are:
- To implement a small-scale pilot study aimed at refining the Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and protocol for use with autistic adults based on clinician expertise and lived experience.
- To test the feasibility and acceptability of the SFBT. Namely, how well the intervention is received by this population and if participants can attend and engage in all 4 sessions.
- To evaluate outcomes before and after the intervention and assess for any improvements through valid and reliable measurements of behavioral health outcomes.
This research aims to answer the following research questions:
- What is the retention rate of participants in the 4-weekly sessions of the SOLVE program?
- Do participants show progress in their self-identified goals after the intervention?
- What are the experiences and satisfaction rates of participants in participating in a four-session SFBT intervention?
- Do participants report higher scores in quality of life and lower depressive and anxiety scores between baseline and immediately post-intervention?
The five autistic participants will participate in four one-on-one weekly SFBT sessions conducted by licensed mental health professionals. The intervention is expected to take four to 5 weeks, allowing for cancelations and rescheduling as needed.
详细描述
Step 1 of the first SFBT session: Introduction to SFBT Sessions and Agenda-setting The first SFBT session will include the introduction to SFBT sessions and agenda setting. The SFBT session and agenda description can be written down and given to the participants to read, take home, or be provided ahead of time in writing. The participants will be given time to ask questions.
Step 2 of the first SFBT session: Exploration of Strengths, Interests, and Support Systems After introducing the SFBT sessions, the clinician will ask about the participant's strengths, interests, and support systems. The goal of this phase should be to identify participant strengths, interests, and support systems. The participants will be reassured that they can take their time and that there are no right or wrong answers. The participants will be offered the option to use their preferred method of response and communication. The clinician will document the participant's chosen method of response and communication to maintain consistency and track preferences. The participant will be given the option to choose from multiple choice options if they are finding it challenging to answer the open-ended questions. The multiple-choice options will include an open-ended response.
Step 3 of the first SFBT session: Goal Exploration and Definition The clinician will invite the participant to develop a session topic and state their goal for the meeting. The goal will come from the participant and be co-constructed with the clinician. The goal will be described in concrete and behavioral terms. If the participant is finding it challenging to answer these open-ended, the clinician may offer multiple choice as examples or options but will be careful to not direct the participant.
Step 4 of the first SFBT session: Description of a Preferred Future The participant will describe in detail what their life will be like when they have reached their goal. The clinician will use concrete language defining each word. During the session the clinician will use a daily log to ask the participant to describe what they are doing differently at time points in the day.
Step 5 of the first SFBT session: Exploring Exceptions The clinician will help the participants identify exceptions to the problem or times when the problem has been less noticeable or is a little better for them.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Na
- 干预模型
- Single Group
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 30 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Autism diagnosis by a medical, mental health, or school professional
- •Between the ages of 18 and 30 years old
- •Proficient in English
- •Able to communicate verbally
- •Able to attend assessment and therapy sessions in person in a Center in Austin
- •Willing to complete two assessment sessions and 4 in-person therapy sessions
排除标准
- •screen positive for suicidal ideation
- •currently being treated for major mental health condition (medication or behavior intervention)
- •has a legal guardian designated by the court
结局指标
主要结局
PROMIS General Life Satisfaction
时间窗: Change from baseline positive affect at one month
minimum 4 maximum 9, higher scores indicate higher general life satisfaction
PROMIS Positive Affect - Short Form
时间窗: Change from baseline positive affect at one month
minimum 15 maximum 75; higher scores indicate higher positive affect
次要结局
- Anxiety Scale for Adults - Autism(Change from baseline depression at one month)
- Depression Scale for Adults - Autism(Change from baseline depression at one month)
研究者
Sandy Magaña
Professor
University of Texas at Austin