Psychological therapies for people with intellectual disabilities: Comments on a Matrix of evidence for interventions in challenging behaviour

Martin Campbell; Alison Robertson; Andrew Jahoda

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2788.2012.01646.x

Psychological therapies for people with intellectual disabilities: Comments on a Matrix of evidence for interventions in challenging behaviour

Martin Campbell, Alison Robertson, Andrew Jahoda

School of Psychology and Neuroscience

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Abstract

Background
Psychological therapies with a proven efficacy in the general population are being adapted for use with people who have intellectual disabilities in community settings.

Methods
A systematic review of peer-reviewed literature published between 1980 and 2010 was carried out, to identify the evidence base for effective psychological interventions in challenging behaviour. Relevant databases were searched using applied key terms. Evidence was graded, according to the quality of the research. A best-evidence Matrix was produced to improve guidance for service providers and practitioners in the range, volume and quality of psychological interventions.

Results
There is a limited amount of efficacy research that meets the most stringent standards of empirical evidence.

Conclusions
It is important to broaden the evidence base and consider the context of psychological interventions, alongside the values underpinning care and treatment.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	172-188
Number of pages	17
Journal	Journal of Intellectual Disability Research
Volume	58
Issue number	2
Early online date	29 Oct 2012
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2788.2012.01646.x
Publication status	Published - Feb 2014

Keywords

Psychological Intervention
Intellectual Disabilities
Challenging behaviour

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