Results from a quasi-controlled trial of a “Coping with Voices” group. Part 2

Gordon Kay, Elizabeth Kendall, Maddy Slattery, Justin Scott, Victoria Gore-Jones and Frances Dark

Psychosis, 2022, vol. 14, issue 3, 259-269

Abstract: BackgroundThis is the second of two papers that investigated the effectiveness of a group-based program known as ‘Coping with Voices’. The first paper reported on the group facilitators experience of delivering the program. This second paper reports the findings from the participants.MethodOf the 61 participants that gave informed consent to participate in the study 19 did not attend a group, so this provided a natural quasi-control group. The study compared pre and post primary measures for the 42 participants who attended a group. 29 group attendees also provided qualitative data. Secondary measures were measured longitudinally for all 61 participants. Individuals who participated in the program were compared to those individuals who did not.ResultsFor the 42 voice hearers who attended Coping with Voices, the quantifiable data showed a significant reduction in negative beliefs about voices, voice severity, distress about voices and the perceived power of the voices. Participant feedback was overwhelmingly positive. The secondary measures show a significant reduction in the number of hospital admissions and an improvement in basis life skills for group attendees versus non-attendees at 12 months follow up.DiscussionOverall, these findings suggest ‘Coping with Voices’ is feasible, acceptable and worthwhile.

Date: 2022
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