Targeting reasoning biases in delusions: a pilot study of the Maudsley Review Training Programme for individuals with persistent, high conviction delusions.

Journal article

Delusions are often resistant to change, persisting despite successful antipsychotic treatment or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. This study aimed to target reasoning processes, particularly the 'Jumping to Conclusions' (JTC) bias and belief flexibility, which are thought to play a part in maintaining delusional conviction. 13 participants with a diagnosis of psychosis and high levels of conviction in their delusions completed a one-off computerised training package, lasting approximately 1.5 ...

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Authors: Waller, H; Freeman, D; Jolley, S; Dunn, G; Garety, P

• Publication status: Published
• Peer review status: Peer reviewed
• Publisher: Elsevier Publisher's website
• Journal: Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry Journal website
• Volume: 42
• Issue: 3
• Pages: 414-421
• Publication date: 2011-09-01
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jbtep.2011.03.001
• EISSN: 1873-7943
• Language: English
• Keywords: Adult; Patient Acceptance of Health Care; Therapy, Computer-Assisted; Pilot Projects; Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; Psychotic Disorders; Female; Psychotherapy, Brief; Humans; Cognitive Therapy; Delusions; Middle Aged; Male