Progressing the evaluation of managing emotions groups in severe mental illness: feasibility of methodology for an effectiveness randomised controlled trial of scaled up delivery.
Lucy Fergusson, Claire Hepworth, Suzanne Jolley et al.
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This feasibility randomized controlled trial evaluated a protocolized group emotion regulation intervention for individuals with severe mental illness, delivered online by junior facilitators. The study demonstrated feasibility with 6 out of 7 markers meeting progression criteria. Notably, retention was 85.3% and participant satisfaction was 89.6%.
Key findings
- Retention rate was 85.3% among participants.
- Participant satisfaction with the intervention was reported at 89.6%.
- Intervention completion rate was 61.1%, indicating room for improvement.
Why it matters
Understanding the feasibility of delivering emotion regulation interventions online can inform future trials and enhance treatment accessibility for individuals with severe mental illness, potentially improving their emotional well-being.
What to keep in mind
Participants dropping out were lost to follow-up, limiting understanding of non-continuation reasons.