Cognitive behaviour therapy within acute mental health care: A critical appraisal
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Sara L. Munro
The School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
Sara L. Munro, MSc, B Nurs (Hons), RMN, CPN.
John A. Baker, The School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, Coupland 3, The University of Manchester, Coupland Street, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK. Email: [email protected]Search for more papers by this authorJohn A. Baker
The School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
John A. Baker, Mphil, MSc, B Nurs (Hons), RMN, CPN.
Search for more papers by this authorJohn Playle
The School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
John Playle, MSc, BSc (Hons), RN, Dip Counselling, CPN Cert, RNT.
Search for more papers by this authorCorresponding Author
Sara L. Munro
The School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
Sara L. Munro, MSc, B Nurs (Hons), RMN, CPN.
John A. Baker, The School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, Coupland 3, The University of Manchester, Coupland Street, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK. Email: [email protected]Search for more papers by this authorJohn A. Baker
The School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
John A. Baker, Mphil, MSc, B Nurs (Hons), RMN, CPN.
Search for more papers by this authorJohn Playle
The School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
John Playle, MSc, BSc (Hons), RN, Dip Counselling, CPN Cert, RNT.
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ABSTRACT: This paper examines the evidence for the use of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) within acute mental health-care settings. Through the provision of a literature review the authors critique the research into the effectiveness of CBT when delivered within acute mental health-care settings, to clients who are acutely psychotic. The review concludes with recommendations for future research to expand the current evidence base.
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