@article{78d70b43516b44f49195dfd721fc78b2,
title = "Views about sensory modulation from people with schizophrenia and treating staff: A multisite qualitative study",
abstract = "Introduction: Current non-pharmacological treatment options for people with schizophrenia are limited. There is, however, emerging evidence that sensory modulation can be beneficial for this population. This study aimed to gain insight into sensory modulation from the user{\textquoteright}s and the treating staff{\textquoteright}s perspectives. Method: A qualitative content analysis design was used. Transcripts from occupational therapists (n=11) and patients with schizophrenia (n=13) derived from in-depth semi-structured interviews were analysed for themes using content analysis. Results: Five themes emerged from this study: Service user education on the sensory approach is the key; A variety of tools should be tried; Sensory modulation provides a valued treatment option; There are challenges of managing perceived risk at an organisational level; and There is a shortage of accessible and effective training. Conclusion: People with schizophrenia and treating staff had congruent perceptions regarding the use of sensory modulation as a treatment option. The findings suggest that sensory modulation can be a valued addition to treatment options for people with schizophrenia. We suggest further research on sensory modulation intervention effectiveness using quantitative methods so these results can be further explored.",
keywords = "Mental health, occupational therapists, psychosocial interventions, qualitative research, schizophrenia, sensory modulation",
author = "Tawanda Machingura and Chris Lloyd and Karen Murphy and Sarah Goulder and David Shum and Green, \{and Heather\}",
note = "Funding Information: The author(s) disclosed receipt of the following financial support for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article: This project received funding for transcript translation from Griffith University (AUD\$2,181.96) and in-kind support for the materials used by patients for sensory interventions from West Moreton and Gold Coast Hospital and Health Services (est. AUD\$1000). Funding Information: This research is part of a PhD project being completed at Griffith University by the first author. The authors would like to acknowledge the input received from Professor Sharon Mickan regarding study design, recruitment, and data collection. The authors would also like to acknowledge the support received from staff at Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service and West Moreton Hospital and Health Service, particularly the following occupational therapists: Chris Thompkins, Eliza Gawne, and Lorraine Dowell. The author(s) disclosed receipt of the following financial support for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article: This project received funding for transcript translation from Griffith University (AUD\$2,181.96) and in-kind support for the materials used by patients for sensory interventions from West Moreton and Gold Coast Hospital and Health Services (est. AUD\$1000). Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} The Author(s) 2021.",
year = "2021",
month = sep,
doi = "10.1177/0308022620988470",
language = "English",
volume = "84",
pages = "550--560",
journal = "British Journal of Occupational Therapy",
issn = "0308-0226",
publisher = "SAGE Publications Inc.",
number = "9",
}
