A systematic review and narrative synthesis of mental imagery tasks in people with an intellectual disability: Implications for psychological therapies

Hewitt, Olivia Mary, Steel, Craig, Hales, Susie A., Hayden, Nikita, Gundeslioglu, Hatice, Tapp, Katherine and Langdon, Peter ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7745-1825 (2022) A systematic review and narrative synthesis of mental imagery tasks in people with an intellectual disability: Implications for psychological therapies. Clinical Psychology Review, 96. ISSN 0272-7358

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Abstract

Mental imagery is recognised for its role in both psychological distress and wellbeing, with mental imagery techniques increasingly being incorporated into psychological interventions. In this systematic review and narrative synthesis (PROSPERO 2021: CRD42021240930), we identify and evaluate the evidence base for the phenomenon and phenomenology of mental imagery in people with intellectual disabilities, to ascertain the applicability of such interventions for this population. Electronic searches of nine databases and grey literature identified relevant publications. Two reviewers independently assessed titles and abstracts of retrieved records (n = 8609) and full-text articles (n = 101) against eligibility criteria. Data were extracted and quality appraised. Forty-onepapers met our eligibility criteria. The quality and designs were variable. Mental imagery was facilitated through ensuring participants understood tasks, providing opportunity to rehearse tasks (including using concrete prompts) and using scaffolding to help participants elaborate their responses. People with intellectual disabilities can engage with mental imagery, with appropriate adaptations, although the associated phenomenology has not been thoroughly investigated. Mental imagery interventions may be useful for people with intellectual disabilities with appropriate modifications.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	Funding Information: OH is supported by an NIHR Clinical Doctoral Fellowship ( NIHR300501 ). The views expressed are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the NHS, the NIHR or the Department of Health. The research materials can be accessed by contacting the corresponding author. Publisher Copyright: © 2022 The Authors
Uncontrolled Keywords:	cognitive behavioural therapy,intellectual disability,mental imagery,narrative synthesis,phenomenology,psychotherapy,clinical psychology,psychiatry and mental health,sdg 3 - good health and well-being ,/dk/atira/pure/subjectarea/asjc/3200/3203
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Depositing User:	LivePure Connector
Date Deposited:	07 Oct 2023 01:26
Last Modified:	09 Oct 2023 00:47
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/93177
DOI:	10.1016/j.cpr.2022.102178

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