Using experience based co-design to develop a novel psychological intervention with people with intellectual disabilities and stakeholders

Hewitt, Olivia, Langdon, Peter E. and Larkin, Michael (2025) Using experience based co-design to develop a novel psychological intervention with people with intellectual disabilities and stakeholders. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 38 (1). ISSN 1360-2322

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Abstract

Background: Psychological interventions need to be adapted for use with people with intellectual disabilities to ensure they are engaging, accessible and effective. Co-design allows the experiences of service users and stakeholders to actively shape and develop interventions, to ensure their accessibility. Method: An adapted model of Experience Based Co-Design (EBCD) was used to co-develop a novel, mental imagery-based psychological intervention for people with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities and anxiety. Involvement in EBCD was evaluated for people with intellectual disabilities and stakeholders using both quantitative and qualitative methods. Results: Numerous concrete and specific intervention adaptations arose and were implemented. Our findings indicated that all participants were able to engage fully with EBCD, and that participants found the process a positive experience. Conclusions: EBCD has likely resulted in a more accessible and engaging intervention which can be now tested within a larger study.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	Data Availability Statement: The data that support the findings of this study are available on request from the corresponding author. The data are not publicly available due to privacy or ethical restrictions. Funding: This project phase of intervention development using EBCD forms part of a larger project which is funded by an NIHR clinical doctoral fellowship awarded to Olivia Hewitt (NIHR300501).
Uncontrolled Keywords:	anxiety,co-design,experience based co-design,intervention,mental health,education,developmental and educational psychology,sdg 3 - good health and well-being ,/dk/atira/pure/subjectarea/asjc/3300/3304
Faculty \ School:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Norwich Medical School
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Depositing User:	LivePure Connector
Date Deposited:	01 May 2025 15:30
Last Modified:	05 May 2025 00:10
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/99176
DOI:	10.1111/jar.70022

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