Background: Whilst the delivery of low-intensity group psychoeducation is a key feature of the early steps of the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) programme, there is little consensus regarding the skills and competencies demanded. Aims: To identify the competencies involved in facilitating CBT-based group psychoeducation in order to inform future measure development. Method: A Delphi study in which participants (n = 36) were relevant IAPT stakeholders and then an expert panel (n = 8) review of the competencies identified within the Delphi study to create a shortened, more practical list of competencies. Results: After three consultation rounds, consensus was reached on 36 competencies. These competencies were assigned to four main categories: group set-up, content, process and closure. A further expert review produced a shortened 16-item set of psychoeducation group facilitation competencies. Conclusions: The current study has produced a promising framework for assessing facilitator competency in delivering CBT-based group psychoeducational interventions. Weaknesses in the Delphi approach are noted and directions for future measure development research are identified.

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对促进基于 CBT 的团体心理教育干预的能力的调查


背景：虽然提供低强度团体心理教育是改善心理治疗的可及性（IAPT）计划早期步骤的一个关键特征，但对于所需的技能和能力几乎没有达成共识。目的：确定促进基于 CBT 的团体心理教育所涉及的能力，以便为未来的措施制定提供信息。方法：一项德尔菲研究，其中参与者（ n = 36) 是相关的 IAPT 利益相关者，然后是专家小组 ( n = 8) 审查德尔菲研究中确定的能力，以创建一个简短的、更实用的能力列表。结果：经过三轮磋商，就36项能力达成共识。这些能力被分为四个主要类别：小组设置、内容、过程和结束。进一步的专家审查产生了一套简短的 16 项心理教育小组促进能力。结论：当前的研究为评估引导者提供基于 CBT 的团体心理教育干预的能力提供了一个有前景的框架。指出了德尔菲法的弱点，并确定了未来措施开发研究的方向。