RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06591663

Can Cognitive Therapy Rating Scale (CTRS) be Used Across Cultures? Enhancing Cultural Relevance of CTRS


Sponsor

Pakistan Association of Cognitive Therapists

Enrollment

20 participants

Start Date

Sep 8, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

Translate and adapt the Cognitive Therapy Rating Scale (CTRS) into Urdu language and establishing the psychometric properties (reliability, validity, and norms) of the translated scale


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 65 Years

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This study is examining whether a scale used to assess the quality of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) — called the Cognitive Therapy Rating Scale (CTRS) — can be fairly and accurately applied across different cultures, and whether it needs to be adapted for cultural relevance. **You may be eligible if...** - You are between 18 and 65 years old - You have at least 5 years of education - You have been screened by a primary care clinician and scored 8 or higher on the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (meaning you have at least mild anxiety or depression symptoms) **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have a substance use disorder (by DSM-5 criteria) - You have significant cognitive impairment, such as severe learning disability or dementia - You are currently experiencing an active psychotic episode, as determined by your primary care clinician Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALCognitive Therapy Rating Scale (CTRS)

CBT is the Cognitive Therapy Rating Scale (CTRS), an important assessment tool designed to assess the quality and effectiveness of cognitive therapy sessions. Mental health professionals, such as therapists and psychologists, commonly use the CTRS to evaluate various aspects of a therapy session. This includes the extent to which the therapist adheres to CBT principles, their skill in applying cognitive and behavioral techniques, their ability to develop a therapeutic relationship with the client, and the overall quality of the session. The scale may also include specific criteria or items that another trained therapist or researcher observes based on their observations during the therapy session (Pingol, 2023).


Locations(1)

Pakistan Association of Cognitive Therapists

Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan

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