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A Thesis Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology, University of Regina. 46 p. Background. Previous findings have shown positive treatment outcomes for Canadian public safety personnel (PSP) in the internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy (ICBT) program entitled the PSP Wellbeing Course. Despite this, PSP have provided mixed reviews regarding their satisfaction with the patient narratives, or Case Stories, that are dispersed throughout the course. Objectives. In an attempt to improve treatment engagement and outcomes, the current study explored patient perceptions of Case Stories and elucidated the relationship between review of the Case Stories and outcomes. We hypothesized PSP would perceive the Case Stories as a source of education, persuasion, motivation, engagement, and comfort, aligning with themes commonly found in the literature on patient narratives. Methods. We administered pre- and post-treatment questionnaires to 23 PSP who took the PSP Wellbeing Course and asked PSP to rate the Case Stories at post-treatment. To gather a richer understanding of PSP’s opinions of the Case Stories, we conducted 10 semi-structured interviews. We analyzed data using a mixed-methods approach. Results. Of the 13 participants (n = 57%) who reviewed the Case Stories, most agreed that the Case Stories allowed them to feel less alone in their experiences. While clients experienced statistically significant reductions in mental health symptoms, there was no significant difference in treatment outcomes between those who reviewed the Case Stories and those who did not. . Participants who were interviewed identified the Case Stories as being relatable, a useful psychoeducational tool, and a source of comfort. Some participants provided suggestions to improve the Case Stories (e.g., additional content, audiovisual aids). Discussion. The current study provides novel insight into the role Case Stories have in ICBT and may inform improvements to use of case stories in ICBT. Student no |
