Abstract
The first chapter of this thesis comprises an Extended Literature Review which provides a comprehensive overview of a novel imagery-competing intervention for reducing intrusive trauma memories. The interventions development and its translation from laboratory to clinical settings ('bench to bedside’) is considered with a critical review of the evidence from experimental and clinical studies. Recommendations are provided for future research.The second chapter of this thesis outlines a Large Scale Research Project which aimed to examine the feasibility and acceptability of this brief imagery-competing (visuospatial) intervention with parents experiencing intrusive memories following their child's discharge from intensive care. This study used a single-arm, mixed-methods design. Data was collected remotely through self-report measures at multiple timepoints and semi-structured interviews. The results and implications of these are discussed with recommendations for future research.
Thesis embargoed until 31 December 2026.
Date of Award | Dec 2024 |
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Original language | English |
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Supervisor | David McCormack (Supervisor), Cherie Armour (Supervisor) & Tim Fosker (Supervisor) |
Keywords
- Intrusive memories
- trauma
- visuospatial interference
- imagery-competing intervention
- posttraumatic stress
- remote delivery
- parents
- PICU
- NICU
- feasibility
- acceptability