Abstract
Background: Formulation and working psychologically with teams is considered a fundamental part of the role of a clinical psychologist. Quantitative studies have found staff find team formulations a positive, useful experience. Aims: This review aims to utilize a Thematic Synthesis to combine qualitative studies on staff experiences of participating in team formulations and explore what benefits staff perceive from the process. The review also aims to provide a thorough quality appraisal of the included research. Method: A Thematic Synthesis was completed on qualitative studies which met the required inclusion criteria. The Critical Appraisal Skills Programme qualitative checklist was used to appraise the included research. Results: The studies included in the review were of a mixed quality, and in some instances there was an insufficient amount of detail to complete an accurate assessment. Overall, seven themes were identified across the studies. Conclusions: The current review highlights the importance of team formulation in general practice for both enhancing staff understanding of service users but also improving professional confidence and validation. The review also highlighted some of the barriers to staff practicing team formulations.
Highlights
The use of team formulations with staff groups has become an increasingly popular practice within Clinical Psychology in the United Kingdom as a means to engage and work collaboratively with teams (Division of Clinical Psychology [DCP], 2011)
This review aims to analyze U.K.-based qualitative studies on staff experiences of participating in team formulations using Thomas and Harden’s (2008) method of Thematic Synthesis
The current review demonstrates the potential benefits of team formulation in mental health settings, highlighting the impact of an increased use of psychotherapeutically informed approaches and working psychologically in the modern National Health Service (NHS)
Summary
The use of team formulations with staff groups has become an increasingly popular practice within Clinical Psychology in the United Kingdom as a means to engage and work collaboratively with teams (Division of Clinical Psychology [DCP], 2011). Working with teams (such as facilitating team formulations and providing consultation) is considered a fundamental role of practitioner psychologists by regulatory bodies (Health and Care Professions Council, 2015). A systematic review completed by Geach et al (2018) found that no uniform definition was reported across studies a common focus was established as being a forum to share psychological understanding of an individual’s presenting difficulties while guiding interventions. Conclusions: The current review highlights the importance of team formulation in general practice for both enhancing staff understanding of service users and improving professional confidence and validation. The review highlighted some of the barriers to staff practicing team formulations
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