title: Formative and process evaluations of a cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness intervention for people with epilepsy and depression.
abstract: People with chronic diseases are at high risk for depression, resulting in a need for effective and accessible treatment options. Project UPLIFT is a program based on cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness that is aimed at reducing depressive symptoms among people with epilepsy. It is designed to be delivered to small groups of people over the phone or Internet. This study describes the formative and process evaluations of Project UPLIFT; the purpose of these evaluations was to assess the acceptability and feasibility of the program, looking at both the program components and delivery methods. The formative evaluation, conducted prior to program implementation, included nine participants in three focus groups. The process evaluation included qualitative comments and responses to the Client Satisfaction Questionnaire from 38 Project UPLIFT pilot study participants. Overall, the results from both evaluations indicate that participants felt that Project UPLIFT was acceptable and perceived to be beneficial.
authors.affiliation: Department of Behavioral Sciences and Health Education, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA. ereisin@emory.edu
authors.forename: Elizabeth Reisinger
authors.initials: ER
authors.lastname: Walker
authors.forename: Natasha
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Obolensky
authors.forename: Sheila
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Dini
authors.forename: Nancy J
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Thompson
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D003863:Depression / Q000209:etiology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group / Q000379:methods*; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D055815:Young Adult