title: Psychiatrists' understanding and use of psychological formulation: a qualitative exploration.
abstract: Aims and method To establish an initial conceptualisation of how psychiatrists understand and use formulation within adult psychiatry practice. Twelve psychiatrists took part in semi-structured interviews. Transcripts were analysed using a constructivist grounded theory methodology. Results Formulation was conceptualised as an addition to diagnosis, triggered by risk, complexity and a need for an enhanced understanding. Participants valued collaborative formulation with psychologists. Multiple contextual factors were perceived to either facilitate or inhibit the process. Barriers to formulation led to a disjointed way of working. Clinical implications Findings contribute to an understanding of formulation within psychiatry training and practice.
authors: Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust and Lancaster University.
authors: Roxanna
authors: R
authors: Mohtashemi
authors: Mersey Care NHS Trust.
authors: John
authors: J
authors: Stevens
authors: Mersey Care NHS Trust.
authors: Paul G
authors: PG
authors: Jackson
authors: Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust and Lancaster University.
authors: Stephen
authors: S
authors: Weatherhead