A qualitative study examining the influences on the use of Work Focused Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (W-CBT) in Australian Health Care settings by practitioners and participant experiences of it.

Increases in the duration of time off work following a mental health condition has led to the development of Work Focused Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (W-CBT), which is considered an effective intervention at facilitating return to work (RTW) outcomes for people experiencing mild-to-moderate mental health conditions (Cullen et al., 2018; Slater et al., 2023). However, there is no literature reporting on participants’ experience of W-CBT within the Australian health care context. This study will aim to explore participant’s perceptions and experiences of W-CBT via a qualitative methodology.

W-CBT is an emerging modality for the treatment of mental health disorders, where return to work (RTW) is a goal of intervention. Whilst recommended in guidelines for the treatment of work-related mental health disorders (D Mazza, B Brijnath, & S Chakraborty, 2019) little information is available about the use of W-CBT by health care practitioners in the Australian context. This study will employ qualitative research methods to explore the use of W-CBT in Australia and the factors influencing its use.

Together these enquiries will provide a needs assessment informing recommendations on future use of W-CBT in Australia.

Increases in the duration of time off work following a mental health condition has led to the development of Work Focused Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (W-CBT), which is considered an effective intervention at facilitating return to work (RTW) outcomes for people experiencing mild-to-moderate mental health conditions (Cullen et al., 2018; Slater et al., 2023). However, there is no literature reporting on participants’ experience of W-CBT within the Australian health care context. This study will aim to explore participant’s perceptions and experiences of W-CBT via a qualitative methodology.

W-CBT is an emerging modality for the treatment of mental health disorders, where return to work (RTW) is a goal of intervention. Whilst recommended in guidelines for the treatment of work-related mental health disorders (D Mazza, B Brijnath, & S Chakraborty, 2019) little information is available about the use of W-CBT by health care practitioners in the Australian context. This study will employ qualitative research methods to explore the use of W-CBT in Australia and the factors influencing its use.

Together these enquiries will provide a needs assessment informing recommendations on future use of W-CBT in Australia.