Randomized Controlled Trial of Wellness Recovery Action Planning

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

555 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2007-12-31

Study Completion Date

2009-10-31

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this research study is to test the effectiveness of a standardized peer-led intervention to teach self-management skills in improving outcomes of individuals with a severe mental illness. The intervention is known as Wellness Recovery Action Planning or WRAP, co-developed by Dr. Mary Ellen Copeland. The focus of the inquiry is on whether and how developing an individualized plan for successful living: 1) lowers psychiatric symptoms; 2) enhances psychosocial outcomes such as self-perceived recovery, empowerment, self-advocacy, coping, and social support; 3) increases knowledge of personal mental illness self-management strategies; and 4) enhances satisfaction with the service delivery system. The study evaluated the following hypotheses:

Hypothesis #1: Compared to wait-list control subjects, those who participate in the WRAP intervention will report reduced levels of psychiatric symptoms.

Hypothesis #2: Compared to wait-list control subjects, those who participate in the WRAP intervention will report enhanced enhanced feelings of empowerment, hope, recovery, quality of life, and functioning.

Hypothesis #3: Compared to wait-list controls, those who participate in the WRAP intervention will report increased levels of social support.

Hypothesis #4: Compared to wait-list controls, those who participate in the WRAP intervention will report increased use of peer services, higher satisfaction with services, and have lower overall service costs.

Hypothesis #5: Compared to controls, those who participate in the WRAP intervention will report increased knowledge of mental illness self-management, including making/using a WRAP plan.

Hypothesis #6: There will be no difference in employment rates of control vs. intervention subjects.

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Detailed Description

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Eligibility criteria included having a diagnosis of serious mental illness and experiencing severe functional impairment in one or more life roles. All study participants completed telephone interviews at three points in time: study entry (pre-intervention); 8-weeks later (immediate post-intervention); and 6-months after intervention (approximately 8 months after study entry). Blinded interviewers administered valid and reliable outcome assessments that measured changes in subjects' knowledge about mental illness; emotional well-being; empowerment; hopefulness; quality of life, and functioning. All study participants were compensated for their time at each interview. All WRAP facilitators were people in recovery from serious mental illnesses who were certified and experienced WRAP facilitators. Fidelity to the WRAP curriculum was assessed on an ongoing basis throughout the study.

Conditions

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Mental Disorders

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP)

WRAP consists of 8 sessions lasting for 2-½ hours, convened once a week over a period of 8 weeks. Topics include: Introduction to WRAP, Developing a Wellness Toolbox, Creating a Daily Maintenance Plan, Identifying Triggers, Identifying Early Warning Signs, Managing When Things Break Down, and Crisis Planning. Coursework is interactive, using lecture, question and answer, group discussion, and individual or group exercises. Each session includes a lecture on recovery topics such as self-esteem, changing negative thoughts to positive ones, peer support, and lifestyle issues.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP)

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

WRAP consists of 8 sessions lasting for 2-½ hours, convened once a week over a period of 8 weeks.

Comparison Wait-List Group

Participants assigned to the comparison group were in a delayed treatment condition in which they continued in public services as usual, but were offered the chance to attend WRAP groups after their final research interview.

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Interventions

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Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP)

WRAP consists of 8 sessions lasting for 2-½ hours, convened once a week over a period of 8 weeks.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* age 18 years or older
* English speaking
* severe mental illness as confirmed by: 1) a Kessler Self-Report Measure (K-6) score of 13 or higher; and/or 2) enrolled as a client of the public mental health system in the state of Ohio.