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We found that therapists\u2019 experiences of delivering <jats:styled-content style=\"fixed-case\">BFT<\/jats:styled-content> were broadly positive, although they found some aspects of their service frustrating.<\/jats:p><\/jats:list-item>\n<\/jats:list>\n<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Explain the importance of the paper's findings for a non\u2010specialist audience<\/jats:title><jats:p>\n<jats:list list-type=\"bullet\">\n\n<jats:list-item><jats:p>The study identifies the perceived benefits of BFT as a model to work with families, where a member has an intellectual disability.<\/jats:p><\/jats:list-item>\n\n<jats:list-item><jats:p>The study highlights some of the challenges experienced by practitioners, notably issues with engagement and some issues specific to working with adults with an intellectual disability.<\/jats:p><\/jats:list-item>\n\n<jats:list-item><jats:p>The findings suggest that it needs to be clear which families would benefit most from BFT, that interventions need to be adapted for people with intellectual disabilities and that Community Learning Disability Nurses and Allied Health Professionals should have support from management to deliver these interventions.<\/jats:p><\/jats:list-item>\n<\/jats:list>\n<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Abstract<\/jats:title><jats:sec><jats:title>Introduction<\/jats:title><jats:p>Studies have found family interventions (<jats:styled-content style=\"fixed-case\">FI<\/jats:styled-content>s) to be effective in reducing stress and relapse rates for a variety of mental health conditions. However, implementing <jats:styled-content style=\"fixed-case\">FI<\/jats:styled-content>s into clinical practice is challenging. Studies have suggested that levels of stress within some families of people with intellectual disabilities can be high. However, there is little reported about the use and implementation of <jats:styled-content style=\"fixed-case\">FI<\/jats:styled-content>s, such as Behavioural Family Therapy (<jats:styled-content style=\"fixed-case\">BFT<\/jats:styled-content>), in adult intellectual disability services.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Purpose of study<\/jats:title><jats:p>To explore the experiences of practitioners delivering <jats:styled-content style=\"fixed-case\">BFT<\/jats:styled-content> to adults with intellectual disabilities.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Method<\/jats:title><jats:p>A qualitative methodology was employed, using semi\u2010structured individual interviews with <jats:styled-content style=\"fixed-case\">BFT<\/jats:styled-content> therapists from a health professional background (<jats:italic>n\u00a0<\/jats:italic>=\u00a09). Data were analysed thematically.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>Two overarching themes were identified: positivity and frustration.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Discussion<\/jats:title><jats:p>Implementation of therapy was identified as being broadly successful but with some underlying challenges, notably wider organizational issues and some issues specific to working with adults with intellectual disabilities.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Implications for practice<\/jats:title><jats:p>The broadly positive experiences reported provide encouragement for the delivery of <jats:styled-content style=\"fixed-case\">FI<\/jats:styled-content>s, such as <jats:styled-content style=\"fixed-case\">BFT<\/jats:styled-content>, to adults with intellectual disabilities, by professions outwith psychology. 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