Models of Psychotherapy Outcome

What is it about?

To explore whether psychotherapy models are applicable in the training clinic setting, the dose-effect model of psychotherapy outcome was tested in the outpatient clinic of an American Psychological Association-approved doctoral training program in clinical psychology. Outcome data, using the Outcome Questionnaire 45.2, were gathered immediately prior to each psychotherapy session during the course of treatment. Sixty-one clients, treated by 21 trainee clinicians, participated. Although a similar pattern emerged, response to treatment was not as rapid as the dose-effect model would predict. Ideas for future research are proposed.

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