The influence of diagnosis on psychotherapy missed opportunities in a veteran population

Objective: Canceled or unattended psychotherapy sessions are a source of concern for patients, providers, and health-care systems. Veterans are particularly likely to experience mental health problems, and yet they are also especially susceptible to variables leading to premature termination of serv...

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Published in:Psychotherapy research 2016-01, Vol.26 (1), p.120-130
Main Authors: Keeley, Jared Wayne, Cardin, Scott, Gonzalez, Rose
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
abgesagte Termine
Adult
Appointments and Schedules
appuntamento annullato
assenza
cancelled appointment
Diagnose
diagnosi
diagnosis
Female
Humans
kein Erscheinen
Male
Mental Disorders - therapy
Middle Aged
missed opportunities
no-shows
opportunità perse
Patient Compliance
psicoterapia
Psychotherapie
psychotherapy
Psychotherapy - statistics & numerical data
versäumte Gelegenheiten
Veteranen
veterani
veterans
Veterans - statistics & numerical data
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Summary:Objective: Canceled or unattended psychotherapy sessions are a source of concern for patients, providers, and health-care systems. Veterans are particularly likely to experience mental health problems, and yet they are also especially susceptible to variables leading to premature termination of services. Method: This study examined a large (n = 2285) sample of veterans receiving psychotherapy services to determine if mental health diagnosis had an impact upon missed psychotherapy opportunities. Results: There were differential cancelation rates for individuals with different classes of disorder, and the total number of appointments a person scheduled changed the nature of the effect. Conclusions: Health-care administrators and treatment providers should consider the specific effects of individuals with differing diagnoses when planning courses of treatment and coordinating care.
ISSN:1050-3307
1468-4381
DOI:10.1080/10503307.2014.954152