Predictors of psychotherapy outcome for children at a community mental health center

This study assessed the utility of multiple predictors of outcome for 268 child clients and their families who received psychotherapy at a community mental health center for children. Outcome was measured by the number of therapy sessions attended, the length of therapy, and improvement ratings of t...

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Published in:Journal of clinical psychology 1986-11, Vol.42 (6), p.873-877
Main Authors: Bush, Rita Masden, Glenwick, David S., Stephens, Mary Ann Parris
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Child
Family
Female
Financing, Personal
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Mental Disorders - therapy
Prognosis
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychopathology. Psychiatry
Psychotherapies. Psychological and clinical counseling
Psychotherapy - economics
Referral and Consultation
Time Factors
Treatments
Workforce
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Summary:This study assessed the utility of multiple predictors of outcome for 268 child clients and their families who received psychotherapy at a community mental health center for children. Outcome was measured by the number of therapy sessions attended, the length of therapy, and improvement ratings of the child and family made by independent judges. Regression analyses revealed that the strongest predictors of outcome were previous exposure to therapy, therapist type (permanent professional staff vs. intern), family constellation, therapist experience, and referral source. Implications for treatment planning and future research are discussed.
ISSN:0021-9762
1097-4679
DOI:10.1002/1097-4679(198611)42:6<873::AID-JCLP2270420608>3.0.CO;2-7