Treatment outcomes in a psychology training clinic
Date Approved
6-1-2015
Date Posted
3-14-2016
Degree Type
Open Access Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department or School
Psychology
Committee Member
Karen Saules, Ph.D., Chair
Committee Member
Ellen Koch, Ph.D.
Committee Member
Tom Waltz, Ph.D.
Abstract
Psychotherapy outcomes are influenced by a number of factors, including client and therapist pretreatment, relational, and intervention factors. The current study utilized data from Eastern Michigan University's Psychology Training Clinic to investigate the effects of pretreatment factors as well as explore the pattern and timing of outcomes. The sample included 132 adult therapy clients, who were predominantly female (59.8%) and Caucasian (76.7%). Results demonstrated that indicators of problem severity are a robust predictor of treatment outcome. Furthermore, results from the current sample largely mimicked earlier studies, with approximately seven sessions being required for reliable improvement, and substantially more sessions were required for individuals to recover (median=19). Overall, a sizable proportion of the clients experienced clinically significant change (29.0%) or reliable improvement (12.2%), but a significant number of clients experienced no change (48.9%). Ultimately, the study represents an important step in synthesizing available clinical data and research methods, with the eventual aim of improving service delivery.
Recommended Citation
Carr, Meagan M., "Treatment outcomes in a psychology training clinic" (2015). Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations. 635.
https://commons.emich.edu/theses/635