Therapists' Use of Routine Outcome Monitoring
Author Information
Author(s): Azizian Kia Shaghayegh, Wittkampf Lisette, van Lankeren Jacobine, Janse Pauline
Primary Institution: Pro Persona Research, Wolfheze, The Netherlands
Hypothesis
What motivates therapists to use routine outcome monitoring and how do they implement it in practice?
Conclusion
Training and regular discussions about progress feedback are essential for effective integration into clinical practice.
Supporting Evidence
- Almost all therapists had a positive attitude about progress feedback.
- Non-users cited heavy workloads and lack of information as reasons for not using progress feedback.
- Therapists reported that progress feedback helped in monitoring treatment and engaging patients.
Takeaway
Therapists think using feedback from patients is helpful, but many don't use it because they feel overwhelmed or don't know how to use it well.
Methodology
Two qualitative studies with semi-structured interviews conducted with therapists in a mental health facility.
Potential Biases
Self-reported data may not accurately reflect actual behaviors.
Limitations
Participants were all from the same institution, which may limit the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
23 therapists, including 1 male and 22 female, with varying ages and experience levels.
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