CPE methods for the education of interdisciplinary professionals

Reports the findings of a five (groups) by two (pre-and-post test) split-plot analysis of variance type research project designed to test the hypothesis that CPE teaching methods are as effective in producing personal change in health care professionals as they are with clergy. Analysis of measuring instrument responses (Adjective Check List, Survey of Interpersonal Values, Rokeach Dogmatism Scale) of 79 subjects--clergy, nurses, nuns, counselors, and miscellaneous professionals--tended to support the major hypothesis. Critical comments are offered by a professional pastoral counselor not involved in the original research.