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The waiting-list group.

W N Stone1, E B Klein

  • 1Psychiatry Department, University of Cincinnati Medical School, USA.

International Journal of Group Psychotherapy
|October 26, 1999
PubMed
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A pilot study introduced a preliminary process group (PPG) for mental health center applicants. This group successfully provided prompt service and increased entry into group therapy for participants.

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Area of Science:

  • Clinical Psychology
  • Mental Health Services Research

Background:

  • University-affiliated urban mental health centers often face long waiting lists for treatment.
  • Efficient triage and interim support are crucial for managing applicant flow and engagement.

Observation:

  • A preliminary process group (PPG) was offered to applicants on the mental health center's waiting list.
  • The PPG was a semistructured, weekly group focused on problem presentation, discussion, and goal setting.
  • 35 out of 262 (approximately 13%) of applicants chose to join the PPG.

Findings:

  • PPG participants were older and less educated than those who remained on the wait list.
  • Approximately 80% of both PPG and wait-list participants eventually entered therapy.
  • PPG participants showed a significantly higher rate of entry into group treatment compared to the wait-list group.

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Implications:

  • The preliminary process group (PPG) effectively serves as an interim measure, reducing wait times and improving engagement.
  • This model supports mental health center operations by offering immediate support and bolstering group therapy program enrollment.
  • The PPG demonstrates a viable strategy for enhancing patient access and retention in mental health services.