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[Psychotherapy reasearch: a bridge between theory and clinic]
F S García1, H Fernández Alvarez
1Fundación Aiglé, Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Vertex (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
|March 22, 2002
Summary
This review explores psychotherapy research, contrasting efficacy studies of empirically validated treatments (EVT) with effectiveness research in naturalistic settings. It highlights the ongoing debate in psychotherapy development and application.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Psychotherapy Research
Context:
- The field of psychotherapy research is evolving, with distinct approaches to evaluating treatment outcomes.
- Historically, psychotherapy research has progressed through various stages, leading to current divergent methodologies.
Purpose:
- To provide an overview of contemporary psychotherapy research.
- To examine the two primary research streams: efficacy and effectiveness.
- To discuss the methodologies and goals of each research approach.
Summary:
- This paper reviews the evolution of psychotherapy research, focusing on two main streams: efficacy and effectiveness.
- Efficacy research emphasizes empirically validated treatments (EVT) derived from controlled experimental studies.
- Effectiveness research prioritizes generalizability, evaluating psychotherapy outcomes in real-world, naturalistic contexts.
Impact:
- This work clarifies the current landscape of psychotherapy research methodologies.
- It aids researchers and clinicians in understanding the strengths and limitations of efficacy versus effectiveness studies.
- Informs the ongoing dialogue regarding the best practices for advancing psychotherapy research and application.