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Analysis of crisis intervention processes.

Wolfgang Tschacher1, Nina Jacobshagen

  • 1University of Bern, Switzerland. tschacher@spk.unibe.ch

Crisis
|December 26, 2002
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Crisis intervention research shows that focusing on outward cognitive orientation helps patients improve mood and reduce anxiety. This cognitive focus is key to stabilizing emotions and activating patient resources during recovery.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Psychosocial Intervention
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Psychosocial crisis intervention is crucial for patient recovery.
  • Understanding the dynamic processes within crisis intervention is essential for optimizing treatment outcomes.
  • Cognitive orientation is a key factor in managing psychosocial distress.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To model the remediation processes in psychosocial crisis intervention.
  • To investigate the association between cognitive orientation and patient outcomes.
  • To identify dynamic patterns in crisis intervention using time series analysis.

Main Methods:

  • A sample of 40 inpatients in a crisis intervention unit was monitored.
  • Patient self-ratings of mood, tension, and cognitive orientation were collected multiple times daily.

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  • Linear time series models (vector autoregression) were used to analyze process data and predict outcomes.

    • Main Results:

    • Patients showed improved mood, reduced tension, and increased outward cognitive orientation during hospitalization.
    • Outward cognitive orientation was found to precede improvements in mood.
    • Time series models partially predicted treatment effects, particularly the reduction of social anxiety.

    Conclusions:

    • Crisis intervention should emphasize fostering outward cognitive orientation to enhance mood stability and reduce anxiety.
    • Activating patient resources through cognitive engagement is vital for effective crisis recovery.
    • Cognitive orientation is a significant predictor of specific treatment outcomes in psychosocial crisis intervention.