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[Intakes for (day) clinical psychotherapy. A cohort study]
H M Visser1, J Dekker, L Hartevelt-Bosma
1De Geestgronden, Spaarnepoort Ambulante te Hoofddorp. hetty.visser@geestgronden.nl
Tijdschrift Voor Psychiatrie
|September 9, 2006
Summary
This study describes patients referred for psychotherapy, finding most had multiple serious disorders and functional impairment. Many were treatment-resistant but accepted offered therapy.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Clinical Psychology
- Healthcare Research
Background:
- Limited understanding exists regarding the profile of patients referred for clinical psychotherapy.
- Identifying patient characteristics is crucial for optimizing treatment pathways and resource allocation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of patients referred to a day clinic specializing in personality, anxiety, and eating disorders.
- To characterize the patient population in terms of disorder complexity, functional impairment, and treatment resistance.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive, retrospective cohort study was conducted.
- Data were collected from 100 patients attending a specialized day clinic.
- Sociodemographic and clinical data were analyzed.
Main Results:
- The study population predominantly consisted of patients with multiple, serious disorders.
- High levels of functional impairment were observed in most patients.
- A significant proportion of patients were characterized as relatively treatment-resistant.
Conclusions:
- Patients referred for psychotherapy often present with complex, severe, and treatment-resistant conditions.
- Despite challenges, a high percentage of patients diagnosed with needing treatment agreed to the offered therapy.
- Further research is needed to tailor interventions for this complex patient group.
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