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Does a continuous feedback system improve psychotherapy outcome?

Robert J Reese¹, Larry A Norsworthy, Steve R Rowlands

¹Department of Educational, School, and Counseling Psychology.

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|November 30, 2011

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Continuous feedback using the Partners for Change Outcome Management System (PCOMS) significantly improved psychotherapy outcomes. Clients receiving PCOMS feedback achieved reliable change faster and in fewer sessions compared to standard care.

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Psychotherapy Research

Background:

Continuous outcome monitoring is recognized for enhancing psychotherapy effectiveness.
The Partners for Change Outcome Management System (PCOMS) is a feedback assessment tool designed for this purpose.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the impact of the PCOMS continuous feedback system on psychotherapy outcomes.
To compare treatment gains between clients using PCOMS and those receiving treatment as usual.

Main Methods:

Two client samples (N=74 each) from a university counseling center and a graduate training clinic participated.
A feedback condition (using PCOMS) was compared against a no-feedback condition (treatment as usual).

Main Results:

Clients using PCOMS demonstrated statistically significant treatment gains compared to the control group.
The PCOMS group showed a higher likelihood of achieving reliable change in fewer sessions.
Survival analysis indicated approximately 50% reliable change by session 7 or 9 in the feedback group.

Conclusions:

Continuous feedback systems like PCOMS can enhance psychotherapy outcomes.
PCOMS facilitates faster and more reliable therapeutic change.
The findings support the integration of continuous feedback in clinical practice.