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The outcome problem in psychotherapy: a reply.
1Institute of Psychiatry, London.
Psychotherapy (Chicago, Ill.)
|March 20, 2013
Summary
This article critiques a previous review of psychotherapy outcomes, arguing the review was irrelevant and incompetent. It aims to clarify confusion surrounding psychotherapy effectiveness research.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Psychotherapy Research
Background:
- A previous review by Eysenck (1952) on psychotherapy outcomes is widely cited.
- Strupp (1963) commented on this review, adding to the existing confusion regarding treatment effectiveness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address and refute criticisms made by Strupp (1963) regarding the interpretation of psychotherapy outcome data.
- To clarify the relevance and competence of the original Eysenck survey on psychotherapy effectiveness.
Main Methods:
- Critical analysis of Strupp's (1963) commentary on Eysenck's (1952) psychotherapy outcome survey.
- Rebuttal of specific points raised by Strupp, asserting their irrelevance and incompetence.
Main Results:
- The author contends that Strupp's review is "irrelevant, incompetent and immaterial."
- The article aims to present simple points to resolve the confusion surrounding psychotherapy outcome research.
Conclusions:
- The author seeks to correct the misinterpretation of psychotherapy outcome data.
- Clarification is needed to accurately assess the effectiveness of psychotherapeutic interventions.
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