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Katerina Y Stratigis1, Kaitlyn L Hoitomt1, Nia Hansen1
1Clinical Psychology, Spalding University, Louisville, KY, USA.
Journal of Prevention & Intervention in the Community
|July 30, 2019
Summary
This study evaluated the long-term effectiveness of Bridgehaven's Cognitive Enhancement Therapy (CET) program. Results were not statistically significant, possibly due to limited data and sample size.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatric Rehabilitation
- Program Evaluation
- Cognitive Therapy
Background:
- Bridgehaven is a community-based psychiatric rehabilitation and recovery program in Louisville, Kentucky.
- The study was conducted by students in a program evaluation course at Spalding University.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the long-term effectiveness of Bridgehaven's Cognitive Enhancement Therapy (CET) program.
- To identify potential improvements for data collection and future research.
Main Methods:
- Program evaluation of Cognitive Enhancement Therapy (CET).
- Analysis of client data from Bridgehaven.
Main Results:
- The study did not yield statistically significant results regarding the long-term effectiveness of CET.
- Potential limitations include a low sample size and incomplete data.
Conclusions:
- The effectiveness of CET at Bridgehaven could not be conclusively determined due to data limitations.
- Recommendations were made for enhancing client information collection and future research directions.
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