Introducing SYPRENE: An International Practice Research Network for Strategic and Systemic Therapists and Researchers

Area of Science:

• Psychology
• Therapeutic Interventions

Background:

• A gap exists in practice-based research concerning the effectiveness and efficiency of strategic therapies.
• There is a need for a dedicated network to address this research gap.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce the Systemic Practice Research Network (SYPRENE).
• To outline the rationale behind SYPRENE's establishment.
• To describe the initial data collection methods and encoding system.

Main Methods:

• Establishment of an international Systemic Practice Research Network (PRN).
• Development of a systematic data collection protocol.
• Implementation of an encoding system for practice-based research data.

Main Results:

• SYPRENE has been established as an international PRN.
• The foundational data collection methods and encoding system are described.
• Future developments are anticipated in practitioner recruitment and data scope.

Conclusions:

• SYPRENE aims to bridge the gap in practice-based research for strategic therapies.
• The network provides a framework for systematic investigation into therapy effectiveness.
• Further expansion of SYPRENE is planned for broader research impact.