Early dropouts in brief dynamic psychotherapy

Brief dynamic psychotherapy at the Psychiatric Clinic of Athens University follows the approach of Malan and Sifneos and the selection criteria proposed by Davanloo. The early dropout phenomenon was studied in 24 therapies, in relation to variables included in the selection criteria. The statistical analysis was based on discriminant analysis. A high final score, early transference confrontation, circumscribed problem of the patient, high motivation for treatment and existence of crisis were strongly associated with continuation of brief psychotherapy.