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Motives of Therapists for Using Routine Outcome Monitoring (ROM) and How it is Used by Them in Clinical Practice: Two
Shaghayegh Azizian Kia1, Lisette Wittkampf1, Jacobine van Lankeren1
1Pro Persona Research, Wolfheze, The Netherlands.
Therapists generally view progress feedback positively but face barriers to its use. Training and peer consultation are vital for effective implementation in mental health care.
Area of Science:
- Mental Health
- Clinical Psychology
- Psychotherapy Research
Background:
- Effective implementation of progress feedback in mental health institutions remains a challenge.
- Limited understanding exists regarding how therapists utilize progress feedback in clinical practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare attitudes and motives of therapists using versus not using progress feedback.
- To explore how psychologists integrate progress feedback into their therapeutic practice.
Main Methods:
- Two qualitative studies involving 23 therapists.
- Thematic analysis of interview data.
Main Results:
- Most therapists hold positive attitudes towards progress feedback.
- Barriers to use include workload, patient factors, and lack of information.
- Therapists utilize feedback through discussions, treatment modifications, and peer consultation.
- Peer consultations often lack discussions on non-benefiting patients and treatment adjustments.
Conclusions:
- Therapist training and education are essential for effective progress feedback utilization.
- Regular peer consultations focusing on progress feedback can enhance its clinical integration.
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