The multiple techniques approach to behavioural psychotherapy: a retrospective evaluation of effectiveness and an examination of prognostic indicators.
A retrospective evaluation of the multiple techniques approach to behaviour therapy is described. The effectiveness of the approach seems to compare favourably with a single-technique approach as far as can be ascertained. The observed improvement can be attributed to some aspect of the treatment package and not to 'spontaneous remission' factors. A prospective trial would not seem valuable, providing the problems of replication can be solved. An examination of prognostic indicators reveals a range of variables associated with outcome. Amongst the diagnostic groups, the 'social phobics' and 'anxiety states' did poorly. A number of general adjustment variables also seemed important, particularly marriage, and social and vocational adjustment. The implications of these findings for the nature and deployment of services and briefly discussed.
D000328:Adult; D001007:Anxiety / Q000628:therapy; D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D004651:Employment; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008393:Marriage; D010698:Phobic Disorders / Q000628:therapy; D011379:Prognosis; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012647:Self-Assessment; D012917:Social Adjustment