title: Treatment of the nonpsychotic chronic patient: a problem of interactive fit.
abstract: Nonpsychotic chronic adult patients are troublesome, not only because of their psychosocial dysfunction, cognitive and affective impairments, and behavioral problems, but also because they fail the expectations and values of health care providers. The concept of interactive fit is proposed to facilitate the therapeutic process between patient and provider. Stages of treatment are described, together with guidelines for clinicians.
authors: Department of Psychiatry.
authors: David A
authors: DA
authors: Adler
authors: Dartmouth Medical School.
authors: Robert E
authors: RE
authors: Drake
authors: Fair Oaks Hospital.
authors: Jeffrey
authors: J
authors: Berlant
authors: Department of Psychiatry.
authors: James M
authors: JM
authors: Ellison
authors: Timberlawn Hospital.
authors: Doyle
authors: D
authors: Carson
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001521:Behavior Therapy; D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D010348:Patient Care Team; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations; D011613:Psychotherapy; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*