Where is here and when is now? The adaptational challenge of mental health reform for group psychotherapy.
The structure of health care delivery is in a period of rapid change. An understanding of psychotherapy service use patterns indicates the importance of time categories as well as the relevance of group techniques. Traditional interpersonal and psychodynamic group techniques may be modified for time-limited use without sacrificing basic values and with demonstrated effectiveness. Adapting to a more fiscally stringent practice environment requires the clinician to undertake a difficult process of transition. As professionals our task is to prepare ourselves for this challenge and to let the health care system know that proper practice guidelines are necessary to achieve effective treatment for our patients.
American Group Therapy Association, Washington, DC.
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D003363:Cost Control / Q000639:trends; D018166:Health Care Reform / Q000191:economics*; D006801:Humans; D008329:Managed Care Programs / Q000191:economics; D011614:Psychotherapy, Brief / Q000191:economics; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group / Q000191:economics*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014481:United States