Recidivism as a follow-up methodology.
Issues surrounding posttreatment follow-up research are examined in terms of internal and external validity. Because of the problems involved in other types of follow-up research, recidivism is proposed as the most reliable methodology for follow-up research. Problems and solutions in recidivism research, as well as implications for aftercare, are discussed.
D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D010359:Patient Readmission; D012107:Research Design