title: The Differential Test of Conduct and Emotional Problems as an evaluative tool for the Willie M. program.
abstract: The Differential Test of Conduct and Emotional Problems (DT/CEP) was utilized as a treatment outcome evaluation tool for the severely emotionally and behaviorally handicapped clients served by Specialized Youth Services of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. A significant change was found in both conduct problem and emotional disturbance scales, indicating improvement for both modalities over a nine-month period. No significant difference in improvement was indicated between males and females. The DT/CEP was established as a justified treatment evaluation tool, with attention given to cautions of scale interaction provided by the test authors (Kelly and Vitali, 1990).
authors.affiliation: Libra Publishers, Inc., San Diego, California 92117, USA.
authors.forename: H A
authors.initials: HA
authors.lastname: West
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Verhaagen
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000342:Affective Symptoms / Q000628:therapy*; D002648:Child; D019955:Conduct Disorder / Q000628:therapy*; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D011613:Psychotherapy