Clinical algorithms as a tool for psychotherapy with Latino clients.
Clinical algorithms have the advantage of being able to integrate clinical, cultural, and environmental factors into a unified method of planning and implementing treatment. A model for practice is proposed that uses 3 algorithms as guides for conducting psychotherapy with Latino clients, the uses of which are illustrated in a single, ongoing case vignette. The algorithm format has the additional advantage of easily adapting itself for data gathering for research purposes.
Manoleas
Peter
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School of Social Welfare, University of California at Berkeley, 94720-7400, USA.
Garcia
Betty
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D000328:Adult; D000465:Algorithms; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D005260:Female; D006630:Hispanic or Latino / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D011613:Psychotherapy / Q000379:methods*