title: Individual therapy attrition rates in a low-intensity service: a comparison of cognitive behavioural and person-centred therapies and the impact of deprivation.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  This paper looks at attrition in relation to deprivation and type of therapy - CBT or person-centred counselling.
  
  
  METHODS
  Case notes of all those referred in a 4-month period (n = 497) were assessed for those who failed to opt-in; those who opted-in but failed to attend first appointment and those who attended first appointment but subsequently dropped-out.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Significant numbers failed to opt-in, attend first appointment or dropped out during therapy. There were no differences between CBT and PCT. Those from the most deprived areas were less likely to opt-in.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  We need to develop better approaches to attracting and maintaining contact with individuals complaining of common mental health problems.
authors.affiliation: Greater Glasgow and Clyde NHS, Scotland.
authors.forename: Karra
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Grant
authors.forename: Elizabeth
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: McMeekin
authors.forename: Ruth
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Jamieson
authors.forename: Alexandra
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Fairfull
authors.forename: Chris
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Miller
authors.forename: Jim
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: White
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care / Q000523:psychology*; D010352:Patient Dropouts; D009629:Person-Centered Psychotherapy; D011610:Psychosocial Deprivation; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012985:Software Design; D055815:Young Adult