title: The utility of MMPI-2-RF substantive scales in prediction of negative treatment outcomes in a community mental health center.
abstract: This study examined the utility of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2-Restructured Form (MMPI-2-RF) substantive scales in the prediction of premature termination and therapy no-shows while controlling for other relevant predictors in a university-based community mental health center, a sample at high risk of both premature termination and no-show appointments. Participants included 457 individuals seeking services from a university-based psychology clinic. Results indicated that Juvenile Conduct Problems (JCP) predicted premature termination and Behavioral/Externalizing Dysfunction and JCP predicted number of no-shows, when accounting for initial severity of illness, personality disorder diagnosis, therapist experience, and other related MMPI-2-RF scales. The MMPI-2-RF Aesthetic-Literary Interests scale also predicted number of no-shows. Recommendations for applying these findings in clinical practice are discussed.
authors.affiliation: University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS, USA joye.anestis@usm.edu.
authors.forename: Joye C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Anestis
authors.affiliation: Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, USA.
authors.forename: Emily D
authors.initials: ED
authors.lastname: Gottfried
authors.affiliation: Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, USA.
authors.forename: Thomas E
authors.initials: TE
authors.lastname: Joiner
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001008:Anxiety Disorders / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D003155:Community Mental Health Centers; D019955:Conduct Disorder / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016015:Logistic Models; D008950:MMPI; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010349:Patient Compliance / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D010554:Personality Disorders / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D011361:Professional Competence; D012307:Risk Factors; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D015144:Southeastern United States; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014495:Universities; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: MMPI-2-RF; assessment; outpatients; personality; termination; therapy no-shows