Evidence-based outcome research : a practical guide to conducting randomized controlled trials for psychosocial interventions

Evidence-based outcome research a practical guide to conducting randomized controlled trials for psychosocial interventions

This edited volume provides both conceptual and practical information for conducting and evaluating evidence-based outcome studies. It encompasses psychotherapy research for traditional mental health disorders (eg. depression, anxiety), as well as psychosocial-based treatments provided to medical pa...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Nezu, Arthur M. (-), Nezu, Christine M.
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press c2008.
Edición:1st ed
Materias:
Evidence-based psychiatry.
Psychiatry > Research > Methodology.
Psychotherapy > Research > Methodology.
Clinical trials.
Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009798389506719
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Cover
  • Title Page
  • Copyright Page
  • Dedication
  • Preface
  • Contents
  • About the Editors
  • About the Contributors
  • Section I: Conceptual Issues
  • 1 The "Devil Is in the Details": Recognizing and Dealing With Threats to Validity in Randomized Controlled Trials
  • 2 Explanation of the CONSORT Statement With Application to Psychosocial Interventions
  • Section II: Assessment Issues
  • 3 Clinical Interviews
  • 4 Behavioral Assessment
  • 5 Self-Report Measures
  • Section III: Methodological and Design Issues
  • 6 Sample Size and Statistical Power
  • 7 Subject Selection
  • 8 Research Participant Recruitment and Retention
  • 9 Random Assignment Procedures
  • 10 Research Designs
  • 11 Efficacy and Effectiveness in Developing Treatment Manuals
  • 12 Selecting, Training, and Supervising Therapists
  • 13 Ensuring Treatment Integrity
  • Section IV: Data Analysis Issues
  • 14 Data Analytic Frameworks: Analysis of Variance, Latent Growth, and Hierarchical Models
  • 15 Analyzing and Presenting Outcomes
  • 16 Methods for Capturing the Process of Change
  • 17 Assessing the Clinical Significance of Outcome Results
  • 18 Assessing the Effect Size of Outcome Research
  • Section V: Special Topics
  • 19 Ethical Issues
  • 20 Relevance of RCTs to Diverse Groups
  • 21 Multisite Intervention Studies
  • Index.

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