The treatment outcome pursuit: A mandate for the clinician and researcher working alliance

Journal/Book: Psychotherapy. 1996; 33: 3900 E Camelback Rd #200, Phoenix, AZ 85018. Amer Psychological Assoc, Div Psychotherapy. 190-196.

Abstract: The illusiveness of a working alliance between clinicians and researchers has been an issue of concern for psychology. The criticisms of clinicians have been that researchers produce findings that are not useful or relevant to clinical practice. Researchers criticize clinicians for not making use of research, for being arbitrary in treatment choices, and for being uninformed. The reason that a working alliance is now possible and in fact necessary for clinicians and researchers is the subject of this article. The changing market forces, environmental, legislative, and societal changes have mandated collaboration between the two groups. Methods through which to develop alliances are described and new paradigms are suggested.

Note: Article LF Campbell, Univ Georgia, 402 Aderhold Hall, Athens, GA 30602 USA

Keyword(s): PSYCHOTHERAPY-RESEARCH

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