The use of structured clinical interviews for assessment in counseling

Author(s): Juhnke, G. A.

Journal/Book: J Couns Develop. 1997; 75: 5999 Stevenson Ave, Alexandria, VA 22304-3300. Amer Counseling Assoc. 470-480.

Abstract: The purpose of this article is twofold: to summarize some of the major issues concerning structured clinical interviews and to review data available on some of the most widely used interview schedules. One of the key challenges with the practitioner-scientist approach to counseling; is the ability to compare information from a variety bf clients and counselors. A structured clinical interview can be considered an empirically driven instrument that has preestablished questions and scoring procedures that make it a useful assessment tool. Through its use, comparisons can be made among clients, and the reliability of assessment and diagnosis can be increased.

Note: Article Vacc NA, Univ N Carolina, Dept Counseling & Educ Dev, Greensboro,NC 27412 USA

Keyword(s): ASSESSING CHILDREN; RATING-SCALE; RELIABILITY; PERSONALITY; DISORDER; ADOLESCENTS; DEPRESSION; DIAGNOSIS; RATIONALE; SCHEDULE

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