Testing the Integrity of a Psychotherapy Protocol: Assessment of Adherence and Competence

Jennifer Waltz; Michael E. Addis; Kelly Koerner; Neil S. Jacobson

doi:10.1037/0022-006X.61.4.620

Testing the Integrity of a Psychotherapy Protocol: Assessment of Adherence and Competence

Jennifer Waltz, Michael E. Addis, Kelly Koerner, Neil S. Jacobson

Psychology

University of Washington

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Manipulation checks should be used in psychotherapy trials to confirm that therapists followed the treatment manuals and performed the therapy competently. This article is a review of some strategies that have been used to document treatment integrity; also, their limitations are discussed here. Recommendations for improving these checks are presented. Specific guidelines are offered regarding when and how to assess both therapist adherence to treatment protocols and competence.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	620-630
Number of pages	11
Journal	Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology
Volume	61
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-006X.61.4.620
State	Published - Aug 1993

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