Evaluating the content and quality of cognitive-behavioural therapy case conceptualisations

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dc.citation.issue3
dc.citation.volume40
dc.contributor.authorHaarhoff BA
dc.contributor.authorFlett RA
dc.contributor.authorGibson KL
dc.coverage.spatialNew Zealand
dc.date.available2011
dc.date.issued2011
dc.description.abstractWhilst case conceptualisation (CC) is considered a key Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT) competency, assessment and evaluation of the content and quality of CBT CC skills is not generally part of CBT training. In this paper, the content and quality of CCs produced by novice CBT clinicians was evaluated. Twenty-six novice CBT clinicians constructed CCs based on four clinical case vignettes. The content and quality of the CCs was evaluated using three rating scales, the Case Formulation Content Coding method, the Fothergill and Kuyken Quality of Cognitive-Therapy Case Formulation rating scale, and the CBT CC rating scale and benchmark conceptualisations. Descriptive statistical analysis of content displayed consistent distribution of subcategories of clinical information included, or omitted in the CCs. Underlying psychological mechanisms were emphasised. Information concerning biological, socio-cultural, protective factors, and the therapeutic relationship were generally omitted. As far as quality was concerned, between 50% - 61% of participants produced 'good-enough' CBT CCs. The consistent pattern of clinical information evidenced in the participants' CCs highlighted strengths and weaknesses which have implications for improving training in CC CBT competency.
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dc.description.publication-statusPublished
dc.format.extent104 - 114
dc.identifierhttp://www.psychology.org.nz/
dc.identifier.citationNew Zealand Journal of Psychology, 2011, 40 (3), pp. 104 - 114
dc.identifier.elements-id158694
dc.identifier.issn0112-109X
dc.languageEnglish
dc.publisherNew Zealand Psychological Society
dc.publisher.urihttp://www.psychology.org.nz/
dc.relation.isPartOfNew Zealand Journal of Psychology
dc.subject.anzsrc1701 Psychology
dc.subject.anzsrc1702 Cognitive Sciences
dc.titleEvaluating the content and quality of cognitive-behavioural therapy case conceptualisations
dc.typeJournal article
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pubs.organisational-group/Massey University/College of Humanities and Social Sciences
pubs.organisational-group/Massey University/College of Humanities and Social Sciences/School of Psychology
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