Posted: January 4th, 2016

synopsis of the differences and similarities between the efficacy and the effectiveness of psychotherapy in randomized clinical trials (RCTs)

After reading the assigned journal article for this week, located in the Week 1 subfolder of the Resources section of your classroom, please respond to the following:

Provide your synopsis of the differences and similarities between the efficacy and the effectiveness of psychotherapy in randomized clinical trials (RCTs) as indicated in the article. What are the benchmarks?

What do the authors describe as a naturalistic setting in an HMO? Do you agree with this description?

What is your perspective on the outcome of the study described? Do you agree or disagree with the reported results?

According to this study, is treatment for adult depression effective in a managed care environment? Explain your answer; why or why not?

Article is from below:

Journal of consulting a clinical psychology 2008, vol76, no1, 116-124

Benchmarking the Effectiveness of Psychotherapy Treatment for Adult
Depression in a Managed Care Environment: A Preliminary Study