Gary M Burlingame1, Robert Gleave2, Davey Erekson1, Philip L Nelson2, Joseph Olsen3, Steve Thayer1, Mark Beecher2. 1. a Department of Psychology , Brigham Young University , Provo , UT , USA. 2. c Department of Counseling Psychology and Special Education , Brigham Young University , Provo , UT , USA. 3. b College of Family, Home and Social Science , Brigham Young University , Provo , UT , USA.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: While empirically-supported treatment (EST) choices are continually expanding, choices regarding formats for delivery (individual only, group only, or conjoint [simultaneous individual & group]) are often determined by agency resources or clinician preference. Studies comparing individual and group formats have produced mixed results, while recent meta-analytic reviews support format equivalence. METHOD: We employed a multilevel model to test for outcome differences using the OQ-45 on an outpatient archival data set of clients receiving individual-only (n = 11,764), group-only (n = 152) or conjoint (n = 1557). RESULTS: Individual and group outcomes were equivalent with some analyses showing conjoint trailing. Moderators of change included initial distress, treatment duration, intra-group dependency, and format. CONCLUSIONS: Results support meta-analytic findings of format equivalence in a naturalistic setting for group and individual. Referral practices and future results are discussed.
OBJECTIVE: While empirically-supported treatment (EST) choices are continually expanding, choices regarding formats for delivery (individual only, group only, or conjoint [simultaneous individual & group]) are often determined by agency resources or clinician preference. Studies comparing individual and group formats have produced mixed results, while recent meta-analytic reviews support format equivalence. METHOD: We employed a multilevel model to test for outcome differences using the OQ-45 on an outpatient archival data set of clients receiving individual-only (n = 11,764), group-only (n = 152) or conjoint (n = 1557). RESULTS: Individual and group outcomes were equivalent with some analyses showing conjoint trailing. Moderators of change included initial distress, treatment duration, intra-group dependency, and format. CONCLUSIONS: Results support meta-analytic findings of format equivalence in a naturalistic setting for group and individual. Referral practices and future results are discussed.
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group psychotherapy; mental health services research; outcome research