Clinical Psychology and Single-Case Evidence
A Practical Approach to Treatment Planning and Evaluation

Franz Petermann (Author), Jörg M. Müller (Author)

9780471491569, Wiley

Hardback, published 18 April 2001

208 pages
23.4 x 16 x 2 cm, 0.425 kg

This book focuses on the importance of learning from single caseevaluation of the therapeutic process, an approach which is veryappropriate to the current demand for evidence based, managed care.

A practical and realistic approach for practitioners to combinetheir scientific and clinical objectives of advancing knowledge andimproving treatment.
* Concise, practical book aimed at the professional in training andpractice
* Includes qualitative and quantitative methods of analysis
* Focuses on single case design and evaluation as a key element inpractising managed care, and controlled clinical treatment

List of Figures.

List of Tables.

About the Authors.

Preface.

Introduction.

Quality Assurance in Mental Health.

Controlled Practice as Quality Assurance.

History of the Single-Case Approach.

Illustrating the Steps of Controlled Practice.

Diagnostics: A Graphical Problem Description.

A Graphical Treatment Explanation.

Therapy Process Questionnaire.

Data Collection.

Statistical Analysis.

A Documentation System for Controlled Practice.

References.

Index.

Subject Areas: Psychology [JM]