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Effectiveness of psychodynamic psychotherapy with older adults — a longitudinal study
Author(s)	David John Roseborough, Marilyn Luptak, Jeff McLeod, William Bradshaw
Journal title	Clinical Gerontologist, vol 36, no 1, January-February 2013
Publisher	Taylor & Francis, January-February 2013
Pages	pp 1-16
Source	http://www.tandfonline.com
Keywords	Ageing process ; Psychiatric treatment ; Therapy ; Evaluation ; Longitudinal surveys.
Annotation	Using a longitudinal time-series design, this effectiveness study analysed archival data collected as a routine part of clinical services and programme evaluation at a community mental health clinic utilising psychodynamic therapy with older adult clients in its Seniors Programme. An empirical measure, the Outcome Questionnaire 45.2, was used to track progress and to examine the nature of change over time at three-month intervals across 12 time points. The effect size was large and participants showed little deterioration. Findings suggest that older clients can and do benefit from psychodynamic treatment offered in this format. (JL).
Accession Number	CPA-130823248 A
Classmark	BG: LP: LO: 4C: 3J
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