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Preferences

Swift, Joshua K., Callahan, Jennifer L., Vollmer, Barbara M.·2011·Journal of Clinical Psychology

Abstract

Client preferences are recognized as a key component to evidence-based practice; however, research has yet to confirm the actual influence preferences have on treatment outcome. In this meta-analysis, we summarize results from 35 studies that have examined the preference effect with adult clients. Overall, clients who were matched to their preferred therapy conditions were less likely to drop out of therapy prematurely (OR=.59, p<.001) and showed greater improvements in treatment outcomes (d=.31, p<.001). Type of preference (role, therapist, or treatment type) was not found to moderate the preference effect, but study design was found to be a significant moderator, with randomized controlled trials showing the largest differences between preference-matched clients and nonmatched clients. These results underscore the centrality of incorporating patient preferences when making treatment decisions. Clinical examples and therapeutic practices are provided.

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Authors
Swift, J. K., Callahan, J. L., & Vollmer, B. M.
Affiliations
  • University of Alaska Anchorage (US)
  • University of North Texas (US)
  • University of Denver (US)
Corresponding author
Swift, Joshua K.
Venue
Journal of Clinical Psychology
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2010-11-30
Volume
67
Issue
2
Pages
155-165
ISSN
  • 0021-9762 (ISSN-L)
  • 1097-4679
OpenAlex
W4249508580
Cited by
170
References
12
Citations by year
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FWCI
7.04
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Clinical Psychology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Mental Health Treatment and Access
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Counseling Practices and Supervision
Keywords
consumer preferences, preference effects, treatment outcomes, treatment discontinuation, preference matching, evidence-based practice, randomized controlled trials, adult clients
MeSH terms
Adult, Mental Disorders, Female, Humans, Middle Aged, Psychotherapy, Treatment Outcome, Patient Selection, Patient Preference

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