Psychology

Implicit and untested assumptions about the role of psychotherapy treatment manuals in evidence-based mental health practice

Document Type

Article

Abstract

We consider Carroll and Nuro's (this issue) model of treatment manual development in the broader context of attempts to bring accountability and evidence-based practice to clinical services. The current zeitgeist surrounding treatment manual dissemination is guided by several implicit and largely untested assumptions. We describe each assumption, consider how it guides current thinking about dissemination of empirically supported treatments, and briefly summarize relevant research. We conclude that treatment manual development and dissemination, while clearly a worthwhile pursuit, is only one way to merge science and practice. © 2002 American Psychological Association D12.

Publication Title

Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice

Publication Date

2002

Volume

9

Issue

4

First Page

421

Last Page

424

ISSN

0969-5893

DOI

10.1093/clipsy/9.4.421

Keywords

dissemination, effectiveness, evidence-based practice, psychotherapy, treatment manuals

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