Testing the integrity of a psychotherapy protocol: assessment of adherence and competence

Authors

Jennifer Waltz, University of Washington
Michael E. Addis, University of WashingtonFollow
Kelly Koerner, University of Washington
Neil S. Jacobson, University of Washington

Document Type

Article

Abstract

Manipulation checks should be used in psychotherapy trials to confirm that therapists followed the treatment manuals and performed the therapy competently. This article is a review of some strategies that have been used to document treatment integrity; also, their limitations are discussed here. Recommendations for improving these checks are presented. Specific guidelines are offered regarding when and how to assess both therapist adherence to treatment protocols and competence.

Publication Title

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology

Publication Date

1993

Volume

61

Issue

4

First Page

620

Last Page

630

ISSN

0022-006X

DOI

10.1037/0022-006X.61.4.620

Keywords

methods & recommendations for assessment of competence & adherence to & integrity of psychotherapy protocol, therapists

Repository Citation

Waltz, Jennifer; Addis, Michael E.; Koerner, Kelly; and Jacobson, Neil S., "Testing the integrity of a psychotherapy protocol: assessment of adherence and competence" (1993). Psychology. 140.
https://commons.clarku.edu/faculty_psychology/140