A Step Forward in Research on Psychotherapy of Schizophrenia
- 1 January 1984
- journal article
- clinical trial
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in Schizophrenia Bulletin
- Vol. 10 (4) , 604-607
- https://doi.org/10.1093/schbul/10.4.604
Abstract
The Boston group have devoted 10 years to a thoughtful, comprehensive, and much needed study that will undoubtedly become a classic reference in the field. If the emphasis is placed on differences that reached statistical significance, the major finding is minimal outcome differences between exploratory, insight-oriented (EIO) and reality-adaptive, supportive (RAS) therapies with, if anything, significant advantages to RAS in recidivism and performance. Selective beneficial effects for EIO gain only very weak support. The results should contribute to a climate wherein we may move on to study how psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy can be combined to achieve optimal results and minimize toxic effects.Keywords
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