Elements of Prognosis in Psychotherapy

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Abstract
The present paper examined a number of elements which may be used to estimate patients' prognoses in psychotherapy. Since increased professional accountability requires therapists to deliver more consistent therapeutic results, it may be helpful to evaluate—in advance of protracted treatments—patients' suitability to receive psychotherapy. In so doing, efficacy might be enhanced since patients with unfavorable prognostic signs can be apprised of therapeutic limitations and even directed to alternative treatments when indicated. More careful attention to these prognostic elements might help improve therapeutic efficacy and reduce patients' disappointments with results.