Ongoing Outcome Research on Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy

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Abstract
Short-term dynamic psychotherapy (STAPP) is briefly described in terms of its selection criteria and technique, and the preliminary findings of an ongoing outcome study are presented. Of 22 experimental patients who were treated with STAPP, 14 were rated as recovered by 2 evaluators, 4 were much better, 3 little better and 1 was unchanged. Of 8 controls who waited a period of 2-5 mo., 5 were unchanged and 3 a little better at the end of their waiting period. When they were treated subsequently, 4 had recovered, 2 were much better and 2 withdrew having moved from the area. The complexities inherent in psychotherapy evaluation are described, and the 3 patients who improved a little and 1 who was unchanged are discussed briefly.

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