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Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research

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01-05-2014 | Original Article

Attrition from Therapy Effectiveness Research Among Youth in a Clinical Service Setting

Authors: Brendan A. Rich, Marian Hensler, Heather R. Rosen, Candice Watson, Julia Schmidt, Lisa Sanchez, Kelly O’Brien, Mary K. Alvord

Published in: Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research | Issue 3/2014

Abstract

This study examined research attrition in clinical service settings by comparing psychotherapy research completers and dropouts in a private therapy practice. Seventy-seven children 7–12 years old enrolled in the Resilience Builder Program^® (RBP), a manualized group therapy created and administered in a private practice. Children had social impairments, and most were diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and/or anxiety disorders. Results found that compared to completers, research dropouts had significantly greater social deficits, disruptive behavior problems, affective problems, medication use, and were more likely to be ethnic minorities. We discuss implications for research recruitment and retention in clinical service settings.

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Title: Attrition from Therapy Effectiveness Research Among Youth in a Clinical Service Setting
Authors: Brendan A. Rich
Marian Hensler
Heather R. Rosen
Candice Watson
Julia Schmidt
Lisa Sanchez
Kelly O’Brien
Mary K. Alvord
Publication date: 01-05-2014
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research / Issue 3/2014
Print ISSN: 0894-587X
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3289
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10488-013-0469-5

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