3.2.5 CBT evaluation effectivness Flashcards
Who had evidence for CBT effectiveness
- Kuipers et al
- Morrison et al
- Jauhar
- Tarrier
Did Kuipers say CBT was effective in treating schizophrenia
Yes
What did Kuipers et al find that showed that CBT was effective in treating schizophrenia
Found that 50% of patients given CBT alongside standard care benefitted in a reduction in symtoms while only 31% in a control group (standard care alone benefitted)
What do Kuipers findings suggest
Although the improvements offered by CBT plus standard care may only seem marginal it is significantly better than standard care alone
Did Morrison et al findings suggest CBT is or isnt effective in treating schizophrenia
Is effective
What did Morrison et al report
CBT significantly reduced psychiatric symptoms in individuals with schizophrenia
Who’s research contrasted Morrisons reports
Jauhar et al
What did Jauhar et al report
That CBT only has a small theraputic effect
How close together were Jauhar and Morrisons reports
One month apart
What could be initially be concluded from the fact that Morrison’s and Jauhar’s reports were so close together
The lack of inconsistent findings may initially suggest that CBT is ineffective
Why could this differnce between Morrison and Jauhar’s findings have occured
Morrison’s cohort had a choice in their own treatment plan, where as Jauhar’s cohort did not
What does this difference between Morrison and Jahaurs finings suggest
Being able to exercise choice may be an important confounding variable and also critical to the success of CBT
Did Tarriers findings suggest that CBT is or isnt effective
Isnt
What did Tarrier et al find
After 18 months of CBT his group had the same relapse rate as clients who had just the standard care
What do Tarriers findings suggest
That the effects of CBT are short lived
