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Dealing with Scientific Objections to the Outcome and Session Rating Scales: Real and Bogus
The available evidence is clear: seeking formal feedback from consumers of behavioral health services decreases drop out and deterioration while simultanesouly improving effectiveness. When teaching practitioners how to use the ORS and SRS to elicit feedback regarding progress and the therapeutic relationship, three common and important concerns are raised: How can such simple and brief scales provide… — read more
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What is the Real Source of Effectiveness in Smoking Cessation Treatment? New Research on Feedback Informed Treatment
When it rains, it pours! So much news to relay regarding recent research on Feedback Informed Treatment (FIT). Just received news this week from ICCE Associate Stephen Michaels that research using the ORS and SRS in smoking cessation treatment is in print! A few days prior to that, Kelley Quirk sent a copy of our… — read more