Commentary on Pragmatic Case Studies and Evidence-Based Treatment: Research and Clinical Applications of a Computerized Outcomes Management System Technology to Support the Clinical Management of Psychotherapy Cases: Commentary on the Polaris-MH
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Advances in the technology of measurement and informatics have potential for supporting the clinical management of individual cases of psychotherapy. The Polaris-MH system described by Grissom and Lyons (2006) is one example of these advances. The potential utility of this and similar systems is discussed in light of research on feedback to therapists and of prediction of treatment outcomes.
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تاریخ انتشار 2006