Practice-Based Evidence in Psychotherapy: A Multicentric Study From Ecuador
Practice-Based Evidence in Ecuador: Routine Monitoring of Outcomes and Change in Psychotherapy for Common Mental Health Problems
Universidad de las Americas - Quito
340 participants
Feb 21, 2025
OBSERVATIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The goal of this observational study is to learn about the progress and outcomes of clients receiving psychotherapy for common mental health problems in Ecuador. The main questions it aims to answer are: * How much do clients' psychological distress typically change during the course of their psychotherapy? * What factors are associated with outcomes in real-world mental health services in Ecuador? This study involves clients who are about to start psychotherapy at one of the participating mental health clinics in Ecuador. Participants will continue their regular psychotherapy sessions as usual. The only addition is that before their sessions, they will be asked to complete questionnaires about their general well-being. This routine check-in process will continue throughout their time in therapy. Contextual information will be collected before starting treatment, and satisfaction with the treatment and any contextual changes will be collected after treatment ends.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria7
- Clients
- Be 11 years of age or older.
- Have sufficient ability to communicate in Spanish.
- Undergo psychological treatment at one of the mental health services included in the project.
- Therapist providing psychological treatment at one of the mental health services included in the project.
- Supervisors
- Provide clinical supervision to therapists delivering treatment at any of the project's affiliated mental health services.
Exclusion Criteria2
- Present substantial cognitive deficits that do not allow the development of the evaluation.
- Therapists
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Interventions
Real-world application of psychological care, adapted to the individual needs of clients within the normal workflow of clinical practice. Treatments are delivered by licensed practitioners in routine clinical settings, ensuring that interventions are tailored to each client's specific characteristics and therapeutic goals.
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NCT07257848