What is the appropriate time to measure outcome and process factors in psychodynamic psychotherapy?
Camila Piva Da CostaCarolina Stopinski PadoanSimone HauckStefania Pigatto TecheCláudio Laks EizirikPublished in: Trends in psychiatry and psychotherapy (2019)
According to our findings, 12 sessions seem to be sufficient to assess initial gains in PDT, although more studies are needed to evaluate the appropriate time to assess all aspects of the therapeutic alliance. Further studies are also required to evaluate the appropriate time to assess intermediate and long-term progress with regard to symptoms, interpersonal relations, social role and personality reorganization.