Abstract
The Stockholm Comparative Study of Psychotherapy (COMPASS) is a longitudinal naturalistic project that aims to develop methods for quality assurance of psychotherapy and to elucidate research questions concerning factors mediating efficacy of various types of psychotherapy. The project involves the coordinated collection of data at psychiatric clinics serving three separate catchment areas of metropolitan Stockholm. Apart from the main project a number of sub-projects are planned with the aim of illuminating specific methodological issues. COMPASS is unique in terms of utilizing the Rorschach as one of the key instruments for assessment and evaluation of psychotherapy. About 400 patients will be included, and long-term evaluation of treatment results is also planned. The project therefore offers the opportunity of a thorough evaluation of the usefulness of the Rorschach method for assessment and evaluation of psychotherapy. The present paper summarizes the background and the design of COMPASS. Some preliminary data are presented, describing personality characteristics in a group of patients applying for psychotherapy. Data from a sub-project concerning the validation of clinical assessments as compared to Rorschach data are also presented.
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