Benefits Of Group Therapy Research Articles

A Ten-Year Review of Treating Active Duty Military Service Members in a Gold-Standard Western Region Military Intensive Outpatient Program

Prior to the integration of Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs) into the U.S Army Behavioral Health Service Line (BHSL) in 2015, very few military IOPs existed to meet the unique needs of active-duty service members. As a director and clinician of the gold-standard Western region military IOP, it is imperative to share first-hand experiences and expertise with the scientific community so that it can be used as a template for the future establishment of IOPs. Along with these first-hand experiences and expertise, evidentiary support from current research on best practices for operating Military IOPs is offered. It is noteworthy to mention that from the inception of this Western region military IOP in 2010 to the present, treatment outcomes have been maintained and analyzed to substantiate the clinical benefits of this program. These clinical outcome measures were the determining factor used by U.S. Army MEDCOM to substantiate IOPs as a BHSL. This IOP provides fiscally cost-effective treatment and decreases the length of hospitalization time resulting in lowered fiscal expenses. Furthermore, a rationale and analysis for the utilization of dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive processing therapy, and complimentary alternative medicine as treatment modalities in current IOP is justified. Along with the above topics, this article also reviews the relevancy and benefits of group therapy as a viable intervention in the context of military culture and group cohesion.

Benefits of Group Therapy & How It works

Benefits of Group Therapy & How It works

The Effectiveness of Cognitive-Behavioral Group Therapy in Reducing Craving among Methamphetamine Abusers Living with HIV/AIDS

Background: This study aimed to determine the efficacy of cognitive-behavioral group therapy in reducing craving among methamphetamine abusers living with HIV/AIDS. Methods: The study design was quasi-experimental with pre-test, post-test, follow-up and control group. Objective: Sixty methamphetamine abusers living with HIV/AIDS were selected by convenience sampling. They were randomly assigned to the experimental and control groups. The experimental group received the cognitive-behavioral group therapy, while the control group did not. The research measurement instrument comprised the Desire for Drug Questionnaire (DDQ). Multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA) models was employed to test the study hypothesis. Results: The results showed that methamphetamine craving reduced among the abusers living with HIV/AIDS. Conclusion: So, the principle and techniques of cognitive-behavioral therapy and the benefits of group therapy have an effect on craving among methamphetamine abusers living with HIV/AIDS.

Evaluation and delivery of ambulatory rehabilitation for people with Parkinson's disease

SummaryParkinson's disease (PD) is a common and costly condition affecting a predominantly older population. Physical rehabilitation has been shown to enhance motor performance and functional mobility in the short-term. However, there is limited information available about how best to design and deliver an ambulatory rehabilitation (AR) programme for this patient group. This article reviews the current evidence, aiming to provide guidance about best-practice service provision. We highlight the benefits of group therapy and techniques aimed at reducing falls. Further research is required to determine the optimal dose and intensity of AR necessary to provide sustained benefits in people with different stages of PD.

Treatment Modality Preferences and Adherence to Group Treatment for Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia

To examine the relationship between preference for group psychotherapy and adherence to group cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for clients with panic disorder with agoraphobia (PDA), 109 participants experiencing PDA completed a questionnaire measuring preference for group treatment (PGTQ) before beginning CBT groups. A t test was used to compare preference scores for group treatment to investigate whether participants who completed treatment differed from those who abandoned treatment. Participants who completed group therapy expressed higher preference for group treatment than participants who dropped out of treatment (t[107]=1.99; p<0.05). The PGTQ-4 presented adequate psychometric properties. Reliability analyses of the items retained after factorization demonstrated an acceptable level of internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha of 0.76). Preference for individual or group therapy appears to impact treatment retention for patients with PDA. Matching patients' preferences to the type of treatment modality used appears to be pertinent, especially for the treatment of anxiety disorders. In terms of practical implications, the rationale and benefits of group therapy should be explained to participants reluctant to engage in group therapy. Individual intervention or a combination of group and individual treatment could be considered for clients who are likely to drop out of group therapy.

Letting Go of the Hope That Psychotherapy Prolongs Cancer Survival

Letting Go of the Hope That Psychotherapy Prolongs Cancer Survival

Opportunities for development via group psychotherapy in the nursing home

This paper illustrates the benefits of group therapy within the nursing home, and considers the enhancing and problematic factors in conducting groups within this setting. Growth which empowers staff and residents is possible and can be achieved despite significant challenges and social change. A lifespan developmental perspective can assist residents to achieve their maximum developmental maturity and group therapy can be effective in accomplishing that goal. This paper discusses the effect of the nursing home environment and staff on the resident, the task of the therapist in the nursing home, the value of group therapy, therapeutic goals in group therapy, what precipitates the need for group therapy in nursing homes, and the issue of group therapy with the cognitively impaired.