Feedback Informed Psychological Therapy

This book is a clinical guide to using routine outcome monitoring and feedback to prevent and address patient deterioration over the course of treatment. It examines the benefits of monitoring patients’ progress and providing feedback to practitioners, a a low cost, simple intervention that improves care and reduces the number of treatment failures. Progress feedback uses standardized measures to routinely evaluate treatment progress regularly throughout treatment, and helps the practitioner decide whether adaptations in the treatment approach are necessary. Chapters include case materials and detailed descriptions of how to use different feedback systems in clinical practice. This enhances practitioner judgment regarding which system is the most appropriate for each individual case. This invaluable guide provides practitioners with ways to address treatment non-response and intervene in time before a failing situation becomes treatment failure. “This groundbreaking book on Feedback-Informed Therapy (FIT) is an indispensable resource for clinicians, researchers, and educators dedicated to advancing evidence-based mental health care. Edited by Dr. Julian Rubel and Dr. Wolfgang Lutz—two of the most influential figures in the field who have driven transformative advancements in psychotherapy—this volume brings together contributions from the world’s leading experts. By providing a comprehensive guide to the theory, practice, and implementation of FIT, it lays the groundwork for a future in which data-informed decision-making becomes a cornerstone of effective psychotherapy. Through rigorous research and actionable guidelines, this book demonstrates how integrating real-time feedback into clinical practice can considerably enhance therapeutic outcomes. A must-read for those seeking to master data-driven approaches and elevate the standards of mental health interventions.” - Sigal Zilcha-Mano, Professor, University of Haifa “Two eminent scholars expertly pull together state-of-the-science-and-art information on the what, why, and how of feedback-informed psychotherapy. Delivering key insights for incorporating technology-enhanced predictive analytics into practice, this volume is a must read for clinicians, trainees, and researchers who appreciate that treatment personalization and real-time course adjustments are pillars of modern evidence-based practice.” – Michael J. Constantino, Professor, University of Massachusetts Amherst