Befriending allows for control of the non-specific factors of the therapist-patient interaction in psychosocial research. Manualised befriending is at the very least an active placebo and potentially an effective intervention. Befriending now merits increased research attention to determine indications for use and to elucidate mechanisms of action.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|---|
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1192/bjp.bp.116.197467 | DOI Listing |
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
befriending active
8
active placebo
8
placebo effective
8
befriending
4
effective psychotherapy?
4
psychotherapy? befriending
4
befriending allows
4
allows control
4
control non-specific
4
non-specific factors
4
Similar Publications
Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!