Managed Mental Health Care: The Client’s Perspective
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2003
Keywords
client attitudes; psychotherapy; managed mental health care
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
http://doi.org/10.1037/0735-7028.34.2.187
Abstract
Changes in psychotherapy services have been the focus of controversy between psychologists and the managed-care industry, yet too seldom have client preferences been directly heard in that debate. This study investigated consumer attitudes about the central elements of psychotherapy service delivery by 3 participant groups: self-pay clients, managed-care clients, and adults without therapy experience. Important differences of opinion were found among participant groups, yet results revealed that all 5 elements investigated were considered essential. Autonomy in treatment decision-making was ranked most important, followed by choice of therapist, copayment amount, limits to confidentiality, and ease of access to care.
Was this content written or created while at USF?
Yes
Citation / Publisher Attribution
Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, v. 34, issue 2, p. 187-196
Scholar Commons Citation
Kremer, Thomas G. and Gesten, Ellis L., "Managed Mental Health Care: The Client’s Perspective" (2003). Psychology Faculty Publications. 1450.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/psy_facpub/1450
