A follow-up analysis of family therapy clients*

Frude, Neil; Dowling, Emilia

doi:10.1046/j.1467-6427.1980.00523.x

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“…Such ambivalence is not unique to MFT, or indeed to psychotherapy. Over 50% of c k n t s in a cohort that had received structural or strategic family therapy at the Family Institute in Cardiff described treatment as 'uncomfortable', but despite this 89% viewed therapy as helpful (Frude ;and Dowling, 1980). Some 68% of Reimers' (1989) cohort found their initial contact with his Structural Family Therapy Clinic uncomfortable, but 84% said they would return for further therapy.…”

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Milan systemic family therapy: a review of ten empirical investigations

Carr¹

1991

Journal of Family Therapy

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Ten empirical investigations of Milan Family Therapy (MFT) are reviewed in this paper. The studies include both single and comparative group outcome trials; investigations of therapeutic process; clinical audit and consumer satisfaction surveys. Substantive findings and methodological issues are discussed in the light of family therapy and individual psychotherapy research generally. Findings indicate that MFT may lead to symptomatic change in two‐thirds to three‐quarters of cases and to systemic change in half the treated cases. Engagement of fathers may be important for positive outcome. Technical aspects of MFT, such as the use of screens and teams, may lead to client dissatisfaction in some cases. MFT‐based consultation may be effective in resolving therapeutic impasses. Coupled with short‐term residential placement, MFT may reduce the risk and complexity of cases as rated by referring social workers.

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Milan systemic family therapy: a review of ten empirical investigations

Carr¹

1991

Journal of Family Therapy

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“…Frude and Dowling (1980) have argued that self-reports from consumers are valuable in ther own right, even if their reliability and validity remains unquantified. They furnish information that clinicians may usefully bring to bear on the way in which clinical services are offered.…”

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“…Few audits of family therapy or systems consultation have been reported (Allman et al, 1989;Chase and Holmes, 1990;Dangan and Fish, 1991 ;Frude and Dowling, 1980;Thomas and Hardwick, 1989;Mashal et al, 1989;Manor, 1991). This is unfortunate because audit 144 Alan Carr et al studies throw light on overall patterns of practice that occur in regular clinical settings.…”

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Audit and family systems consultation: evaluation of practice at a child and family centre

Carr

McDonnell²,

Owen³

1994

Journal of Family Therapy

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This audit of practice at a child and family centre included a 16-month case note review covering 319 cases, a postal survey of 45 families and an interview survey of ten GPs who typically referred cases to the centre. The audit furnished information from three different perspectives on the referral process, the consultation process, and outcome for clients attending the centre. The referral rate was about one new case per day and peak referral times were the beginning of the autumn and winter school terms. Almost half the referrals came from GPs; the remainder were largely from Paediatrics, Education and Social Services. Most clients were seen within two months. Half of the families referred had serious psychosocial difficulties including multiple problem members, multi-problem children, multi-agency involvement, psycho-educational difficulties, child protection problems or child placement dificulties. The majority of cases received six hours of consultation. Families where child abuse had occurred or families containing a multi-problem adolescent received a more intensive service. Between a half and three-quarters of cases had positive outcomes as rated by staff and parents. The service was viewed by GPs to be highly satisfactory. On the negative side, many parents felt ill-prepared for the consultation process and most children did not enjoy the experience.

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“…Several studies could be described as service-user satisfaction surveys using questionnaires sent to families (Frude and Dowling 1980;Bowen 2000;Fee and Hendra 2000;Seligman 2002). Some satis faction studies begin to address specific areas, for example, reflecting teams (Baldwin and Jones 2000).…”

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A follow-up analysis of family therapy clients*

Cited by 12 publications

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Milan systemic family therapy: a review of ten empirical investigations

Milan systemic family therapy: a review of ten empirical investigations

Audit and family systems consultation: evaluation of practice at a child and family centre

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