Working with preferences in psychotherapy: clinical and ethical considerations <span class="so-article-trans-title" dir="auto"> Translated title: Trabajando con las preferencias del consultante en psicoterapia: consideraciones clínicas y éticas </span>

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Abstract Some characteristics of the individual who attends psychotherapy influence its outcomes, and these variables are the main factor associated with change. A treatment that is tailored to each case will be much more effective than one that does not adapt to the uniqueness of each client. This paper focuses on one of the factors to take into account: the patient's preferences, a fundamental pillar of evidence-based practice in psychology. Available empirical evidence is reviewed, along with associated clinical implications and recommendations. This is followed by other ethical considerations, which lead to a discussion about the dilemmas that can arise when working with each individual's preferences.

Translated abstract

Resumen Algunas características de la persona que acude a psicoterapia influyen en los resultados de la misma, siendo estas variables el principal factor asociado al cambio. Un tratamiento diseñado a medida para cada caso resultará mucho más eficaz que otro que no se adapte a la singularidad de cada consultante. Este trabajo se centra en uno de los factores a tener en cuenta, las preferencias de la persona, un pilar fundamental de la práctica basada en la evidencia en psicología. Se revisan las pruebas empíricas disponibles, junto con las implicaciones y recomendaciones clínicas asociadas. A esto le seguirán otras consideraciones de tipo ético, que darán pie a una discusión acerca de los dilemas que se pueden presentar cuando se trabaja con las preferencias de cada persona.

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The evidence-based practice movement has become an important feature of health care systems and health care policy. Within this context, the APA 2005 Presidential Task Force on Evidence-Based Practice defines and discusses evidence-based practice in psychology (EBPP). In an integration of science and practice, the Task Force's report describes psychology's fundamental commitment to sophisticated EBPP and takes into account the full range of evidence psychologists and policymakers must consider. Research, clinical expertise, and patient characteristics are all supported as relevant to good outcomes. EBPP promotes effective psychological practice and enhances public health by applying empirically supported principles of psychological assessment, case formulation, therapeutic relationship, and intervention. The report provides a rationale for and expanded discussion of the EBPP policy statement that was developed by the Task Force and adopted as association policy by the APA Council of Representatives in August 2005. Copyright 2006 APA, all rights reserved.