Relaxation and assertive training as automated adjunct behaviour therapy administered in a self-control orientation with psychiatric patients.

Full Abstract

The present study evaluated the efficacy of two automated behavioural treatment modalities used as a self-control strategy (deep muscle relaxation and assertive training) as compared to two control groups (attention/placebo and no behavioural treatment) in a psychiatric out-patient population. Results indicate that, as compared to the other groups, the relaxation group achieved a clinically substantial and statistically significant change. Furthermore, the efficacy of automated relaxation used as a self-control strategy is sufficient to warrant its introduction as an adjunct psychiatric therapy in out-patient psychiatric settings. More research is needed before automated assertive training as a self-control strategy can be introduced to the clinic as an adjunct therapy.

Author information

Author/s: Gaber, L B (LB); Arieli, O (O); Merbaum, M (M);

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Clinical Trial; Comparative Study; Controlled Clinical Trial; Journal Article

Journal: The British journal of clinical psychology / the British Psychological Society (Br J Clin Psychol), published in ENGLAND. (Language: eng)

Reference: 1984-Nov; vol 23 ( Pt 4) (issue ) : pp 301-9

Dates: Created 1985/02/14; Completed 1985/02/14; Revised 2008/11/21;

PMID: 6391588, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 2/18/2009, IMS Date: )

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