Ambulante Psychotherapie in Deutschland aus Sicht der Patienten

This study analyzed the provision of outpatient psychotherapy services in Germany in standard practice settings. A total of 1,212 subjects who received or were still receiving outpatient psychotherapy during the past 6 years provided information about their experiences via a telephone survey. Outpatient psychotherapy was sought for many different conditions and was rated as highly effective. The improvement rates for all complaints were higher than 50%, except for obesity (37%) and sexual dysfunctions (44%). Patient ratings of worsening were less than 8% throughout. Treatment had very positive results not only for target symptoms but also for other aspects of patients?? lives. Almost 90% of those questioned stated that they were satisfied with their therapist. High agreement ratings were reported specifically with respect to positive therapeutic relationship, stable working alliance, experience of autonomy during therapy and therapists?? competency and ethical conduct. Patients gave their psychotherapists excellent evaluations and were highly satisfied with the changes achieved through treatment.