Therapeutic alliance in psychological therapy for people with schizophrenia and related psychoses: A systematic review - Shattock - 2017 - Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy - Wiley Online Library
Therapeutic alliance is a key predictor of therapy outcomes. Alliance may be particularly pertinent for people with schizophrenia as this group often have a history of interpersonal trauma and relationship difficulties including difficult relationships with mental health staff. This review aimed to determine (a) the quality of therapeutic alliance between people with schizophrenia and their therapists; (b) whether alliance predicts therapeutic outcomes; and (c) variables associated with alliance. To read the full article, log in using your SSSFT NHS OpenAthens details.