This book provides conceptual and practical information for conducting and evaluating evidence-based outcome studies. It encompasses research on psychotherapeutic treatments for mental health disorders, and psychosocial-based interventions for improving the quality of life of medical patients.

"For those who have wanted to update their familiarity with how contemporary research is conducted, how data are analyzed, and how the ethical concerns posed by research are addressed, there have been few readable texts and certainly few convenient ways to access this knowledge. Enter this excellent book by Nezu and Nezu...This volume is strongly recommended for persons who will be part of any research endeavor, those wishing to be more knowledgeable consumers of published research, and persons who want to update their knowledge of research methods."--Psychiatric Services "For those who have wanted to update their familiarity with how contemporary research is conducted, how data are analyzed, and how the ethical concerns posed by research are addressed, there have been few readable texts and certainly few convenient ways to access this knowledge. Enter this excellent book by Nezu and Nezu...This volume is strongly recommended for persons who will be part of any research endeavor, those wishing to be more knowledgeable consumers of published research, and persons who want to update their knowledge of research methods."--Psychiatric Services

Selling point: Provides both conceptual and practical information for conducting and evaluating evidence-based outcome studies Selling point: Encompasses psychotherapy research for traditional mental health disorders Selling point: A hands-on book, whose major emphasis is on the practical nuts-and-bolts implementation of psychosocial-based RCTs from conception to completion

Selling point: Provides both conceptual and practical information for conducting and evaluating evidence-based outcome studies Selling point: Encompasses psychotherapy research for traditional mental health disorders Selling point: A hands-on book, whose major emphasis is on the practical nuts-and-bolts implementation of psychosocial-based RCTs from conception to completion