The German version of the helping alliance questionnaire: psychometric properties in patients with persistent depressive disorder.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:The Helping Alliance Questionnaire (HAQ) is a frequently used and highly relevant instrument to assess the therapeutic alliance. The questionnaire was translated into German by Bassler and colleagues (1995) and is available for patients (HAQ-P) and therapists (HAQ-T). Whereas the HAQ-P has been tested regarding psychometrics, the HAQ-T has not. This study aimed at further investigating the psychometric properties of both the HAQ-P and HAQ-T. We hypothesized that the instrument is reliable and shows factorial as well as convergent validity. METHODS:Within the framework of a multisite, randomized-controlled clinical trial, comparing the efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Analyses System of Psychotherapy (CBASP) and supportive psychotherapy (SP) in the treatment of early onset persis

SUBMITTER: Eich HS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5914037 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature