The foundations of the working alliance in assertive community treatment teams.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In this study, we aimed to identify and define the fundamental components of the working alliance in multidisciplinary (Flexible) Assertive Community Treatment teams with shared caseloads, in order to support their daily practice and further research.

Methods

After reviewing the literature, concept mapping with professionals and clients was used to define the working alliance in (F) ACT teams. The resulting concept maps formed the basis for the working alliance assessment instrument, which was pilot tested with professionals and clients through cognitive interviews with a think-aloud procedure.

Results

The study led to the development of a twenty five-item assessment instrument to evaluate working alliances in multidisciplinary teams (WAM) that was comprise

SUBMITTER: van Haaren M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8582115 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature