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Geared to promote the adoption and effective application of adaptive problem-solving attitudes and skills. Usually provided over a series of between four and eight sessions.
An effective treatment for highly diverse populations of adolescents and adults with a wide range of psychological, behavioral, and health disorders. Originally outlined by DZurilla and Goldfried (1971) Refined and revised over the years by DZurilla, Nezu, and their associates
Goals of PST:
Increase patients insight of the link between
their current symptoms and their current problems in living. Increase patients ability to clearly define their problems and set concrete and realistic goals Teach patients a specific, structured problem-solving procedure
Goals of PST:
Increase pleasant, social and physical
activities Produce positive experiences of patients own ability to solve problems, thereby increasing their confidence and feelings of self-control
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Problem Orientation
Clients attitude to solving problems. Made up of a client's thoughts and feelings about problems in general, and thoughts and feelings about their own ability to solve problems.
a. Positive Orientation b. Negative Orientation
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Problem Orientation
a. Positive Orientation x Tendency to appraise problems as challenges x Believes that problems are solvable x Confidence with own ability to solve problems x Understand that successful problem solving can involve significant effort x View negative emotions as part of the process which is ultimately helpful
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Problem Orientation
b. Negative Orientation x Tendency to view problems as threats x Expect problems to be generally unsolvable x Doubts ability to solve problems successfully x Becomes frustrated and upset when faced with problems or confronted with negative emotions
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Problem Orientation
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Gathering Solutions
Identify possible solutions and brainstorming. Generate as many possibilities and alternative solutions to the problem at hand without evaluating their potential usefulness.
x x Increases the likelihood of coming up with an effective solution. Each idea should be relevant to the problem
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Decision Making
x x x
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S M A R T
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The client should create and then implement, or carry out, an action plan Outline the step by step process to follow Break the plan down into small, achievable steps Include a time target for each step, and a review date
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Reviewing Progress
x x x x
Refers to the core cognitive-behavioral activities that people engage in when attempting to cope with problems in living.
There are three different coping styles that have been identified:
1. Rational Problem Solving (adaptive) 2. Impulsivity/Carelessness(maladaptive) 3. Avoidance (maladaptive)
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Systematic and well-planned application of specific skills Makes distinct contributions toward the discovery of an adaptive solution or coping response
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Impulsivity/Carelessness
Can lead to ineffective or unsuccessful problem resolution Characterized by impulsive, hurried, and careless attempts at problem resolution Actively attempts to apply various strategies to address problems - such attempts are narrow, hurried, and incomplete
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Avoidance
Can also lead to ineffective or unsuccessful problem resolution Characterized by procrastination, passivity, and over-dependence on others to provide solutions
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Avoidance
Avoid problems rather than confronting them head on, wait for problems to resolve themselves, and attempt to shift the responsibility for solving ones problems to other people
Since the early 1980s, PST has been used as treatment for: Depression Depression in Older Adults Cancer Patients Self Harm Patients Combat Veterans
Mental retardation Obese Trying to Lose Weight Sex Offenders Diabetics More
Social Problem Solving Therapy Problem Solving Therapy for Primary Care Problem Solving Therapy for Older Adults Problem Solving Therapy for Cancer Problem Solving Therapy for Executive Dysfunction
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PST-PC for major depression versus amitriptyline and placebo. Mynors-Wallis, Gath
et al., 1995
depression GPs and Psychiatrist achieved comparable outcomes with PST-PC Lower drop out / greater satisfaction with PST-PC.
x All groups improved equally over 12-weeks and maintained at 52-weeks FU. x PST + SRI was no more effective than either treatment alone. x No difference in outcome between GPs or nurses.
IMPACT Project
Collaborative care
model versus Usual Care. 11 sites throughout US. Enrolled 1801 primary care patients 60+. MDD or Dysthymia Followed for 2 years. Offered meds and PST-PC
x Inclusion: Major depression (DSM-IV criteria), HDRS >18, MMSE >24, age >65, ED x Exclusion: other psychiatric disorders, suicidal ideation, severe medical illness, neurological disorders
ED Measures
Stroop Response Inhibition Task, raw scores for color-word < 26 Mattis DRS Initiation/ Perseveration, raw scores < 34
Home
x 138 Minor / Dysthymia x PST-PC guided care management,with explicit physical and social activation x Home Based Care x Usual Care Control x PEARLS Superior to Usual Care x PEARLS 43% vs 15% with >50% Sx reduction x PEARLS 36% vs 12% complete remission x PEARLS improved function and emotional wellbeing
http://www.problemsolvingtherapy.ac.nz/index.php?p=home
http://nezulab.wordpress.com/2009/09/21/problem-solving-therapy/
Problem Solving Therapy | Nezu Clinical Health Psychology [PDF] Workshop pre-reading |
University of Auckland
http://www.problemsolvingtherapy.ac.nz/file.php/content/files/workshop_prereading.pdf
http://www.ucsfcme.com/2008/MPS08002/Arean_ProblemSolving.pdf
Problem-Solving Treatment and Coping Styles in Primary Care Minor Depression | Thomas E. Oxman, Mark T.
Hegel, Jay G. Hull, and Allen J. Dietrich
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2593861/