Weck Florian, Hautzinger Martin, Heidenreich Thomas, Stangier Ulrich
Abteilung Klinische Psychologie und Psychotherapie, Universität Frankfurt, Frankfurt.
Psychother Psychosom Med Psychol. 2011 Mar;61(3-4):148-53. doi: 10.1055/s-0030-1269902. Epub 2011 Mar 29.
Psychoeducation is an effective treatment method for depression disorders. In the present paper, we discuss the development, measurement and validation of features and competencies in psychoeducational interventions (SK-P). 30 videos showing sessions of psychoeducation for the treatment of recurring depression constituted the basis of the assessment. The therapists were assessed by 2 independent raters in regard to their psychoeducational competencies. Factor analysis revealed a one-factor factor structure. The scale composed of 8 items had high internal consistency (α=0.92) as well as interrater reliability (ICC=0.87). Furthermore, a correlation was found between the therapists' competencies and the quality of the therapeutic relationship as seen by their patients (r=0.46). The SK-P is therefore a promising instrument for reviewing competencies of therapists treating depression with psychoeducation.
