The Cruelest Cure? Ethical Issues in the Implementation of Exposure-Based Treatments

Autor/inn/en	Olatunji, Bunmi O.; Deacon, Brett J.; Abramowitz, Jonathan S.
Titel	The Cruelest Cure? Ethical Issues in the Implementation of Exposure-Based Treatments
Quelle	In: Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 16 (2009) 2, S.172-180 (9 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1077-7229
DOI	10.1016/j.cbpra.2008.07.003
Schlagwörter	Ethics; Therapy; Allied Health Personnel; Outcomes of Treatment; Psychological Patterns + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ethik; Therapie
Abstract	Numerous studies have provided supportive evidence for the efficacy of exposure-based treatments for many psychological disorders. However, surprisingly few therapists use exposure therapy in the clinical setting. Although the limited use of exposure-based treatments may be partially attributable to a shortage of suitably trained therapists, exposure therapy also suffers from a "public relations problem" predicated upon concerns that it is cruel and at odds with some ethical considerations (e.g., first do no harm). This article provides an overview of ethical issues and considerations relevant to the use of exposure therapy. It is argued that the degree to which ethical issues become problematic in implementing exposure-based treatments is largely dependent upon the therapist's ability to create an adequately safe and professional context. Specific strategies that may be employed for avoiding potential ethical conflicts in the use of exposure-based treatments are discussed. (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10