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The challenge of the randomised control trial to psychotherapy research with people who have learning disabilities
- Author:
- BEAIL Nigel
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities, 4(1), March 2010, pp.37-41.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article examines key features of randomised controlled trials along with potential challenges that emerge when applied to evaluations of psychotherapeutic interventions with people who have learning disabilities. The randomised control trial is regarded as the gold standard among the methods used in treatment outcome studies, whatever the treatment. Many regard this approach as giving the clearest indication of the efficacy of treatment. This method imposes the highest level of control over other factors that may influence outcome so that the true effects of the treatment can be tested.