The Effects of Working Alliance and Client-Clinician Ethnic Match on Recovery Status

Chao, P.; Steffen, John J.; Heiby, Elaine M.

doi:10.1007/s10597-011-9423-8

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“…Chao and colleagues explored the effects of Working Alliance (WA) and client–clinician ethnic match on recovery status among 67 patients. Clients in the ethnically matched group reported significantly higher WA compared to the non-matched group, suggesting that, in a multicultural community, ethnic matching may help augment WA and address potential barriers to treatment engagement (Chao et al, 2012). Other studies, though, did not support this hypothesis (Chinman et al, 2000; Ortega & Rosenheck, 2002).…”

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“…The effect of ethnic matching was more pronounced for more recently settled groups or those with poorer English language skills (Ziguras, Klimidis, Lewis & Stuart, 2003). Chao and colleagues explored the effects of Working Clients in the ethnically matched group reported significantly higher WA compared to the non-matched group, suggesting that, in a multicultural community, ethnic matching may help augment WA and address potential barriers to treatment engagement (Chao, Steffen & Heiby, 2012). Other studies, though, did not support this hypothesis (Ortega & Rosenheck , 2002;Chinman, Rosenheck, & Lam, 2000).…”

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Users’ choice and change of allocated primary mental health professional in community-based mental health services: A scoping review

Rioli

Ferrari

Henderson

et al. 2020

Int J Soc Psychiatry

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Background: The recovery model in mental health care emphasizes users’ right to be involved in key decisions of their care, including choice of one’s primary mental health professional (PMHP). Aims: The aim of this article was to provide a scoping review of the literature on the topic of users’ choice, request of change and preferences for the PMHP in community mental health services. Method: A search of the PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science and PsycINFO for papers in English was performed. Additional relevant research articles were identified through the authors’ personal bibliography. Results: A total of 2,774 articles were screened and 38 papers were finally included. Four main aspects emerged: (1) the importance, for users, to be involved in the choice of their PMHP; (2) the importance, for users, of the continuity of care in the relationship with their PMHP; (3) factors of the user/PMHP dyad influencing users’ preferences; and (4) the effect of choice on the treatment outcomes. Conclusion: While it is generally agreed that it is important to consider users’ preferences in choosing or requesting to change their PMHP, little research on this topic is available. PMHPs’ and other stakeholders’ views should also be explored in order to discuss ethical and practical issues.

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Section: ) Effect Of Choice On Treatment Outcomesmentioning

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Users’ choice and change of allocated primary mental health professional in community-based mental health services: A scoping review

Rioli

Ferrari

Henderson

et al. 2020

Int J Soc Psychiatry

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“…Studies have shown that ethnically-matched dyads improve treatment duration and outcomes among ethnic minorities [72–74]. Apart from the sole study in this review [40], we know of no other studies on clinician communication behaviors comparing ethnic groups in mental health settings.…”

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Clinician descriptions of communication strategies to improve treatment engagement by racial/ethnic minorities in mental health services: A systematic review

Aggarwal

Pieh

Dixon

et al. 2016

Patient Education and Counseling

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Objective To describe studies on clinician communication and the engagement of racial/ethnic minority patients in mental health treatment. Methods Authors conducted electronic searches of published and grey literature databases from inception to November 2014, forward citation analyses, and backward bibliographic sampling of included articles. Included studies reported original data on clinician communication strategies to improve minority treatment engagement, defined as initiating, participating, and continuing services. Results Twenty-three studies met inclusion criteria. Low treatment initiation and high treatment discontinuation were related to patient views that the mental health system did not address their understandings of illness, care or stigma. Treatment participation was based more on clinician language use, communication style, and discussions of patient-clinician differences. Conclusion Clinicians may improve treatment initiation and continuation by incorporating patient views of illness into treatment and targeting stigma. Clinicians may improve treatment participation by using simple language, tailoring communication to patient preferences, discussing differences, and demonstrating positive affect. Practice implications Lack of knowledge about the mental health system and somatic symptoms may delay treatment initiation. Discussions of clinician backgrounds, power, and communication style may improve treatment participation. Treatment continuation may improve if clinicians tailor communication and treatment plans congruent with patient expectations.

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“…Although a host of studies has debated the importance of racial match on ethnic minority mental healthcare (Karlsson, ), studies continue to demonstrate the significance of racial match for minorities. A recent study examining clients with severe mental illness in community mental health centers found that racial match was associated with a stronger working alliance, even in a sample of highly acculturated individuals (Chao, Steffen, & Heiby, ).…”

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The Influence of Race and Ethnicity in Clients’ Experiences of Mental Health Treatment

Meyer¹,

Zane

2013

Journal Community Psychology

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Clinicians and researchers have pointed to the need for culturally sensitive mental health interventions. Yet it has not been determined if the inclusion of cultural elements affects the way mental health clients experience services. This study examined 102 clients who had received mental health treatment from outpatient mental health clinics to investigate whether culturally related elements involving race and ethnicity were important to clients and whether they were related to client satisfaction and perceived treatment outcomes. Ethnic minority clients generally felt that issues regarding race and ethnicity were more important than did White clients. When these elements were considered important but were not included in their care, clients were less satisfied with treatment. Consistent with the notion of cultural responsiveness, these findings provide empirical evidence that culturally relevant aspects of the mental health service experience are salient to ethnic minority clients and can affect how they respond to services.

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The Effects of Working Alliance and Client-Clinician Ethnic Match on Recovery Status

Cited by 33 publications

References 28 publications

Users’ choice and change of allocated primary mental health professional in community-based mental health services: A scoping review

Users’ choice and change of allocated primary mental health professional in community-based mental health services: A scoping review

Clinician descriptions of communication strategies to improve treatment engagement by racial/ethnic minorities in mental health services: A systematic review

The Influence of Race and Ethnicity in Clients’ Experiences of Mental Health Treatment

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