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Erschienen in: Psychotherapie Forum 1-2/2015

01.06.2015 | review

Reading case studies to inform therapeutic practice

verfasst von: John McLeod

Erschienen in: Psychotherapie Forum | Ausgabe 1-2/2015

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Abstract

Case study research represents a source of knowledge that is highly relevant to practice. Recent developments in case study methodology have meant that an increasing number of reliable, clinically relevant case reports are being published. A set of guidelines are provided, to enable therapy practitioners to evaluate the relevance of case study articles in relation to their own practice and professional needs.
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Metadaten
Titel
Reading case studies to inform therapeutic practice
verfasst von
John McLeod
Publikationsdatum
01.06.2015
Verlag
Springer Vienna
Erschienen in
Psychotherapie Forum / Ausgabe 1-2/2015
Print ISSN: 0943-1950
Elektronische ISSN: 1613-7604
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00729-015-0036-5

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