An online, comparative effectiveness trial of mental contrasting with implementation intentions (MCII) versus solution-focused coaching (SFC) questions

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-25
Author(s):  
Jordan A. Martenstyn ◽  
Anthony M. Grant
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Effectiveness ◽  
Implementation Intentions ◽  
Effectiveness Trial ◽  
Mental Contrasting ◽  
Solution Focused ◽  
Versus Solution

scholarly journals Comparing mental contrasting with implementation intentions against solution-focused and autonomous planning

2021 ◽  
pp. 014303432110003
Author(s):  
Adam Abdulla ◽  
Ruth Woods
Keyword(s):  
Goal Setting ◽  
Goal Attainment ◽  
Implementation Intentions ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Goal Progress ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Mental Contrasting ◽  
Autonomous Planning ◽  
Solution Focused

Research suggests that mental contrasting with implementation intentions (MCII) enhances commitment and goal attainment. However, most studies have used limited comparison conditions. The present study compared MCII against two other potentially effective approaches: autonomous planning (AP), and solution-focused planning (SFP). It was thought that condition would have an indirect effect on goal progress by affecting commitment. However, goal attainment expectancy was hypothesised to be a moderator such that MCII has positive effects when expectancy is high but negative effects when expectancy is low. Ninety-eight female students were randomly assigned to one of three conditions: 1) MCII, 2) AP, or 3) SFP. All students initially set themselves a goal for the coming week regarding personal projects. Mean commitment and goal progress were marginally higher in the MCII condition than in the AP and SFP conditions but the differences were not statistically significant and (as predicted) much smaller than in previous research. Expectancy did not appear to have a moderating effect. The apparent benefits of MCII were larger relative to AP than to SFP. Results suggest that MCII may sometimes be no more effective than other approaches to goal-setting and planning, particularly if they are evidence-based and carefully-designed. Implications for schools are addressed.

17743 Wound eversion versus planar closure for wounds on the face or neck: A randomized split-wound comparative effectiveness trial

2020 ◽  
Vol 83 (6) ◽  
pp. AB85
Author(s):  
Claire Alexanian ◽  
Anne Zhuang ◽  
Milene Crispin ◽  
April W. Armstrong ◽  
Daniel B. Eisen
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Effectiveness ◽  
Effectiveness Trial ◽  
The Face

scholarly journals A Comparative Effectiveness Trial of Depression Collaborative Care: Subanalysis of Comorbid Anxiety

2018 ◽  
Vol 41 (7) ◽  
pp. 1009-1031 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristen R. Choi ◽  
Cathy Sherbourne ◽  
Lingqi Tang ◽  
Enrico Castillo ◽  
Elizabeth Dixon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Improvement ◽  
Comparative Effectiveness ◽  
Planning Process ◽  
Collaborative Planning ◽  
Technical Support ◽  
Effectiveness Trial ◽  
Comorbid Depression ◽  
Implementation Planning ◽  
Mental Wellness ◽  
Cluster Randomized

The purpose of this exploratory subanalysis was to compare the effects of two depression quality improvement approaches on clinical outcomes and service utilization for individuals with comorbid depression/anxiety. This study used data from Community Partners in Care (CPIC), a cluster-randomized comparative effectiveness trial ( N = 1,018; depression = 360; comorbid depression/anxiety = 658). Each intervention arm received the same quality improvement materials, plus either technical support (Resources for Services, RS) or support for collaborative implementation planning (Community Engagement and Planning, CEP). For the comorbid depression/anxiety subgroup, the collaborative planning arm was superior at improving mental health-related quality of life and mental wellness, as well as decreasing behavioral hospitalizations and homelessness risk at 6 months. The effects were not significant at 12 months. A collaborative planning process versus technical support for depression quality improvement can have short-term effects on mental wellness and social determinants of health among those with comorbid depression/anxiety.

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