Posted: August 30th, 2023

Applying Current Literature to Clinical Practice

NRNP 6640 week 3 Assignment: Applying Current Literature to Clinical Practice.
Week 3: Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
The Assignment
In a 5- to 10-slide PowerPoint presentation, address the following:

Applying Current Literature to
Clinical Practice

Overview of the Article
• The article by Steinert et al. (2017) shows that psychodynamic is efficacious.
• Systematic literature search of randomized clinical trials (RCT) was used.
• The study had 23 RCT and 2,751 adult participants.
• Results indicate that psychodynamic is as efficacious as other empirically supported treatments.
• The approach is thus effective in treating mood disorders.

Interventions
• The study used both interpretive and supportive interventions.
• The intervention has been used in the past.
• It helps the researchers to gather and analyze data.
• Interventions improve the ability to analyze quality research.

Author’s Claims
• The author claims that psychodynamic is as efficacious as other empirically supported treatments.
• The author also claims that further study should be carried out to determine who benefits most from the treatments.
• The approach is thus effective in treating mood disorders.
• The findings of the study are limited since they are based on few articles.
• Rates of remission and response to treatment are not satisfactory.
• A further study is necessary due to the limited articles available on the topic.

Translation into Practice
• The findings will translate into practice of treating mood disorders.
• The results indicate psychodynamic is effective as CBT.
• Psychodynamic will be effective in establishing patterns of negative emotions and thoughts.
• It will help therapists to unearth unconscious processes that undermine positive behavior.
• Translation will involve subjecting the findings to further trials.
• It will comprise finding appropriate strategies of addressing mental disorders.

Findings and Outcomes
• The findings show that psychodynamic is as efficacious as other empirically supported treatments.
• The findings indicate that further study should be carried out to determine who benefits most from the treatments.
• The findings are applicable with various clients in psychotherapy.
• It will involve treating various mental and mood disorders.
• For instance, it will help increase self-esteem and create satisfying relationships.
• Therapy will increase their confidence to face difficult issues.

Limitations of the Study
• One of the major limitations of the study is few studies are available for analysis.
• Further research is required since researchers have not explored the area effectively.
• The limited access to data may limit the translation of the data into practice.
• It will hinder the application of the findings across various issues.
• Further research is thus necessary to provide additional evidence.

References
• Steinert, C., Munder, T., Rabung, S., Hoyer, J., & Leichsenring,
F. (2017). Psychodynamic therapy: as efficacious as other empirically supported treatments? A meta-analysis testing equivalence of outcomes. American Journal of Psychiatry, 174(10), 943-953.