Differences between using structured, unstructured, and semi-structured assessments
Unstructured Interview: This tool is designed to gather information by using a series of open-ended questions regarding symptoms, health status, family background, and life history in order to determine the client’s reasons for being in treatment. The clinician directs the conversation rather than using predetermined script to elicit relevant information. The therapist also observes nonverbal behaviors, personal grooming, emotional arousal, and speech. The unstructured interview encourages rapport between the client and clinician and the possibility of obtaining more in depth information. (Capuzzi, Stauffer, 2016).
Semi-structured Interview: This tool gives the clinician to both give and receive information. of this interview is to elicit responses that can subsequently be rated according to predetermined criteria. This tool encourages two-way conversation between clinician and client, without being intrusive. (Capuzzi, Stauffer, 2016). …show more content…
Since the predetermined questions are written, the method is less reliant on the experience and/or judgment of the therapist. This method does not facilitate rapport building. While it is easier to analyze and quantify the results, cause and effect cannot be gaged as it can during an unstructured interview. (Capuzzi, Stauffer, 2016).
What treatment specific information should be included in the assessment?
Treatment-specific information that should be included in the assessment is readiness for change, stage of change, prior treatment related to addiction, clients’ life experience, family systems and peer relationships, high-risk behaviors, coping skills, work and vocation, and spirituality. (Capuzzi, Stauffer, 2016)
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Unstructured Interview: This tool is designed to gather information by using a series of open-ended questions regarding symptoms, health status, family background, and life history in order to determine the client’s reasons for being in treatment. The clinician directs the conversation rather than using predetermined script to elicit relevant information. The therapist also observes nonverbal behaviors, personal grooming, emotional arousal, and speech. The unstructured interview encourages rapport between the client and clinician and the possibility of obtaining more in depth information. (Capuzzi, Stauffer, 2016).
Semi-structured Interview: This tool gives the clinician to both give and receive information. of this interview is to elicit responses that can subsequently be rated according to predetermined criteria. This tool encourages two-way conversation between clinician and client, without being intrusive. (Capuzzi, Stauffer, 2016). …show more content…
Since the predetermined questions are written, the method is less reliant on the experience and/or judgment of the therapist. This method does not facilitate rapport building. While it is easier to analyze and quantify the results, cause and effect cannot be gaged as it can during an unstructured interview. (Capuzzi, Stauffer, 2016).
What treatment specific information should be included in the assessment?
Treatment-specific information that should be included in the assessment is readiness for change, stage of change, prior treatment related to addiction, clients’ life experience, family systems and peer relationships, high-risk behaviors, coping skills, work and vocation, and spirituality. (Capuzzi, Stauffer, 2016)
Review of two assessment