Reasons for dropout from the study
In this study, dropout was defined as ‘any termination
of the treatment by the client before the fifth
SFBT-session’. Within 3 days of termination,
dropout clients were asked to rate a series of 10
explanations for dropping out, using a dichotomous
(yes/no) response format. The explanations
included: (1) there was insufficient progress in the
treatment; (2) trust in the treatment was gone; (3)
the treatment was too difficult; (4) the approach did
not allow for enough freedom; (5) the treatment was
stopped as a result of pressure by family or partner;
(6) the treatment was stopped as a result of conflict
or disagreement with the staff; (7) the treatment was
not a personal choice; (8) the treatment jeopardised
school, work, or spare time; (9) the treatment was
stopped because of a bad or disappointing working
relationship with the therapist; and (10) the treatment
did not cover useful therapy goals.