Research suggests that patient compliance in completing homework acts as a moderator of the relation between positive treatment expectations and

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Research has found that patients who have positive treatment expectations are more likely to initially improve in functioning, but this relationship is moderated by patient compliance in completing homework assignments. In other words, patients who have positive expectations but do not complete their homework may not experience the same level of improvement as those who have positive expectations and do complete their homework. This finding highlights the importance of both therapist and patient factors in the success of therapy.

Research Suggests That Patient Compliance in Completing Homework Acts as a Moderator