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May 9, 2008 02:16
16 yrs ago
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English term

manualized protocol

English Social Sciences Psychology substance abuse couple therapy
It comes from a handbok about Behavioral Couple Therapy. At some point the authors talk about different kinds of sessions of this BCT where they used manualized protocol.
My question is what is manualized protocol? Is it shorter than handbook?
Can anybody help me? I have googled a lot on this, but cannot find a definition.
Responses
4 +1 manual that outlines the treatment procedure(s)
4 +1 using a protocol that is defined by or described in a manual
4 +1 Agreed Procedures laid out in a manual
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May 9, 2008 02:30: Will Matter changed "Level" from "Non-PRO" to "PRO"

May 9, 2008 13:40: Mark Berelekhis changed "Field" from "Other" to "Social Sciences"

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iseult (asker) May 9, 2008:
We learned about practical barriers in implementing BCT from our experiences with the community-based treatment programs in which we have conducted research or taining projects on BCT. In these projects, we trained counselors employed in these settings to deliver BCT using manualized protocol.
This is the only place where this manualized protocol is mentioned.
Thank you all for your help so far.
Kim Metzger May 9, 2008:
It's always best to work with the original text. Do you have an English sentence in which your term appears?
JaneTranslates May 9, 2008:
I don't get it. I pressed a button that said "Vote PRO" and now my name is listed as having voted non-Pro. For the record, I consider this a Pro question.
Mihaela Ghiuzeli May 9, 2008:
http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/doi/abs/10.1111/1467-6427.0...

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manual that outlines the treatment procedure(s)

Procedure meaning a set of rules and steps to follow, etc. Its length can vary greatly, but it sounds like this particular manual isn't too thin.
Peer comment(s):
neutral Jack Dunwell : Mark, don't you think "manualized" describes the procedures. Actually you have defined it as a manual, when it's actually the procedures that we're talking about
2 hrs
Of course. That's exactly what I said.
agree Gary D : The army would have a manualized protocol, for instance.
5 hrs
Thank you, Gary. I would imagine so :)
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Thank you all for your help. Since you decided to change it into Proz question I am choosing the one which is the most appealing for me."
+1
12 mins

using a protocol that is defined by or described in a manual

Your original phrase is somewhat awkward and does not sound particularly natural. Somewhat unnatural English. That being said, a "manualized protocol" means a protocol that follows steps or procedures, as outlined in a manual. The manual will say "First you do this....". "Then you do this...." "If X happens do this and if Y happens do this....." I hope that this helps to answer your question.
Note from asker:
This is not an original phrase I just tried to described it. I am not a native speaker, forgive me my awkwardness.
Peer comment(s):
neutral Jack Dunwell : Will are we giving alternative wording for both "manualized" and "protocol" ?
2 hrs
agree Gary D
5 hrs
Thank you.
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+1
3 hrs

Agreed Procedures laid out in a manual

Protocol...agreed procedures (by the profession)
Manualiz(s)ed...laid out in a manual
Peer comment(s):
agree Gary D
2 hrs
Thanks Ipswich
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