The OQ®-GRQ – Group Readiness Questionnaire – is a 19 item questionnaire intended to guide therapists in referring and preparing clients for group therapy. High percentiles on this measure are linked to good participation, positive client outcomes, and low attrition […]

The Group Questionnaire (OQ ®-GQ) measures the members’ perception of the group relationship and cohesiveness. It looks at the positive bond, positive work and negative relationships between the members and the group leader(s).

The Group Readiness Questionnaire (GRQ) is a 19-item self-report tool that assesses these 3 domains (positive/negative interpersonal skills and expectations) and has produced positive, albeit preliminary, success in predicting process, outcome, and retention.

The OQ®-45.2 is the most peer-reviewed patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) in the world. Recommended by The Joint Commission. Considered the gold standard for adult outcome assessment in global psychology research.

OQ Measures is the gold standard outcome tracking methodology for quantifying and evaluating the progress of mental and behavioral health therapy progress. OQ Measures’ instruments are founded on 35 years of research and writing guided by Dr. Michael Lambert—a world-renowned expert in assessing outcomes associated with mental health treatments.

What is the OQ ® Family of Instruments and why should you use them? The Group Readiness Questionnaire (OQ ®-GRQ) identifies clients who are ready for group therapy or guides therapists to better prepare clients to participate in the group therapy.

OQ Measures is dedicated to supporting AGPA members who are interested in increasing their overall treatment effectiveness by monitoring clients throughout their treatment. Currently the following instruments are available: OQ®-GRQ 19 question group instrument that determines if clients are ready for the group

Our more recent work has focused on the Group Questionnaire (GQ) which is a 30-item measure that assesses the therapeutic relationship in group treatment. A meta-analysis we published in 2018 documented the strong empirical support for the therapeutic relationship being one of the best predictors of improvement in small group treatment.

Designed “as a quick screen to assess clients’ expectancies for outcome in group therapy, their perceived ability to interact well with others, and their tendency to demonstrate problematic interpersonal interactions.” 1994–2012. OQ-GRQ.

Before these meetings, Whittingham suggests using tools such as the 19-item Group Readiness Questionnaire (GRQ), which is designed to identify risk factors for potential dropout or poor outcomes. This kind of assessment can help inform therapists’ clinical judgment so they can decide whether they need to spend more time preparing members or ...