This is what I need a clinical feedback system to do for me: A qualitative inquiry into perspectives of adolescents and their therapists.

Objective: Routine outcome monitoring and clinical feedback systems might be beneficial for adolescent psychotherapy processes. Methods: Clinicians (n = 34) and adolescent clients (n = 22) aged 14–19 from seven different outpatient clinics located in Norway participated in the study. Adolescents were interviewed in individual in‐depth interviews (n = 7) or in four adolescent‐only focus groups (n = 15), clinicians participated in seven clinician‐only focus groups. Results: We report two core domains, (1) feedback about the therapeutic relationship and (2) feedback about the therapeutic work. Seven subthemes specify the functionality that participants need in a feedback system. Conclusion: Adolescents and therapists requested a feedback system that was relationally oriented, supported collaborative action, and was personalized to the needs of the individual adolescent. The research indicates that a clinical feedback system should have idiographic, as well as nomothetic, components. A clinical feedback system for adolescents should monitor experiences of personal autonomy and the quality of the therapeutic relationship. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]