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Studies show that MBC can improve outcomes irrespective of the type of therapy practiced and reduce client dropout rates by up to 20%. It is particularly helpful as an intervention in cases that are not on track to be successful.This is because MBC provides valuable information about client progress so the therapist can respond accordingly. If the assessments show that a client's symptoms aren’t improving, the therapist can talk with them about what isn’t working and modify their approach, so that treatment doesn't continue in the wrong direction. 

Another reason MBC leads to better outcomes is that it increases client engagement and a sense of collaboration with the therapist. Over the last few decades, psychotherapy research has consistently shown that the therapeutic alliance is one of the most important factors in successful therapy, at least as important as therapeutic technique.