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Treatment outcomes: first time versus treatment-experienced clients
(Résultats de traitement : comparaison de patients en traitement pour la première fois et de patients expérimentés)
Auteur(s) :
CACCIOLA, J. S. ;
DUGOSH K. ;
FOLTZ, C. ;
LEAHY, P. ;
STEVENS, R.
Année :
2005
Page(s) :
S13-S22
Langue(s) :
Anglais
Refs biblio. :
16
Domaine :
Plusieurs produits / Several products
Note générale :
Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 2005, 28, (3), S13-S22
Note de contenu :
tabl.
Résumé :
ENGLISH :
A sample of treatment seeking clients was assessed at intake and 6, 12, 24 and 30 months later. Treatment-naive and treatment- experienced clients were compared in terms of baseline characteristics, 6-month outcomes, and predictors of these outcomes. Long-term outcomes of clients achieving an initially successful outcome were compared for the two groups. Results revealed significant short-term improvement for both groups, although treatment-experienced clients reported more serious drug use. The most consistent significant predictors of substance use outcomes were baseline severity of substance use and self help participation. Outcome predictors unique to each group were also identified. Long-term outcomes for clients with an initial successful outcome tended to be better for treatment-experienced than treatment-naive clients. Both groups tended to have poorer outcomes as the follow-up duration increased. The results suggest that common and unique predictors of outcomes be considered in treating these two groups of clients. Additionally, treatment-naive clients may be at increased risk for poor outcomes even when initial success is achieved. (Editor's abstract.)
Affiliation :
DeltaMetrics, 600 Public Ledger Building, 150S. Independence Mall West, Philadelphia, PA, 19106. E-mail jcaccioladeltametrics.com
Etats-Unis. United States.
Etats-Unis. United States.