New methods of treatment efficacy research - Bridging clinical research and clinical practice

Journal/Book: Alcohol Health Res World. 1997; 21: 6000 Executive Blvd, Rockville, MD 20892-7003. Natl Inst Alcohol Abuse Alcoholism. 352-359.

Abstract: A variety of methodological advances are allowing alcoholism treatment researchers to develop effective new treatments and to answer more complex questions regarding the efficacy of treatments for alcohol use disorders. These advances include the use of standardized diagnostic criteria; thorough description of the study populations; standardization of treatments (e.g., through the use of manuals); training of treatment providers; quality control procedures and manipulation checks; and multidimensional, longitudinal assessments. Many of these methods can be adopted by clinicians to improve clinical care as well as to meet the challenges posed by managed care and other changes in the years ahead.

Note: Article Carroll KM, Yale Univ, Sch Med, Dept Psychiat, Div Subst Abuse, Psychotherapy Dev Ctr, New Haven,CT 06520 USA

Keyword(s): addiction care; AODU (alcohol and other drug use) treatment method; research and evaluation method; treatment research; treatment outcome; diagnostic criteria; education and training; health care quality control; treatment follow-up; patient assessment; PSYCHOTHERAPY-RESEARCH; TREATMENT MANUALS; ALCOHOLISM

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