The role of assisted self-help in services for alcohol-related disorders


Autoria(s): Kavanagh, David J.; Proctor, Dawn M.
Data(s)

29/11/2010

Resumo

Potentially harmful substance use is common, but many affected people do not receive treatment. Brief face-to-face treatments show impact, as do strategies to assist self-help remotely, by using bibliotherapies, computers or mobile phones. Remotely delivered treatments offer more sustained and multifaceted support than brief interventions, and they show a substantial cost advantage as users increase in number. They may also build skills, confidence and treatment fidelity in providers who use them in sessions. Engagement and retention remain challenges, but electronic treatments show promise in engaging younger populations. Recruitment may be assisted by integration with community campaigns or brief opportunistic interventions. However, routine use of assisted self-help by standard services faces significant challenges. Strategies to optimize adoption are discussed. ----- ----- Research Highlights: ► Many people with risky or problematic drinking do not currently receive treatment. ► Assisted self-help has a significant impact and can be delivered at low cost. ► Maximal effects from assisted self-help require engagement of potential users. ► Marketing campaigns and integration into existing service models may assist.

Identificador

http://eprints.qut.edu.au/40378/

Publicador

Pergamon-Elsevier Ltd

Relação

DOI:10.1016/j.addbeh.2010.11.012

Kavanagh, David J. & Proctor, Dawn M. (2010) The role of assisted self-help in services for alcohol-related disorders. Addictive Behaviours.

Direitos

Copyright © 2010 Published by Elsevier Ltd.

Fonte

Faculty of Health; Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation; School of Psychology & Counselling

Palavras-Chave #170106 Health Clinical and Counselling Psychology #Internet Intervention #Online Treatment #Bibliotherapy #Alcohol Consumption #Alcohol-Related Disorders
Tipo

Journal Article