Motivational interventions may have greater sustained impact if they trained imagery-based self-management


Autoria(s): Kavanagh, David J.; Andrade, Jackie; May, Jon; Connor, Jason P.
Data(s)

01/07/2014

Resumo

McCambridge & Rollnick [1] argue that increased benefits from brief motivational interventions (MIs) for alcohol abuse may be obtained if they addressed patients’ con- cerns more directly, especially in severe dependence and primary care. We agree, but take the idea a step further. Recent research on comorbidity has illustrated the power of simultaneously addressing multiple issues in an integrated manner, especially when these changes have synergistic effects (as typically occurs with psycho- sis and substance use [2]). Integrated MI for comorbidity can even be used productively in a single-session format [3]. This idea may have wider application. Recent work in remote Indigenous Australian communities has highlighted the benefits of a broad-ranging discussion of key relationships, activities and resources that confer strength, as well as aspects that worry them or cause dissatisfaction [4]. If excessive drinking is present, its impact on other life areas is reviewed, as in standard MI. However, it is considered alongside other highly valued goals. While the approach has demonstrated effects on both alcohol use and mental health [5], its impact is restricted only by the range of goals that are selected...

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http://eprints.qut.edu.au/79243/

Publicador

Blackwell Publishing Ltd.

Relação

DOI:10.1111/add.12507

Kavanagh, David J., Andrade, Jackie, May, Jon, & Connor, Jason P. (2014) Motivational interventions may have greater sustained impact if they trained imagery-based self-management. Addiction, 109(7), pp. 1062-1063.

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Copyright 2014 Society for the Study of Addiction

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

Palavras-Chave #170106 Health Clinical and Counselling Psychology #alcohol dependence #alcohol #brief intervention #hazardous drinking #imagery #motivational interviewing
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Journal Article