Development and Implementation of a structured intervention for alcohol use disorders for telephone helpline services
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01/01/2015
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Resumo |
A six-session intervention for harmful alcohol use was piloted via a 24-hour alcohol and other drug (AOD) helpline, assessing feasibility of telephone-delivered treatment. The intervention, involving practice elements from Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and node-link mapping, was evaluated using a case file audit (n = 30) and a structured telephone interview one month after the last session (n = 22). Average scores on the Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test (AUDIT) dropped by more than 50%, and there were significant reductions in psychological distress. Results suggest that, even among dependent drinkers, a telephone intervention offers effective and efficient treatment for those unable or unwilling to access face-to-face treatment. |
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eng |
Publicador |
Taylor & Francis |
Relação |
http://dro.deakin.edu.au/eserv/DU:30075556/hall-developmentand-2015.pdf http://doi.org/10.1080/07347324.2015.986424 |
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2015, Taylor & Francis |
Palavras-Chave | #Nondependent drinkers #telephone-assisted treatment #treatment effectiveness #AUDIT #psychological distress |
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Journal Article |