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Measuring treatment process variables in Alcoholics Anonymous.

J P Allen1

  • 1Division of Clinical and Prevention Research, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, Willco Building, Suite 505, 6000 Executive Boulevard MSC 7003, Bethesda, MD 20892-7003, USA. jallen@wilco.niaaa.nih.gov

Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment
|April 1, 2000
PubMed
Summary

This study reviews psychometric instruments measuring processes in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) to understand treatment variations. These tools assess patient involvement and value adoption, aiding long-term sobriety efforts.

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Area of Science:

  • Addiction research
  • Psychometrics
  • Behavioral health

Background:

  • Traditional alcoholism treatment research focuses on intervention efficacy.
  • Recent research explores variables influencing treatment effectiveness, including patient and process factors.
  • Monitoring patient progress in sobriety-supportive behaviors and value integration is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review psychometric instruments designed to measure processes within Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).
  • To identify variables that explain variations in alcoholism treatment outcomes.
  • To suggest future research directions for these measurement tools.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of psychometric instruments related to Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).
  • Summary of six existing measures assessing AA involvement, step completion, and value adoption.

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  • Analysis of how process variables can inform treatment monitoring.

    • Main Results:

    • Several psychometric instruments have been developed to measure AA processes.
    • These tools assess dimensions like involvement, step completion, and value adoption.
    • Measurement of process variables can aid in monitoring patient progress.

    Conclusions:

    • Psychometric instruments offer valuable insights into the processes of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).
    • Understanding these processes can help explain treatment variations and improve patient outcomes.
    • Further research is needed to refine and apply these measures effectively.