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Methods for evaluating a mature substance abuse prevention/early intervention program.

L R Becker1, M Hall, D A Fisher

  • 1Safety and Health Policy Program, Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation, Landover, MD 20785, USA. becker@pire.org

The Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research
|May 5, 2000
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This study evaluates four workplace substance abuse programs, including employee assistance and peer-led interventions. Findings will inform program improvement and assess impacts on job performance and company costs.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Workplace Psychology
  • Program Evaluation

Background:

  • Substance abuse in the workplace poses significant risks to employee well-being and company productivity.
  • Implementing effective prevention and early intervention strategies is crucial for mitigating these risks.
  • A major U.S. transportation company is piloting four distinct programs to address occupational substance abuse.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the implementation and impact of four workplace substance abuse programs.
  • To assess the effectiveness of employee assistance programs, random drug testing, managed behavioral health care, and peer-led interventions.
  • To analyze program outcomes on job performance and provide cost-benefit analyses.

Main Methods:

  • A mixed-methods evaluation approach combining qualitative and quantitative data collection.

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  • Process-improvement evaluation focusing on the peer-led intervention's implementation and evolution.
  • Outcome-assessment evaluation examining job performance metrics and financial impacts.

    • Main Results:

    • The evaluation is ongoing, providing insights into program implementation and initial data on job performance.
    • The peer-led intervention's development and replication process is being documented.
    • Analysis includes absenteeism, turnover, injury rates, and cost-savings.

    Conclusions:

    • The study highlights the complexities of evaluating workplace interventions in a corporate setting.
    • Combining diverse data methods offers a comprehensive understanding of program effectiveness.
    • Findings aim to guide future workplace substance abuse prevention and intervention strategies.