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An instrument to evaluate alcohol-abuse interviewing and intervention skills
J P Seale1, N Amodei, J Littlefield
1Department of Family Practice (DFP), University of Texas Health Science Center, (UTHSC), San Antonio 78284-7818.
Summary
The Alcoholism Intervention Performance Evaluation (AIPE) is a new tool to assess alcohol-abuse interviewing skills. It offers reliable scores for training feedback and certifying proficiency in intervention techniques.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Psychiatry
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Alcohol abuse requires specialized interviewing and intervention skills.
- Effective evaluation tools are needed to train healthcare professionals in addressing alcohol-related issues.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate the Alcoholism Intervention Performance Evaluation (AIPE) instrument.
- To assess the reliability and factor structure of the AIPE for evaluating alcohol-abuse intervention skills.
Main Methods:
- Development of the AIPE instrument using factor analysis on 51 rating items.
- Retained 35 items assigned to seven distinct factors.
- Assessed interrater reliability (0.73) and test-retest reliability (0.89) using videotaped simulated-patient interviews.
Main Results:
- Factor analysis identified seven key factors explaining item variability.
- The final 35-item AIPE demonstrated good interrater and test-retest reliability.
- The instrument effectively measures alcohol-abuse interviewing and intervention competencies.
Conclusions:
- The AIPE is a reliable instrument for evaluating alcohol-abuse intervention skills.
- Individual factor scores can guide instructional feedback for trainees.
- The overall AIPE score can be utilized for certifying interviewer proficiency in addiction treatment.
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