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Evaluation of an e-therapy program for problem drinkers: a pilot study.

Marloes G Postel¹, Hein A De Haan, Cor A J De Jong

¹Tactus Addiction Treatment, Enschede, The Netherlands. m.postel@tactus.nl

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|May 5, 2010

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This study evaluated an e-therapy program for problem drinkers, finding it reduced alcohol consumption and related health issues. Despite high dropout rates, the program was feasible and satisfactory for patients seeking help.

Area of Science:

Clinical Psychology
Public Health
Digital Health

Background:

Problem drinking remains a significant public health concern.
Traditional interventions face barriers to access for many individuals.
Digital interventions offer a potential solution to increase accessibility.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of a therapist-involved e-therapy program for problem drinkers.
To assess changes in alcohol consumption, health problems, and motivation.
To gauge patient satisfaction and identify potential target populations.

Main Methods:

A pre-post design was employed with 527 Dutch-speaking patients.
Weekly assessments of alcohol consumption and related health issues were conducted.

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Patient motivation and satisfaction with the e-therapy were measured.

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A significant reduction in weekly alcohol consumption was observed.
Alcohol-consumption-related health complaints showed a significant decrease.
Patient satisfaction with the e-therapy program was high, and the program proved feasible.

Conclusions:

The e-therapy program is a feasible and satisfactory intervention for problem drinkers.
It successfully attracted individuals who might not otherwise seek help.
Further research, including randomized controlled trials, is needed to understand dropout reasons and optimize effectiveness for specific populations.