Solution-focused brief therapy for Chilean primary care patients: Exploring a linguistic adaptation

Area of Science:

• Psychology
• Public Health
• Cross-cultural Adaptation

Background:

• Solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) is an effective treatment for alcohol use disorders.
• Chile faces significant challenges with high alcohol consumption and related health issues.
• There is a need to adapt evidence-based therapies for diverse cultural contexts.

Purpose of the Study:

• To linguistically adapt and culturally assess core SFBT tools for use in Chile.
• To explore cultural considerations for treating alcohol use disorders in a Latin American primary care setting.

Main Methods:

• Conducted 9 cognitive interviews to evaluate 13 translated SFBT tools.
• Held 3 focus groups to gather insights on cultural aspects of alcohol use.
• Employed qualitative methods to assess understanding and cultural relevance.

Main Results:

• Most translated SFBT tools were understood by Chilean participants with minor linguistic modifications.
• Cultural factors including family dynamics, gender roles, and personal values emerged as significant.
• The study provides initial data on the feasibility of adapting SFBT in Chile.

Conclusions:

• Linguistic and cultural adaptation of SFBT is feasible in Chile for individuals with alcohol use disorders.
• Future interventions should integrate cultural nuances such as family, gender, and meaningful issues.
• This adaptation can inform the broader implementation of SFBT in Latin America.