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Feasibility and Usability of an Open-Group Program for Alcohol Use Disorder
Ann C Eckardt1, Amy M Smith Slep1, Richard E Heyman1
1Family Translational Research Group, Center for Oral Health Policy and Management, New York University, New York, NY 10016, United States.
Introduction:
Although an open-group model is often used in substance use treatment, there are no evidence-based open-group treatment protocols. A large federal substance treatment agency (the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Program within the Department of the Air Force) requested an evidence-informed open-group treatment protocol to treat alcohol misuse to implement throughout their clinics.
Materials And Methods:
The research team: (a) compiled and reviewed manuals for empirically supported closed groups, general literature, and best practices; (b) developed an overarching and unifying framework; (c) drafted preliminary pilot materials; (d) implemented and refined groups with providers via ongoing feedback; and (e) evaluated feasibility and usability of, and participant engagement in, the program. Providers gave detailed weekly feedback in meetings on program content and process.
Results:
The feedback was positive in both phases. With the addition of new installations, program content and delivery continued to be perceived as useful in meeting patient and provider needs.
Conclusions:
Effective delivery of an evidence-based open-group treatment can be achieved with basic training of providers in the protocol.
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