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Testing clients' knowledge about chemical dependency: a method for assessing clients' progress in treatment and

D R Bishop1, R J Pancner

  • 1Minirth-Meier Clinic, Wheaton, Illinois 60187.

Psychological Reports
|December 1, 1994
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Summary

A new multiple-choice test helps assess progress in clients undergoing chemical dependency treatment. Data from 47 individuals informed program development and evaluation, aiding recovery efforts.

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Area of Science:

  • Addiction Medicine
  • Psychometrics
  • Program Evaluation

Background:

  • Chemical dependency treatment programs require effective methods to monitor client progress.
  • Assessing treatment efficacy is crucial for refining therapeutic interventions and improving outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a multiple-choice test for assessing progress in individuals undergoing chemical dependency treatment.
  • To utilize collected data for informing the development and evaluation of treatment programs.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a novel multiple-choice assessment tool.
  • Administration of the test to a cohort of 27 men and 20 women in chemical dependency treatment.
  • Analysis of client responses to gauge treatment progress.

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Main Results:

  • The multiple-choice test provided data on client progress during treatment.
  • The collected data were instrumental in discussions regarding program development.
  • Evaluation of the treatment program was informed by the assessment results.

Conclusions:

  • The developed multiple-choice test serves as a viable tool for assessing progress in chemical dependency treatment.
  • Data derived from the test support evidence-based program development and continuous evaluation.
  • This approach can enhance the effectiveness of addiction treatment interventions.