A comparative study of motivational interviewing and traditional treatment approach on movement along stages of change, treatment completion, compliance with aftercare plan, and length of abstinence

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TitleA comparative study of motivational interviewing and traditional treatment approach on movement along stages of change, treatment completion, compliance with aftercare plan, and length of abstinence
Publication TypeThesis
Year of Publication2006
AuthorsD'Angelo, MS
Academic DepartmentDissertation Abstracts International: Section B: The Sciences and Engineering
DegreeUnpublished doctoral dissertation
Publication Languageeng
ISBN Number0419-4217
Accession Number2006-99004-307
Keywordsabstinence, Aftercare, aftercare plan compliance, Alcohol treatment, Alcohols, Drug Abstinence, motivational interviewing, Stages of change, traditional treatment, treatment completion, treatment compliance, Treatment Facilities
Abstract

This study tested the effectiveness of motivational interviewing (MI) compared to traditional treatment (TT) approach in a 28-day inpatient drug and alcohol treatment facility. The dependent variables measured were movement along stages of change, treatment completion, compliance with aftercare plan, and length of abstinence. The research study was conducted using a pretest-posttest control group design with random assignment and a three-month follow-up. The publicly funded populations' demographics were described as low education levels, unemployment, and poverty. TT adheres to the disease concept and is described as a progressive illness characterized by loss of control over drinking/drug use. The MI clients' posttest readiness scores, treatment completion, abstinence length, and compliance with aftercare plan were not statistically significant from TT clients. The results revealed no statistical differences in the treatment outcomes for the MI treatment approach. The population responded to both treatment approaches. Further research is recommended to find out which treatment works with what population and in what amount. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)
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