Title | Origins, issues and options in the development of the combined behavioral intervention |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2005 |
Authors | Longabaugh, R, Zweben, A, Locastro, JS, Miller, WR |
Journal | Journal of Studies on Alcohol Supplement |
Pagination | 179-187 |
Date Published | Jul |
Publication Language | eng |
ISBN Number | 0363-468X (Print)0363-468X (Linking) |
Accession Number | 16223069 |
Keywords | Alcoholism/drug therapy/*therapy, Behavior Therapy/*methods, Combined Modality Therapy, Drug Therapy/*methods, Guidelines as Topic, Humans, Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic/standards |
Abstract | OBJECTIVE: The aim of the investigators was to develop a moderate intensity comprehensive behavioral treatment based on the principles of motivational interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy that, within the confines of a standardized abstinence-oriented treatment, would provide a broad spectrum of modules to assist those seeking treatment to achieve reduction of problematic drinking. METHOD: The core issue of how to deliver a flexible therapy tailored to the needs of individual clients while at the same time providing a standardized treatment protocol for a randomized clinical trial provided the dilemma out of which this unique standardized protocol arose. By using a single decision tree, client choice, combined with limited options, we were able to reconcile these conflicting demands. RESULTS: Key decisions that were made in developing the treatment protocol and the thinking leading to these decisions are described. CONCLUSIONS: Understanding these key issues and the factors that led to the decisions made will assist would-be users in their own clinical and/or clinical research needs. |
URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=16223069 |