A pilot outcomes evaluation for computer assisted therapy for substance misuse -- an evaluation of Breaking Free Online

Autor:	Lloyd Humphreys, Sarah Elison, Jonathan Ward, Glyn Davies
Rok vydání:	2013
Předmět:	Health (social science) business.industry media_common.quotation_subject Addiction Medicine (miscellaneous) Abstinence Outcomes evaluation Qualitative feedback Quality of life (healthcare) Substance misuse Medicine Service user Assisted therapy business Clinical psychology media_common
Zdroj:	Journal of Substance Use. 19:313-318
ISSN:	1475-9942 1465-9891
DOI:	10.3109/14659891.2013.804605
Popis:	Introduction: Computer Assisted Therapy (CAT) is an emerging treatment within addictions, though the evidence-base is still growing. Therefore, this study describes a pilot outcomes evaluation of a CAT programme for substance misuse, “Breaking Free Online”. Method: A total of 34 service users using Breaking Free Online were included. Quantitative assessments of ability to cope with cravings and maintain abstinence and quality of life were conducted pre- and post-engagement treatment, and qualitative feedback was collected. Results: Significant improvements in perceived ability to control cravings and maintain abstinence were identified and improvements in quality of life were seen, with p values measuring change from baseline to follow-up ranging 0.026–
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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