A quality framework for addiction treatment programs

To identify and specify the structure and the elements of a quality framework for addiction treatment programs. Concept mapping strategy was applied. In brainstorm sessions, 70 statements were generated and rated by 90 representatives of three stakeholder groups. Using multivariate statistical analy...

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Published in:Addictive behaviors 2005-07, Vol.30 (6), p.1254-1260
Main Authors: Nabitz, Udo, van den Brink, Wim, Walburg, Jan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Addiction services
Addictions
Benchmarking
Concept mapping
Excellence model
Health service research
Humans
Mental Health Services - standards
Multivariate Analysis
Program Evaluation
Quality criteria
Quality model
Quality of Health Care
Substance abuse treatment
Substance-Related Disorders - rehabilitation
Treatment programs
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Summary:To identify and specify the structure and the elements of a quality framework for addiction treatment programs. Concept mapping strategy was applied. In brainstorm sessions, 70 statements were generated and rated by 90 representatives of three stakeholder groups. Using multivariate statistical analyses, the statements were positioned on a map. Two dimensions ʻBest Practiceʼ and ʻPerformanceʼ and nine clusters were identified. The three most important clusters were ʻAttitude of staffʼ, ʻClient orientationʼ and ʻTreatment practiceʼ. The most important statement was effectiveness. The specific quality framework identified has some similarity with existing non-specific frameworks.
ISSN:0306-4603
1873-6327
DOI:10.1016/j.addbeh.2004.12.006