Role Induction: A Method for Enhancing Early Retention in Outpatient Drug-Free Treatment

Retention in outpatient drug-free treatment is poor, with many clients terminating prior to receiving therapeutic benefit. This randomized clinical trial compared the impact on retention and drug use of an individual role induction session conducted at intake with the standard group orientation offe...

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Published in:Journal of consulting and clinical psychology 2004-04, Vol.72 (2), p.227-234
Main Authors: Katz, Elizabeth C, Brown, Barry S, Schwartz, Robert P, Weintraub, Eric, Barksdale, Wardell, Robinson, Robert
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Addiction
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Clinical psychology
Comparative Analysis
Counseling Techniques
Desintoxication. Drug withdrawal
Drug abuse
Drug Usage
Drug Use
Female
Human
Humans
Induction
Male
Medical care
Medical sciences
Medical treatment
Outcomes of Treatment
Outpatient
Outpatient care facilities
Outpatients
Professional Role
Psychology
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychopathology. Psychiatry
Remission Induction
Retention
Roles
Self Efficacy
Substance abuse treatment
Substance Use Treatment
Substance-Related Disorders - rehabilitation
Treatment Compliance
Treatment methods
Treatment Termination
Treatments
USA
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Summary:Retention in outpatient drug-free treatment is poor, with many clients terminating prior to receiving therapeutic benefit. This randomized clinical trial compared the impact on retention and drug use of an individual role induction session conducted at intake with the standard group orientation offered at the clinic. Results of interim analyses indicated that participants assigned to role induction ( n = 180) were retained for more days, more likely to attend at least one postorientation session, and more satisfied with the treatment program than were those assigned to standard treatment ( n = 87). Preliminary results suggest that role induction is a brief technique that shows promise for retaining clients through the critical first 3 months of treatment.
ISSN:0022-006X
1939-2117
DOI:10.1037/0022-006X.72.2.227