Using Transtheoretical Model Profiles to Differentiate Levels of Alcohol Abstinence Success

Using data from 673 outpatient and 510 aftercare clients in Project MATCH, this study identified drinking-outcome-related differences in profiles across transtheoretical model (TTM) variables. Abstinent, moderate, and heavier drinking outcome groups were formed as a function of their 1-year posttrea...

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Published in:Journal of consulting and clinical psychology 2000-10, Vol.68 (5), p.810-817
Main Authors: Carbonari, Joseph P, DiClemente, Carlo C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Alcohol Abuse
Alcohol Drinking
Alcohol use
Alcoholism - therapy
Biological and medical sciences
Clinical outcomes
Desintoxication. Drug withdrawal
Drinking Behavior
Female
Goals
Human
Humans
Inpatient
Inpatients - psychology
Inpatients - statistics & numerical data
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Models, Psychological
Odds Ratio
Outcome and Process Assessment (Health Care) - methods
Outpatient
Outpatients - psychology
Outpatients - statistics & numerical data
Predictors
Profiles (Measurement)
Psychology
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychopathology. Psychiatry
Psychotherapy
Sobriety
Temperance
Transtheoretical Model
Treatment methods
Treatment Outcomes
Treatments
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Summary:Using data from 673 outpatient and 510 aftercare clients in Project MATCH, this study identified drinking-outcome-related differences in profiles across transtheoretical model (TTM) variables. Abstinent, moderate, and heavier drinking outcome groups were formed as a function of their 1-year posttreatment drinking behavior. Using profile analysis, group differences in the shapes of the mean profiles on TTM-related measures of stage and self-efficacy were found (a) for both the outpatient and aftercare populations and (b) at both the baseline and end-of-treatment time points. The use of cognitive and behavioral change processes during treatment was measured and the scores for each were included in the creation of the end of treatment profiles. The relation between number of TTM goals attained and probabilities of successful drinking outcome supports the usefulness of profile differences in predicting long-term drinking outcomes and can enable therapists to help clients set interim goals.
ISSN:0022-006X
1939-2117
DOI:10.1037/0022-006X.68.5.810