A brief Addiction Recovery Questionnaire derived from the views of service users and concerned others
TL;DR: In this article, the authors quantify support across five stakeholder groups for 20 recovery indicators previously generated from focus groups of service users and concerned others and create a brief recovery questionnaire, which are rated by stakeholders for their overall importance and the three most important ranked.
Abstract: Aims: (i) To quantify support across five stakeholder groups for 20 recovery indicators previously generated from focus groups of service users and concerned others and (ii) To create a brief recovery questionnaire. Methods: Indicators were rated by stakeholders for their overall importance and the three most important ranked. The factor structure was determined by principal component analysis. Findings: The initial 20 recovery indicators covered the spectrum of substance misuse, social and psychological domains. Positive endorsement of each indicator by stakeholder group ranged from 53% to 74% of the maximum support possible with stronger support from service users and concerned others than from practitioners and commissioners. The greatest number of individuals in each stakeholder group, from 86% of combined problem drinkers and drug takers to 36% of specialist practitioners, rated abstinence as the single most important aspect of recovery and well-being was rated second most important. The indi...
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TL;DR: This systematic review aims to summarize existing qualitative research on the meaning of recovery from the perspective of persons with dual diagnosis and identified four overarching themes, such as having personal beliefs, building a new sense of identity, gaining ownership over one's life, and finding support in spirituality.
Abstract: Objectives: In recent years, the concept of recovery has gained ground in the treatment of persons with dual diagnosis. Recovery refers to living a meaningful life despite limitations caused by men...
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...Also, in British policy documents, being abstinent is considered to be an important aspect of recovery (Iveson-Brown & Raistrick, 2016)....
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TL;DR: In this article, the authors investigated the relationship between DD, time in recovery, and recovery progress and found evidence that the temporal view (i.e., focus on immediate vs. future rewards) is a significant influence on recovery progress.
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TL;DR: The general public's attitudes toward former heavy drinkers can impact on the wellbeing of these individuals as mentioned in this paper, and they sought to determine if describing a former heavy drinker as "in recov...
Abstract: The general public’s attitudes toward former heavy drinkers can impact on the wellbeing of these individuals. The current study sought to determine if describing a former heavy drinker as ‘in recov...
TL;DR: The ARQ is able to assign people to different stages of recovery from addiction, and provides an instrument for monitoring change and measuring outcomes in the key components of lifestyle, involvement with substance use and self-confidence as mentioned in this paper .
Abstract: ABSTRACT The Addiction Recovery Questionnaire (ARQ) is derived from the views of service users, their families and friends. Data were collected from 305 participants in the UK general population and addiction services, asked to self-identify as being in one of three groups: treatment, recovery or well-functioning, and complete the ARQ. Regression and latent class analyses were used to determine that the ARQ could distinguish the three groups. Clinically significant change values were established. Although there are some discrepancies in the way individuals define their recovery, self-identification was found to be broadly valid. The ARQ is able to assign people to different stages of recovery from addiction, and provides an instrument for monitoring change and measuring outcomes in the key components of lifestyle, involvement with substance use and self-confidence.
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TL;DR: The WHOQOL-Bas discussed by the authors as discussed by the authors is an abbreviated version of the WHOQol-100 quality of life assessment, which produces scores for four domains: physical health, psychological, social relationships and environment.
Abstract: Background. The paper reports on the development of the WHOQOL-BREF, an abbreviated version of the WHOQOL-100 quality of life assessment. Method. The WHOQOL-BREF was derived from data collected using the WHOQOL-100. It produces scores for four domains related to quality of life: physical health, psychological, social relationships and environment. It also includes one facet on overall quality of life and general health. Results. Domain scores produced by the WHOQOL-BREF correlate highly (0.89 or above) with WHOQOL-100 domain scores (calculated on a four domain structure). WHOQOL-BREF domain scores demonstrated good discriminant validity, content validity, internal consistency and test-retest reliability. Conclusion. These data suggest that the WHOQOL-BREF provides a valid and reliable alternative to the assessment of domain profiles using the WHOQOL-100. It is envisaged that the WHOQOL-BREF will be most useful in studies that require a brief assessment of quality of life, for example, in large epidemiological studies and clinical trials where quality of life is of interest. In addition, the WHOQOL-BREF may be of use to health professionals in the assessment and evaluation of treatment efficacy. [References: 9]
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TL;DR: It is envisaged that the WHOQOL-BREF will be most useful in studies that require a brief assessment of quality oflife, for example, in large epidemiological studies and clinical trials where quality of life is of interest.
Abstract: Background. The paper reports on the development of the WHOQOL-BREF, an abbreviated version of the WHOQOL-100 quality of life assessment. Method. The WHOQOL-BREF was derived from data collected using the WHOQOL-100. It produces scores for four domains related to quality of life: physical health, psychological, social relationships and environment. It also includes one facet on overall quality of life and general health. Results. Domain scores produced by the WHOQOL-BREF correlate highly (0.89 or above) with WHOQOL-100 domain scores (calculated on a four domain structure). WHOQOL-BREF domain scores demonstrated good discriminant validity, content validity, internal consistency and test-retest reliability. Conclusion. These data suggest that the WHOQOL-BREF provides a valid and reliable alternative to the assessment of domain profiles using the WHOQOL-100. It is envisaged that the WHOQOL-BREF will be most useful in studies that require a brief assessment of quality of life, for example, in large epidemiological studies and clinical trials where quality of life is of interest. In addition, the WHOQOL-BREF may be of use to health professionals in the assessment and evaluation of treatment efficacy. [References: 9]
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TL;DR: This article summarizes and scrutinizes the growth of the development of clinically relevant and psychometrically sound approaches for determining the clinical significance of treatment effects in mental health research by tracing its evolution, by examining modifications in the method, and by discussing representative applications.
Abstract: This article summarizes and scrutinizes the growth of the development of clinically relevant and psychometrically sound approaches for determining the clinical significance of treatment effects in mental health research by tracing its evolution, by examining modifications in the method, and by discussing representative applications. Future directions for this methodology are proposed.
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TL;DR: Cluster analysis of proportion days abstinent (PDA) revealed 3 groups: high PDA at intake and follow-up (3, 6, 9, 12 months; maintainers); low intake PDA/high follow- up PDA (changers); and low intakePDA/low to moderate follow-ups (stragglers).
Abstract: Client language from a motivational interview (MI) and drug use outcome were investigated. Interview videotapes of 84 drug abusers were coded for frequency and strength of utterances expressing commitment, desire, ability, need, readiness, and reasons to change or maintain their habit. Cluster analysis of proportion days abstinent (PDA) revealed 3 groups: high PDA at intake and follow-up (3, 6, 9, 12 months; maintainers); low intake PDA/high follow-up PDA (changers); and low intake PDA/low to moderate follow-up PDA (stragglers). Distinct group patterns emerged for commitment strength (CS) during MI. Clients dishonest in checklist self-report exhibited CS similar to stragglers. CS for client evaluation of a change plan predicted outcome PDA. CS was predicted by strength of desire, ability, need, and reasons, but more strongly predicted outcome PDA, suggesting CS is a pathway for their influence on behavior.
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TL;DR: Examination of recovery definitions and experiences among persons who self-identify as "in recovery" finds that recovery goes well beyond abstinence; it is experienced as a bountiful "new life," an ongoing process of growth, self-change, and reclaiming the self.
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"A brief Addiction Recovery Question..." refers background in this paper
...…that recovery is multifaceted, and, as a consequence, an agreed definition has proved elusive not only between stakeholder groups (el-Guelbay, 2012; Laudet, 2007; White, 2008) but also between those receiving treatment (Dodge, Krantz, & Kenny, 2010), who often set a higher recovery bar than…...
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...It is the case that abstinence features in many definitions of recovery, however, there is a consensus in the addiction field that recovery is multifaceted, and, as a consequence, an agreed definition has proved elusive not only between stakeholder groups (el-Guelbay, 2012; Laudet, 2007; White, 2008) but also between those receiving treatment (Dodge, Krantz, & Kenny, 2010), who often set a higher recovery bar than practitioners (Thurgood, Crosby, Raistrick, & Tober, 2014)....
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