The development of a brief scale to measure outcome expectations of reduced consumption among excessive drinkers

Article Abstract:

A questionnaire administered to hospitalized excessive drinkers forms the basis of developing a brief scale to measure outcome expectations of reduced alcohol consumption among excessive drinkers. This work is based on the assumption that outcome expectations are important in predicting behavior changes. Analysis of construct validity shows that the expected results are positive, keeping in mind the costs and benefits of change. Two scales emerge from this analysis, and the questionnaire proves to be reliable and predictive.

Psychological tests, Outcome and process assessment (Health Care), Outcome and process assessment (Medical care)

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The effect of electronic surveillance on alcohol misuse and everyday behavior

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A study was conducted to examine the effect of electronic surveillance on the everyday behavior of alcohol misusers. One objective of the study was to help heavy alcohol drinkers reduce or cease drinking. It was also examined how alcohol misusers differ from matched nondrinking people. Psychological profiles were obtained from the participants before and during their attempts to control their drinking. Results were satisfactory in terms of reduced and terminated drinking.

Electronic surveillance

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The public health and brief interventions for excessive alcohol consumption: the British experience

Article Abstract:

Opportunistic brief interventions against excessive drinking have been applied in the UK, where they were first developed. Theoretically, these brief interventions have the potential to help reduce alcohol problems in a society as a form of early intervention and as part of a system of 'shared care' with government agencies. Brief interventions at the primary health care level are particularly effective, as can be gleaned from the British experience.

Care and treatment, United Kingdom, Social policy, Alcoholism, Alcoholism treatment, Operant behavior, Operant conditioning

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