Methods for enhancing transition of substance dependent patients from inpatient to outpatient treatment

Drug Alcohol Depend. 2001 Jan 1;61(2):137-43. doi: 10.1016/s0376-8716(00)00133-2.

Abstract

This study examined methods for increasing transition of substance dependent patients from inpatient detoxification to outpatient aftercare. One hundred and ninety-six patients were randomly assigned to, (1) standard referral (standard); (2) standard referral with an incentive (incentive); or (3) staff escort from detoxification to aftercare with an incentive (escort+incentive). Incentives (worth US$13.00) were dispensed for completing aftercare intake procedures on the day of discharge from detoxification. More escort+incentive participants (76%) than those in the incentive (44%) or standard conditions (24%) completed intake. The escort+incentive procedure may be useful for improving transition from detoxification to aftercare.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Randomized Controlled Trial
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Ambulatory Care / methods*
  • Ambulatory Care / psychology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Logistic Models
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Multivariate Analysis
  • Patient Compliance / psychology*
  • Substance Abuse Treatment Centers / methods*
  • Substance-Related Disorders / psychology*