Motivational Interviewing in the Prevention of Alcohol Abuse

Abstract

Motivational interviewing (MI) is a brief counseling method that has been shown to reduce alcohol abuse and alcohol-related problems. This project focuses on the training of Air Force behavioral health providers in the motivational interviewing method, with behavioral coding to assess the success and cost-effectiveness of the training. In addition, this project will assess the impact of such enhanced training on the overall level of alcohol-related events. Initial human subjects approval has been obtained from all three oversight agencies for this study (UNM, Ft. Detrick and Wilford Hall) and revision of protocol and consent forms to satisfy all three agencies is now in progress. The behavioral coding system that forms the outcome measure for this study has been pilot- tested and coders have been trained to reliability. Systems for managing data and securing confidentiality of the data have been implemented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 2002
Accession Number
ADA412883

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  • Theresa Moyers

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  • University of New Mexico

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  • Biomedical

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  • Abstracts
  • Air Force
  • Bar Codes
  • Behavioral Research
  • Biomedical Research
  • Coding
  • Computer Programming
  • Cost Effectiveness
  • Counseling
  • Information Operations
  • Institutional Review Board
  • Interviewing
  • New Mexico
  • Security
  • Training

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