Anxiety as a factor in continuance and dropout in treatment.
The present study was conducted to determine whether or not a statistically significant relationship exists between patients' anxiety levels and dropout rates in an inpatient alcoholism treatment program. The anxiety test scores of two groups (20 veterans completing a 4-week rehabilitation program and 20 veterans terminating treatment against staff advice during the initial 2 weeks of treatment) were compared. No significant differences were measured in a between-group comparison. The need for future research to be conducted with the inclusion of a control group is illustrated in regard to the findings of this study.
D000437:Alcoholism / Q000628:therapy*; D001007:Anxiety / Q000523:psychology*; D006787:Hospitals, Veterans; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010352:Patient Dropouts / Q000523:psychology*