Cognitive therapy techniques in continuing care planning with substance-dependent patients.
Cognitive therapy techniques were used with substance-dependent inpatients in order to increase patient involvement with continuing care/aftercare resources. Patients receiving cognitive techniques were compared to an earlier grouping of patients with whom cognitive therapy was not used. Results indicated that cognitive therapy significantly improved both referral acceptance and initial patient contact with continuing care agencies. The complexity of continuing care compliance and opportunities for further research are discussed.
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Substance Abuse Treatment Program, V.A. Medical Center, Lexington, KY 40511, USA.
D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; D003266:Continuity of Patient Care; D006295:Health Resources; D006801:Humans; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010351:Patient Discharge; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D016896:Treatment Outcome