Variation among aging alcoholic patients in treatment.
The authors compared demographic and clinical features of two groups of older patients with alcohol use disorders (n=205 and 124) selected before and after major program changes took place at a clinic designed specifically to treat aging alcoholic patients. Program changes (admission criteria, case-finding practices, treatments offered), significantly altered case-mix and treatment adherence. Results demonstrate variability among older alcoholic patients as well as the impact of program policies and practices on patient profiles and treatment responses.
Atkinson
R M
RM
Department of Psychiatry, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR, USA.
Ryan
S C
SC
Turner
J A
JA
D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology*; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D015331:Cohort Studies; D015897:Comorbidity; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology; D008875:Middle Aged; D010343:Patient Admission / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D010349:Patient Compliance / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D015397:Program Evaluation; D013695:Temperance; D016896:Treatment Outcome