Lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) individuals have elevated rates of substance use disorders and present to treatment with more severe substance use problems. Despite this health disparity, recent reviews highlight the paucity of studies reporting sexual orientation in substance use research (e.g., Flentje, Bacca, & Cochran, 2015). Using data from 5 clinical trials of contingency management (CM), the current study investigated the impact of sexual orientation on 3 substance use outcomes: treatment retention, longest duration of abstinence, and percent negative samples submitted. Participants (N = 912; mean age = 36.6 years; 51.1% female; 45% African American, 42.2% Caucasian) were randomized to standard care in community-based intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) or the same plus CM. Patients identifying as LGB made up 10.6% of the sample. A significant proportion identified as bisexual (8.2% of the total sample). Regardless of sexual orientation, participants receiving CM achieved better treatment outcomes than those receiving IOP alone. There were no statistically significant differences between LGB and heterosexual participants in their response to IOP in general, and CM specifically, across all 3 treatment outcomes (ps < .05). However, equivalence testing revealed that outcomes were not statistically equivalent for LGB and heterosexual participants, with the exception of percentage of negative samples, which was equivalent within the CM group only. Differences in treatment response to CM and standard community-based IOP do not reach the level of statistical significance; however, in most cases, we cannot conclude that treatment response is equivalent for LGB and heterosexual individuals.

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<p>The aim of this study was to examine and analyze the experiences which social workers have of working with relatives of substance abusers. This included examining how they work with relatives who are in need of care and support and how the social workers identify their needs. We have also investigated how well informed the social workers are when it comes to approaches to helping relatives of substance abusers. A qualitative method has been used in this study in order to analyze the experiences of the social workers from a phenomenological point of view. This study was based on six semi-structured interviews. The results indicated that the relatives of substance abusers could receive help from a majority of the agencies but that most of the approaches to helping them were lacking in structure. Another result showed that relatives could not be accepted as clients at a majority of the agencies which presented a difficulty to working with relatives of substance abusers.</p>

The aim of this study was to examine and analyze the experiences which social workers have of working with relatives of substance abusers. This included examining how they work with relatives who are in need of care and support and how the social workers identify their needs. We have also investigated how well informed the social workers are when it comes to approaches to helping relatives of substance abusers. A qualitative method has been used in this study in order to analyze the experiences of the social workers from a phenomenological point of view. This study was based on six semi-structured interviews. The results indicated that the relatives of substance abusers could receive help from a majority of the agencies but that most of the approaches to helping them were lacking in structure. Another result showed that relatives could not be accepted as clients at a majority of the agencies which presented a difficulty to working with relatives of substance abusers.

Background: A initial interview with addicted people is described as a mapping of the patient's risk behavior in relation to the use of addictive substances. It also includes an assessment of the overall condition of the patient and subsequent determination of the therapeutic plan. It is a complex examination that which takes time for 60 minutes. The question is what should we do in this interview. How to make a plan for treatment with the patient. Objective: The aim of this thesis is to propose the structure of an aditological examination for the outpatient treatment center named Adiktologicka ambulance. The next step is to do the verification of the interview in practice. Methods: On the basis of professional literature, we formulate the possible contents of the "adictological input" exercise. We are interested not only in what to do but also how. We work in a psychodynamic context. Subsequently, we propose initial interview for addected people in the outpatient treatment center for addiction. We highlight the importance of the institutional context. The interview must match the focus and tasks of the certain institution. Finally, we briefly present the experience of the worker with addicted people. Discussions and Conclusions: We found out that an initial examination took more than one hour....

Made available in DSpace on 2016-01-26T12:51:34Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 siriohassemsobrinho_tese.pdf: 4305683 bytes, checksum: 9e829b180193bd2845ed65aadcd1897c (MD5) Previous issue date: 2010-07-16 / Bacterial endocarditis is a serious infectious disease, the treatment of which is traditionally performed with the patient hospitalized and receiving intravenous medication. When the etiological agent is Streptococcus, progression is generally less aggressive. Thus, the possibility of outpatient treatment becomes an attractive option from the social and economic standpoint. In the literature, this type of treatment is known as outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT). Objective: The aim of the present study was to demonstrate that outpatient treatment is safe and effective in cases of streptococcic endocarditis. Patients and Methods: Six patients with bacterial endocarditis, diagnosed using the modified Duke University criteria, were followed up between January 2006 and November 2008. Four patients were female (66.6%) and two were male (33.4%). Mean age was 47.8 years, ranging from 32 to 65 years. All patients were eligible for outpatient treatment and agreed to take part in the study, having been either partially or wholly treated in an outpatient regimen. xiii Imaging and laboratory exams were performed at the beginning and end of treatment and when otherwise deemed necessary. Results: All patients progressed with no complications and with the complete resolution of the infection. The results of the laboratory and imaging exams are presented and discussed. Conclusion: Streptococcic bacterial endocarditis may be safely and effectively treated in an outpatient regimen for selected patients with no concomitant aggravating factors. / A Endocardite bacteriana é uma grave doença infecciosa cujo tratamento é tradicionalmente feito com o paciente internado, recebendo medicação intravenosa. As endocardites cujo agente etiológico é o Streptococcus costumam ter evolução menos agressiva. Assim, a possibilidade de tratamento ambulatorial passa a ser atraente tanto do ponto de vista social como econômico. Esse tipo de tratamento é conhecido na literatura pela sigla OPAT (Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy) Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo foi demonstrar que, em casos de endocardite estreptocócica bem selecionados, o tratamento ambulatorial é seguro e eficaz. Casuística e Método: Foram acompanhados seis pacientes com endocardite bacteriana por Streptococcus, diagnosticados pelos critérios modificados da Universidade de Duke, no período de janeiro de 2006 a novembro de 2008. Quatro pacientes eram do sexo feminino (66,6%) e dois eram do sexo masculino (33.4%). A idade média foi de 47,8 anos, variando de 32 a 65 anos. xi Todos os pacientes que eram elegíveis para o tratamento ambulatorial concordaram em fazer parte do estudo tendo sido tratados parcialmente ou integralmente em regime ambulatorial. Os exames de imagem e laboratoriais eram feitos no início e ao final do tratamento ou de acordo com a necessidade Resultado: Todos evoluíram sem complicações e com resolução completa do quadro infeccioso. São apresentados e comentados os resultados evolutivos dos exames laboratoriais e de imagem realizados. Conclusão: A endocardite bacteriana Estreptocócica pode ser tratada de forma segura em regime ambulatorial em pacientes selecionados, nos quais não existe concomitância de fatores agravantes, com conseqüente benefício para o paciente.

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Background Close, continuous and efficient collaboration between different professions and sectors of care is necessary to provide patient-centered care for individuals with mental disorders. The lack of structured collaboration between in- and outpatient care constitutes a limitation of the German health care system. Since 2012, a new law in Germany (§64b Social code book (SGB) V) has enabled the establishment of cross-sectoral and patient-centered treatment models in psychiatry. Such model projects follow a capitation budget, i.e. a total per patient budget of inpatient and outpatient care in psychiatric clinics. Providers are able to choose the treatment form and adapt the treatment to the needs of the patients. The present study (EVA64) will investigate the effectiveness, costs and efficiency of almost all model projects established in Germany between 2013 and 2016. Methods/design A health insurance data-based controlled cohort study is used. Data from up to 89 statutory health insurance (SHI) funds, i.e. 79% of all SHI funds in Germany (May 2017), on inpatient and outpatient care, pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatments and sick leave for a period of 7 years will be analyzed. All patients insured by any of the participating SHI funds and treated in one of the model hospitals for any of 16 pre-defined mental disorders will be compared with patients in routine care. Sick leave (primary outcome), utilization of inpatient care (primary outcome), utilization of outpatient care, continuity of contacts in (psychiatric) care, physician and hospital hopping, re-admission rate, comorbidity, mortality, disease progression, and guideline adherence will be analyzed. Cost and effectivity of model and routine care will be estimated using cost-effectiveness analyses. Up to 10 control hospitals for each of the 18 model hospitals will be selected according to a pre-defined algorithm. Discussion The evaluation of complex interventions is an important main task of health services research and constitutes the basis of evidence-guided advancement in health care. The study will yield important new evidence to guide the future provision of routine care for mentally ill patients in Germany and possibly beyond. Trial registration This study was registered in the database “Health Services Research Germany” (trial number: VVfD_EVA64_15_003713).