Retrospective analysis to evaluate impact of an in-home addiction treatment program on first responders with substance use disorder.
The purpose of this retrospective study is to evaluate the effects of in-home addiction treatment on first responders with substance use disorder. Treatment engagement, hospitalizations, detox and residential addiction treatment admissions, and lethal overdoses will be measured. Although not the primary focus, recidivism and relapse will be measured.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
15
* Treatment was delivered per treatment protocol * Primary IHAT Care Team consisted of a licensed Care Coordinator (LPN, RN, MSW, LPC, or LMFT) and two Recovery Advisors * Urine drug screens administered randomly * Appointments were scheduled per protocol for 52 weeks * Within first two weeks of care, all clients are provided an evaluation by a psychiatrist to ensure fitness for program
Aware Recovery Care
North Haven, Connecticut, United States
Rate of Retention in Treatment
Participation in In-Home Addiction Treatment Program using length of stay reports
Time frame: Measured throughout 365 day duration of anticipated length of stay
Brief Addiction Monitor questionnaire
Measure change in client report of symptoms related to substance use disorder
Time frame: Conducted monthly throughout 365 day anticipated length of stay in program
Positive Outcomes Measures Survey
Measures changes in quality of life using client self-report inquiring about employment, connection to care team, community engagement using yes/no/not applicable response scale
Time frame: Completed at week 3 or 4, Week 30, Week 35, Week 44, and Week 50 throughout 52 week anticipated length of program participation
Relapse rates
Occurrence of substance use measured through urine drug screening and breathalyzer tests
Time frame: Randomly administered throughout 365 day anticipated length of program participation
Hospitalization
Occurrence of Emergency Room and Inpatient hospital admissions
Time frame: Measured throughout 365 day anticipated length of program participation
Detox and Residential Admissions
Occurrence of residential treatment and detox admission
Time frame: Measured throughout 365 day anticipated length of program participation
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