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Uniform Standards for Substance User Treatment Research: An Example from Germany for the United States and Other Countries
Abstract
It is only through reasoned, accurate treatment evaluation research that its effectiveness can be assessed. The value of these data can be limited, however, by variability of methods and noncomparability of data. This is not the case, however, in other western countries. Germany has developed and is using a set of research and publication standards which speak to many of these deficiencies. These standards, described here in some detail, can serve as a model for regular, uniform, and universal data collection, thus allowing for some meaningful comparisons and assessments of in-situ treatment and the individuals receiving it.
... In addition, related to the poor methodological quality of studies, I would suggest-as a preventive measuredeveloping some guidelines for basic aspects of (1) study design, (2) the carrying-out of studies and (3) necessary information for publications. The standards of the German Society for Addiction Research and Therapy are one example (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Suchtforschung und Suchttherapie 1992; see also Platt et al. 1996). ...
... In addition, related to the poor methodological quality of studies, I would suggest-as a preventive measuredeveloping some guidelines for basic aspects of (1) study design, (2) the carrying-out of studies and (3) necessary information for publications. The standards of the German Society for Addiction Research and Therapy are one example (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Suchtforschung und Suchttherapie 1992; see also Platt et al. 1996). ...
... In addition, related to the poor methodological quality of studies, I would suggest-as a preventive measuredeveloping some guidelines for basic aspects of (1) study design, (2) the carrying-out of studies and (3) necessary information for publications. The standards of the German Society for Addiction Research and Therapy are one example (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Suchtforschung und Suchttherapie 1992; see also Platt et al. 1996). ...
... In addition, related to the poor methodological quality of studies, I would suggest-as a preventive measuredeveloping some guidelines for basic aspects of (1) study design, (2) the carrying-out of studies and (3) necessary information for publications. The standards of the German Society for Addiction Research and Therapy are one example (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Suchtforschung und Suchttherapie 1992; see also Platt et al. 1996). ...
Employment has been identified as an important element in the rehabilitation of drug abusers and, together with abstinence from illicit drugs and criminal involvement, is frequently used as a criterion of treatment outcome. The research literature for the last 20 years on variables affecting employment and the vocational rehabilitation of drug abusers is reviewed with an emphasis on (a) the identification of variables influencing the employment of drug abusers and (b) the evaluation results of interventions that have been developed for this purpose. It is concluded that a number of programs have been demonstrated to have had some success in the vocational rehabilitation of drug abusers. Specific recommendations are made concerning both the direction of further research in this area and the application of existing knowledge in current practice.
The imminent birth of a United Europe has called forth a survey of national 'drug' legislations in the twelve member countries of the European Community. Chapters of possible interest and concern to the professions addressed by Drug and Alcohol Dependence are reproduced, the permission for which is gratefully acknowledged. The divergence of concepts and measures embodied in national legislations is staggering--not the least in the light of results of scientific research. The original document CEC/LUX/V/E/1/28/91 is obtainable from the Commission of the European Community, DG V. Building Jean Monet, L-2920 Luxembourg.
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