From: Implementation of a clinical pathway may improve alcohol treatment outcome
Process standards | (Share of patients where standards were followed) | ||
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0-2 months after implementation of CP (N = 107) % | 3-4 months after implementation of CP (N = 104) % | 5-6 months after implementation of CP (N = 98) % | |
Standard 1: Percent of patients where therapist’s adherence to the clinical guidelines has been documented. | 55 | 59 | 64 |
Standard 2: Percent of patients who are advised or given information about alcohol disorders. | 55 | 48 | 53 |
Standard 3: Percent of patients discussed at team meetings every 3 months (continuity of care). | 58 | 50 | 72 |
Standard 4: Percent of patients where therapist adheres to standards for retention in care. | 64 | 57 | 63 |
Standard 5: Percent of patients who complete the phase of termination with the therapist. | 30 | 18 | 24 |