2010
Teaching community program clinicians motivational interviewing using expert and train‐the‐trainer strategies
Martino S, Ball SA, Nich C, Canning‐Ball M, Rounsaville BJ, Carroll KM. Teaching community program clinicians motivational interviewing using expert and train‐the‐trainer strategies. Addiction 2010, 106: 428-441. PMID: 20925684, PMCID: PMC3017235, DOI: 10.1111/j.1360-0443.2010.03135.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultClinical CompetenceConnecticutEducation, Medical, ContinuingEducational MeasurementFemaleHumansInterview, PsychologicalMaleMiddle AgedMotivationProgram DevelopmentProgram EvaluationRegression AnalysisSubstance Abuse Treatment CentersSubstance-Related DisordersTeachingTeaching MaterialsTechnology TransferConceptsClinical trial standardsTreatment programPercentage of cliniciansMental health treatment programsCommunity treatment programsMI adherencePrimary outcomeClinician adherenceProgram cliniciansMI performanceTrainer strategyCliniciansAddiction treatmentTrial standardsTrainer approachAdherenceTT conditionsHigh percentageTreatmentSkill-building workshopsTTExMIEffective strategyStudy
2009
A treatment for substance abusing pregnant women
Yonkers KA, Howell HB, Allen AE, Ball SA, Pantalon MV, Rounsaville BJ. A treatment for substance abusing pregnant women. Archives Of Women's Mental Health 2009, 12: 221. PMID: 19350369, PMCID: PMC3103065, DOI: 10.1007/s00737-009-0069-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPregnant womenMaternal Health ClinicRoutine prenatal careManualized behavioral treatmentYale AdherencePrenatal careClinical trialsHealth clinicsHealth cliniciansBreath testBehavioral treatmentPilot studySubstance useMotivational interviewingSmall urban cityTreatment fidelityTreatment deliveryWomenTherapyCognitive therapyTreatmentSelf-ReportNew HavenClinicCliniciansSubstance User Treatment Dropout from Client and Clinician Perspectives: A Pilot Study
Palmer RS, Murphy MK, Piselli A, Ball SA. Substance User Treatment Dropout from Client and Clinician Perspectives: A Pilot Study. Substance Use & Misuse 2009, 44: 1021-1038. PMID: 19938942, PMCID: PMC3678276, DOI: 10.1080/10826080802495237.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsClinician's perspectiveTreatment dropoutPilot studyClient-level factorsSample of cliniciansEarly therapeutic allianceAfrican AmericansTreatment retentionTreatment attendanceSubstance user treatmentAlcohol useCliniciansTherapeutic allianceUser treatmentHeavy drugSocial supportCaucasiansTreatmentClient motivationPremature terminationProgram characteristicsPrimary reasonAbstinence
2002
Characteristics, beliefs, and practices of community clinicians trained to provide manual-guided therapy for substance abusers
Ball S, Bachrach K, DeCarlo J, Farentinos C, Keen M, McSherry T, Polcin D, Snead N, Sockriter R, Wrigley P, Zammarelli L, Carroll K. Characteristics, beliefs, and practices of community clinicians trained to provide manual-guided therapy for substance abusers. Journal Of Substance Use And Addiction Treatment 2002, 23: 309-318. PMID: 12495792, DOI: 10.1016/s0740-5472(02)00281-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDrug Abuse Clinical Trials NetworkManual-guided therapiesClinical Trials NetworkSample of cliniciansCommunity treatment programsMotivational enhancement therapyCommunity cliniciansCommunity providersTreatment programTrials NetworkTherapyEnhancement therapyCliniciansPrior exposureSubstance abusersMotivational interviewingTreatment manualAddiction therapyRecovery statusCounseling techniquesSuccessful disseminationParticipantsHigh levelsWilling participants