2010
Cost evaluation of evidence-based treatments.
Sindelar JL, Ball SA. Cost evaluation of evidence-based treatments. Addiction Science & Clinical Practice 2010, 5: 44-51. PMID: 22002453, PMCID: PMC3120119.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTeaching 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
Evaluating motivational enhancement therapy adherence and competence among Spanish-speaking therapists
Santa Ana EJ, Carroll KM, Añez L, Paris M, Ball SA, Nich C, Frankforter TL, Suarez-Morales L, Szapocznik J, Martino S. Evaluating motivational enhancement therapy adherence and competence among Spanish-speaking therapists. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2009, 103: 44-51. PMID: 19394164, PMCID: PMC2692434, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2009.03.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMotivational enhancement therapySkill factorsNeed of treatmentOutpatient treatment programAdequate fidelityExcellent interrater reliabilitySubstance use problemsUsual sessionTherapy adherenceDrug counselingEnhancement therapyBilingual SpanishTreatment programRating ScaleHispanic individualsIndependent ratingsUse problemsInterrater reliabilitySupervision modelSignificant differences
2008
A Step Forward in Teaching Addiction Counselors How to Supervise Motivational Interviewing Using a Clinical Trials Training Approach
Martino S, Gallon S, Ball S, Carroll K. A Step Forward in Teaching Addiction Counselors How to Supervise Motivational Interviewing Using a Clinical Trials Training Approach. Substance Use & Addiction Journal 2008, 6: 39-67. DOI: 10.1080/15332700802127946.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMotivational interviewingAddiction counselorsTraining approachAbility of counselorsEvidence-based behavioral treatmentsCommunity treatment programsPsychosocial treatmentsBehavioral treatmentTreatment adherenceSupervision researchPerformance feedbackTreatment programSupervisory skillsSupervision proceduresSupervision componentCounselorsSupervision approachTreatment sessionsStrategies instructorsFuture directionsMotivationalSupervisionInterviewingProficiencySkillsCommunity program therapist adherence and competence in motivational enhancement therapy
Martino S, Ball SA, Nich C, Frankforter TL, Carroll KM. Community program therapist adherence and competence in motivational enhancement therapy. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2008, 96: 37-48. PMID: 18328638, PMCID: PMC2692429, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2008.01.020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAmbulatory CareAttitude of Health PersonnelClinical CompetenceCognitive Behavioral TherapyCommunity Mental Health ServicesDirective CounselingEducationFemaleHumansMaleMotivationPatient Acceptance of Health CarePatient ComplianceProfessional-Patient RelationsSubstance Abuse Treatment CentersSubstance-Related DisordersTeachingTreatment OutcomeConceptsMotivational enhancement therapyUsual sessionEnhancement therapyTreatment programClinical supervisionClient treatment outcomesExpert-led workshopsCommunity treatment programsTherapist adherenceClient motivationMotivational interviewingDrug counselingAddiction treatment programsSkill factorsIndependent ratingsSession changesWorkshop trainingAdequate fidelityCompetence itemsStandard counselingTherapistsTreatment adherenceSessionsCompetenceCommunity programs
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 participantsMET meets the real world: design issues and clinical strategies in the Clinical Trials Network
Network F, Carroll K, Farentinos C, Ball S, Crits-Christoph P, Libby B, Morgenstern J, Obert J, Polcin D, Woody G. MET meets the real world: design issues and clinical strategies in the Clinical Trials Network. Journal Of Substance Use And Addiction Treatment 2002, 23: 73-80. PMID: 12220604, PMCID: PMC3651591, DOI: 10.1016/s0740-5472(02)00255-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsClinical Trials NetworkBrief behavioral treatmentMotivational enhancement therapyDrug abuse treatment programsSubstance abuse treatmentCommunity-based drug abuse treatment programsEnhancement therapyTraining of cliniciansBehavioral treatmentMotivational interviewingTrials NetworkAbuse treatmentCommunity programsTreatment programStudy treatmentRange of studiesClinical trialsClinical strategiesReal worldTrainingStudy sampleTreatmentInterviewingProgramPharmacologic
1997
A Five-Factor Model of Personality and Addiction, Psychiatric, and AIDS Risk Severity in Pregnant and Postpartum Cocaine Misusers
Ball S, Schottenfeld R. A Five-Factor Model of Personality and Addiction, Psychiatric, and AIDS Risk Severity in Pregnant and Postpartum Cocaine Misusers. Substance Use & Misuse 1997, 32: 25-41. PMID: 9044535, DOI: 10.3109/10826089709027295.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFive-factor measureZuckerman-Kuhlman Personality QuestionnaireFive-factor modelPsychiatric symptomsOutpatient treatment programBeck Depression InventoryNeuroticism-AnxietyPersonality dimensionsPersonality QuestionnaireAddiction Severity IndexSample of womenAddiction severityDifferent subscalesTreatment programSymptom severityAIDS risk behaviorsPersonalityDepression InventoryCocaine misusersRisk behaviorsPowerful predictor